Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 14, 2020

When the pandemic started causing conferences to cancel at the last minute, those that quickly went virtual saw a high number of attendees. Some of us sit on video conference calls the better part of the day. Encourage registrants to share on social media that they’re registered for your event. We’re all getting it.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

A Hybrid Conference Alternative for Overwhelmed Event & Education Teams. Read more about A Hybrid Conference Alternative for Overwhelmed Event & Education Teams.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 2, 2023

Event lead retrieval has evolved from sharing business cards to scanning QR codes. A comprehensive event tech solution supports your event’s needs in one place and makes lead retrieval a natural part of the event experience. With lead capture, the event organizer may or may not be involved in the lead collection process.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Boards are hopeful, committees are working hard, and staff members spend time and resources bringing the new event to life. It’s soon the day of the event, and far fewer people have registered than anyone expected and even less login. Once the new event is good enough – the early-adopters will start telling others.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 11, 2019

There’s something special about attending an event that leaves you feeling invigorated, inspired, and better off for having participated. What if you could provide your members with networking opportunities and useful information on the content discussed at your annual conference or industry event, long after it has ended?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 29, 2022

As we prepare to kick off the busy fall conference season, we are continuously reminded that despite the resurgence of in-person events, the way we plan and execute events continues to require more flexibility…with a side of creativity.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Having a conference app for your event is a seriously powerful tool. Plus, when you have a go-to partner to lean on for your conference app needs, you can focus on the content and event planning. There are seven major benefits to creating an app dedicated solely to your conference. Go green and save paper.

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AMR Management Services

APRIL 10, 2024

In today’s bustling event landscape, where myriad options vie for attendees’ attention, the challenge of encouraging attendance looms large for associations. Standing out amidst the noise requires more than just hosting an event—it demands a strategic approach to event marketing.

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AMR Management Services

MARCH 6, 2024

Winter conference at a ski resort? These locations and venues have a built-in… The post Promoting Your Events: Beyond the Stock Photo first appeared on AMR Management Services. Hawaiian Board retreat in the summer?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Most of the associations we have spoken with are returning to in-person meetings and conferences in 2022. However, virtual and hybrid events proved to be very valuable during the pandemic. This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world? ” Attend an in-person event?

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. Ready to launch your membership campaign, but wondering where to start?

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The four sat down to discuss what has been learned hosting virtual events over the past six months. Emilio attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference who quickly had taken their conference online at the beginning of the pandemic. Networking has continued after the event. . The Beginning .

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Effective event management is a blend of careful planning and adaptability. Regardless of the type of event you’re organizing, event attendance tracking is one of the keys to optimizing your future plans and remaining flexible on event day. But event attendance tracking is about more than doing a quick headcount!

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The same thing happened with virtual conferences. The first virtual conferences looked like in-person conferences because the schedules, timing, duration, formats, and speakers were similar. The first conferences were great and met a need, and now it’s time for a change.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 7, 2022

In December 2011, with the goal of planning large association conferences for multiple concurrent clients, I launched Event Garde. In honor of these 10 years, we looked under the hood at just a few of the numbers to help illuminate just how far we’ve come and the mark we’ve left on the association industry (so far).

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Higher Logic

MARCH 19, 2020

As COVID-19 forces events from in-person to virtual , the first and most essential thing is a mindset shift: Going digital was not your plan, but it’s your chance to make the most of a bad situation. Your virtual conference can still be meaningful and engaging for your audience. Your event can be one of the things that meets that need.

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The Journal by EXEC

AUGUST 28, 2023

Imagine hundreds of guests milling about, an array of breakout sessions spread across a venue, speakers who need to be at the right place at the right time, and attendees trying to juggle their schedules, all surrounded by the inevitable chaos that accompanies large-scale events and conferences.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2024

Developing engaging social media for events is all about connecting with your audience. The Project Management Institute developed a successful social media campaign for its recent conference by giving creative freedom to staff, embracing an informal approach, and providing opportunities for members to participate.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Outbreaks, travel bans, terrorist attacks affecting travel around the world, and as a result – your events. Is your face-to-face event still happening but it’s clear attendance will be lower than normal? Now is the perfect time to develop a hybrid strategy for your event. Turn your face-to-face event into a webinar .

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SBI

APRIL 24, 2024

This call extends to the realm of conference planning, where creating spaces that are welcoming and accessible to all participants is paramount. To assist conference organizers, we’ve compiled a comprehensive DEI checklist covering various stages of event planning, from initial conceptualization to post-event feedback.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Whether it’s due to conflicting schedules, cost, or travel limitations, there are throngs of people who would love to engage with your brand at an event, but simply cannot attend. However, if show organizers and event marketers hope to expand their event and their brand to new audiences, they still need other ways to reach these people.

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The Journal by EXEC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There's a common trope that young professionals are averse to traditional association events and conferences. The reality is that 20-somethings are more than willing to participate in these events; they simply want them to align with their expectations and values. The hitch isn't about attending events per se.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. Whichever format you choose, you should consider your historical event data as you develop your event marketing strategy.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps excited about an upcoming event, proud to contribute to your successes, or grateful to be part of your community. Take advantage of event management software to offer your members a smooth experience and you’ll also cut back on the time your team spends managing logistics. So how do you improve your member experience?

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Blue Sky eLearn

APRIL 27, 2020

If you’re not seasoned in hosting virtual events, you may be worried about holding your attendees ’ attention. After all, they aren’t sitting in front of you in a conference room, but instead behind a computer at home. The post 7 Tips for Keeping Your Virtual Event Engaging appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 13, 2021

Hosting an education-based conference or meeting can be tricky. But it’s possible to host an educational event that satisfies everyone’s checklists. Attendees come with multiple learning styles, diverse educational goals, and wildly different attention spans.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 5, 2021

As 2020 was wrapping up, and association executives had seen their fair share of virtual event platforms, the Michigan Society of Association Executives wanted to go back to basics for their January operations conference. Here's how it went.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether a virtual conference is driven by the current virus COVID-19 virus, financial considerations, member outreach, or beneficial global dialogue, the fundamental process for planning and implementation remains the same. These five success factors outline important steps to creating a successful virtual conference.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At first, you may find yourself nervous about planning a conference, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. As you plan your event, simplify the process by following our Conference Planning Guide for 2024. This guide is designed to help you plan your event, from start to finish, every step of the way.

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AMR Management Services

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Picture this: your association is gearing up to host a conference on industry insights. You promote the event at the bottom of your email newsletter a few times, but when the event day comes, your attendees numbers are minimal.

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AMR Management Services

MARCH 13, 2024

While some of this growth was due to market changes, associations say that members are excited to attend events in person, meet with fellow professionals, and get involved in… The post Using Digital Waivers to Streamline Association Events first appeared on AMR Management Services.

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Eplys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Increasing conference attendance can be a seriously arduous task. Tack on travel fees for a national (or international) in-person event and, well, it can be a bit of an uphill climb asking attendees to spend hundreds, even thousands to attend your event. And we all know, time is money.) That’s where their employer comes in!

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 4, 2020

During this Coronavirus crisis, many planned conferences are being transformed into virtual events. So, beyond your standard questions about event schedule and production cost, what are the other most important questions to ask a virtual events vendor as you investigate their services? Do they train speakers?

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MemberClicks

APRIL 27, 2022

In-person events are (finally) back! But how can you make sure your next event really jumps off the screen and makes that critical in-person impression — especially if you’re working with limited resources? When it comes to hosting bigger and better events, sometimes it can feel like bigger organizations have a leg up.

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Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2023

Don’t rely on member and attendee data collected before or during the pandemic to make event decisions. Members who faithfully went to events no longer can or want to. Members who once scoffed at the idea of virtual events are now asking for more. Use that data when planning and marketing events.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Virtual events are more relevant than ever. According to a recent Linkedin survey , 79% of event organizers state that virtual events have spurred new opportunities for their organization, while 66% state that they’ve seen a boost in ROI in comparison to physical events. What is virtual event sponsorship?

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 6, 2021

Outstanding speakers are worth their price in terms of the benefits they confer on your event. We review common questions about event speaker compensation. The post How Should You Compensate Event Speakers? appeared first on Association Adviser.

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