WBT Systems

JULY 11, 2017

When digital entrepreneurs—those who make their living selling online products and services—see a need in their market, they design a revenue-generating online course to meet that need. They also use online course marketing tactics that help them become millionaires in the process. Build it when they come.

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Membersuite

APRIL 13, 2023

They become warmer leads for membership or for bigger purchases, like a conference or online course. Expand Your Audience with Traditional Content Marketing Methods Webinars and blog posts are still popular for content marketing because—and we can vouch for this—they work. Content marketing is a time-saver too.

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Content Marketing Social Media Video 93

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MARCH 8, 2024

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Host: Fridays@4 Facilitator: Marjie George *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. I added lemon and orange zest to the pesto cream sauce along with Parmesan cheese. 1 CAE credit.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Here are some ideas: Set up a state-of-the-art online store. You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. Building an online store that offers a modern online shopping experience can go a long way toward driving sales.

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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.

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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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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. Good eats—skip down to the list of free webinars if you’re not into cooking. Presenters: Antonia Cardone, Americas Lead of Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield. Chapter sponsorships.

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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. Like you need me to tell you this… Per a new study, hedonism leads to happiness. Yes, it’s quite good. Fri 8/7 at 3 p.m.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Facilitation course : I normally don’t feature paid programs here, but this 12-week course is designed by two guys I really respect: Lowell Aplebaum of Vista Cova and Aaron Wolowiec of Event Garde. Volunteer burnout.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Are you creating new eLearning courses to provide value to members and bring in revenue for your association’s learning business? If so, you’ve probably encountered the challenge of how to price those courses. Pricing Strategy for Training Courses: Subscription vs. One-Time Fee. Let’s dive in to find out.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. 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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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, a recently published whitepaper, outlines the potential for Associations to lead a much needed change in the current education industry. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change? Associations have all the tools to lead the change, but are they ready?

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

We poured over them and pulled out highlights as well as insights about online education’s role in membership marketing and the membership value proposition. Online education’s role in membership marketing. Let’s not forget that online courses provide an opportunity for members to develop relationships with fellow students.

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Reid All About it

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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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI. Online career center. Create an online career center that features professional development programs and other career resources for young professionals. Career webinars. Virtual coaching sessions.

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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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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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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

If you have been providing continuing education programs or professional development training via your website or learning management system, but your members don’t seem to be interested in the training you are offering, how can you re-energize online learning for members? How to Really Involve Learners.

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Reid All About it

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. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout. Is it a certificate program or a certification? Now I’m enjoying all the leftovers for lunch.

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Protech

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The issue, of course, is getting the attention of the people you want to visit and participate in those revenue-building activities. And getting attention online and driving quality traffic to your website is one of the biggest challenges for sales and marketing professionals. Building empathy and leading to donations links.

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JULY 23, 2021

Webinar pricing/sponsorships. If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight. Remote work/life boundaries.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

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Reid All About it

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.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Online Communities. Let’s dive in to learn how: Online courses, lecture series, webinars, and roundtables — the kings of all member engagement techniques! Yes, eLearning content like webinars are powerful tools for attracting new members, but they are also necessary to offer real value for your existing members too.

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Reid All About it

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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MAY 7, 2021

Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. 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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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. For example, package a certification program seat fee with an online learning kick off course, webinar discussions, and study aids.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

I’m listening to them all in order, of course, and have made it up to the Warren Harding episode. Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. But first: if your company has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. – 10 Secrets for Creating Great Webinar Content.

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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.

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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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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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MAY 12, 2023

Jeff De Cagna joined the hosts of The Association Podcast —Ben Muscolino (AMS Geek, Breezio, Data Sangria), Gretchen Steenstra (DelCor) and Jake Toohey (Adage)—to talk about boards and flawed governance systems, the return to complacency, the low bar of relevance, and generative AI. More info/register. Fri 5/12 at 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

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Reid All About it

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. Location: Washington DC and online.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 15, 2018

They share news about your association online and wear your branded merchandise with pride! The next time you revisit your member recruitment strategy, consider these top four tips for maximizing member engagement as a long-term investment: Establish online member communities. Offer online learning opportunities.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Whether your association is a trade association or professional society, don’t forget to remind members that a key part of any association’s mission is to provide education and/or certification programs. Surveys issued after course completion are one way to collect feedback, but they will relate to a specific program.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

AI watch With the release of generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, it’s an exciting time to be a writer—a human one. You should also check out Sidecar’s online community dedicated to AI and Amith Nagarajan’s (Blue Cypress/Sidecar) new book, Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations —I’m reading it now. More info/register.

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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. Risking innovation.

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