Freestone

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Try c reating content that does not require a lot of heavy lifting on your end and includes public offerings from free education to high-value, higher priced, premium, and members-only options. Upsell Reach more learners Attract more learners b y promoting your educational content catalog to everyone, members and non-members alike.

Learning Management System 81

Learning Management System LMS Revenue System 81

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Some of them don’t even exist now.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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APRIL 9, 2021

5 tips to attract and engage the next generation of leaders—excellent advice from members of ASAE’s Healthcare Community Advisory Committee. How to communicate price increases: a timely post if you’re planning to charge a more appropriate amount for your virtual events this year. Quick hits. Michael Tatonetti, CAE ).

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

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MAY 29, 2020

During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. MemberSuite suggests several strategies for designing a more effective and memorable virtual learning experience. Virtual conference success story. Virtual conference of the week. Virtual learning strategies. Mon 6/1 at 12 p.m.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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MAY 10, 2019

Learn about best practices for prospectus development, sponsor acquisition, package development, sponsorship propensity, and expenses vs. price vs. profit margin. Hear about industry trends and fresh ideas to inform your sponsorship strategy. Data Segmentation and Its Huge Impact on the Member Experience. 1 CAE credit.

DC 170

DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

SBI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Over the past year, SBI Association Management saw several shifts in industry dynamics and member needs in the association world. Our efforts to help associations introduce group memberships have forged a superior member experience, and streamlined invoicing and data management.

Cost 52

Cost Innovation Revenue Association Management 52

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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.” Virtual conference success story. Virtual conference of the week. Ok, where were we?

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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AUGUST 19, 2016

This is the emotion you want to trigger when marketing your conference—that warm, happy, inspired, charged-up feeling of belonging to a tribe who gets what you do and loves what you love. With innovation moving today at light speed, you need to leverage a strong platform if you want to deliver a world-class member experience.

Price 150

Price Social Media Email Marketing Innovation 150

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please complete the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. 365-Day Member Communication: Re-Engaging Your Members in a Post-Covid Era.

Learning Management System 195

Learning Management System Education Technology Review 195

MemberClicks

MAY 30, 2023

Depending on your organization’s purpose, your ideal member profile, pricing, and benefits, some membership types may make more sense than others. Let’s explore different membership organizations, pricing models, member benefits , and how to decide what membership type is right for you.

FAQ 52

FAQ Price Discount Revenue 52

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Cheap stuff at low prices that are not at all like their descriptions or pictures. We may see websites that deliver erroneous content because advertising is the priority, organizations that use low prices to attract customers but provide poorly crafted resources, and predatory conferences. Members don’t want to be scammed.

Price 68

Price Content Industry Resources 68

Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 4, 2016

It is so frustrating… Industry suppliers launch competitive products and events and our members purchase them. Members have a challenging problem and we have the solution but they do not use our solution. We reach only 14% of the population of potential members. Only 25% of our members come to the conference.

Price 127

Price Products Member Experience Communications 127

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MAY 5, 2023

WBT Systems explains how your association can stand out from the for-profit crowd by offering a corporate learning concierge service to industry employers—a good way to spread market awareness, strengthen relationships, and generate additional revenue. AMS requirements. Now, all you irregular flossers, I implore you to read my PSA.

Chicago 206

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 206

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MARCH 24, 2023

If your association hasn’t yet tackled this project or you’re open to further tweaking, Impexium describes the elements of an exceptional member onboarding experience. Lee Price, Viewfinder Partners ) Fresh networking ideas for in-person events. Sponsorship strategy. Data-informed event planning. More info/register.

Revenue 230

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 230

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JANUARY 15, 2021

In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. But, virtual conferences did dominate the rest of their list. . Content/education strategy.

Innovation 359

Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Fast-paced 10-minute presentations followed by Q&A, will show you how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences. What price? Mon 9/13 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Education Tips 195

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JUNE 2, 2023

SURGE Ignite The only virtual conference for fearless association pros, the goal of SURGE 2023 is to learn from the unfamiliar and go beyond the boundaries of what we think is possible. The State of B2B Event Technology Hear about the B2B event tech landscape, industry trends, and key considerations to future-proof your event tech stack.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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JUNE 24, 2016

Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. As an industry, we’ve been secretive about what goes into AMS pricing. Stop focusing on features and take a look under the hood.

LMS 150

LMS Washington Cost Innovation 150

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JULY 3, 2020

Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Find out how to design for virtual-first experiences, satisfy the desire to network, and keep your members engaged.

Montana 221

Montana North Carolina Review Member Engagement 221

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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. Brace Yourself for 2024 No one knows what 2024 will bring to the events industry. AI pulse survey.

Revenue 230

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 230

WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

Try flipped learning for conference workshops. Provide advanced level programs for executives or 101 courses for affiliate/associate members. Experiment with new ways of delivering popular content. Introduce an entirely new product, perhaps providing education for the whole person, not just industry-specific skills.

Education 155

Education Marketing Class Mooc 155

Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The organization aims to increase both impact of visibility of customer experience professionals, facilitate effective member-to-member sharing, and establish respected industry standards. It’s a bustling organization that has exploded in growth over five years, with over 4,000 members worldwide.

Certificate 120

Certificate Texas Resources Member Experience 120

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Fuel Exceptional New Member Experiences: 3 New Strategies for Onboarding, Engagement and Retention. After conducting in-depth interviews with more than 300 members, Amanda Kaiser learned that the membership process is not a year-long cycle. Research shows that 89% of conference attendees use search for purchase decisions.

LMS 150

LMS Software Arlington Cost 150

Smooth The Path

APRIL 5, 2018

We may think membership is economically priced. Our members may think membership is priced too high because of its impact on their budget or personal wallet. If members bought all the benefits a la carte, they would pay twice as much. Members see three precious days out of the office, away from their families.

Price 74

Price Cost Industry Member Research 74

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Your members appreciate access to member-only content that helps them develop their skills and knowledge–which makes offering exclusive resources one of the best association member retention strategies. Your members might not always realize how valuable and welcome their input is–or even know how or where to provide feedback!

Strategy 130

Strategy Software Social Media Discount 130

Smooth The Path

JANUARY 16, 2018

For many associations “early career members are extremely price-sensitive.” ” Price sensitive or not nearly everyone is attuned to fair value. Our new member just shelled out hundreds of dollars to join, and now we are asking them for more money? Is networking the association’s top member value?

Member Engagement 103

Member Engagement Price Survey Tips 103

Protech

MARCH 30, 2023

Protech’s membership management features create positive member experiences and free up your staff’s time. The solution uses single sign-on features to give members access to your online offerings, uses a mobile-friendly interface, and keeps billing and making payments simple and convenient. Event management. E-commerce.

Software 52

Software Association Management Directory Discount 52

MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

Associations host all kinds of events, from workshops and conferences to auctions, networking events, and more. But as most events have now transitioned to the virtual realm or are embracing hybrid experiences, it’s important to have a centralized event planning system to support any type of event you want to host going forward.

Software 52

Software Association Management Price System 52

Socious

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Our cell phones and mobile devices influence our entire lives, including how we interact at live events like conferences and meetings. The entire experience is different. Now, your members are used to having a computer with them at all time. Even paper tickets are on their way out, as illustrated by the airline industry.

Conference 100

Conference Software System Discount 100

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Manager-Business Development, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (currently Partnership Sales Manager, Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives). After a year’s worth of association meetings and conferences, three avid event-goers will lead you through their top tech tips for 2019. More info/register.

Washington 186

Washington DC Library Tips 186

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A well-planned marketing strategy can go a long way toward increasing your organization’s visibility with both prospective members and your community or industry. When other industry pros and organizations are well-versed on your value proposition, this can enhance your reputation. That’s where member profiles come in.

Marketing 98

Marketing Strategy Tips Email Marketing 98

Association Success

APRIL 17, 2017

Broad Strokes: Individuals join for personal development and career advancement, while companies join to protect and promote their industry. Too often in my opinion, our members pay so they can spend. They pay for conference attendance. What if that annual dues payment came with a conference registration?

Price 94

Price Products Conference Course 94

Association Adviser

JULY 11, 2017

Associations see this today with for-profit competitors entering the marketplace and providing your members with free education, multimillion-dollar trade shows, guaranteed ROI, and subscription-based media communicating with your industry. What valuable experience are you offering to members who join your association?

Las Vegas 69

Las Vegas Newsletter Revenue Recruiting 69

Association Success

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Here are some other variables that can significantly impact the new member experience: Strategize Your Tone. For many associations, early career members are extremely price-sensitive. Our new member just shelled out hundreds of dollars to join. Focus on the thing new members, specifically, need most.

Member Engagement 66

Member Engagement Price Survey Member Experience 66

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JULY 14, 2023

Bill Sheehan at Multiview shares his top takeaways from ASAE’s 2023 MM&C conference related to Gen Z, AI and marketing—fun topics. Customer/member personas. It’s the new generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard that have captured the attention—and imagination—of industry and associations alike. 1 CAE credit.

Education 39

Education Price Tools Technology 39

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Moving Today’s Leaders from What IS to What CAN BE, author and event industry expert Heather Hansen O’Neill will provide a deeper dive into one of the primary concepts and tools. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. State of the Event Industry 2022.

Team 195

Team Technology Certificate Revenue 195