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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. They’re interested in the content, that’s it.

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Technology Chicago Education System 195

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JUNE 9, 2023

Mercury Creative Group explains why you should have an ideal buyer in mind when crafting marketing content. Actually, this is a good idea when writing any content. Event marketing. She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon. Audience personas. Change management.

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MAY 7, 2021

Even after resuming public performances, some theater troupes plan to keep streaming their productions , reports Terry Teachout at the Wall Street Journal. I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Marketing must-haves. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve.

St. Louis 370

St. Louis Technology Strategy Products 370

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MAY 12, 2023

The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event. Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Quick hits Five things to do to heat up your content marketing game during the summer lull. Ann Gynn, Content Marketing Institute ) No, you don’t need to learn golf to advance in your career. For dessert, key lime pie bought at the seafood market and made by a local baker, yum. basil and lots of butter.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Data-informed event planning. MemberSuite cautions associations against using pre-pandemic data to plan events. They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events. In a tough hiring market, you need to hold on to the talent you have. Association staff retention.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 230

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MARCH 25, 2022

Professional development market potential. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Fri 3/25 at 11 a.m.* – The Association Show: Content. Learn how you can crowd source content from your community for your events. Presenters: Smriti Bansal, Head of Content, Braindate by e180.

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MAY 26, 2023

Callum Borchers, Wall Street Journal ) Meet context switching, the number one productivity killer in the workplace, and find out how to overcome it (Danielle Ezell, TechSmith ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

Technology 195

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GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. Association Management Tools to Grow Productivity It’s tough to grow when you’re spending time on the little stuff. Ask around.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. shares 15 ways to improve your newsletter content and delivery. Chapter habits. But do you? More info/register.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity.

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. Membership marketing. MemberSuite reminds us why data-informed content marketing is such a powerful tool for associations.

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment. Virtual event sponsors and exhibitors. Host: Cvent.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

It’s time to assess your technology stack and partners because you can’t afford to continue settling for “good enough” technology , not if you want to take advantage of emerging opportunities and meet the changing needs of your members and market. Tony Rossell, Marketing General, Inc. ). The State of Association Marketing.

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JUNE 19, 2020

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday evening the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Most companies use their marketing budgets for sponsorships and partnerships. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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JUNE 26, 2020

As some associations canceled in-person conferences and made the switch to virtual, two association teams found themselves owning different elements of the experience—the meetings team handled the content while the education team managed the platform. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 1 CMP credit.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Member recruitment. Audience avatar. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Membership survey. 1 CAE credit.

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CMA Solutions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1, 2023— CMA , a full-service communications, marketing and association management firm, announced today that it has won six industry awards for an array of creative designs, publications and public relations from NJ Ad Club. The page promoted products developed in collaboration with Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm.

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MAY 29, 2020

It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. PCMA partnered with e180 to host PCMA Braindate: Future Event Scenarios on Wednesday. Digital Media Production on a Shoestring Budget.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Marketing benchmarks. Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. Event apps. You’d think every attendee would use your event app, but that’s not always the case. However, their event experience—and your sponsors’ satisfaction—would improve if they did. Fri 6/23 at 12 p.m.

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MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. Event safety. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources.

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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.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 30, 2014

Rather than stressing and wasting time on the tedious, take a tip from Bruce Lee to become more productive. Lee’s pointers on productivity and more in today’s Lunchtime Links: Unorthodox but effective: Mountains of assignments have befallen you, and success is slipping through your fingers. The easiest way to make something simple?”

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Customer/member service -- although it isn’t the whole job, community managers often help clients with many issues, whether it’s with your product, the community platform or something to do with your organization. This is valuable information for the marketing department. This is valuable information for the marketing department.

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JULY 14, 2017

WBT Systems reveals some of the tactics used by these online entrepreneurs to develop, test and market their six-figure-revenue-generating [wow] online courses. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. And, if I’m missing a webinar or learning event, please add it to the Comments section.

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

A consultant can create a roadmap to reach your goals from your eLearning pricing strategy, to the content you’ll provide, to how you’ll market those offerings. Creating a content development strategy. Creating a content development strategy. One example of a document that clients often want to receive is a business plan.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Timesaving tips, productivity checklists and useful templates from content marketing articles published in the last couple of years. Jodi Harris, Content Marketing Institute ). Seven predictions about the future of events from Marco Giberti, author of Reinventing Live: The Always-On Future of Events.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The weekly list of free professional development events for the association community… I love the role of content curator, haven’t you noticed? explains why all associations should help members filter the noise with personalized content curation. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Organizing a successful conference hinges not only on the quality of its content but also significantly on the caliber of its keynote speakers. These speakers, with their insights and expertise, can set the tone and elevate the entire event. Do you need a speaker who can deliver technical, motivational, or big picture content?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows can be an effective event and sales and marketing tool, stimulating networking, innovation, and collaboration. They also give vendors and your organization the opportunity to showcase products and services and meet new audiences and interest. How long does it take to plan a trade show?

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Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, 69% of associations have seen an increase in member engagement since the pandemic began, according the Association Economic Outlook Report , conducted in the fall of 2020 by Marketing General Inc. No one knows what 2021 will bring but you can plan for a few scenarios. 3: Look Beyond Membership When Marketing.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

If you haven’t looked over LinkedIn lately as part of your market research, it’s time you do. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Presenters: Jamie Notter, Partner, WorkXO Solutions, and Dan Stark, Director of Product Strategy, NimbleUser/Community Brands and former association executive.

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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Provide your intern with some topic ideas and let them find information online to create content for your association’s blog. The posts can be simple: announcements about local events, small business sales, or a celebratory post about the daily national holiday (think national donut day). Assist in event planning.

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