Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Whether you’re on a small team, a team of one, or a large team with divided responsibilities and resources, marketers all have a few things in common: We need to accomplish things quickly, handle multiple projects at once, stay inspired, keep ourselves updated about current events, and collaborate with others across our team or departments.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Achurch Consulting explains how the CliftonStrengths assessment is a game-changer for teams , especially hybrid and remote teams. Hear experts in the event and sustainability industries share their experiences and insights on how event professionals can plan for better events in 2023. 1 CAE credit.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

Aaron Terr at Persuasion makes a free speech case for Section 230 , which prevents owners of social media platforms and online communities from being sued for user-generated content. Politicians want to beat up on social media platforms because people are saps, but what are the downstream effects? CMP credit.

Strategy 195

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Reid All About it

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. Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? to 3:30 p.m.

Education 195

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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?

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Do you need a motivational speaker, industry expert, celebrity, or someone else? Should the keynote have expertise speaking to a particular industry or profession? Event Goals Are you looking to educate, inspire, or entertain the audience primarily? Publications and media are fertile grounds for potential speakers.

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Reid All About it

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? Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

Think of it like you’d approach program planning for your beneficiaries — throwing a better event is better for attendees. Finding sponsors is a critical part of event planning , and designing your sponsorship packages is the first step. Are there common factors, like industry, size, or geographic region?

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

CharityBids’ guide to virtual charity events. , the following tools will help streamline your event planning: Your nonprofit’s CRM. Social media platforms. Make sure that these tools integrate so all of your data is centralized, resulting in a seamless management process for your nonprofit’s team. .

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

*All events are at Eastern Daylight Time and online unless otherwise noted. Member engagement scoring has been a member-industry priority for more than a decade, yet many associations still believe scoring can and should be delivering more meaningful insights into both current and potential members. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. 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.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources. . ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2019

“Some associations are concerned that virtual chapters will end up competing for members with national and other chapters,” writes the BillHighway team on its blog. “If Ultimately, your team will have to define its own parameters for membership. Your Guide to Greener Events. However, it’s a different story for your chapters.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

Contest and giveaway ideas include: Prize draw Trivia Social media photo contest. Including industry trends or top of mind topics One of the best ways to make sure your trade booth stands out is to offer unique and insightful value on industry trends of top of mind topics through a presentation or with games or contests.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How long does it take to plan a trade show? How to plan a trade show How long does it take to plan a trade show? You’ll want to start event planning at least a year ahead. How to plan a trade show We’ve laid out everything you need to do from start to finish in 15 essential steps. Plan your content strategy.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You’re at the forefront of your trade association, a vital force in shaping the success of professionals in your industry. It’s about more than just planning events or sending newsletters; it’s about making every resource count for the success and satisfaction of your members.

Association Management 52

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Streamline your form by including: The most relevant information first such as cost, date, time, and location An event summary that’s less than 140 characters White space to increase readability Event photo and/or a quick and engaging video. Determine your goals What are you looking to accomplish with your event?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Even though they’re in the spotlight dealing with a haunting situation from the past, work goes on — trade shows, educational sessions, publications, lobbying, research, event planning, member service – it doesn’t stop. With social media, it doesn’t take long for a rumor to turn into a full-blown disaster.

Association Management 150

Association Management Social Media Event Planning Education 150

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

The stress of event planning could be relieved by something as basic as a checklist. Plus: a new book from a couple of our favorite social media experts. Event planning is a complicated process that can easily get out of hand, with deadlines, projects, follow-ups, and countless other minutiae overwhelming your team.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

In fact, throughout the last three months, our blog posts have been included in social media roundups and stories by Associations Now. A couple months ago, Sara Miller , director of meetings and development, joined the team. Event Garde helped IHS plan its annual convention and expo for nearly 600 people.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Innovation Team 100

Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The team at Velocity Partners has scrutinized the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and come up with seven requirements for Generally Dickish Practice Retirement (what GDPR really means) that you need to start working on right away.

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Project Resources Software eBook 150

Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Having transitioned to a remote workforce, associations have discovered new ways to stay focused, lead teams, and move their agendas forward. Tough decisions will need to be made and contingency plans put into place. Presenter: meetings industry consultant and educator Joan Eisenstodt, principal of Eisenstodt Associates, LLC.

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North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

Associations Now

JANUARY 29, 2016

Bizzabo’s new “ Event Professionals of Tomorrow” survey gathered event-planning best practices directly from event professionals related to their marketing, measurement of event success, and technology use. Event Technology. Close to 90 percent of respondents said audience engagement solutions (e.g.,

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Process Survey Social Media Event Planning 40

AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

Someone somewhere is enjoying planning all these virtual events we’ve been having this year. Virtual emcees, remote attendees, social media competitions for in-person and remote participants…virtual events can have so many moving pieces, that it’s easy to feel lost. What is your virtual event all about?

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How To Video Price Tools 120

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Are the events industry and the sharing economy a match made in heaven? Or is sharing putting a drag on events? From hotels to taxis to employment, the so-called sharing economy is disrupting industries around the world. Is there a lobbyist on your team whose work demands recognition? Other Good Reads.

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millennials Software Social Media Recruiting 40

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2017

And, episode 3 of Getting Social is all about SEO and how it’s sexier than social media. webinars and other learning events. Nancy Settle-Murphy, author, Leading Effective Virtual Teams. Host: Event Tech Tribe. Learn how to best prepare for the ongoing massive changes in the events industry.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Technology Marketing Strategy 150

Disciple Media

JULY 25, 2023

Start creating networking opportunities through virtual meet-ups, online conferences, or industry-specific events. Host guest expert sessions or industry insights to offer valuable perspectives and guidance. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies that may impact your community’s experience.

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Guidelines Content Social Media Survey 36

Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Event sightlines are critical to the attendee experience. Clear visual pathways are even more pressing at professional or educational events, such as conferences, expos and industry seminars with hundreds of registrants. Extracurricular events might be: Dancing. Team-building activities. Overcrowding the Event.

How To 36

How To Event Planning Software Survey 36

Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Understand how to create a supportive environment where participants or staff/team members can engage with one another. Hear tips for nurturing client, partner and team relationships in a time of uncertainty. Host: Event Garde. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina Content Montana Social Media 74

MemberClicks

MAY 13, 2022

You should form a team of key stakeholders to manage the search to make sure you don’t have too many competing voices involved in the process. Choose staff members who will regularly use the software, as well as those who will use it for more specific features (such as your events manager, for example). Features To Look For.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Make sure any prospective AMS is a good fit for your team’s day-to-day tasks and overall operations. Social media capabilities Certifications. Event management. Online events. Auto-publishing for events and groups. Social media. Event planning. Membership management.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Using a data-driven approach, observe how your members engage with those experiences, including: Social media platforms. Live events. Here are some examples of KPIs based on where your members may be currently active: Social media platforms. Event planning and management. Email marketing.

Member Engagement 59

Member Engagement Strategy LMS Class 59

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

On top of that, automated and customizable reports are available to keep your team up to date on site performance. This opens up the door for member engagement and increased retention even when your team isn’t actively working to improve these metrics. Implementation teams. Streamlined event planning. MemberPress.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Virtual event planning template. Their Virtual Show Flow Template is an Excel worksheet that includes tabs for the event overview, project timeline, event show flow (and example tab), production information, green room checklist plus worksheets for speakers and sponsors. Brain drain pains. More info/register.

Tips 41

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Association Adviser

MAY 8, 2017

LK: Yes, and the chapter owes a debt of gratitude to Danielle Restaino, CMP, who led the charge to develop MPINCC’s first-ever event emergency preparedness plan. She did an amazing job pulling it all together and leading the team that developed it. So it was important to include this relevant topic in our event programming.

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San Francisco California Committee Revenue 70

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Your maturity score tells you the degree to which your organization is effectively using research, branding, marketing, UX design and content, technology, and your team to achieve business goals. From restrictions, to lockdowns, to hesitations, the new normal is full of twists and turns for the event industry. Host: ASAE.

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