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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. My kitchen report this week will only interest you if you’re looking for fish recipes. 1 CAE credit.

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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.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. AI for Event Planners: Leverage the Power or Proceed with Caution? Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

You also need sustainable, behind-the-scenes management processes and tools to help you pull off a seamless event every time. When you’re looking at your next event, plan on including these five expert strategies to ensure your event is smoother and more successful than your last: Choose the right event software.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Event promotion with social media ads A recent Personify survey revealed that 41% of event professionals cite that social media advertising is the most effective method of event promotion , with email marketing campaigns following at 35%. Be sure to use tracked links to measure engagement.

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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

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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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. The report covers much more, including what self-described successful organizations are more likely to do. Mon 11/1 at 3 p.m.

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Protech

MAY 9, 2023

Investing in a more comprehensive association management system (AMS) will streamline day-to-day tasks, membership management, and even event planning. For example, let’s say the fictional association from our example had used a robust AMS with specialized event planning features instead. Data-backed decision-making.

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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.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual events are likely a new endeavor for your organization, but the concepts are similar to basic event planning. You just need the right tools to carry out the processes usually done during live events. WHAT KIND OF VIRTUAL EVENT SHOULD YOU HOST? Which events did they attend in the past? peer-to-peer.

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Disciple Media

MAY 20, 2020

Then, we have branded social networks and mobile apps, which tend to be white-label platforms tailored to the unique needs of individual brands. That’s what sets community software apart from social media. The biggest being that you’re able to drive your business forward in ways that social media restricts you from doing.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report has good news for associations: the corporate C-suite finally understands the value of professional development. Successful hybrid events prioritize both the virtual and in-person attendee experience, rather than favoring one over another. Armentrout, CAE on behalf of QiqoChat and the Tapas Team.

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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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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Event Planning: Your events are where your members connect and your industry grows. Whether it’s annual conferences or smaller meetups, your skill in planning and executing these events is key to your members’ satisfaction and your association’s reputation.

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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. Analytics and reporting. Financial reporting. Robust reporting and analytics. Event management. Event and exhibit management. Social media capabilities Certifications. Event management.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Pew Study: News consumption up via mobile, social media By Dan Farber via c|net The Internet is continuing to erode TV, radio, and newspapers as the source of news for Americans. Partner Collaboration: Bringing products to market faster through social collaboration.

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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. Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events: Understanding the 2021 Event Budget.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After congratulating your members on another successful year, it’s time to get to work with your association leadership team and find your next membership management system. Features your organization can’t do without may not even cross the minds of another association’s executive team. Empower local chapters to plan events.

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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. Another 15 percent surveyed do not invest in software solutions for their event at all.

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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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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.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Despite the uncertainty about face-to-face meetings in the future, according to an Association Laboratory survey ( reported by Associations Now ), only 57% of association leaders said they’re expanding investment in online education, 52% are looking into virtual conferences, and 62% plan on shifting content to a digital platform.

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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. Conclusion.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Each year, associations work hard to host memorable events and offer educational courses to keep their members engaged and invested in the community. Going through the daily motions of administrative duties and repetitive tasks can take up unnecessary time for your association’s team. What is the best AMS? What is an AMS?

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Likewise, pre-event communications, including registration emails and social media posts, should outline relevant accessibility information for those with impairments. Don't forget about diet restrictions when preparing the event's menu, either. Around 36% of Americans today report dietary restrictions. Live demos.

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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. Presenter: Dan Berger, founder and CEO, event planning software company, Social Tables. More info/register.

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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. It’s not as American as I thought it’d be.

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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. So, how can organizers develop a solid contingency plan that they can rely on when the unexpected occurs? Agile course development.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

Reporting back from a recent GDPR meeting hosted by ASAE, he identifies four data issues your association (or company) needs to act on now. How does your content fit into your digital strategy and translate across your digital assets—website, mobile apps and social media? Own Post-Event Planning! Lunch provided.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

With features spanning database capabilities, messaging and email tools, accounting and payment systems, and event planning, a top AMS solution is a smart move for practically any group. Its comprehensive features fit within a lean and intuitive structure that can get your team up and running in no time. Customizable databases.

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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. Host: Event Garde.

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Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

We have been tracking and reporting on virtual conferences—not to mention hosting our own—for years, but clearly interest in and demand for them has skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For a platform architected primarily for virtual events, the e-learning capabilities are noteworthy. Event Tech Group (Community Brands).

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AssociationChat

JUNE 28, 2020

Revisiting agile teams after an abrupt shift to remote (source: McKinsey & Company) April 28, 2020 – Agile teams traditionally excel when their members are co-located. This report contains data primarily from North America, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 15, 2020

Here’s the latest: Revisiting agile teams after an abrupt shift to remote (source: McKinsey & Company) April 28, 2020 – Agile teams traditionally excel when their members are co-located. This report contains data primarily from North America, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 6, 2018

But each age group brings its own strengths to your association’s staff team. Learn about event technology trends suited for events large or small and on any budget. Walk away with ideas you can implement right away, along with long-term strategies to integrate into your event planning. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit.

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