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AUGUST 7, 2020

Want to find out how other associations are responding to the pandemic and envisioning the future? Virtual event and community platforms give you the chance to eavesdrop on what your members and others in your market are talking about. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members.

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Member recruitment.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. But where and how do you even begin to improve your culture? Remember those?

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

Hooking members. Although their conversation is focused on donors, everything he says about emotions, feelings, experiences, memories and identity relate to members, attendees and learners too. If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly (or sometimes fortnightly) In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Yes, please!

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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! Achurch Consulting are the go-to consultants in the association space for remote work so they have opinions, naturally. Marketing copy. Event safety. API basics. If you’re a regular person (i.e.,

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

They recommend reframing decluttering as creating space for something new, not just getting rid of things, and suggest starting with the mental clutter inside your head. . Please read this Twitter thread from Irving Washington, CEO of the Online News Association, about burnout, especially if you’re a staff or volunteer leader.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

With all the information available at our fingertips through the internet, connecting us globally with people who share our interests, society is progressively interacting more and more online. They do this through a variety of platforms including websites, social media, email, and increasingly through online communities.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Alex Palmer at Northstar Meetings Group describes how to provide an optimal experience for both in-person and virtual attendees. Sending website traffic to members. Virtual event tips. Atlasphere ).

Montana 322

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. She explains how to assess your needs, identify where you’re depleted, and find resources and solutions, including setting boundaries. The spring equinox arrives on Saturday. Chapter events. Questions for leadership.

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. A low-cost, low-effort way to connect members… from association CEO Lindsay Currie, CAE. I forgot how much I love this jalapeño sauce. Virtual watercooler.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

How companies measure sponsorship success. They’re asking you to help by sending the Association Sponsor Engagement Study to your sponsors. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Achurch Consulting explains how to convince your board (or CEO) to adopt a flexible (remote or hybrid) work model.

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Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Online education nimbleness. Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. That’s why it’s important that your association actively works hard to keep members coming back year after year, offering value through opportunities and events that can’t be found otherwise.

Member Engagement 59

Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee?

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. We all know how much an organization’s culture influences its success. But where and how do you even begin to improve your culture? Event planning.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely.

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Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

Reid All About it

JULY 9, 2021

Member engagement. Anne McCarthy at Sidecar recaps a panel discussion at SURGE Forward about the new approaches to member engagement taken by associations during the pandemic. At the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting blog, Sarah Michel thinks they’ve cracked the code on digital networking. Order and change.

Rhode Island 195

Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

Who doesn’t love sitting around and talking about a situation, coming up with ideas, and riffing off each other’s contributions—then marveling at how smart and creative we are? WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session. Quick hits.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Marketing virtual/online education. Billhighway explains how to help chapters leverage their event and content assets to deliver desperately needed revenue to their bottom line and value to sponsors.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Strategy 370

Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2019

She’s perplexed (as am I) as to why associations are “ignoring the most obvious yet almost entirely dismissed path to a sustainable future for associations: community leadership and strategic, intentional online communities.”. Mon 6/24 at 2 p.m.* – 3 New Strategies to Boost Your Member Onboarding, Engagement, and Retention.

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Los Angeles DC Washington Phoenix 186

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 28, 2023

For that reason, fostering an online community has become non-negotiable for organizations looking to connect, engage and grow their membership. We’ll explore the basics of online community software, review some of the top platforms available and provide tips on how to choose the right one for your organization’s needs.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Online learning. If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. They suggest strategies for making the case for investing in online learning programs. CEO pandemic insights.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Online learner/virtual attendee engagement. While reviewing their website traffic reports, they discovered a common theme in their five most popular blog posts: how to increase online learner and virtual attendee engagement. Member engagement. WBT Systems knows what’s on your mind. Quick hits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Resources Strategy 195

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association TRENDS just released a must-read report, State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , that answers the question: “How will the acceleration of remote work impact the association workplace?” Women in technology. Why get an LMS. Why the heck would you even think about getting an LMS ? Quick hits.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. New member onboarding. Innovation method.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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MAY 8, 2020

Billhighway describes the kind of resources you can provide chapters to help them get started with virtual events , design engaging programs, prepare speakers and attendees, and put together a virtual event volunteer team. Engaging virtual events. and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. Zooooom.us ).

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event. Mobile event apps can be integrated with an online community platform to drive engagement prior to and following an event. billion in 2020. No Problem.

Massachusetts 226

Massachusetts Newsletter Social Media Conference 226

MemberClicks

MARCH 9, 2023

Remember pitching all of your great benefits to your prospective members? Offering members-only content on your association’s website is a great way to provide your members with added value. But in order for members-only content to be effective, it must be well executed. Now is the time to deliver!

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Directory LMS Content Course 52

Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

I’ve always thought of myself as fairly woke, but realize I could listen, read, learn and feel much more no matter how uncomfortable it is, and so I am. You’d be astounded at how many reading lists you can find once you start looking but these two struck a chord with me. Will they have online courses instead?

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Both women, experts in their fields – Jackie in customer loyalty, and Kim in workplace trends – shared insights we can apply to our workplace, in our families, and with our members and customers. She created a dedicated, online community before it was common for celebrities to create these spaces. Lead with values.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

I’m reading a lot about “Zoom fatigue” these days, which concerns me because associations are relying on Zoom (and other web-conferencing platforms) to educate and connect members to each other. Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Makes sense.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A major driver for joining associations and becoming a member is the opportunity to further a skill or advance in a particular field. Depending on your association’s mission and offerings, you likely host in-person events with live speakers, or maybe even multi-day panels, all to provide ample networking and learning opportunities.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

These personas help define their preferences and drive how they make their decisions. It’s likely the reason they became a member of your association is due to their persona archetype. So, the question is, how can you utilize these personas to best serve your members? Who are your members? What’s a persona?

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LMS Certificate Learning Management System Software 52

Disciple Media

AUGUST 21, 2023

In a world that never stops learning, online courses have become a golden ticket to sharing knowledge, connecting with global audiences, and even generating passive income. Whether you’re an expert in cooking, coding, or coaching, there’s an audience waiting to learn from you. But how do you make it happen?

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