Associations Now

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Other notable highlights include an increased interest in social media, which DCI says is finally matching broader consumer trends, and continuing concerns about keeping costs down. A full 58 percent of respondents said that hotel and meeting space costs are among the most important factors in choosing a destination.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2017

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation argues that corporate travel management systems have to adapt to business travelers who book direct despite being discouraged from doing so. And for organizations that rely on lots of travel, that can create major cost concerns. appeared first on Associations Now.

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Understand short-term and long-term project costs. Schedule a demo and communicate a list of features you want to see—features that align with your association’s critical business processes/functions. Share your budget range. Below are a sample of dashboards that were discussed during the session.

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

Planners on Purpose July Book Club: Engaging Virtual Meetings by John Chen. Join Naomi Tucker and author John Chen for a discussion about his latest book, Engaging Virtual Meetings. Community Book Club: The Art of Gathering. The first 100 registrants will get a FREE digital copy of the book. Wed 7/7 at 8 p.m.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

Representatives from as many as all 50 states (and possibly US territories and other countries as well) will get up to 1 minute each to highlight a trend, resource, book, webinar series, podcast, or new product or conference. Will costs finally come down? Wed 1/24 at 2 p.m. Will budgets come out of the deep freeze? 1 CMP credit.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Save on travel costs by hiring festival talent to speak or perform at your event. The post 5 Benefits of Booking a Conference Concurrently With a Festival appeared first on Associations Now. Hosting a conference during a festival gives you access to speakers and performers who usually wouldn’t be on your radar or within your budget.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” Move Beyond SWOT Sharon explains the book’s premise like this. Kim and Mauborgne are adamant that cost is a critical element in their equation.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

JULY 13, 2023

In a study by the Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR), 91% of respondents said they’ve seen expenses increase in 2023, a byproduct of rising material costs and inflation. The community association management (CAM) industry is caught between a rock and a hard place.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 8, 2024

Few will dispute that rising costs are a major force in the events industry. Cost per attendee jumped 58 percent in 2022 and was forecast to rise 5 percent in 2023 and 3 percent in 2024, according to CWT and the Global Business Travel Association. Seeking affordable destinations will go a long way in managing costs.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Here are some typical keynote speaker fee ranges to get an idea of your potential costs: $5,000 – $20,000 This is a common range for professional speakers, authors, and subject matter experts without major celebrity status. When planning your budget for your conference, it’s important to consider keynote speaker fees.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

CRVM Book Club: Soft Skills for a Big Impact Join a discussion of Soft Skills for a Big Impact by Renu Shorey. Read the book (or an online review) and join us with a cup of coffee and your opinions on the concepts in the book. We’ll talk about rising above self-limiting beliefs and taking advantage of opportunities.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 24, 2020

Cost-Saving Strategies: How to Maximize Your Meetings Budget. Small Staff Association Book Club: The Power of Moments. Join a discussion of the book, The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact , by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: MeetingsNet. Wed 1/29 at 1 p.m.

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MemberClicks

JULY 5, 2022

Before the explosion of the internet, a directory used to be a big book with a list of names, companies and products. Book a demo and see MemberClicks in action. Cost: $238/month. Cost: $49/month. Cost: $48/month & 30 Day Free Trial. Cost: $69/one time. Cost: $499/one time. Cost: $149/month.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. Oliver Burkeman ) Every self-help book boiled down to 11 simple rules. Scott Fitzgerald ChatGPT.

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Jamie Notter

JULY 9, 2011

Books: Jamie Notter. Book Review: The Speed of Trust. in Books and Reading. There are a few books about trust that relate to workplace issues, although I found them to be a little too academic. But Covey’s book is different. I can’t recommend this book highly enough. This book lends itself to that model.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 5, 2014

The educational membership group ASCD gives members of certain tiers access to freshly printed books, and it recently sweetened the deal by giving them additional options. As part of a recent upgrade to its benefits package, ASCD is allowing members to choose between two books—a featured pick and an editor’s pick—three times per year.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Travelers have access to free tools like Kayak, Expedia, and Priceline to book their own accommodations for work-related travel, and this practice is changing the way hotels do business. And when they’re booking those itineraries, many employees are turning to third-party tools instead of corporate booking systems.

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Mizz Information

MARCH 24, 2014

Do you ever feel like you’re the last one to read a book that people have been recommending for ages, then you finally read it and you’re mad at yourself for not reading it sooner? Friends at the Community Roundtable recommended it a few months ago and I mistakenly thought it was a business book. Not to be nerdy, but I was riveted.

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Associations Now

MARCH 28, 2017

The Associated Press this week reported that the controversial law, which prevents local governments from passing LGBT protections, will cost North Carolina at least $3.76 Now, a new report from the Associated Press estimates that HB2 will cost North Carolina more than $3.76

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Association Success

MARCH 18, 2020

But big ideas cost money, and that was something Bridges didn’t have: The organization hasn’t raised membership dues since the 1980s — while just $52 per year, that can go a long way in a state worker’s budget — and he’s determined to start raising them anytime soon. . Bridges has found other, perhaps less drastic ways to cut costs.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In a new study the travel-booking company says that, in general, consumers should expect lower airfares next year. “Lower fuel prices translate into lower operating costs for airlines, and, sometimes, air carriers pass along these savings to travelers in the form of lower air-ticket prices,” the white paper states [PDF].

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Associations Now

AUGUST 3, 2016

Business travelers are somewhat shielded from the frustration of booking a flight—especially if the flight is covered by their company. The post Wednesday Buzz: Book Flights on the Installment Plan appeared first on Associations Now. A new startup makes it possible for travelers to pay for their flights on an installment plan.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community (Book Discussion) Members’ needs are changing—they require more than value to engage with your association; they also want memorable, positive experiences.

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Associations Now

MAY 13, 2015

The American Hotel & Lodging Association says that federal regulators should do more to protect consumers from fraudulent hotel-booking sites—but that consumers should keep an eye out as well. There are about 480 hotel bookings each minute online, according to AHLA , and many of them can be scams. ” Tips to Avoid Scams.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

There are plenty of reasons to prioritize attendee tracking at your next event, including: Tracking ROI Event costs can mount up quickly. Book your personalized demo of EventMobi’s Event Management platform today! Book a Demo The post Event Attendance Tracking: How to Go Beyond Headcount to Boost ROI appeared first on EventMobi.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

. – Ascend Author Talk: A Conversation with Amith Nagarajan (Washington DC) Let’s get together to talk about AI for Associations specifically through the lens of Amith Nagarajan’s new book, Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations? Join a discussion of this free e-book (CEO’s First 90 Days) from Cynthia Mills.

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

Taking in all the parts and pieces required to produce your event, and determining the cost, can give you a basis for your pricing. Direct costs, indirect costs and your revenue expectations are major influencers when determining your budget. Are your speakers volunteering their time or speaking at a cost? .

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But as the pages of this remarkable book open, those things haven’t happened yet. The book is a collection of letters, written in 1931-33, when Indira was between 14 and 16 years old, and her father was serving time as a political prisoner. It is a book written by an older generation and, I fear, for an older generation.

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MemberClicks

MAY 25, 2023

Venues, booking vendors and speakers, ordering banners and signage, etc all cost money. Earning money from events First off, it’s important to remember that running events—although they cost you money—will actually earn you money, too. Ticket sales should help recoup some of the cost. BUT—good news!—there

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For example, if they want to do outdoor yoga—a popular activity here in Greater Palm Springs thanks to our year-round sunshine—the cost behind hiring a yoga instructor versus the cost of speaker activities can be a savings resource,” Trokey said. Planners can host group activities that carry a lower price than programming.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Many associations are guilty of devaluing online learning courses and webinars as there is typically less administration overhead and no hard costs associated with things like booking a room or organizing lunch, so the event is perceived as creating less of an impact. However this is not the case!

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Cost Saving Strategies Hear about our current marketplace and how it affects a planners’ strategy during negotiations. Get tips for tackling rising costs and shrinking budgets while demonstrating clear ROI. 1 CMP credit. . Learn methods for closing the gap between large and small companies in sponsorship packages. More info/register.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 23, 2023

It can be as simple as purchasing relevant books for a few employees, and then having them share what they learned with coworkers. It’s cost-effective and time effective.” Internal transfers and promotions help employees grow and help employers cut down on external recruitment costs.”

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Association Success

JUNE 7, 2017

Draw for a speaker’s book, a free pass to an online event, or another fun item that won’t break the bank. If you don’t have an app, ensure participants are told to use a particular hashtag (#). Have a staffer monitor the various social media channels and count the number of shares. Get people to move. So get people to move!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Luxury hotel bookings increased or remained the same for 85 percent of those surveyed—a 3.5 percent bump from 2012—and first- and business-class airline bookings increased or remained the same for 82.7 Events will have to be booked further in advance, and planners are starting to concede the need to pay higher room rates.”.

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Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Offer book club subscribers full or limited access to e-books, two to four print publications per year, and book club membership. . #6. These conversations will help you determine if you have a membership value or a membership cost issue to resolve. Webinar Club. Benefits they wish you provided.

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Eric Lanke

APRIL 8, 2019

There might be a hundred things we want to do, but if they all cost money, we're going to have to choose only a handful to focus on. I spend so much time on my financial spreadsheets, adding in the cost of some programs, reducing the cost of others -- all in the critical attempt to get that bottom line to balance. But my time?

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