AssociationChat

AUGUST 1, 2023

But if there is one thing I’ve learned over the years about attending this conference, it’s that for all the time and money invested in being there, you do not want to walk away feeling like you didn’t make the most of your experience. The association industry is small, and people often have many different ways they are involved in it.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Over the past year, we had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of experts in the association, eLearning, and technology industries. Today we’ve put together a compilation of some of the top tips they shared. The post Expert Roundup: Top Tips on Associations, eLearning, and Technology appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Over the past year, we had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of experts in the association, eLearning, and technology industries. Today we’ve put together a compilation of some of the top tips they shared. The post Expert Roundup: Top Tips on Associations, eLearning, and Technology appeared first on Blue Sky eLearn.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Non-dues revenue typically comes from two sources: Internal: Charging your members additional fees for added resources, opportunities, or products, such as conference fees, professional certifications, or branded merchandise. If your organization uses a physical facility, you can rent out extra office space or your conference room for a fee.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2020

Imagine how you might do your job differently if your performance and compensation were evaluated based on overall session attendance and industry presenter ratings at your annual conference. Recruiting or selecting industry presenters who will draw a crowd. Having someone that is there to help sends a strong message.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 11, 2019

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? Design Your Community to be a Central Hub for Event Information. Resource: 8 Practical Ways to Boost Engagement with Mobile Event Apps.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Over the past nine months, many industry experts have proclaimed that meetings and conferences are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. Conference content product management requires a good deal of business acumen. Here are five tips. How are you thinking differently about repackaging your conference content?

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 24, 2023

For example, you could consider starting a job board on your website and organizing more networking or skills development events for your members if your industry sees significant layoffs. Check out what similar associations are doing to respond to their member’s evolving needs and association industry trends.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether you are producing educational events online once a week, once a month, or holding multiple day virtual conferences, you will walk away with tips and ideas to make your job easier and “wow” your audience as well as your presenters. With industry giants like Google and Yahoo! CAE credit. More info/register. . to 3:30 p.m.

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 28, 2014

We had a rockin’ session at CalSAE’s ELEVATE Conference yesterday morning on this topic (see the tips, slides, and bonus tips here), and the session participants were full of fantastic contributions as well: Barter! They’re experts in your industry or profession – let THEM shine. Use an Evite!

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Freestone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Read on for tips to leverage rebroadcasts in your end-of-the-year CE content strategy. Your CE program can choose to rebroadcast a webinar, a conference session , or a special event to repurpose existing content and reach more learners. TECH TIP: Choose Freestone LMS to leverage rebroadcasts in your CE content strategy.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 24, 2017

Quick tips: Ensure graphics and photo stock are relevant to your target audience, not general or clip arty. Quick tips: Laser focus in upon your target audience so you know which content to prioritize. Call To Action: Your digital content lives in a different universe than in-person conferences or training. No graphic artist?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Start your planning process early.

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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. Tip #1: Identify and define new member segments. Tip #2: Determine if and how these segments continued to engage. Tip #3: Find new revenue opportunities. Those ideas probably would have been shot down in the past.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

The report also provides information about privacy regulations and Gmail/Yahoo email authentication for bulk senders, along with tips for improving email performance. Learn seven practical tips to apply to your marketing strategy to attract this audience and pull them through your buyer’s journey from prospects to advocates.

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GrowthZone

MAY 22, 2017

It’s summertime and the 2017 association conference season is off to a great start. Read the tip sheet: We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This and. A key component of your overall conference marketing plan should be a letter/proposal template that can be used by potential attendees to pitch the idea to their boss/board, etc.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 15, 2020

There are so many great reasons for why I go to Higher Logic’s annual conference, Super Forum. Super Forum brings together over 700 people every year to hear about upcoming product updates, learn best practices from other Higher Logic users, listen to motivational industry speakers, and my favorite – network. Breakout Sessions.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Seems a little wild, but as event industry leaders, our events team wanted to experience what would be possible at Connect Marketplace 2020 in Orlando, Florida in October. All eyes were on this conference to get it right. Show Me the People! What It Was Like to Attend an In-Person Event After 8 Months…. View Photos Taken at the Event.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Start your planning process early.

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Blog Posts In this age of technology, you likely look toward blog posts and other websites whenever you’re out of your element, including searching for new fundraising ideas or event planning tips. There’s a reason why books are an enduring learning resource for all types of industries. Varying depth. Networking.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Morgan Chalfant, Semafor —another independent media outlet) Practical and beautiful tips on how to light the dark months—and give you some relief from the depressing stories in this week’s reading list. Sadly, it’s too late for those who went out of business because Americans want cheap, low-quality shrimp. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 22, 2019

Hosting a physical conference is cost-prohibitive for many organizations with small budgets, making it an out-of-reach goal. With the technology available today, smaller organizations can reap the benefits of hosting their own conferences…virtually. Virtual conferences can offer: Member education. An excellent marketing tool.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. Also worth your time 10 tips for success for incoming association CEOs. The Engaging Conference 4.0 The Engaging Conference 4.0 Sponsor perspectives. AI adoption. More info/register.

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Eric Lanke

AUGUST 20, 2018

Back in May 2018, I participated in a virtual conference session on co-creation. At my own association, we’ve done a series of roadmapping sessions where we use a facilitated process to identify technological challenges facing our industry.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

The greater the participation, the richer the data available to you on industry trends regarding workforce models, compensation, and security, so please participate. Future conference attendance. One interest finding among many: declining conference expense reimbursements from employers. Hybrid conferences. Quick hits.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You’re at the forefront of your trade association, a vital force in shaping the success of professionals in your industry. Event Planning: Your events are where your members connect and your industry grows. Improve Your Reputation: Your reputation in the industry hinges on how well your association is managed.

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Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As in-person meetings begin to make a comeback, it is time to dust off your association’s trade show materials and be sure you are ready to put your best foot forward as you return to the in-person world of trade shows and annual conferences. If the conference or host has an event app with an announcement feature, you can post on that.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2019

On November 13, 2019, Shoptalk, a for-profit retail conference, made an announcement that in 2020 their program would feature only women speakers. This announcement was lauded in the media for taking an important step to drive forward female representation in their industry. So how do we do this? We do it by starting.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MAY 1, 2024

Want more tips on how to evaluate event tech providers? Some may be designed for specific industries or event formats. Find out how you can use their platform year-round to continue to provide value to members, keep them engaged, and promote your annual conference so you don’t have to start your marketing back from zero each year.

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

It comes from a group of legal vendors who met late last year “to explore the current state of legal industry conferences and discuss ways they might partner with conference organizers to build a better experience for all.” I imagine the suppliers in your industry would say the same things, but why don’t you ask them?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 27, 2018

Who wants to attend a common, ordinary, ho-hum, everyday , I’m-just-like-all-the-others traditional conference? Your conference growth and revenue depends upon repeat paying attendees year after year. And your customer loyalty is built upon making your common conference uncommon. Routine Been-There-Done-That Conferences.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. If your association caters to healthcare, law, finance, or other industries, start brainstorming about how your members can use AI to create content and make better decisions faster. The results?

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ISAE

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Show photos of your association members at your latest conference or event. Webinars and virtual conferences. Offer those opportunities on a larger scale with webinars or conferences your members can livestream from the comfort of their homes and offices. Photography and other visuals. Member directory.

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Reid All About it

JULY 10, 2020

Cimatri is inviting associations to participate in their State of IT Security in the Association Industry survey. Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Virtual conference success. Virtual conference sponsorships. IT security.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many people join membership organizations to connect with industry peers and take advantage of networking opportunities. Call out events and opportunities like: Conferences Mentorship programs Networking opportunities Social events Discounts on related goods and services Learning sessions Leadership or volunteer positions.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. Looking to attract the next generation of industry leaders to your association? Post-Conference Chat & Networking. Did you miss connecting with people at the #asae20 conference? Virtual fellowships.

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