Fri.May 27, 2016

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.30.16

Reid All About it

The four-hour work week is a myth, despite what Tim Ferris says, but thankfully the four-day work week isn’t. Even during this short work week, surely you can find some time to invest in yourself. See if any of the webinars listed below sparks an interest. If you host webinars (or plan to), check out this three-part series by Mike Agron , co-founder of WebAttract : 5 Expert Tips for Growing Your Webinar Attendance. 5 Expert Tips for Engaging Your Webinar Audience. 5 Expert Tips for Convert

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Insects for Dinner? New Trade Group Hopes to Make the Case

Associations Now

The North American Edible Insects Coalition, which is currently leapfrogging into existence, hopes to prove to the public that the stigma of eating bugs is old hat. The group, launched at an event in Detroit, highlights the fact that some startups see the Motor City as ripe for edible-bug manufacturing. If reading about eating bugs … uh, bugs you, you might want to stop reading now.

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Live Events Stronger Than Ever

Association Adviser

But, our research shows event organizers continue to feel stressed as last-minute commitments rise. You never know unless you go. For the sixth year in a row, our Association Communication. For more about this topic, click on the headline.

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Pop-Up Events: The Next Trend for Associations?

Associations Now

Think pop-up events and shops are only for big brands? Think again. Your association could benefit from these buzzy, short-term events as well. By now, you’ve probably heard the term “pop-up.” But, just in case you’re unfamiliar, a pop-up can be a shop, a restaurant, a collection of shops, or an event that opens quickly in a temporary location and only for a limited amount of time.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’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.

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Does Your Team Say Your Mandatory Workshops Are Unbearable?

Velvet Chainsaw

Mandatory training triggers groans in most people. They even trigger groans in the presenters. They are usually long, tedious and unforgivably mind-numbing as well as butt-numbing. Most of us despise them. Here are some suggestions on how to make mandatory workshops more bearable. Find more education infographics on e-Learning Infographics. How do you make mandatory workshops more bearable?

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Fact Check: Do You Know Whom Memorial Day Honors?

Holly Duckworth

In today’s fast paced life we often take for granted we know the meaning of words. In my practitioner studies I became keenly aware that definitions of words shift and change. Words I thought I knew what they meant I did not, new words emerged. In the 24/7 acronym, emoji world we live in, often we do not take time to get clear about what a word, or in this case a holiday means.

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Friday Buzz: Retaining Members With Research

Associations Now

Knowledge is power, and it may also be your biggest asset for building membership. Plus: Restaurant professionals gathered to get a taste of the industry’s future. Many associations boast in-house research as an important membership benefit, but all research may not be equal. While education is key, there are certain research points that members may value more than others, according to Tony Rossell , senior vice president of Marketing General Incorporated.

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ASAE Opposes Bill to Allow FTC Oversight of Nonprofits

Associations Now

A proposal to grant the Federal Trade Commission authority to regulate tax-exempt organizations would duplicate existing oversight by other agencies, ASAE said in a letter to a House subcommittee. ASAE submitted written testimony this week in opposition to a House bill that would expand the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) oversight to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.