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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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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. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. At ASAE Annual, I met new people and hung out with friends and acquaintances. Leadership pipeline. More info/register.

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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. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Virtual event sponsorships.

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Price Elasticity Uncovered: Insights from Data How often are price increase/decrease decisions based on opinion and fear, hampering an association’s ability to extract maximum value from our products because we’re afraid of customer attrition? 1 CAE credit.

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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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MARCH 8, 2024

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Membership Mondays: What Does Member Engagement Mean to You? What are you looking for when talking about member engagement? If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. Brightfind’s guide to association websites is loaded with useful advice on 12 essential web elements for acquiring, engaging, retaining and converting users into loyal website visitors, customers and members.

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JUNE 11, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system (DNS) and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Guest: Patrick Bontinck.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The best-priced product will win your purchase. Associations are more than the sum of their transactions, like member applications, registrations, and renewals. Associations are more than the sum of their transactions, like member applications, registrations, and renewals. Associations are experience-creating centers.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Fri 2/26 at 10 a.m.* – The Nonprofit Communications Engine (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Gathering a Top-notch Team for Your Hybrid Conference.

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MARCH 5, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Fri 3/5 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. Tue 3/9 at 12 p.m. More info/register.

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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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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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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. More info/register.

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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. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Host: Adrian Segar, founder, Conferences That Work.

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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. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Event safety.

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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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MAY 5, 2023

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. She is an in-demand speaker for association leaders worldwide and is at the forefront of exploring how member and attendee engagement is rapidly changing. Host: Product Design Community *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

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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. Mon 1/13 at 1 p.m.* – Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia.

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MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. The riches are in the niches, says WBT Systems.

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Fri 1/29 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. The most important method for safeguarding your organization’s future is to research, embrace, and maximize your Member ROI. Tue 2/2 at 11 a.m. Wed 2/3 at 11 a.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. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Impexium dives deep into membership renewals : the difference between retention and renewal, metrics, why members don’t renew (per research), and, best of all, solutions for those renewal challenges. Event design.

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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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APRIL 16, 2021

Strategies for getting out of a negative thought spiral and into a more productive state of mind. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Quick hits. Tamsen Webster ). Guest: Patrick Bontinck.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. Coincidentally, I saw people talking about this member need in the chat boxes at ASAE TEC. .

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Post-Conference Chat & Networking. Did you miss connecting with people at the #asae20 conference? Fri 8/14 at 1 p.m.

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JULY 24, 2020

Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , MemberSuite describes the seven essential elements for creating a memorable virtual conference instead of the typical series of webinars with accompanying chat box. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Memorable virtual gatherings. More info/register.

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MARCH 1, 2019

At a session during the ASAE Technology conference, Tobin , Gretchen , Rhea , and Trevor (first name basis here) had us do a personality exercise based on our intuitive connection with one of four shapes. Billhighway suggests several resources and strategies a national association can provide to help chapters with member recruitment.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Elevating New Member Engagement How well are your new members joining and engaging in your community? 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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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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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. Virtual conference success. Virtual conference sponsorships. Timely stuff. Zoom fatigue.

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APRIL 23, 2021

At Associations Now, Wesley Carr, CAE, director of stakeholder engagement at the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, describes how they’ve rebuilt their approach to volunteering during the pandemic and shares seven ways they’re engaging virtual volunteers. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric.

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