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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.”

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Example: Using more advanced learning analytics, one association was able uncover that the courses they offered with industry certifications had significantly higher completion rates than those without. Armed with this insight, they began to expand their certification offerings and saw a boost in learner engagement and satisfaction.

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Freestone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While it may be hard to believe end of the year is quickly approaching, it’s time to plan out your year-end continuing education (CE) content strategy. If you’re looking for an easy way to extend the life of your content and meet various learner needs, you should consider incorporating rebroadcasts into your CE content.

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Blue Sky eLearn

APRIL 20, 2020

Taking Your Face-to-Face Conference Virtual. You can decide you want to run the conference on the same schedule, or spread it o ut over an entire week or month, understanding people may be in a different situation now and that attending a virtual conference all day for multiple days in a row may no longer be an option.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

. – New Year, More Questions Breakout group topics: #1: Learning Gaps – Leading up to a certification/assessment exam, what areas of learning would you like to see improved and what areas have been beneficial for your learners to utilize? #2: 2: SMEs – What are the biggest challenges you are facing with your SMEs? #3:

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 22, 2019

Hosting a physical conference is cost-prohibitive for many organizations with small budgets, making it an out-of-reach goal. With the technology available today, smaller organizations can reap the benefits of hosting their own conferences…virtually. Virtual conferences can offer: Member education. An excellent marketing tool.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. CDT – Chicago Roundtable Event (Chicago IL) CNG is bringing together industry experts to discuss topics pertinent to your work with certification programs. Leadership pipeline. Procrastination.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Virtual conference pricing. You devalue your community, content and conversations by not charging attendees an appropriate registration fee. Can I get an amen?! Sponsorship redesign.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

One association’s hybrid conference play wasn’t a success. Case in point: In June, the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) launched what it called a Symposium Replay, an online re-presentation of sessions from its annual conference earlier in the month. But it delivered some valuable insights about what works for members.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations.

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JULY 31, 2020

If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program. Planning virtual conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2024

Also consider thanking new members for joining your organization by offering discounts to your annual conference or other big-ticket events. AI-optimized member onboarding content. Use AI to personalize your member referral program with customized incentives or perks for members who invite colleagues to events.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Open Space events. 1 CMP credit. . Location: Arlington VA.

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Freestone

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, members are turning to their professional associations for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement resources. It’s up to your organization to deliver diverse content that’s relevant and engaging, ensuring members return to your program year after year.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Repackaging content is nothing new, but ensuring it’s marketed correctly can keep your association top of mind among members. Whether it’s webinars, articles, online courses, or in-person sessions, providing quality content to members is one way that associations deliver on their mission. Bundle similar content.

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Fonteva

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

If you’re offering anything for continuing education credit, certificates or certifications are the first things we would recommend putting a price tag on. These can be courses created in-house or with an instructional designer, or developed from content that’s currently available. Pro Tips for Additional Monetization.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. Learn how virtual events can be part of a meaningful data-driven content strategy.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 13, 2019

Selling conference recordings and courses can seem pretty obvious and straightforward, but what else? Offer live webinars for free in order to create buzz and drive attendance, but charge a fee for the on-demand recording, any resources, bonus content, or in order to receive continuing education credit after the event concludes.

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Membersuite

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Host webinars, live and on-demand online courses, on-demand recordings, and virtual and in-person conferences and other educational events. Other revenue-generating programs include: Certification programs. Certification exam study aids , such as study groups, prep courses, flashcards, and practice exams. Exhibitor hub.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The authors of the whitepaper cite Georgetown University noting “Industry-based certifications address several problems that postsecondary credentials currently face: relevance, accountability, consistency, and portability.” Why Emphasize Technology for Association Education Programs?

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – How to Get Started Planning Your Hybrid Conference. While it’s not yet clear what “hybrid” will mean for scientific conference planners in 2021, the future looks promising. Tue 2/2 at 11 a.m. Thu 2/4 at 11:30 a.m.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenter: Mia Masson, Head of Content at Swapcard, and manager, Evolve, an online community and virtual event series. Susan Newman, SVP of Conferences, National Retail Federation. Top Trends in Content Marketing 2022.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Introvert-friendly conferences. Introverts everywhere want to hoist John Spencer up on their shoulders and thank him for the five suggestions he asks you to consider when planning your next conference—or, at least, I do. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. These diverse entities all sell accredited continuing education content — and they’re starting to make a dent in the U.S. skills gap ” problem. Why Look to Associations?

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MAY 15, 2020

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. Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. Mike Murray, Content Marketing Institute ).

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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. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Virtual watercooler.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 1, 2019

It takes hours of debating the best methods to use to reach prospective members, and days of content creation and campaign management. You’ll want to know what kinds of content interest them and where they spend the most time on your website. Developing a growth strategy for your association takes time. It's stressful.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Content/education strategy. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. But, virtual conferences did dominate the rest of their list. .

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. Repurposing Conference Content. Repurposing Conference Content. Record the sessions for on-demand viewing on your LMS after the conference.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Since the last time this happened, I developed a tip sheet for my clients to help them get that “yes,” but this Content Marketing Institute shares some good advice too. – The ABCs of ABCs: What Assessment-Based Certificates Are and How to Determine If They Should Be Part of Your Education Portfolio. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Content calendars. Trust me, when you don’t know which direction your content is going, the publishing process comes to a halt. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization. Conference/abstract management. More info/register. More info/register.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries and more. ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs and challenges. At Locus, Cory Doctorow says, “Of course AI is a bubble.” 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

The course’s curriculum, content and delivery must be designed specifically for online learning. Even if an instructor has scored well on conference evaluations, an online environment requires a new skillset. Give students an opportunity to make their voice heard by asking for feedback on the learning experience and content.

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