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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. They also tell the stories of two association executives who generated more revenue after changing their approach to sponsorship. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 259

Reid All About it

JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 8: Innovate. Conference Organizers Summit (Day 1). 1 CAE credit.

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Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

Associations Now

MAY 21, 2019

For an association to push past the status quo, it needs not only a skilled executive and staff team, but also some innovative thinking on the part of members. That’s especially true for associations with declining dues revenue. Here are three areas where members might be able to play a role in creating a new nondues revenue stream.

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Project Revenue Austin Education 87

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Speaker: Susan Borke, Principal, BorkeWorks Wed 2/28 at 11 a.m. Digital initiatives. More info/register. CAE credit. More info/register.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 265

ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. Consequently, when it’s time for members to renew, they might think that the cost of the membership outweighs the benefits or opt to try a different association. Experiment with innovative ideas.

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Los Angeles Discount Library Committee 93

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Arlington 271

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 271

Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I bet that if you pull any association’s job posting for a leadership opening, you will find the word “innovation” at least half the time, either as a requirement of the type of person or a descriptor of where the organization is going. This is not the only way to define, measure or think of innovation.

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Innovation Newsletter LMS Course 112

Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

.* – Strategies to Overcome the Biggest Virtual Event Hurdles Associations Face Learn effective strategies and innovative tools from association virtual event pros with decades of experience producing thousands of events. Organizer: Cecila Sepp, CAE, founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Fri 4/19 at 4 p.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. .

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Newsletter Content Social Media Education 254

Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Building Your 2024 Video Strategy: A Guide for Associations To acquire and retain your membership and drive non-dues revenue, you need to include member-driven video in your strategy.

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Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 259

Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2024

Annual conferences. Redesigning your annual conference is risky but you have to keep appealing to new audiences as they enter and make their way through the workplace. Kara Nacarato at Event Garde offers advice on balancing tradition and innovation when reinventing the annual conference experience. Membership.

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Chicago DC Washington Strategy 259

Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

“A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. There’s a lot of production value, there’s a lot of planning and there’s a whole art and science to putting on virtual conferences.”. Are your speakers volunteering their time or speaking at a cost? .

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Price Revenue Cost Discount 158

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Because IT departments are isolated from the core business , Joe Peppard believes they prevent organizations from being “innovative, agile, customer-focused and digitally transformed.” Bad conference habits. Brandt Krueger has seen five of our old bad in-person conference habits rear an even uglier head in virtual conferences.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program and more.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MARCH 24, 2023

Non-dues revenue. 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. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 230

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

How Your Association Can Drive Revenue & Growth with AI-Based Personalization. Organizations are not only seeing deeper engagement, but also increased sales and more diverse revenue streams. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Reid All About it

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. Open Space events. Credit card processors. Letting Go! 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Revenue Arlington Education 259

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Embracing AI in Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Learn about the innovative applications of AI that are redefining attendee engagement, boosting event efficiency, and elevating overall experiences. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/27 at 1 p.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 271

Reid All About it

JULY 17, 2020

Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). Good question.

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Montana Revenue Strategy Conference 341

Reid All About it

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. Collaborative innovation. Event Tech Innovation Summit. Train-the-trainer. Guests: Reno Deschaine.

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Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

According to the Community Brands Study, there’s a direct correlation between innovative technology and member satisfaction. While the upfront cost for an AMS might be more expensive than you initially expect, in the long run, purchasing new technology will save you money. Therefore, having a flexible IT budget is key.

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Software LMS Learning Management System Missouri 122

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Held at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference, the AWTC End-of-Year Reception welcomes all association women technology champions and their supporters. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. Mon 12/2 at 5:30 p.m.

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West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation. The solution: “fewer, shorter, more interactive online meetings.” Gen Z careers.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 276

Reid All About it

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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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

AssociationChat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down via webcam and mic for an interview with Ex Ordo’s chief customer officer Laura Harvey, a rising star in the academic conference arena. Harvey pointed out that profitability is now at the forefront of conference planning.

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Content Conference Revenue Guidelines 52

Reid All About it

MAY 5, 2023

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! Hear ideas for collecting non-dues revenue (sponsorship, job boards, merch, etc.), AMS requirements. My immersion blender has earned its keep. 1 CAE credit. .

Chicago 206

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 206

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Because I’m away most of next week at the Non-Dues-A-Palooza conference, Association Brain Food isn’t publishing next Friday, September 8. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/6 at 11 a.m. AI pulse survey. CAE credit.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 230

Reid All About it

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. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Learning business. No plan, no progress. With podcasts, I’m like a ghost in the room.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Useful, Free & Low-Cost Tools, Software, and Services for Your Nonprofit. What software tools and services are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are worth using? Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

MemberClicks

AUGUST 9, 2022

Conferences are an amazing way to learn new skills, hear stories for other people in your industry and to meet new people. We’re diving into all the questions you have about hybrid conferences and events, so read on to learn more! What is a hybrid conference? A hybrid conference combines the best of both worlds.

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Tools Conference Tips Organization 52

SBI

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Large gatherings and a return to anything resembling a normal conference or trade show is unlikely to return before fall 2021, at the earliest. Innovation will play an important role in any association’s ability to navigate the present health and economic crisis. Your revenues and membership are stagnating or declining.

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Revenue Innovation Association Management Strategy 98

Reid All About it

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. All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

Blue Sky eLearn

APRIL 2, 2018

Live streaming, mobile devices, virtual events all hit the scene in the following years, and the content capture department became the “OnlineEvent” department and innovated business practices to meet these emerging technologies. What’s the most cost-effective way to start a virtual program?

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Technology Cost Content Video 144

Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2023

Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. Conference planning. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 9/6 at 11 a.m. 1 CAE credit.

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millennials Survey Team Education 370

Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Hybrid work. Which is yours?

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Certificate Education Revenue Marketing 195

Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

“A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. There’s a lot of production value, there’s a lot of planning and there’s a whole art and science to putting on virtual conferences.”. Are your speakers volunteering their time or speaking at a cost? .

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Price Revenue Cost Discount 78

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – Learn How AI Based Personalization Has Become a Crucial Driver of Revenue and Growth (I.C.E. 8: Innovate. 8: Innovate. – How to Get Started Planning Your Hybrid Conference. Tue 2/2 at 11 a.m.

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Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370