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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I’ve had a few writing projects finish recently and have room for more client work in my schedule. Engagement marketing. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. Member app.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity.

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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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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 She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Audience personas. More info/register.

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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. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MAY 7, 2021

Even after resuming public performances, some theater troupes plan to keep streaming their productions , reports Terry Teachout at the Wall Street Journal. I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Marketing must-haves. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve.

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MAY 26, 2023

Callum Borchers, Wall Street Journal ) Meet context switching, the number one productivity killer in the workplace, and find out how to overcome it (Danielle Ezell, TechSmith ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Quick hits Five things to do to heat up your content marketing game during the summer lull. Ann Gynn, Content Marketing Institute ) No, you don’t need to learn golf to advance in your career. For dessert, key lime pie bought at the seafood market and made by a local baker, yum. basil and lots of butter. More info/register.

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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. The goals they discuss are thought leadership, meeting leads and decision-makers, product showcasing and brand awareness.

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MAY 19, 2023

Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Q2 Email Marketing Tips Hear insights from six of the industry’s leading email marketing experts.

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GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. for membership applications, surveys, mass emails, landing pages, and project management). Not sure where to start? Ask around.

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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. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Professional development market potential. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Learn how you can crowd source content from your community for your events.

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. Membership marketing. MemberSuite reminds us why data-informed content marketing is such a powerful tool for associations.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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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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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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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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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 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. Hosts: Canadian Nonprofit Academy and Go to Market Impact.

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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. I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should thoughtfully plan and design each edition.

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Ngage Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Association Management Companies (AMCs) allow services to be customized to meet specific client goals, supporting strategic planning, membership development, communications, marketing, finance, board governance, and more. Higher employee engagement, retention, productivity, and performance. The results?

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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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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The posts can be simple: announcements about local events, small business sales, or a celebratory post about the daily national holiday (think national donut day). This is a fun project that allows room for creativity. Assist in event planning. When it comes to events, the more hands on deck, the better.

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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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JUNE 19, 2020

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday evening the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Most companies use their marketing budgets for sponsorships and partnerships. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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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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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. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not product-centric.

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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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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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GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

Membership software was initially offered as desktop (boxed) software product when it was first introduced. With SaaS products, updates are free and happen automatically. Pricing available on the GrowthZone website and product demos available upon request. Product demo available upon request. Headquartered in Nisswa, MN.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When first introduced, membership software was offered as a desktop software product. Typically, SaaS products provide free updates that occur automatically on a regular basis. Workflow automation/project management. Marketing automation. Conference and event app. Email marketing. Event management.

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JULY 14, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Evidence, not ego, must drive digital transformation , says Gerry McGovern. WBT Systems reveals some of the tactics used by these online entrepreneurs to develop, test and market their six-figure-revenue-generating [wow] online courses. 1 CAE credit.

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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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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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APRIL 5, 2019

The real situation is more complex: these industries haven’t adapted to changes in their market, but newer, more adaptive brands have. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: PCMA.

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