Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2019

A report from Naylor Association Solutions finds that small staffs and more competition make it tough for communications to break through. Each month, the average association communicates with its members about 30 times. However, old-school tactics still do the job pretty well.

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Communications Report Newsletter America 91

Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2019

These are just some of the questions that plague association leaders and communications experts when figuring out how to best interact with members – and encourage members to respond in kind. 1 in 2018, to be exact, according to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. is a communication challenge.

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Communications Social Media Newsletter Survey 61

Association Adviser

AUGUST 20, 2018

The 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Study results show the needs for a balanced approach to technology and tradition as association communicators strive to keep members’ attention. Communicating member benefits effectively” fell back to the second most frequently cited communication challenge.

Communications 60

Communications Newsletter Survey Report 60

Association Adviser

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Technology (and the thought of it) sometimes elicits a similar response. I’ve worked with hundreds of associations and here are some of the responses I have gotten when asking about their take on “technology” or “new ways” of reaching and engaging their members: Do we have to? Our members don’t like technology.

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Technology Revenue Content Social Media 64

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We spent some time with Dayak to ask how the association’s integrated media and communications department supports public power and reinforces membership value. Meena Dayak: I’ve worked with the association for a little over three years as the vice president for integrated media and communications.

Communications 109

Communications Puerto Rico Social Media Newsletter 109

Association Adviser

JANUARY 29, 2018

Part 3 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. Our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study revealed that nearly 50 percent of survey respondents say they have a single strategy for communicating with all members: Why is this bad? In short, they want it their way. Plan to cover all topics.

Communications 62

Communications Content Survey Social Media 62

Association Adviser

JANUARY 29, 2018

Part 3 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. Our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study revealed that nearly 50 percent of survey respondents say they have a single strategy for communicating with all members: Why is this bad? In short, they want it their way. Plan to cover all topics.

Communications 60

Communications Content Survey Social Media 60

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. . Committee work .

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Software Association Management Proposal Committee 126

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Each year when Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions launch the Association Communications Benchmarking Study , we certainly hope to see measurable improvements in the ways associations communicate with members. 1 association communications challenge (cited by nearly 70 percent of respondents, up 16 percent from 2010).

Communications 60

Communications Revenue Social Media Survey 60

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Part 4 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. This year, more than 50 percent of associations said that engaging young professionals is one of their Top 5 communication challenges. With so many distractions, young professionals today could benefit from focused communication. Segment your content.

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Charlotte Indiana Communications millennials 118

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Last month Reggie Henry, CIO of ASAE, recounted a story about an exchange with a University of Maryland student in which the student explained that younger people aren’t communicating by email anymore, but almost exclusively through social networks. Or, by allowing non-members to sign up to receive your eNewsletter or digital magazine.

Technology 60

Technology Social Media Maryland Press Release 60

Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

Deep dive into MPI’s most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Member communications. Help yourself and others benchmark member communication efforts and strategies by participating in Association Adviser’s 10th annual Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. 1 CMP credit. .

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Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

Association Adviser

APRIL 15, 2014

We’re trying to get police departments better at sharing information with housing, education and social services. PC: We have five publications, including Canadian Police Chief Magazine , CACP Bulletin , CACP Annual Review and an annual directory. Is it tough producing so many bilingual member communications vehicles?

Technology 60

Technology Metro Directory Leadership 60

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Strategic Consultant, Technology Consulting, DelCor Technology Solutions Wed 9/6 at 12 p.m. AI pulse survey. 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 230

Reid All About it

JUNE 21, 2019

Join a roundtable discussion about the very good reasons that your business unit might go out, specify, evaluate and purchase a technology solution without involving your IT peers. Organizer: ASAE Technology Professionals Council. Organizer: ASAE Technology Professionals Council. Host: ASAE Communication Professionals Community.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles DC Washington Phoenix 186

Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

.” But, according to the association technology experts we consulted, if you don’t get some more features soon, you ain’t going to have more members. feature, you’ll see that our research shows association leaders are more likely to invest in new tools, technologies and processes than they are in hiring more people.

Technology 60

Technology How To Video Social Media 60

AssociCom

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Association communication has evolved over time as new technologies have become available. I call these eras – Meet, Mail, Magazine and Moderation. They communicated face to face because there were few other options. Publishing technology allowed mass printing of documents. It is also not a complete switch.

Communications 40

Communications Newsletter Technology Revenue 40

Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

In an interview with Knowable Magazine, social psychologist Anthony Greenwald explains what works and what doesn’t work to curb implicit bias. To inform what new content you produce—the content your audience really wants, not what you think they do? Presenter: Sheri Singer, owner of Singer Communications. Implicit bias.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

not a techie) in charge of selecting and implementing technology, you need to know a bit about APIs. Remote work technology. They recently shared a list of must-have technology for remote work along with tips for selection and implementation. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Hybrid work.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Our new model lets [staff] who wouldn’t normally be members access the same information and resources as full members. So for the price of “X,” the CEO and/or directors will be regular members (including receipt of print member magazine) and all the other staff, if they opt-in, will be electronic members. JG: Mobile!

Detroit 100

Detroit Communications Technology Leadership 100

GrowthZone

APRIL 23, 2020

As a technology resource for associations and chambers of commerce, GrowthZone aggregated this list of relevant and useful programs to help member-based organizations. As the internet is fluid and the information included here was sourced from various websites; the information is reliable, but not guaranteed. COMMUNICATIONS.

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Resources Software Video Class 158

Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

A few that stand out include: adopting a fluid planning style, abandoning time-honored traditions and demolishing inefficient processes, focusing on outcomes, and using technology to build capacity. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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Newsletter Certificate Technology Strategy 195

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Thanks to the CEO Patrick Jones who shared this recently in an incredibly informative ASAE Collaborate discussion. Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cynthia Lockrey, Lockrey Communications Mon 9/18 at 4 p.m. – Financial statements. Letting Go! More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 259

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 259

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Danny Lewis, Smithsonian Magazine ). Does Your Organization Need a Better Technology Roadmap? Learn how to address these gaps and prevent technology system implementation failure.? Find out how to build a technology roadmap that will guide your organization to a successful future. Yes, they do. Tue 2/25 at 1 p.m.

DC 221

DC Washington Content Education 221

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

All written communications should include information about the app, especially program materials. Or write a feature story about the app in your trade magazine. Filed under: Meetings , Social Media Tagged: apps , communications , email , events , infographic , Results at Hand , social media , technology , website.

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Social Media Email Marketing Tips Communications 100

Association Adviser

JANUARY 18, 2019

Too often, associations think of their technology solutions from too narrow a perspective: How can my AMS more effectively manage my member data, or, how can my career center help me provide increased member value? But can your technology more effectively amplify ALL your content?? Brainstorm all points of connectedness.

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Newsletter Directory Learning Management System Social Media 61

Reid All About it

AUGUST 7, 2020

Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine ). Controlling Your Narrative: Crisis Communications for Unpredictable Situations. To inform, you must first engage. That means rethinking how you communicate on a small screen. Host: Community by Association. The humble semicolon helped Ed Yong write the sentence of the year.

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

When applied to association education programs, social learning theory seeks to reinforce knowledge while encouraging peer-to-peer communication, debate, critical thinking and development of leadership skills. But how do you provide more formal social learning experiences for members in your education programs?

LMS 236

LMS Social Media Course Education 236

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Now, a few good reads and listens from the past week… One of the most thought-provoking and informative discussions I’ve heard lately was an Association Chat from a few weeks ago featuring association consultant and futurist, Shelly Alcorn. Planning an AMS selection/implementation or some other technology project? 1 CE credit.

DC 186

DC Ohio Project Washington 186

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Geoff Livingston writes about wearable computing , specifically Google Project Glass which “empowers two things: sharing and accessing information anywhere.” and mobile platforms, and more on visual and audio communications. “It New technology is coming. How will this impact marketing? It is happening again,” says Augie Ray.

Social Media 150

Social Media Revenue Content Marketing 150

AssociationChat

APRIL 10, 2020

WASHINGTON — ASAE announces the winners of the 2020 Gold Circle Awards competition, which denotes excellence, innovation, and achievement in association/nonprofit marketing, membership, and communications programs. Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed); Saving Jobs and Lives – End Device Tax. E-Magazine.

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Austin Committee America 52

Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

So I nearly jumped out of my chair in joy when I saw an open letter in Harper’s Magazine signed by 150 famous people (dare I say, intellectuals) who are also concerned about the illiberal cancel culture and self-righteous trolling going on right now. Community karma, baby. Communications. Timely stuff. Tue 7/14 at 12 p.m.

Montana 365

Montana Content Price Strategy 365

Association Adviser

APRIL 27, 2018

This month’s Corner Office features Erin Sevitz, director of communications for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Erin guides IFMA’s voice and messaging, leads the association’s social media presence and oversees IFMA’s web properties, magazine and online Knowledge Library. Erin Sevitz, IFMA.

Houston 74

Houston Florida Nashville Library 74

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 16, 2020

James Lancaster, Editor, AMI Magazine. Discuss new guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, and food preparation and review ways meeting professionals are utilizing technology to expand the reach of their events to include those impacted by travel restrictions. CMM Information Session: Take Your Education to the Executive Level.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

Spark Consulting

MAY 15, 2013

Two, I have an article coming out in MSAE’s Association FOCUS magazine on this very topic in June.). It’s long, it’s detailed, and you NEED this information. Peggy Hoffman , Eric Lanke , and I are going to be speaking on this topic at the upcoming ASAE Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference.

DC 150

DC Innovation Review Leadership 150

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Billhighway describes how many associations are helping their chapters overcome technology challenges and pivot to the virtual model. It describes the six phases of virtual event creation and includes an incredibly detailed 147-task checklist informed by over 100 successful virtual events. Host: Community Roundtable. Host: ASAE.

Revenue 300

Revenue Review Content Strategy 300