Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2019

In physics, the second law of thermodynamics says all things—bodies, businesses, conferences, energy, organizations, relationships—move toward chaos and disorder. As your conference matures, it experiences entropy. As a conference professional, you know this to be true. We are part of the natural process. That’s So True.

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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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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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Membersuite

MARCH 23, 2021

They’re describing in-person conferences livestreamed to virtual audiences. A hybrid conference is one event experience, not two. Imagine the Possibilities for a Truly Hybrid Conference. We all did the same thing when planning virtual conferences last year. You want to create FO MO for a one-time hybrid conference.

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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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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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Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Building new norms.

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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

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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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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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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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

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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Leading Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

One of the challenges with virtual conferences – particularly with there now starting to be many, many more of them as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – is that it is pretty easy for them to feel like bunch of Webinars strung together. This post is based on a talk I delivered at virtual conference earlier in 2020.

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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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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 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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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

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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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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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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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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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. That might mean an annual conference for an association, ongoing workshops or continuing education, or nonprofit fundraising events.

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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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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2022

For example, Nimble AMS is built on the Salesforce CRM platform. Here are some examples of what you get with Nimble AMS, built on the Salesforce CRM platform:? . Process automation?. Event management (including meetings and annual conferences)?. This approach to technology offers a lot of advantages. . The Nimble AMS?system

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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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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2024

Also consider thanking new members for joining your organization by offering discounts to your annual conference or other big-ticket events. Your association should strive for an onboarding process that’s not only streamlined, but also personalized. AI-optimized member onboarding content.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 2, 2023

It’s faster, easier, and can be done on the fly—but how do you optimize the process? Lead retrieval is the process of capturing leads at an event, usually by scanning an attendee’s QR code on their conference badge. With lead capture, the event organizer may or may not be involved in the lead collection process.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The Round 1 application process for the 2024 Mighty Big Grant is open through April 30 and takes no more than 5 minutes to complete. From optimizing member engagement to streamlining operations, we’ll explore real-world examples of how enhanced data governance strategies lead to tangible improvements in business outcomes.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In a piece on that subject published last week at the Stanford Social Innovation Review , nonprofit professionals Katie Smith Milway and Susan Wolf Ditkoff point to a few examples from the space about how and why they frame those conversations on their boards. That’s debatable. These ideas aren’t magic fixes.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 10, 2017

In order to design relevant education and networking experiences at our conferences, we need to be focused to the point of obsession with our target audience. Over the past 18 months, we’ve carefully scrubbed and analyzed the attendance of 20 major conferences. Who has the professional development budget to attend every year?

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Storytelling and engaging in a narrative structure are biological processes that are hardwired into our brains says writer and storyteller Gabrielle Selz and neurobiologist Dr. James Zull. During the storytelling and listening process, our brains link unrelated images and better understand critical information.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media 101 ways to make and maintain friendships: real examples from life and listeners. Hear about best practices, cutting-edge technology, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and real-world examples. Decline of trust.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 9, 2018

And just as important, how and what do we think about our conferences and events? How do we understand our conference planning processes, its underlying assumptions, and our customers, partners, exhibitors, and stakeholders? What is the result of our conference assumptions and perceptions? How do we think?

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