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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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Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends research, 71% of association professionals listed non-dues revenue as a top strategic priority in the coming year. Leveraging your learning management system (LMS) to generate non-dues revenue is the perfect way to prioritize your goals throughout the year.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Inclusive marketing. Member engagement. Open Culture ).

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JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Email marketing news. Volunteer burnout. Would you like to subscribe?

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AUGUST 7, 2020

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. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Take advantage!

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Whether you’re on a small team, a team of one, or a large team with divided responsibilities and resources, marketers all have a few things in common: We need to accomplish things quickly, handle multiple projects at once, stay inspired, keep ourselves updated about current events, and collaborate with others across our team or departments.

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MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. Host: Qiqo *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Learning business.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Sounds like a practical approach to session and course design, doesn’t it? Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Career wellness. Many professionals (maybe you!) Fri 3/4 at 4 p.m.

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Leading Learning

DECEMBER 3, 2023

As The Economist ’s interest in the topic suggests, much of the concern over lifelong learning ties back to the employment market and to business productivity and growth. As a result, there is a thriving and growing global market for lifelong learning. How Big Is the Adult Lifelong Learning Market? Aside from being U.S.-centric,

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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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday evening the week before it’s scheduled.

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MAY 14, 2021

Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. That’s when marketers turn to their swipe file: a collection of copied and pasted blurbs that hopefully provide inspiration. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Event safety.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI. Online career center.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Propel have launched a free course, Introduction to the Rockefeller Habits. A few CEOs whom I admire practice these habits so I plan to make room in my schedule to take the course. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. Do we have approval to book live conferences?

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 23, 2017

The secret to sustainability is pairing in-person with online learning – capturing the strengths of both to achieve so much more than a single event can promise: transformational learning. Understand Your Market. Before setting pricing, it’s critical to understand your market. Try These On.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The authors finish by saying, “Association tech ecosystems limit or enable organizations’ capacity to serve their members and customers online… Real strategic leaders will pull their technical foundation from the shadows and shine a light on the important stack decisions ahead. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

They especially get in the way when you’re leading up a project, so thankfully WBT Systems suggests 11 catalysts for cross-departmental collaboration. Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: What is quantum computing? ( Lead (or take) a horse to the water” will never be the same. CB Insights ). Seriously, ugh.

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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.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Education programs. Marina Khidekel, Thrive Global ). Fri 4/16 at 12 p.m. EventTech Chat.

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Crowd Wisdom

JULY 27, 2023

Today, mounting financial pressures are leading associations to seek new ways to generate non-dues revenue. Investing in your learning program to offer continuing education and professional development courses offers great potential for monetization.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? webinar last week about NFTs.

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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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Well, WBT Systems shares several excellent reasons, including ways to get more value (ahem, ROI) out of an LMS that may surprise you—it’s not just for online courses. With the future looking uncertain because of the Delta variant, MemberSuite suggests calling on your powers of foresight and flexibility when planning conferences.

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MAY 5, 2023

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. AMS requirements. More info/register. Fri 5/5 at 4 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The Community Roundtable invites online community managers to participate in their 2021 State of Community Management survey. If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees.

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MAY 7, 2021

Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Marketing must-haves. Doug Kessler at Velocity Partners says three things matters most in B2B marketing right now: meaning, metrics and mojo. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve.

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APRIL 23, 2021

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. Sherry Budziak, founder and CEO of.orgSource, explains the difference between content strategy and content marketing—and how they relate—and suggests how to get started.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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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. Gamification.

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MAY 8, 2020

and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Virtual conference networking. Some may only apply to virtual campus platforms, but others make sense on any online platform.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cohort-based online courses. WBT Systems lays it on the line: “Associations with cohort-based online courses will dominate their market and provide the most effective, transformational educational experience to professionals in their industry.” Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Rikki Schlott says her generation (Gen Z) has inherited a post-hope world stripped of what matters. She explains what happened to her generation when their social lives moved onto smartphones—depressing but valuable insight for associations. Conference/abstract management. Mon 12/4 at 8 a.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The solution: “fewer, shorter, more interactive online meetings.” Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help.

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MARCH 24, 2023

They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events. In a tough hiring market, you need to hold on to the talent you have. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Association staff retention.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. You can’t generalize about people of a certain age, young or old.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.”

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Virtual conference pricing. Dr. Michael Tatonetti, CAE, explains how to use price anchoring to determine registration rates for your virtual conference. By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. Kate Mooney , The Guardian ).

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