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MAY 14, 2021

Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. That’s when marketers turn to their swipe file: a collection of copied and pasted blurbs that hopefully provide inspiration. Either you have it or you don’t but you have to produce anyways. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

Innovation 370

Innovation Communications Education Strategy 370

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. This guide will walk you through the best ways to engage your members, exploring both in-person and online methods. Online engagement ideas. In-person engagement ideas.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries, and much more.

LMS 266

LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Sherry Budziak of.orgSource recaps accomplishments and lessons learned by the association execs and tech partners who shared their project stories at Solutions Day. Conference/abstract management. Member recruitment.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. Membership tiers. Newsletters. Virtual for in-person attendees.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. Abstract/conference management. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Intellectual humility and curiosity.

San Jose 369

San Jose Email Marketing Tools millennials 369

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Want to find out how other associations are responding to the pandemic and envisioning the future? Virtual event and community platforms give you the chance to eavesdrop on what your members and others in your market are talking about. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Take advantage!

Montana 369

Montana Conference Education Tennessee 369

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MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. But where and how do you even begin to improve your culture?

Chicago 205

Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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MAY 15, 2020

Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Marketing virtual/online education. You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. Virtual conference success story.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Virtual event tips. Sending website traffic to members. Atlasphere ).

Montana 322

Montana LMS Revenue Recruiting 322

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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.

LMS 369

LMS Certificate America Committee 369

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Online education nimbleness. Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Quick hits.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

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APRIL 23, 2021

They recommend reframing decluttering as creating space for something new, not just getting rid of things, and suggest starting with the mental clutter inside your head. . Please read this Twitter thread from Irving Washington, CEO of the Online News Association, about burnout, especially if you’re a staff or volunteer leader.

Revenue 370

Revenue Strategy Content Education 370

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Instead, recent AMS data reflects more accurately how your members and prospect attendees are living now.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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APRIL 9, 2021

Who doesn’t love sitting around and talking about a situation, coming up with ideas, and riffing off each other’s contributions—then marveling at how smart and creative we are? WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session. Heavy workload.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

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MARCH 19, 2021

At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. She explains how to assess your needs, identify where you’re depleted, and find resources and solutions, including setting boundaries. The spring equinox arrives on Saturday. Chapter events. Questions for leadership.

LMS 370

LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Online learning. If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. They suggest strategies for making the case for investing in online learning programs. CEO pandemic insights.

Las Vegas 369

Las Vegas Virginia Content Washington 369

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Online education. Inspired by McKinsey & Company’s research, WBT Systems shares five lessons from online education pioneers that will help associations improve their online courses. The fifth lesson might seem out of place but it could be what differentiates your courses from the competition. . Changing minds.

Chicago 195

Chicago Social Media Education Recruiting 195

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association TRENDS just released a must-read report, State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , that answers the question: “How will the acceleration of remote work impact the association workplace?” Virtual conference coffee breaks. “At Women in technology. Why get an LMS. Chapter-in-a-box solution.

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

How companies measure sponsorship success. Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. Learning design. Marketing education.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. They also explain how to overcome registration resistance. Josh Bersin is always insightful about the future of work, technology, HR, and learning.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2017

If your association’s learning management system (LMS) is only used by staff in the education department, you’re not taking full advantage of its potential. An LMS can do so much more than help you manage online courses, certification and accreditation programs, digital badges, and webinars. Get the most out of a conference.

LMS 186

LMS Learning Management System Course Video 186

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Virtual watercooler.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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MARCH 12, 2021

The authors finish by saying, “Association tech ecosystems limit or enable organizations’ capacity to serve their members and customers online… Real strategic leaders will pull their technical foundation from the shadows and shine a light on the important stack decisions ahead. Innovation method. It means “jumping out of the system.”

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. 5 Common Organizational Priorities for Associations.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254

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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. I’m reading a lot about “Zoom fatigue” these days, which concerns me because associations are relying on Zoom (and other web-conferencing platforms) to educate and connect members to each other. Makes sense.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

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JULY 9, 2021

Of course, but canned do just fine in a pinch. The training of frontline (public-facing) employees has traditionally been the purview of a company’s HR department or, as with alcohol service training, for example, outsourced to a for-profit specializing in that niche. Order and change. Makes more sense now. Member engagement.

Rhode Island 195

Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

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MAY 8, 2020

and I can tell you, NDP Live was not a boring online event. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better.

North Carolina 221

North Carolina Montana Conference Revenue 221

Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event. Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event.

Massachusetts 226

Massachusetts Newsletter Social Media Conference 226

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MAY 28, 2021

With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. MemberSuite describes how to make a case for a new AMS. AMS business case.

Innovation 284

Innovation Technology Survey Team 284

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2017

Participating in an online learning challenge is a great way to kick-start a new habit, acquire a new skill, or accomplish a long-desired goal. A 7-day green smoothie challenge helped the founders of Simple Green Smoothies build an online community of more than 200,000 people. The benefits of a learning challenge.

Member Engagement 160

Member Engagement LMS Discount Education 160

Idea Architects

AUGUST 2, 2017

Revisiting and refreshing some conference design fundamentals can often enhance the value the experience provides to participants. Consider creating a transition space where people can sit, get organized, and get connected. General sessions beg to be followed by learning labs.

Conference 92

Conference Sample Content Resources 92

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JUNE 21, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maggie McGary shares insights from the Community Roundtable’s 10th Annual State of Community Management report and cross-references them with findings from MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Lily Hay Newman, Wired ). 1 CAE credit.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles DC Washington Phoenix 186

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JUNE 5, 2020

I’ve always thought of myself as fairly woke, but realize I could listen, read, learn and feel much more no matter how uncomfortable it is, and so I am. You’d be astounded at how many reading lists you can find once you start looking but these two struck a chord with me. Will they have online courses instead?

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273