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Simple Membership Calculations: Member Acquisition Cost

GrowthZone

There are different strategic models when it comes to attracting new customers, and while some may cost you money, it is money well spent. To keep your association’s efforts on the right track and make the most of recruitment spending, track how much it costs to secure new members by calculating your member acquisition cost (MAC).

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5 Ways to Find Low-Cost Association Conference Speakers

GrowthZone

Of course, there is an abundance of professional speakers available at a wide range of prices. Someone who can give tips on social media or a new operating system? Use social media and your email list. press releases, logos on your site, social media promotion, email marketing, etc.). Keep it local.

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Association Brain Food: 4.12.24

Reid All About it

Building Brand Loyalty: Transforming Social Customer Service with AI (Social Media & AI Bootcamp Series 2024) Learn how social media is transforming customer service. Find out how to drive synergies at scale between social media and social customer service teams, and efficiencies with purpose-built AI.

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

Because online community is such an effective communication tool, staff spend less time solving transactional member requests or committee issues, for significantly reduced overhead costs. Objection 1: Price. Price is always a valid concern – but what you’re proposing is worth the investment. Objection 2: Social Media.

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Association Brain Food: 4.5.24

Reid All About it

Championing the Creator Economy: End-to-End Strategies for Discovering Influencers (Social Media & AI Bootcamp Series 2024) Hear why influencer marketing is a shift in focus towards credible, “peer-led” storytelling and standing out with authenticity in the era of content. More info/register (ASAE members only). 1 CAE credit. .

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13 Membership Drive Ideas for Events & More (Plus How to Run a Campaign!)

EventMobi: Association Events

A budget won’t just give you healthy restraints to work within, it’ll also make sure the cost of bringing on new members doesn’t end up canceling out the influx of new dues. Step 5: Create your workback plan The best membership campaigns utilize several different streams (social media, email, events, etc.).

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Four ways to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month at your association

Nimble AMS

Not only do you risk the trust of your members with mismanaged data, but you also risk a hefty price tag. IBM reports the average cost of a data breach was $4.35 million, and the average cost of a ransomware attack was $4.54 When in doubt, immediately report suspicious emails, direct messages, or social media posts to IT.

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