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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.31.20

Reid All About it

Sponsorship and Pricing Methods for Virtual Events. Learn how to understand sponsor needs, build sponsor packages, bring value to a sponsor, and price virtual events. Presenter: Dr. Michael Tatonetti, Certified Pricing Professional and CAE. Presenters: Dallas Mavericks’ CEO Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall.

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Association Staffing and the End of Toll Booth Workers: 3 Lessons for Association Executives

SCD Group

When driving with my son in the Dallas area a couple of weeks ago, I discovered that Texas is tearing out toll booths. Interestingly, many major cities are doing it via dynamic pricing (see USA Today story: Toll lanes create 'another option' to avoid traffic.) Goodbye Toll Booth Worker (left); Hello Automatic Billing (right).

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Mission Critical

Observations on Association Management

MSPA The leadership goal of MSPA is to increase the value, acceptance, and use of mystery shopping, as well as to enhance overall professionalism in the industry. CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. gas prices. (1). Jan 04 (1). Jan 03 (1). Dec 19 (2). About Challenge Management. branding. (1).

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Successful Associations.

Observations on Association Management

There must be intensity in its volunteer leadership. CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. gas prices. (1). Thats right, successful associations require intensity. There must be intensity in the underlying purpose of the association and in its mission and vision and objectives. Jan 04 (1).

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Dealing with the Recession

Observations on Association Management

One thing associations should NOT do is take a leadership role in spreading a message of scarcity and fear. But neither should be pursued at the expense of leadership and risk-taking and trying to show members a positive direction. CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. gas prices. (1).

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CMI's Association Management Blog: A Socio-Political Economic Rant

Observations on Association Management

I find it simultaneously interesting and deeply depressing to hear both Democrats and Republicans try to blame one another for the rising prices of energy. Whats even more depressing is the parties lack of leadership in addressing the fundamental problems that have led to our current dilemma. gas prices. (1). Jan 04 (1).

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Seizing Opportunities vs.

Observations on Association Management

They are not necessarily looking for strategic thinkers to form alliances with their leadership. CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. gas prices. (1). Many associations are not looking for the kinds of talents we bring to the table. Jan 04 (1). Jan 03 (1). Dec 19 (2). branding. (1).