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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Conference/abstract management. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.” Content marketing.

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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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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries and more. Young member engagement. She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members. Member mobile app.

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Freestone

JUNE 2, 2024

Here are some ways to get started offering engaging hybrid and virtual learning options: Hybrid learning : Hybrid learning refers to combining in-person and online learning principles for the best education experience. With the right interactivity tools, online CME courses can still be an engaging experience for your learners.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Membership Mondays: What Does Member Engagement Mean to You? What are you looking for when talking about member engagement? Host: American Marketing Association Speaker: Mark Bornstein, VP, Content Marketing and Chief Evangelist, ON24 Tue 3/12 at 3 p.m. More info/register. Host: ASAE Tue 3/12 at 11 a.m.

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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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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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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Whether your association is made up of professionals in the same field or alumni who went to the same university, member engagement should always be one of your top priorities. Engagement secures your association’s relevance and fuels healthy member retention. Why is member engagement important?

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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. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. More info/register. Tue 9/1 at 12 p.m.

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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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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2024

Read our blog to learn helpful tips to get started using AI in your association’s member marketing. What is member marketing? Membership marketing is a strategy used to acquire new members, increase member engagement, renew current members, or bring back members from the past.

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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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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. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Virtual event sponsorships. Tue 8/4 at 1 p.m. –

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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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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Associations are looking for innovative association management software (AMS) like email marketing, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, job boards, and learning solutions to transform MX. . Implementing modern technology is a fantastic first step to boosting member engagement, but your association shouldn’t stop there.

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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. Member engagement. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? WBT Systems describes the barriers to virtual attendee attention and suggests solutions for keeping your attendees engaged. Member engagement. Presenter: Ronja Francoeur, Member Engagement Specialist.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Member Engagement: 15 Ways to Take Your Newsletter to the Next Level. – Member Engagement Begins With a Question (I.C.E. – How to Get Started Planning Your Hybrid Conference. 8: Innovate.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Building new norms.

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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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Freestone

MARCH 7, 2024

Introduction Are you looking for strategies to boost member engagement in your professional development program? A Professional Development Day is an innovative way to keep members engaged with your learning program. Curating the sessions throughout the PD Day should be like planning a small-scale conference.

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JULY 2, 2021

It comes from a group of legal vendors who met late last year “to explore the current state of legal industry conferences and discuss ways they might partner with conference organizers to build a better experience for all.” Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. 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. Virtual watercooler.

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JULY 3, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Maximizing Member Engagement in the COVID-19 Era.

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APRIL 2, 2021

By participating in Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey , you can help yourself and others benchmark member communication challenges and improvements—and you’ll get the first look at the report this summer. Future conference attendance. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Partner together to develop opportunities for them to bring their expertise to your members—for a price, of course. Host: Adrian Segar, founder, Conferences That Work. High Engagement Networking. Sponsorship strategy. More info/register.

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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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APRIL 23, 2021

George Miller, CAE, senior consultant at McKinley Advisors, outlines the steps to take to increase the diversity of your conference speakers , and describes what they did when they encountered session chairs with homogenous networks. Content strategy. Is it a certificate program or a certification? What is the CAE?

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Higher Logic

MARCH 8, 2018

Good marketing delivers relevant content. Great marketing delivers personalized, timely content to the right people. Sending a monthly customer newsletter with industry updates is different from an email campaign for an upcoming event, or even an onboarding campaign for new members or certification course.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

With the future looking uncertain because of the Delta variant, MemberSuite suggests calling on your powers of foresight and flexibility when planning conferences. Virtual conference coffee breaks. “At Keep her advice in mind as you’re planning in-person conferences too. – Engage 2021. Group think run amok.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Gain or maintain professional certification (12 percent). Promotions to/at their association’s conferences or trade shows. Cross-selling to non-members who buy products or attend conferences. Include a selection of programs that appeal to younger members in your Young Professional membership package.

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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. Encourage current members to volunteer for events or try and recruit others for you. Feedback cards.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming. However, not all disruption needs to remain negative. Your association can learn from past challenges to adopt innovativ e strategies and better equip your staff and members for 2023.

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APRIL 16, 2021

I liked this one from Jyrki Paananen, co-founder and COO of Brella, who said, “There’s almost an inflated volume of virtual events at the moment and it is challenging to make content the differentiator, so perhaps connections could be the new king.”. Virtual & Hybrid Events: Customer Stories to Inspire Your 2021 Conference.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Seems like a good place to start. Gamification at events.

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Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. A webinar is a content stream, he says. Virtual conference success. Timely stuff.

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