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JUNE 18, 2021

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. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Mark Lowry at Association Analytics shares helpful member retention strategies. 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. Member retention. Zoom fatigue. Gen Z careers.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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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. That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. Mon 12/4 at 8 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. And that’s just the cost of joining. Online career center.

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millennials Resources North Carolina Certificate 150

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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. Strategies for getting out of a negative thought spiral and into a more productive state of mind. Education programs. Tamsen Webster ). 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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MAY 5, 2023

WBT Systems explains how your association can stand out from the for-profit crowd by offering a corporate learning concierge service to industry employers—a good way to spread market awareness, strengthen relationships, and generate additional revenue. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! AMS requirements. More info/register.

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: Your employees have all the creativity you need. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Let them prove it. Tue 12/10 at 1 p.m.

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LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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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. At Associations Now , Lindsay Currie, CAE shares some low-cost ideas from for engaging and retaining members. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. Member engagement.

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Montana Certificate Conference Content 350

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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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Class Certificate Content Committee 195

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AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. Sponsorship strategy. 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.

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

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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. They share ten strategies for motivating members to volunteer and mentally show up for meetings. Sponsorships.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

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APRIL 23, 2021

Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Content strategy. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Member communications. The survey closes Friday, April 30.

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Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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AUGUST 21, 2020

They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. 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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millennials Montana Class Education 307

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sponsorship strategy. A survey conducted by the Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) revealed that 86% of associations said their business development strategy is underperforming or non-existent. PAR explains why a business development strategy is vital to association revenue health. More info/register. Fri 3/24 at 5 p.m.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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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! The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs.

Technology 210

Technology Learning Management System Certificate System 210

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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.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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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.

West Virginia 360

West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Online Communities. Chances are you already make use of one or more of these tactics, but thinking of them as part of your broader member engagement strategy is the key to success. Let’s dive in to learn how: Online courses, lecture series, webinars, and roundtables — the kings of all member engagement techniques!

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Content Member Engagement Tools Strategy 173

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MARCH 19, 2021

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. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

YourMembership

JANUARY 15, 2015

At the beginning of 2014 we started a conversation on the importance of a career center strategy for associations, especially in light of social networking giant LinkedIn’s aggressive efforts to become the leading online job board aggregator. More job vacancies generally lead to more hiring.

Education 150

Education Certificate Revenue Recruiting 150

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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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LMS District of Columbia Revenue Survey 195

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Here’s the description from TechCrunch : “…an ambitious e-learning portal tailored to individuals, but also catering to businesses looking to keep training their employees, and beyond that even educational institutions exploring e-learning courses.”. Here’s the list of this week’s webinars. Making Online Communities Work in 2016.

Maryland 150

Maryland millennials Education America 150

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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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. My original Emeril recipe is no longer online, but I found this one , which is pretty much the same.

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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JULY 8, 2016

Back in the saddle—here’s the list of webinars and other events for the association community for the week of July 11. Tue 7/12 at 10 a.m.* – Navigating the Privacy Shield and the General Data Protection Regulation. Webinar Surveys: How to Get Useful Feedback from Your Audience. This webinar title makes no sense.

DC 150

DC Certificate Washington Content 150

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. If you’ve attended a course or session where you’ve had to recall and produce what you’ve been learning, you’ve benefited from retrieval practice. Sticky learning.

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Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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JULY 9, 2021

Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Of course, but canned do just fine in a pinch. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Fri 7/9 at 12 p.m.* – Strategy First, Software Next. Would fresh clams be better?

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Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

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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. Some may only apply to virtual campus platforms, but others make sense on any online platform. Host: Leading Learning.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

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MAY 28, 2021

With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Train-the-trainer. More info/register.

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Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. If you’re thinking about doing a content audit as preparation for developing a content strategy, Hilary Marsh shares a content audit planning worksheet and issues to consider before diving in.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

WBT Systems describes how IAPMO developed online courses that plumbers need to maintain licensing or transition into less physically demanding roles. They also developed resources to help their members get used to and succeed at online learning. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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JULY 15, 2016

Here’s the list of webinars and other events for the association community for the weeks of July 18 and July 25. Since I’m publishing this earlier than usual, please feel free to add any webinars I missed in the comments below. Take a deeper look at each of these four generations to discover what really makes them tick.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Austin Innovation Washington 150

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” Tips for living online: lessons from six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer take-out. UBIT for virtual trade shows.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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JUNE 5, 2020

He can help you change internally so you can lead change for the communities you serve. Will they have online courses instead? Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you’re not into cooking. Future of Meetings: Creative New Strategies from Hotels, AV Companies & Design Agencies. Fri 6/5 at 12 p.m.

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Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. And the crisis has generated a tremendous opportunity to experiment with new strategies and get rid of things that have not provided value for many years.”. Online meetings don’t have to be awkward or dull.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

The Scholar : They know knowledge is power and are constantly taking courses and gaining new certifications. It’s important to know your audience before implementing strategies to give new members benefits. An online community Online communities are the easiest way for your members to have a place to call their own.

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LMS Certificate Learning Management System Software 52