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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. Ah, that’s where your association can step in, says WBT Systems. 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.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times ). Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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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. Member Engagement Strategies. There is no “one size fits” all approach to membership marketing. Association Management Challenge.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Flexible work model.

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JULY 9, 2021

WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association should get in on the game. Member engagement. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you’re curious, WBT Systems explains the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. Host: New York Society of Association Executives. – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

WBT Systems suggests associations investigate whether the professionals in their industry are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and drug misuse. Exhibitors want to stay loyal to industry conferences and trade shows, but they are weighing the expenses against the decreasing ROI. Tue 2/11 at 1 p.m. –

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

He advises framing board conversations and decisions with this “new shared point of view on board purpose, composition, structure, and work for the rest of The Turbulent Twenties.”. My new favorite word, it means “ jumping out of the system ,” not just thinking out of the box, but ignoring the box completely. Conference content.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

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. Break Down Barriers to Early Engagement.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

Pre-pandemic associations tapped their components for four key roles: member engagement, leadership development, member recruitment and professional development delivery. In 2019, member engagement rose to the top for the first time. The role of the chapter sharpened in focus around local member engagement.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Engagement boxes. Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). We all love receiving unexpected gifts in the mail.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

It’s a crazy time of year for a conference but somehow that makes it even more special. Tue 12/13 – Association Chat live streaming at the ASAE Tech Conference. What’s happening and who’s talking at ASAE’s Tech Conference? Hosts: Firespring and Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

It’s a crazy time of year for a conference but somehow that makes it even more special. Tue 12/13 – Association Chat live streaming at the ASAE Tech Conference. What’s happening and who’s talking at ASAE’s Tech Conference? Hosts: Firespring and Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York.

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APRIL 5, 2019

Human contact is becoming a luxury good ,” said Nellie Bowles at the New York Times. Now that everyone has their face locked into screens throughout the day, people who can afford it are paying for “human engagement.” WBT Systems discusses how to use your LMS for leadership development and all kinds of volunteer training.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth The Path) and Dynamic Benchmarking just published the New Member Engagement Study. Last week, I shared an excellent article from The New York Times Magazine about Bitcoin and its underlying technology.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. For example, your interactions must target three member groups: those who want to socialize in person, in small groups, or virtually. Non-dues revenue.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems replies with an emphatic Yes. The Harvard Business Review describes how the New York Public Library involved employees from 93 branches in innovation communities —could be a good model for chapters. Her herb-heavy crumb coating was fantastic—it’s my new Milanese recipe. You know I’m all about free.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Three association execs will get help fleshing out the contours of a new non-dues revenue program and bringing it to life. WBT Systems sets us all straight on that particular myth. Their non-dues revenue scorecard takes seven factors into account, including member value, market insight, effort, and cost. Attention spans.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

Dave Coriale of DelCor is hosting a new podcast, Reboot IT , about all things association tech. In a recent webinar, WBT Systems and three other association tech providers discussed three big ideas from the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. Turn Member Engagement and AMS Data into Effective Marketing. It is out of this world.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

New member engagement. The 2022 New Member Engagement Study from Amanda Kaiser at Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking includes survey data on how associations of different sizes handle new member engagement. Topol, New York Times ). Virtual event planning template.

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JUNE 22, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re into association publishing and/or communications, follow the hashtag ( #AMPAnnual18 ) for Association Media & Publishing’s annual conference next week, Monday – Wednesday. Member Engagement or Old Baggage?

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

WBT Systems continues its series on project management basics for accidental project managers —otherwise known as the education, membership, communications or marketing directors who get saddled with overseeing LMS, AMS or other technology implementations. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m., or subscribe for updates.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Are your member benefits offering real value? Luke Williams , executive director, Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at New York University , agreed. It’s not just using technology to do the same thing better, but giving members and your team the ability to do something they couldn’t do before.

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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.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

WBT Systems offers suggestions for producing webinars that provide a learning experience worth your attendees’ time and attention. Cloey Callahan, Worklife News ). New York Times , no paywall). Conference Sustainability: Should You Be Prioritising It in 2022? I’ll be back with more on Friday, September 2.

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APRIL 17, 2020

WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. Associations are scrambling to virtually resurrect their canceled conferences. Go on a virtual visit to the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2020. ( New York Times ). Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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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.”. Engaging virtual attendees. Pair that one with four keys to ensuring your virtual events are actually engaging —from Elisa Pratt at Association Success.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. Their post describes the benefits of learning subscriptions for members, employers and associations, and shares ideas for tiers, pricing, and retention tactics. Check for new episodes on Mondays around 1 p.m.,

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AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Partner together to develop opportunities for them to bring their expertise to your members—for a price, of course. Envisioning the future.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

WBT Systems continues its Learning Science Made Easy series with an introduction to the instructional design model, Merrill’s Principles of Instruction. Whether you are looking to hire new staff or are in the market for a new position, it’s important to know what to expect in 2022. Can I Afford a Hybrid Conference?

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. If you’re hunting for new association management software, take a look at Ernie Smith’s advice in Associations Now. Virtual conference pricing. Virtual conference pricing. Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ).

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. Host: New York Society of Association Executives. Amen, brother.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. Quick hits.

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MAY 6, 2022

Take WBT Systems’ advice: become your association’s unofficial in-house futurist and you’ll be the most interesting person in the room. Hear tips on communicating the value of your association to new members leading to improved retention and their lifelong relationship with your organization. Member Engagement Specialist.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

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. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. CEO pandemic insights. Tue 12/1 at 12 p.m.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

WBT Systems shares some project management basics , like why you need a charter and sponsor, and what you should think about during the project planning phase. It feels like fall, finally, so I took out the Instant Pot and three-plus pounds of short ribs from the freezer to make this New York Times recipe. More info/register.

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