WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Publicists are telling their clients, “Get a podcast.” Podcasting is the new talk radio, the new advertising, and the new book tour. It’s time your association gets a podcast too. By adding podcasts to your online learning curriculum and communication strategy, you will attract the attention and loyalty of members, customers, and prospects, while enhancing the impact of your educational content.
GrowthZone
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
You need volunteers to keep your association humming. Recruiting them can be tough. Retaining them can be even tougher. But if you unlock the secret to the psychology behind volunteering, you’ll have the formula that works. Get the rest of the secrets for recruiting and retaining volunteers: Download the Association Success Kit. It’s important to recognize and address the reasons people don’t volunteer: • “I don’t have the time.”. • “I’m doing things with my family.”. • “I have a full-time job.”
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The person in charge of the NYPD’s tech decisions found one of her biggest moves publicly mocked. Why it was mocked, and how she responded, highlight some basic truths about enterprise tech leadership. Last week, the NYPD’s deputy commissioner of information technology found herself in an interesting place: in the crosshairs of media criticism of her decisions.
Association Success
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The find of future talk that will blow your mind. Since I moved to DC, I’ve had a lot more time to ponder and listen to podcasts as I wait in traffic on my way to/from work. While all that waiting can be torturous sometimes (every day I see someone locked in the glass box of their car like an angry mime, beating the steering wheel and screaming silently) I’ve tried to fill that space with TED Talks and Hidden Brain.
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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!
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The Lupus Foundation of America recently launched an online community where patients and caregivers can share resources, experiences, and insight. In an effort to provide a welcoming space for lupus patients and their loved ones, the Lupus Foundation of America and Inspire recently created a free online community called LupusConnect. Launched on August 29, LupusConnect allows patients and caregivers to share their experiences and discover ways others are coping with the disease.
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The Louisiana Restaurant Association, in tandem with other New Orleans groups, is coordinating a relief fund targeted at hospitality workers affected by Hurricane Harvey. The response reflects the help that Hurricane Katrina victims received from Houston more than a decade ago. When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston and other parts of southeast Texas , Louisiana’s restaurant industry knew all about how bad a storm like this could be.
Holly Duckworth
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Prayer for our Human World This Day: In times like this is it critical we breathe, center and ground. That we recognize there is a power greater than humanity at work here. Some call it God, others Buddha, Source, Spirit, Infinite Intelligence, Nature. By whatever name you call it or no name at all. I know this Force and Source is a Source for all good, joy, peace, love and prosperity.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Concerned about membership retention? Here’s how to create an effective renewal process. Also: Gauge your social media performance with a new benchmarking study. Membership-based organizations take a tremendous amount of time to come up with strategies for gaining new members. Devising ways to keep those members requires just as much thought. If you’re looking to increase your membership retention rates, check out this post from VP Associations, which shares tips for creating a membe
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The fantasy sports space continues to grow, despite the expansion of regulations on the sector at the state level. Here’s an update on the industry, along with how associations are helping things along. Didn’t it feel like fantasy football was everywhere a few years ago? Certainly the commercials were. But here’s the thing that you might not have realized if you’re not a sports fan—it’s still everywhere, and it’s still growing.
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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.
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Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Seven best practices to consider as you plan your association’s next meeting. The more things change, the more they stay the same, the old proverb goes. True … unless those things become obsolete. Association annual meetings aren’t at risk of obsolescence—in fact, researchers have found that face-to-face meetings are still highly beneficial —but they do need to adapt to the changes that are upending society as a whole.
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