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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them. That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch. 6 Event Trends for 2024 You Won’t Discover By Googling Event marketers, what do you do during the event “off-season,” the last two months of the year? Mon 12/4 at 8 a.m.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. And that’s just the cost of joining.

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Ngage Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Associations serve a vital role in various industries, providing networking opportunities, professional development, advocacy, and much more to their members. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge in event planning, membership recruitment, financial management, marketing, and governance.

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Potomac Core

APRIL 23, 2019

As Artificial Intelligence , the cloud, and virtual reality take hold , Industries will invest resources in Associations that are equally transformation focused. Despite profitability, Industries are using new technologies to prepare for whatever comes next. Reduces Industry costs. Late Breaking News.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

WBT Systems suggests putting on your behavioral scientist hat if you want to recruit and engage volunteers while virtual fatigue is running rampant. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Marketing Automation & Technology Systems Demo Day. Sponsorships.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You may have lots of help from an outside agency, but building an internal marketing team could simplify your creative process. The pluses and minuses of taking your marketing function in-house. Should you build up your own marketing capabilities or stick with an outside agency or firm? Pro: Staying nimble. Pro: Data control.

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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. Member recruitment. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. Audience avatar. Online community. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 1, 2023

The most common types of associations are: Trade associations – A group of businesses or companies operating within the same industry or trade focused on advancing their goals and interests such as influencing policies or networking with like-minded business leaders. Recruit your board.

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Reid All About it

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. State of the association industry. Lunch costs are on your own.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

GrowthZone’s guide to selecting a credit card processor is perfect for those of you who need to understand the players and their roles, terminology, fees, rates, hard and soft costs, and security issues. Also worth your time The right marketing question—an intriguing way to approach a marketing campaign. Data strategy.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Gamification at events.

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YourMembership

APRIL 24, 2014

This event provided an Xcellent platform for YourMembership.com customers, employees and industry thought leaders to connect, engage and grow. Throughout the show our guests had the opportunity to attend sessions focused on business, marketing and association management best practices. Improve Your Association’s Marketing Efforts.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. Are they relevant to your mission or industry?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. This page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry is an example of what I mean.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

Nimble AMS explains how an AMS empowers your association’s recruitment, engagement and retention efforts by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, provide a better digital experience and deliver personalized emails and content. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Will costs finally come down?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Marketing fundamentals. Tom Roach at Marketing Week says these seven fundamentals of marketing communication have stayed relevant because they’re based on how our brains work, not on how specific technology works. It’s a good list to compare against your marketing strategies and tactics. Board foresight. Host: MemberBoat.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways for your organization to grow and succeed! Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing. Why does member retention matter?

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

In order to recruit new members, associations need to provide a unique value proposition , something compelling enough that people see value in paying for membership on their own or asking their company to sponsor their membership. Where community fits in: Be your industry’s thought leader. Be the industry leader.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. Don’t have a salesperson call them.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help. Mobile apps. 1 CMP credit.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Recruiting younger members by providing desirable benefits is vital for organizational success and longevity.?When With the ever-rising cost of higher education, your association must embrace the new trend of outcomes-based education , such as training and certifications necessary for young graduates’ personal and professional goals.

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Optimist Consulting

MAY 31, 2016

I was delighted to recently present at CHASE on how to develop your membership marketing strategy and plan. These are the most commonly used channels: Direct marketing: Member emails, hard copy mailings, SMS/instant messages, and via direct marketing from partnerships you may have (if opted in). – Members get members.

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Spark Consulting

AUGUST 20, 2019

such as: Pursuing a company that has no connection to your profession/industry. See point one above about connection to your profession/industry.). Eliminate this time waster: Deciding to target people who are engaged in a tangential profession or industry. Focus on mutual benefit. They have plenty of money.”

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Association Success is running a survey to benchmark diversity in the association industry. This ten-minute survey will help all of us get a better, bigger picture of just how equitable the association industry is for everyone in it. The ROI of Words: How to Write Website Copy That Will Drive Member Renewal and Recruitment.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Gen Z marketing. They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z. MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is ready for download. This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Workplace culture.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Thanks to positive market changes, members’ finances seem to be in a better place, which allows them to continue paying dues. Consequently, when it’s time for members to renew, they might think that the cost of the membership outweighs the benefits or opt to try a different association. Embrace technology. Seek external partnerships.

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JUNE 18, 2021

The labor shortage America is currently experiencing is the largest issue disrupting supply chains, disrupting every industry and causing every member to rethink how they get the work done. Community experts will be showcasing platforms and sharing their knowledge with the association market. More info/register. More info/register.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Membership marketing. Mentoring program. Change readiness. to 3:30 p.m.

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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. My local market rarely sells leg of lamb, but they had some this past week, so we enjoyed a roasted leg of lamb rubbed with a rosemary/garlic paste. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

An AMS should help your association manage membership records, optimize marketing and sales efforts, streamline communication campaigns, and other important office tasks. While the upfront cost for an AMS might be more expensive than you initially expect, in the long run, purchasing new technology will save you money.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The reason many people join associations is to be a part of a community , expand their industry knowledge, and network with other experts in their field. Your engagement efforts should aim to meet those needs—after all, the value your association offers has to outweigh the cost of membership. Jake Fabbri.

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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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JANUARY 10, 2020

Mike Murray, Content Marketing Institute ). How to build a successful content marketing strategy from scratch. Whether you’re adding new team members, refreshing staff skills, or changing your recruitment and retention approach, now is a great time to determine your HR needs. Elise Dopson, Databox ). 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Mercury Creative Group explains why you should have an ideal buyer in mind when crafting marketing content. Event marketing. She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon. They pulled these recommendations from a report by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. Audience personas.

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JUNE 11, 2021

WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Level up with these 15 association marketing resources—books, podcasts and blogs. Do you need support with membership marketing? Chapter benchmarking. Quick hits.

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APRIL 16, 2021

When AI is part of a well-formed marketing strategy, the rewards of effective personalization can be considerable. Ever since hiring industry influencer, Julius Solaris, to join them as their Head of Engagement, you’ve probably seen the name Swapcard swirling around the #eventprof community more than ever lately. 1 CAE credit.

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