Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 3, 2012

The Ever-Evolving Conference Speaker Contract. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than some conference speaker contracts. I have personally seen a change in some conference speaker agreements that I sign. Tweet about her specific session and the conference in general at least twice monthly using the event hashtag.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Make it easier for your volunteers to connect with more of your members (and non-members) by providing marketing collateral like brochures or posters , discount codes for ea rly event registrations, and a social media campaign to guide digital posts.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

The Washington Post asks GSA administrator Dan Tangherlini how the agency plans to rebound from a conference scandal. Also: tips to bump up attendee numbers without having to discount. The details, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: A Penny for the Trust Bank. Don’t Discount the Alternatives.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Member app. Member retention. Gen Z careers. CAE credits.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Some popular member benefits include: Networking opportunities Access to exclusive events Member spotlights and awards Coupons and discounts Job boards Mentorship programs If you’re looking to give your benefits package a makeover, send out a survey to your members to find out about their interests and pain points!

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 2, 2022

That creativity in communications, paired with catalytic leadership within their region, is what earned them this well-deserved recognition.”. Shoppers gained access to discounts at participating businesses by scanning codes online, in-store or on paper. The chamber’s social media reach went from 250,000 in 2019 to over 2.8

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Association Success

AUGUST 3, 2020

For the first 45 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership team at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) halted the majority of the organization’s output as they prioritized evaluation. These values can make the decision to remove a pay wall, for example, or to discount goods and services, a clear one.

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YourMembership

MARCH 8, 2013

4) Can Your Conference Really be Personalized? Yet, our conferences still serve up generic content for the masses. Recently I observed an annual conference committee meeting of a major association. They wanted to know why the conference content offerings were not more like Amazon, Facebook and Netflix. by Jeff Hurt.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 27, 2018

To get the news of your webinar out to anyone who might be interested, post the schedule on your website and social media, encourage members to share, or consider posting a notice in an industry publication. Make sure your membership management system can automatically apply the discount to a cart with a registration and a membership!

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A basic website typically includes public-facing information about your: Mission, vision, and values Organizational history Leadership staff or board members Ways people can get involved Services and programming Contact information to learn more A membership website includes this information, but also offers gated, members-only content and pages.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. It’s different now.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

These benefits can include: First-choice of booth location for trade shows First access to networking opportunities or events Discounts on ticket sales Sponsorship opportunities or complimentary ads space on your website, job board or event Member spotlight features. Give renewing members discounts and rewards. It’s a win-win!

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back from all the news, busy work days, our hectic social and family lives and take some time to reflect, refocus, and refresh. Conferences can be a great place to do this, while also reconnecting with your peers, sharing experience, and learning about new ideas.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

I’ve been thinking a lot about #2 given all the disgust with social media platforms and privacy concerns, plus associations have a natural advantage there. Branded fruit is the new conference swag. TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Resources. Pam Didner, Content Marketing Institute ). Host: TechSoup.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

I also love my World Market membership because, well, I enjoy the wine discounts. An unprecedented 865 associations responded to the survey, reporting on things such as membership recruitment and renewal, social media usage and marketing budgets. I love my Barnes and Noble membership. 1 challenge, while cost remains an obstacle.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

Providing a reward—a discount on dues, a gift card and handwritten note, a gift card for a fancy dinner—shows your appreciation for current members. To help members get engaged, offer door prizes for people who bring a plus-one, or incentivize them with discounts on dues or other rewards. Offer a discount or promotion.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 6, 2022

Providing a reward—a discount on dues, a gift card and handwritten note, a gift card for a fancy dinner—shows your appreciation for current members. To help members get engaged, offer door prizes for people who bring a plus-one, or incentivize them with discounts on dues or other rewards. Offer a discount or promotion.

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Associations Now

MARCH 17, 2017

The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Alliance aims to attract talented young professionals and put them on a path to leadership in the food and agricultural industries. For two days, AFA Alliance discounted its annual membership rate from $50 to $20. How to hack it? Last year, the group celebrated its 20th anniversary.

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2017

9 Social Media Metrics to Monitor. Learn how social analytics can uncover insights that help strengthen engagement; how to ensure content is resonating with the target audience and how social channels play a vital role; and how you can increase business by analyzing the competition. More info/register. More info/register.

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Thanks For Playing

MAY 1, 2012

Labels: allied organizations , innovation , leadership. Alltop Social Media. How to Manage Social Employees, Social Media at Events, and Car Talk. SmartBrief on Social Media. Social Media And Events Continue To Grow: 2012 Research. What can you offer that they might want?

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MemberClicks

JULY 12, 2022

Application fee waived Discounted mailing list/mailing labels Complimentary conference room rental (certain dates or times could be excluded depending on tier). Think member referrals and member-to-member discounts. These could take shape as training, courses, annual conference training, etc.

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Association Subculture

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Nobody needs your 10% Hertz rental car discount. I'd love a 30% Hertz discount though. A revolutionary, self-proclaimed edupunk, Shelly attributes her knowledge about associations to many hours on the front lines with staff and volunteers in both the 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) arenas and one too many all-nighters at conference.

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Associations Live

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Discounted Conference & Educational Opportunities Say. Leadership. (11). Social Media. (24). WIIFM - Answer this question if you are selling memberships, marketing an event, looking for involvement, soliciting volunteers.Whats In It For Me? Posted by Kathy Johnson. at 3:58 PM. 1 comment: chickennoodle.

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Associations Live

MAY 7, 2012

Conference Apps for Associations. See special NugoUgo app provider discount for MSAE members (MSAE Expo Conference app provider). Member Engagement Through Social Media. Leadership. (11). Social Media. (24). Engagement. Website promotion. Advertise your members. Research, research, research.

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SCD Group

JULY 11, 2012

Your association may call it education or publications or something similar but it all refers to the content that we create (whether in journals, conferences or the like). Your existing content efforts (including social media activities) should be assigned to measurable marketing objectives: 1) Membership Recruitment and Retention.

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AMR Management Services

DECEMBER 19, 2011

FourSquare and similar location-based social media services use badges and titles to identify loyal visitors. These could be applied to members who login to your online community, contribute comments or content, participate in events and conferences or volunteer on committees. However, some voices within.

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Association Subculture

MARCH 19, 2010

The Hunt for the Silver Bullet – Ah, if we could just find that one endorsed program, that one member benefit, that one social media solution then all of our problems would be over. Smoke and mirrors is a time-tested tradition meant to distract key stakeholders while the leadership grapples with the fact there is no there, there.

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Slice-Works

DECEMBER 11, 2013

I was really bummed that I couldn’t attend the ASAE Tech13 conference last week. ASAE used a new approach at the Tech13 conference this year. “How many of you are tired of going to technology conferences and talking about social media?” Picture credit — @BillSheridan. Strategic legitimacy.

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Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Continued success often masks indicators of potential danger leaving the leadership less inclined to listen to warnings. Members, Members, Members – Beware of leadership which, absent direction from legitimate needs outlined in the mission and vision, begins to obsessively focus on new member acquisition.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2012

In fact, I’ve heard it said that content is the currency of Social Media. For more information about content marketing for associations, I invite you to attend the CONTENT MARKETING/MANAGEMENT FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND NONPROFITS WORKSHOP at the 2012 Content Marketing World Conference. This is an awesome conference.

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AMR Management Services

MAY 25, 2011

In many associations, we have a 10-year window before current leaders "give way" to new leadership. Are our associations ready for this transition, which could bring with it major changes in leadership styles and processes? 5) Social networks outside traditional organizations. Have these new leaders been identified?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

If they joined through certification, they may not be aware of conference opportunities. Content Outline: Each department within the association (conferences, certification, education, publications, etc.) Content Outline: Each department within the association (conferences, certification, education, publications, etc.)

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Association Subculture

MARCH 8, 2011

Is a “better marketing message” or “finding more attractive discounts” really the answer to doubling your membership base? The Waning Days of Leadership in Association Management. conferences. (2). conferences. (2). leadership. (9). online conferences. (1). social media. (3).

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Naylor has the tools to deliver the journal in many formats and we spend a lot of time and effort sharing the articles through social media and other digital means. try to integrate our communication in all facets of media, print, email, social media and video. our readers? affinity programs).

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SCD Group

AUGUST 30, 2012

For more information about content marketing for associations, I invite you to attend the CONTENT MARKETING/MANAGEMENT FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND NONPROFITS WORKSHOP at the 2012 Content Marketing World Conference. This is an awesome conference. Save $100 on your registration: enter discount code SCDGROUP. September 4-6, 2012.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 8, 2012

Think of the best conference you have ever attended and how it left you feeling – energized, connected, inspired and excited to go back to work? That was this conference for me as a content marketing professional. This is an awesome conference. Save $100 on your registration: enter discount code SCDGROUP.

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SCD Group

JULY 30, 2012

Here are 7 articles that help associations and nonprofit organizations build content marketing capacity that helps extend their thought leadership, advance their profession/industry and add member value. Social media are tools. This is an awesome conference. Save $100 on your registration: enter discount code SCDGROUP.

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