Associations Now

APRIL 16, 2013

The event-planning site Splash challenges ticket-service sites with its full-fledged event-planning platform. What are some of the key details that go into planning events? Splash = Facebook of event websites ow.ly/k6YM2 The event-planning service Splash is giving Eventbrite a run for its money.

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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. Membership.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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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.

Atlanta 195

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. With all the hoopla surrounding ChatGPT, it’s easy to forget that many of our existing tools already automate routine (and not-so-routine) tasks. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. CMS/website RFP. Digital badges.

Leadership 195

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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 She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon.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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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

While your audience probably receives marketing materials and updates from your organization, these communications aren’t always the most effective at fostering close relationships. That way, you’ll have a good idea of the project timeline, such as whether the podcast will be a miniseries or take place over a longer period.

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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. Discover how data analytics can be a powerful tool to unlock the path to success. Consider where the AMS fits into your organizational ecosystem at the onset of the project rather than an afterthought.

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MAY 26, 2023

Through this acquisition, 501Works will leverage and re-energize the ReviewMyAMS experience and extend the existing platform with new tools and resources that will help associations through the challenging task of selecting, implementing, and adopting AMS solutions.” Conference/abstract management. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. .

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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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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.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Between donation tools, donor or member management software, online community platforms, and other technological tools, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the capabilities and forget to make the most of these amazing solutions. Online community and marketing tools open up communications with your supporters.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Professional development market potential. Thorben Grosser, VP of Product Marketing & Events, EventMobi. All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

Revenue 195

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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.

Education 195

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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. Host: American Marketing Association.

Technology 370

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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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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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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. Learning business. Membership tiers. Newsletters. to 2:45 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 200

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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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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.

Survey 106

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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. Lunch provided.

Chicago 166

Chicago Minnesota DC Process 166

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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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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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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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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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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If you want to see someone successfully doing ten things at the same time, look no further than event managers. Event planning isn’t for the faint of heart. It often requires keeping a dozen balls in the air – while they’re all seconds from falling and derailing the whole event. That includes event management software.

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Software Event Planning Tools Membership Management 52

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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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JUNE 19, 2020

Many organizations have turned to videoconferencing tools like Zoom, GoToMeeting, and Skype to help their leaders come together and stay connected during this crisis. Most companies use their marketing budgets for sponsorships and partnerships. Marketing Your Educational Products: How to Write Effective Web Copy to Reach Audiences.

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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. Ngage uses this tool to better serve our culture and our clients.

Michigan 52

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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.

St. Louis 341

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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 ).

DC 170

DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

ISAE

AUGUST 30, 2023

Designing a Compelling Events Page: 4 Effective Strategies By: Ira Horowitz If you want attendees at your association’s events, a compelling Events page on your website is a must. Sharing information about the event to encourage registration is the whole purpose of an Events page. Include clear error messages.

Strategy 52

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

To ease the search, we’ve compiled a list of the best software on the market based on a balance of usability, visual appeal, overall functionality, and integration capabilities. Here are our top picks for the best membership platforms on the market. Integrated SEO tools. Here are our top choices. Let’s dive in. MemberSpace.

Software 52

Software System Tools Membership Management 52

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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. Presenters: Nia Jenkins, CED, Project Manager Events & Trustee Relations, AO Foundation, Dübendorf/ Davos, Switzerland. Presenter: Brooke Gracey, Marketing Manager, CrowdCompass by Cvent.

District of Columbia 170

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MARCH 24, 2017

I’d like to think I’m a wise content marketer (but always learning) and I do have a sensible approach to SEO, much like Sonia Simone from Copyblogger who wrote this article. Sonia was the one who really hooked me on marketing, way back in my CBIA days. Presenters: Myllisa Patterson, director of marketing, CrowdCompass by Cvent.

North Carolina 150

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AssociationChat

AUGUST 4, 2020

This can seem pretty obvious, but many times we get tunnel vision and focus on one particular area necessary for success without a full appreciation of all the objectives for an event and how they relate to business outcomes. Is this an ad-hoc event or does this event form part of a wider sales, marketing, or organizational strategy?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Successful volunteer recruitment campaigns often occur leading up to major projects or campaigns. Leading up to the event, you’ll want to start reaching out to supporters to see who can fill volunteer roles like running the packet pickup table, cleaning up after the event, or even assisting with the event’s marketing.

Recruiting 52

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GrowthZone

JULY 24, 2018

These membership management tools – contact database, email system, billing and payment options, event platform, website builder, and other useful services – will streamline your association’s operations and drive growth for your organization. Software includes membership management, event registration, website, and community features.

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