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JUNE 16, 2023

I’d bet every industry has seen a growing number of podcasts like ours has, maybe even the industry your association serves. Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Event marketing. We develop expertise from researching, thinking and writing. Don’t give that up!

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. No need to ask in ASAE Collaborate, Brightfind shares an RFP template for CMS and website redesign projects. CMS/website RFP. Digital badges. More info/register.

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. They’re interested in the content, that’s it. 1 CMP credit.

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MAY 26, 2023

educational system—”still designed for an Industrial Revolution-era world,” not an AI-empowered one. As representatives for the industries and professions they represent, associations (volunteer leaders, members and staff) should put the Power of A to work. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 6/1 at 1 p.m. 1 CMP credit. .

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. It’s time to assess your technology stack and partners because you can’t afford to continue settling for “good enough” technology , not if you want to take advantage of emerging opportunities and meet the changing needs of your members and market. Strategic reset. Quick hits.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help. Mobile apps. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Mercury Creative Group explains why you should have an ideal buyer in mind when crafting marketing content. Event marketing. She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon. They pulled these recommendations from a report by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

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NXUnite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are used to wearing many hats while working for their organization—from serving as event planners to social media managers to volunteer coordinators. At times, however, nonprofit team members will encounter projects and tasks that they don’t have prior experience in handling. What do they do then? Varying depth.

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MAY 12, 2023

The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research. State of the association industry. Learning business. Newsletters.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media announced a joint venture to design and deliver online experiences that will drive innovation in the medical, healthcare and scientific industries. Quick hits Five things to do to heat up your content marketing game during the summer lull. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 8/10 at 2 p.m.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Leverage the benefits of this fast-growing industry and reach a larger audience by creating a nonprofit podcast. While your audience probably receives marketing materials and updates from your organization, these communications aren’t always the most effective at fostering close relationships. Connect with your audience in a new way.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. Professional development market potential. Host: EventMobi. Fri 3/25 at 12 p.m.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors. Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. Reconnecting Marketing + Events: The Good, The Bad, and the Silver Linings. No value, no project. Host: Event Garde.

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MAY 7, 2021

I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Marketing must-haves. Doug Kessler at Velocity Partners says three things matters most in B2B marketing right now: meaning, metrics and mojo. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve. Quick hits. Rand Fishkin, SparkToro ).

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APRIL 21, 2023

Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Membership marketing. Mentoring program. Change readiness. Coaching learners.

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MAY 19, 2023

Q2 Email Marketing Tips Hear insights from six of the industry’s leading email marketing experts. Discover the latest email tips, trends and tactics for both business and consumer markets that will take your campaigns to the next level. .* – Do This, Not That! More info/register. Fri 5/19 at 4 p.m. More info/register.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Devin Cleary, MeetingsNet ) How to eliminate content bottlenecks and keep your content marketing engine running. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. 1 CAE credit.

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MemberClicks

MAY 24, 2023

For your association, they probably assist with marketing, event planning, fundraising, etc. Or drive industry change? Note: Not every project is going to have a clear and noble “why.” For example, let’s say you need volunteers to help with registration at your next event. Or finish up projects at home.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

You can do this by using: Bright brand colors Having an interesting theme Using multi-sensory marketing Offering engaging booth activities or products If any of these ideas pique your interest, stay tuned. A good trade show booth comes down to making the space eye-catching and engaging. We’ll cover these ideas in more detail later!

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

If your association hasn’t yet tackled this project or you’re open to further tweaking, Impexium describes the elements of an exceptional member onboarding experience. Data-informed event planning. MemberSuite cautions associations against using pre-pandemic data to plan events. Member onboarding. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. Event safety. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources.

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JUNE 19, 2020

In this summit, executives of leading business, retail, hospitality, and tourism associations share the challenges their industries have faced in the process of closing down and re-opening of businesses globally, and how their associations evolved to respond to changing market needs. Making Video for Virtual Events.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

A consultant can create a roadmap to reach your goals from your eLearning pricing strategy, to the content you’ll provide, to how you’ll market those offerings. Everything that goes into a learning business needs to be supported by staff, technology, and the external market. Virtual event planning. Environmental Scan.

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APRIL 9, 2021

During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload. Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. Johnson Experience Marketing.

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment. Virtual event sponsors and exhibitors. Host: Cvent.

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MAY 29, 2020

They described it as “a drop-in forum that will bring business events professionals together for authentic connections and topical conversation” in a virtual format. Participants posted their topics on e180’s Topic Market and sent invitations for one-on-one or group Braindates—video chat discussions on the Braindate platform.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, 69% of associations have seen an increase in member engagement since the pandemic began, according the Association Economic Outlook Report , conducted in the fall of 2020 by Marketing General Inc. No one knows what 2021 will bring but you can plan for a few scenarios. 3: Look Beyond Membership When Marketing.

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SBI

AUGUST 27, 2020

Digital marketing, for example. Yes, you can hire an AMC to manage your association in totality, but you can also hire an AMC to perform certain job functions and/or complete certain projects. You need help staying on top of industry trends. Regardless of what industry you work in, the landscape will always be changing.

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Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

You are more of an expert on many topics than you may think, and can offer up small chunks of time to prove your value to your industry and your organization,” says Pam Rosenberg , CAE, the Director of Education and Certification at the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. Plan your goals and work your plan. Don’t overcommit.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Marketing education. They explain why senior execs are ruining your marketing plans and what you can do about it. All events are at Eastern Daylight Time and online unless otherwise noted. The gig economy is alive and well in the meetings industry, but what does it take to be an event freelancer? CMP credit.

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JUNE 26, 2020

We’ll also talk about how to manage and hopefully avoid technical debt during any sort of web project. – Virtual Event Demo Days. You’ve been tasked with finding the right platform to move your organization’s event from face-to-face to virtual. Presenters: Amy Calvert, CEO, Events Industry Council.

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MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. Presenter: Mark Bornstein, Vice President, Content Marketing, ON24, Inc.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s an applicant’s market, and you may need to get creative about what exactly you want, at a time when the job pool is made up of candidates who might not have the industry-specific experience or level of education you’re looking for. But there’s still room to make a situation like this work. Maurice Cayer, Ph.D. ,

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories.

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

This article will help you compare and evaluate the best association management software currently on the market. . Select an AMS that will meet all of your organizational needs, such as: member database, email system, convenient billing and payment options, event planning, and website building. Maintain finances and accounting.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Event Planning Checklist. Event Planning Checklist.

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