Thanks For Playing

JULY 24, 2012

Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" It’s afraid of your processes. This is one.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, a medical association might set up their membership journey like so: medical students, residents, fellows in training, early career, mid-career, and senior-level or experts. To better understand this, let’s look at an example comparing two members – Jay and Lynne. That depends on your association’s members!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The process can be long and filled with challenges. Share your existing process documents Before you begin your AMS search , start by document ing all your vital organizational processes. Take special care to detail your membership processes, including the joining and renewal detail s. Our team is here to help!

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Associations Now

MARCH 5, 2020

Post-event attendee evaluations can reveal where your conference hit it out of the park and where it struck out. Gathering feedback is a critical step after any conference. That’s what the Society for Critical Care Medicine did at its 2018 conference in San Antonio. But do they go far enough? Onsite command center.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 13, 2014

image source Six weeks ago, in You Are Not Innovative , I had a bit of an argument with myself--chastising myself for not doing all that I could to set a truly innovative example for my association. Let me give you an example. When you pull them together in a room or on a conference call and throw the "What do you think we should do?"

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Associations Now

JANUARY 9, 2020

With more of your attendees going meatless and looking for meetings to have a smaller environmental footprint, should your conference menu be plant-based too? For example, a North American market research study published late last year found that 35 percent of millennial guests are looking for more vegetarian options on menus.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Example: Using more advanced learning analytics, one association was able uncover that the courses they offered with industry certifications had significantly higher completion rates than those without. Example: An IT association discovered that learners consistently faced challenges in one specific module of a coding course.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 14, 2024

Patti Callahan at Association Analytics describes a data-empowered method for thinking outside the traditional non-dues revenue box and shares examples from associations that are leading the way. Mapping the Cookie Crumbs: A Hands-On Approach to Process Mapping Learn about the fundamentals of process mapping. Non-dues revenue.

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Aptify

AUGUST 20, 2024

A key highlight of the conference is the annual Aptify User Community Innovation Awards, where we celebrate the creative solutions and impactful projects that have made a significant difference within the Aptify community over the past year. Networking : Connect with other innovators and thought leaders at the Xperience Conference.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Now, over a year later, associations are now planning their conferences either fully virtual or hybrid from the jump. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 26, 2018

One of the strongest intangible attributes of a healthy conference is how much sharing takes place. Professions that deliver conference sessions with a high level of sharing – not diluted or generalized from the stage – are often in fields linked to prevention, healthcare, education and philanthropy. Leveling the Playing Field.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Typically people expect to take advantage of predictive tools to look at big activities – renewal, recruitment, or annual conference attendance – but increasingly it’s becoming easier to infer smaller steps, and more micro-engagements within the larger data model.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, let’s say your association sold two products (Product A and Product B) last year that brought in the same total revenue – $20,000 each. Doing More With Less It may sound counterintuitive, but there’s no better time to set up systems and processes than in a down economy. Plus, your future self/team will thank you.

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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. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Laura Armstrong at Cimatri shares 15 examples of how AI is transforming educational programs in associations by, for example, offering personalized learning paths and automating administrative processes. But, long ago, I made a hideous (but delicious) Halloween meatloaf hand for dinner—and had a lot of fun in the process.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example, if you’re a marketing specialist, you might ask the tool to help compose tweets for podcast promotions or come up with a few subject lines for your emails. One great example of association’s rising to the occasion as thought leaders for their members is the COVID response. The results?

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 16, 2024

Virtual conferences. Fíonta reminds us of the advantages virtual conferences have over in-person events. They describe tactics for delivering a memorable and enjoyable online conference experience , including how to hold on to attendees’ attention, minimize virtual fatigue, facilitate connections, and please sponsors.

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GrowthZone

JULY 21, 2021

Now that in-person events are returning, organizations must choose one of three options: stick with a virtual conference, switch to an in-person conference or pivot to a hybrid conference. However, costs for hybrid conference software, venue fees, and equipment rentals quickly add up. HYBRID CONFERENCING ON A BUDGET.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Getting in front of target buyers and communicating value happen to be two of the main principles of the common sales process. The key is being deliberate about the types of prospects you’re trying to reach and processes you’re using to try to convert them into new members. One example of thought leadership is this blog!

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Post-event attendee evaluations can reveal where your conference hit it out of the park and where it struck out. Gathering feedback is a critical step after any conference. That’s what the Society for Critical Care Medicine did at its 2018 conference in San Antonio. But do they go far enough? Onsite command center.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery used AI tool Zenus to capture attendee behavioral data during their conference and expo—data their sponsors and exhibitors found valuable. Extra credit 8 email newsletter signup forms that convert—useful examples for associations and their industry partners. Association media.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean. Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Association education in 2024. Next gen membership #1.

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Association Success

JULY 2, 2018

In fact, AI has already made its way into our homes and offices, and that is great news, because it is successfully automating processes and taking care of the most arduous of tasks. If you’re looking for an example, most phones have this functionality built right in, and they’re getting really good! Be careful though!

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Explore examples of automating repetitive tasks, customizing a Q&A bot, and generating personalized outreach content like email and mailers. . – Practical Ways Nonprofits Can Use Generative AI (AWS Nonprofit Generative AI Week) Learn ways your nonprofit can harness the power of generative AI. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

By asking event tech vendors the right questions, you can confidently navigate the process and make an informed decision. Learn about the provider’s registration capabilities, including payment options and potential processing fees. Want more tips on how to evaluate event tech providers? Get the Guide 1.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Conference security remains a priority for planners and attendees, and new technologies are being introduced to meet their needs. That’s why associations and conference venues are devoting more attention to their safety and security strategy. The post Three Ways to Boost Conference Security appeared first on Associations Now.

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NXUnite

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Selecting the perfect event venue is a critical step in the planning process that can significantly influence your event’s success. Whether you’re hosting a conference or a fundraising gala, your venue should support and enhance the event’s primary goals. Event Format: Think about the structure of your event.

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Association TRENDS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Associations often host conferences to engage their members and provide unique, enriching experiences. For example, a business conference might consist of employees from various related companies discussing industry innovations and advancement opportunities in the field. However, conferences are notoriously tough to plan.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We had an online portal where we’d store on-demand content from these events, as well as content recorded from conferences. As a result, their expectations have changed for the products and services they are using, which translates into more sophisticated sales processes, impressive launches, and use of Path LMS.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2024

For example, planners continue to schedule lecture-style sessions at on-site events even though attendees say they don’t want them. – Unpacking Data Governance: Defining Roles, Processes, and Priorities Hear a general introduction to data governance, what it is, who owns it, and the key questions organizations need to address.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2024

Conference design. Dilhara Muthukuda at Event Garde calls out five program formats that kept her engaged at a recent conference. Although she’s describing an in-person conference, you can use them for a virtual conference too. Microlearning. Membership app. More info/register. More info/register. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

JULY 17, 2020

Virtual event sponsorship example. The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. I agree, it’s time to completely rethink how you approach sponsorship.

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Associations Now

MARCH 28, 2019

Conference badges can give a lot of information: name, title, social handles. At ACES: The Society for Editing’s 2019 Conference, attendees could add preferred pronoun stickers to their name badges. At ACES: The Society for Editing’s 2019 Conference, attendees could add preferred pronoun stickers to their name badges.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 5, 2018

Conference organizational debt. Your conference organizational debt includes the static roles, traditional structures, outdated models, long-established practices, antiquated procedures and legacy policies that prevent your organization from adapting to evolving markets, technology and society. What is it? They shun forging new trails.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback. Conference/abstract management. Content calendars. LinkedIn. . 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit. .

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Freestone

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With a learning management system (LMS) your association can prioritize non-dues revenue while boosting learner engagement and streamlining staff processes. Good examples of paid content that will increase your association’s non-dues revenue include advertising or sponsorships, hosting events and conferences, donations, and subscriptions.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. Try using software like: Member management software to process dues payments, create membership registration forms, upload member information in a database, and more. What is a Membership Drive? PST spot !

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