WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. It’s different now.

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Chapter self-assessment. Quick hits.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us. Gen Z education. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Unlike social media platforms, your association controls your mobile app platform—a tangible reminder of membership benefits. Member mobile app. Dirty data. with Zapier. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. So, let’s move on to the rest of your weekend reading. Credentialing support. Open Space events.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. TopClass LMS analyzed their social media analytics to find out which of their posts resonated most with the association community in 2023. Predictions for 2024. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ?

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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MARCH 8, 2024

TopClass LMS published another recap from the recent Learning Business Summit. Find out how generative AI is transforming social media workflows, best practices on leveraging AI for social media marketing, and how brands can benefit from a more unified approach when harnessing gen AI because of better data unification and therefore models.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Billhighway explains how to get access to real-time chapter financial data , reduce the risk of financial mismanagement and alleviate the chapter leadership burden. Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual. Virtual conference tips. How are your chapters really doing? No, not too good to be true.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Social Media. Leadership roles. Give your members the tools and resources they need to grow within their profession with conferences, seminars, and other educational events that they can easily find through your association. Social Media. Allows you to embed a social feed on your website.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Lisa Block, EVP, Conference Strategy and Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Deborah Stokes, CMP, CEM , President & Managing Partner, Conference Managers. Host: Event Leadership Institute. CAE credits.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back from all the news, busy work days, our hectic social and family lives and take some time to reflect, refocus, and refresh. Conferences can be a great place to do this, while also reconnecting with your peers, sharing experience, and learning about new ideas.

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MARCH 1, 2024

TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. Explore the inner lives of leaders and leadership. Sponsorships. Perform from a deep well of confidence.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Unlike social media platforms, a mobile app is controlled by your association and serves as a tangible reminder of the value of membership. Imagine a live virtual expo hall without the conference registration fees.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

I registered yesterday for ASAE TEC , my first in-person conference since forever. Edelman surveyed nearly 3,600 management-level professionals who consume thought-leadership content so they could help marketers understand how to break through the noise , when to use thought leadership and what B2B audiences want to see from companies.

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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. – What an Event Attendee Wants Hear insights from a survey of conference attendees about their preferences and sentiments regarding in-person and virtual conferences. 2024 membership pains.

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted. 1 CAE credit.

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Blue Sky eLearn

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

LMS systems are now lightyears more sophisticated opening up incredible new opportunities to collaborate digitally. Creating a repository of conference session video recordings that were not produced to be eLearning. Treating eLearning like a one-off event (such as a conference or in-person course) vs. a learning pathway.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

Learning management software (LMS) Many of your members joined your association to learn and gain continuing education units, or CEUs. If you already have educational digital assets for your members, an LMS is the solution. Our LMS is called Classroom. Researchers adore the learning management system (LMS).

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention. Gen Z careers.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. I’ve been thinking a lot about #2 given all the disgust with social media platforms and privacy concerns, plus associations have a natural advantage there. Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company ).

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Association Success

AUGUST 31, 2020

said Reeves, an administrator of ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership Program’s Facebook group. “If If your folks are not on social media, and particularly if they’re not on Facebook but you have the majority there, you have to also plan for how to connect with those others who, by choice or circumstance, are not on that platform.”.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. Host: ASAE Speakers: Erik Hanberg, author of four books on nonprofit management, fundraising, social media, and board governance Jordan Castel, Association Governance Consultant at OnBoard Thu 2/15 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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MAY 1, 2020

This helps foster a sense of shared culture and brings back ‘water cooler’ opportunities and unplanned social collisions that just don’t happen on a conference call.”. WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors.

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North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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JULY 30, 2021

Why niche communities are the future of social media marketing—associations should have an advantage here. Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy. Writing is one of the most powerful strategies for establishing thought leadership, increasing visibility and credibility, and growing your business. Ronn Levine, SIIA ).

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Leading Learning

MAY 5, 2022

Digital badges are meant to be more public than a record of completion in your learning management system (LMS). Under Ashish’s leadership, BenchPrep has built a world-class team of 100+ employees and has helped some of the world’s leading education and training companies digitally transform their product offerings.

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JULY 21, 2017

LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. 9 Social Media Metrics to Monitor. Connect Your ASAE Conference Experience to Over 1000% Growth! More info/register. Host: Web Courseworks. Tue 7/25 at 1 p.m. –

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Many societies are currently focusing on DEI initiatives with their membership, leadership, and their staff. Presenters: Michelle Brien, vice president, marketing and product strategy, TopClass LMS by WBT Systems. Guest: Ed Barks.

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Forj

JULY 5, 2017

Three overarching topics caught my eye at the upcoming AAMSE Annual conference in Minneapolis : MACRA and the QPP, Member Engagement Strategies, and Professional Development. Professional Development: Focus on Leadership. Diversity in Leadership Development Programs: Assessing Needs, Opportunities, and Options .

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YourMembership

APRIL 14, 2015

I am writing from Xperience2015 , YM’s second annual customer conference, where we’re spending three days with more than 300 association leaders and staff. A big highlight of day one of the conference was the presentation of YM’s roadmap and vision for the future. People want to know where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Let me count the ways: not renewing, key contact person departs, company merges or is acquired, company “goes dark” and doesn’t activate benefits, or company “goes rogue” and arranges its own event for members during the association’s conference. Integrating Your AMS & LMS: Bridging the Gap.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. 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. Makes sense. Fri 4/24 at 3 p.m.

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.orgCommunity

JUNE 18, 2019

Personify learned why young association members value their membership: • Opportunity to learn new relevant skills. • Chance for networking and socializing. • Access to exclusive benefits and perks. • Inside track on job opportunities. • Access to industry conferences and events. Help YPs boost their social status.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop. Articulate ).

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JULY 8, 2022

They believe an API strategy is crucial to defining your association’s value proposition and taking the “rightful leadership position to steer your industry.”. That’s why the main themes for this year’s digitalNow conference are Web3 and AI. 3 ways to capture conference takeaways and make conference conversations less ephemeral.

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.orgCommunity

MAY 9, 2019

You installed a new LMS, CMS and AMS; redesigned the website; migrated to the cloud; and purchased the latest computers, printers and tablets for your staff. They are using analytics on social media and in their various databases to identify demographics, segment audiences and play to preferences in significant and impactful ways.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Your conference needs a content hub to entice customers and prospects. ACC, leadership coach and resilience trainer for the U.S. SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. Layla Masri, Bean Creative ). Dave Lutz, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting ). 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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