Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Online communities are all about getting relevant, ongoing conversations to customers quickly and easily. The community industry is quickly becoming a frontrunner for the customer experience, with an emphasis on the growing importance of communities for customer relationships, feedback, and support. The new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Online Communities 2016 Vendor Assessment highlights the strengths and advantages of incorporating community into any organization.

Report 216

Report Press Release Software System 216

YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Push notifications tied to mobile apps deliver instant updates + target association members. Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a four-part series looking at member engagement at associations and the importance of implementing a social networking platform equipped with the right tools to ensure early adoption and consistent engagement. During this past year, we redesigned and enhanced our member communities.

Member Engagement 200

Member Engagement Tools Content Membership Management 200

Socious

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Has your competition gotten a little too close for comfort recently?

194

194

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Jennifer Blenkle, Frameworks. Whether you need to adapt to a changing market, innovate your programs, engage new volunteers or develop new activities to advance your mission, your success requires changing the mindsets and behaviors of your team. Sounds simple enough, right? Is all you need to do change the mindsets and habits of already successful people?

Fort Worth 88

Fort Worth Proposal Texas Communications 88

Advertisement

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

Member Engagement

Socious

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Has your competition gotten a little too close for comfort recently? If you’re like most businesses, your competition has increased in the past few years. That could mean that more local organizations are gunning for your audience, or that your competition has gone from your backyard to global. The internet has made it so much easier for small companies, large corporations, and organizations from around the world to zero in on your customers.

Social Media 100

Social Media Content Video Products 100

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Member data is great, but it won’t answer all your questions. A pair of qualitative methods for understanding value might help your association better meet member needs. The cover of the September 2016 issue of Harvard Business Review asks a fundamental question: “What does your customer really want?”. It’s a question every business asks itself, associations included (though primarily about members , of course).

Analysis 83

Analysis Member Engagement Innovation Products 83

Membership Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Innovation is one of the keys to maintaining a resilient and growing association. One definition of innovation is, “the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods.” For associations introducing new products, services, and methods is critical to attract new members and retain current members. So if this is so important, what are the characteristics that define innovative associations?

Innovation 54

Innovation Report Social Media Marketing 54

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

While the popular home-sharing company has been a hit with leisure travelers, some businesses aren’t as keen on using Airbnb as they are Uber and Lyft. Part of the issue could be differences in liability. Could Airbnb redefine the business travel experience? Sure, but it’s slower going for the service than for its sharing-economy counterparts Uber and Lyft.

millennials 77

millennials Review Survey Report 77

.orgCommunity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

From : Blog Entry >> Michelle's Blog Entry The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , a recently published whitepaper, outlines the potential for Associations to lead a much needed change in the current education industry. The authors of this whitepaper make a compelling case for associations to step in and bridge the growing education-to-employment gap by offering alternative, affordable, industry specific education programs for professional development and credentialing.

Education 40

Education Industry 40

Advertisement

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

Strategy

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016, a bipartisan bill that passed the House earlier this month, could protect consumers if they post a review on Yelp or elsewhere that’s critical of a business or organization. Here’s what you need to know. In the era of user-generated reviews, online commenters take their five-star ratings and comments for granted.

Review 72

Review Texas millennials Examples 72

.orgCommunity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

From : Blog Entry >> Michelle's Blog Entry The start of the new school year in September always makes us think of wide-eyed children, venturing into their new classrooms, with all their shiny new notebooks, pens, and tablets. They can be both excited and nervous at the prospect of what they will learn and experience in the coming year. There will be many new challenges as they adapt to a new teacher, new concepts, and a new environment, but along the way, it will become easier and they will wond

How To 40

How To 40

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

As textbook prices rise and digital options proliferate, the National Association of College Stores is adapting to a future where textbooks play a smaller role in the industry’s bottom line. Who would’ve thought textbooks would give people other than students a headache? Textbook costs have risen dramatically, sending many students online or off campus in search of affordable options and prompting the National Association of College Stores to develop new ways to help campus stores stay rel

Press Release 59

Press Release Price New York Cost 59

Slice-Works

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Enough questions! You’re looking for answers. These are beginning to evolve in Step III. Our solutions board tells you “here’s what we recommend.”. At this stage we identify what your differentiator is—your USP (Unique Selling Position). This is important, because it becomes the focus of your messaging and answers member, donor, and client questions like, “What’s In It For Me?

Process 33

Process Content Conference Strategy 33

Advertisement

Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

Price

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

To keep up with industry it represents, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association is now known as NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. It also unveiled a new logo and updated website. Sometimes an association realizes it needs a bit of a makeover to better mirror the industry it represents and the services its members deliver.

Press Release 58

Press Release Video Industry Technology 58

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

NBC News tries something truly experimental with its election-season coverage—something event planners should be inspired by. Also: Think differently about perfection. To get in on this event, you’ll have to strap on your goggles. On Wednesday, NBC News announced what might be the most interesting event strategy of the election season: It’ll be hosting a series of town-square events in its Virtual Democracy Plaza, including a series of virtual-reality-friendly presidential debate wat

Video 57

Video Strategy Content Communications 57