Associations Now

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

How to use art to inspire your conference attendees with fascinating meeting decor. Pollock and Warhol most likely won’t be among the list of your conference keynote speakers. Displaying art can encourage thought-provoking conversation—and, in turn, fuel creative, insightful exchanges among conference attendees.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Staying on the revenue theme, Dan Kowitz and Bruce Rosenthal of Partnership Professionals Network explain how the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses changed from tired old platinum/gold/silver conference sponsorship packages to a sponsorship program offering yearlong, customized Premier Partnerships. In-person conference/show feedback.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Member app. Member retention. Gen Z careers.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Family get-togethers have some parallels with association event planning. Plus: Pick an event speaker who, well, speaks to you. Here’s how planning a family reunion is akin to pulling off a successful event. Here’s how planning a family reunion is akin to pulling off a successful event.

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Associations Now

APRIL 15, 2013

Also: Is it time for conference planning to get a facelift? That, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Who’s The Boss. Reimagining Conferences. Reinventing, Reimagining And Rethinking Traditional Conferences #eventprofs #pcma goo.gl/OM72d ht @AmithNagarajan ). OM72d via @ jeffhurt.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 24, 2018

Once you go through the applications you can announce the winners at your annual conference, on your website, or via email. Then, find creative ways to recognize contest winners through your member newsletter, via your community homepage, or by publishing a congratulatory blog post. Event Planning and Hosting.

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Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

We have been tracking and reporting on virtual conferences—not to mention hosting our own—for years, but clearly interest in and demand for them has skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, interest in finding the best virtual conference platforms has also risen dramatically. What Is a Virtual Conference?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 8, 2024

Understanding your target audience is critical for all facets of event planning, not just communication. These might include email, social media, event apps, websites, press releases, and signage. Encourage attendees to download your event app in advance so they can start to get familiar with it.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Gamification is catching more attention in conference and expo circles. Typically, conference organizers will create a game within the context of an event to increase attendee exposure to a product or service. Let’s assume that you are attracting the right people to your conference.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Conferences in 2021 (and Beyond): Is Virtual Here to Stay?

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Within your page, you can either link to helpful sites or to topical, high-value content on your blog that’s relevant to your event. This will keep attendees engaged, excited, and interested in your event and organization. Contests and giveaways Use your organization’s social media to conduct a giveaway or contest for tickets.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Host: OnGood.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Host: OnGood.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know to host your own trade show in 15 key steps, including picking your venue, creating your marketing plan, essential tools, and other trade show ideas. How long does it take to plan a trade show? How to plan a trade show How long does it take to plan a trade show?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Probably every reader of this blog is Gen N, a cross-generational consumer segment. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Generation N.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 23, 2015

An increasing number of conference and trade show investors are scaling back on booth space and shifting that spend to sponsorships. It’s a ripe opportunity for organizers to diversify their conference business model. They’re less inclined to want to purchase logo noise (placement) and other promotions typically offered by conferences.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Hosting virtual events. If you are hungry for more information about hosting virtual events, check out Matchbox Virtual Media’s blog. Virtual event sponsorships. Makes sense.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

. – 4 Hot Technology Trends Driving Change in Events Today. Keep up with the exciting tech disrupters that planners are adopting to bring engagement and productivity to their meetings and conferences: beacon technology, drones, Snapchat, and augmented/virtual reality. Follow Blog via Email. 1 CMP credit. Host: MeetingsNet.

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

You also need sustainable, behind-the-scenes management processes and tools to help you pull off a seamless event every time. When you’re looking at your next event, plan on including these five expert strategies to ensure your event is smoother and more successful than your last: Choose the right event software.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 28, 2010

This is the 100th blog post on Reid All About It. I wrote this post not long after I started blogging. It’s strange that this is number one because I don’t normally write about trade shows and conferences, there are many expert bloggers who cover those topics. Tagged: Writing & Blogging.

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Associations Now

MARCH 15, 2016

As the calendar becomes increasingly clogged with events, conferences, and meetings, it’s essential to take a moment and consider the well-being of those orchestrating all of these affairs. While your association preps for its next big occasion, are your event planners on the verge of exhaustion? Routine of the Day.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This Striving for Success blog post features excerpts from our 2022 Real Estate Success Competition entries. Our events, calendar, programs, meetings, sponsorships, newsletters, social media, meeting content, reminders, etc. GrowthZone has streamlined event planning.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To help you find the best speakers for your next event, we've compiled 9 Creative Ways to Find Great Event Speakers in this guide. In this guide you’ll discover: 9 great sources for finding conference speakers. Innovative ways to find the best speakers for your event. Ideas for speaker recruitment and more!

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To help you find the best speakers for your next event, we've compiled 9 Creative Ways to Find Great Event Speakers in this guide. In this guide you’ll discover: 9 great sources for finding conference speakers. Innovative ways to find the best speakers for your event. Ideas for speaker recruitment and more!

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Help attendees navigate all your events big (like your annual conference) and small (like your webinars and training sessions). Here are our tips on extending the life of your event so you can do all of the above, and more! Post those on your website and social media. Follow up with your attendees post-event.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Survey your target audience: Send a survey to your target audience via email or social media and ask them to suggest potential speakers. Ask the organization who they admire: Discuss potential speakers with the organization holding the event. Search their name online: Search for your speaker on social media and search engines.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Hear the freshest ways you can use social media and in-app gamification to help attendees get the most of your event. Learn from a planner who’s used gamification to increase attendee engagement by leveraging their mobile app to improve networking, education, and social interactions. Follow Blog via Email.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

While ID badges have long been an important fixture of events, the role of these badges has changed over time. Today, badges can include everything from photos and QR codes to social media handles and more along with attendees' names. The onsite model for conference badge printing comes with many advantages.

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Association Navigator

JULY 13, 2016

One of my earlier blog posts included a basic overview of association management. In addition to financial management we support their communications, advocacy, education & training, and event planning. We’re also creating content for education and advocacy, including social media programs for our associations.

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Associations Now

MAY 21, 2014

Days after announcing it was canceling a high-profile bowling tournament for the second year in a row, a bowling association had a change of heart—thanks in part to social media. It looks like one of bowling’s biggest events will live to see another frame. Planning an Unplugged Conference [link] #eventprofs.

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

Someone somewhere is enjoying planning all these virtual events we’ve been having this year. Virtual emcees, remote attendees, social media competitions for in-person and remote participants…virtual events can have so many moving pieces, that it’s easy to feel lost. Tech for virtual events, conferences, summits.

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2014

Also: how to make your event more shareable on social media. Event planners want their conferences to be the talk of the town. To capitalize on this opportunity for publicity, Cvent’s Event Planning blog recommends that conference planners provide guests with a tech-friendly event location.

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2015

Also: The value of empathy in conference design. Vine has been a valuable tool in the social media toolkit since its launch in early 2013. Your Conference Needs To Adopt Design Empathy Practices [link]. “It’s no longer enough for a conference to have a call for speaker proposals to select speakers and topics. .”

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

If you plan to shop for a new learning management system (LMS) in the coming year, WBT Systems explains why you may want to work with an LMS consultant during the requirements, selection, and/or implementation process. Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Blogging is still alive and well in 2018—and for good reason.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.

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