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AUGUST 14, 2020

I took three days off this week to dedicate my time to ASAE’s Virtual Annual Meeting aka #asae20. I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… #ASAE20.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors.

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JULY 31, 2020

Virtual certified. They became “ virtual certified.” Planning virtual conferences. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference. Virtual event sponsorships.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Just as you hold virtual meetings, webinars, or conferences, your organization can also host a successful virtual day of service to safely and efficiently give back to the community. . As with any new process, we know there’s a learning curve to figuring out how to host an enriching virtual service event.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Virtual event engagement. The Virtual Events Institute asked several experts for tips on virtual event engagement. Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. Aspiring Black women executives.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. I’m hoping to somehow. Learning subscriptions.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Virtual attendee “engagement.” Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” Virtual exhibitors.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. Explore cities with a guide who takes you on a choose-your-adventure tour. Sponsors and exhibitors.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

In IAFC’s case, they provided a guide to help fire departments integrate DEI into their processes. Virtual conference design. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning. A message for the board. Launching a DEI program.

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Spark Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Back before Maddie and I launched The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation , I had been writing a brief series on member engagement, inspired by serving on a virtual panel on engagement, organized by Mary Byers, for the Veterinary Medical Association. The problem is that provides a limited view of engagement.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

As an association leader, you already have a platform for industry transformation. Follow our guide to develop quality thought leadership content at your association to reach both members and non-members within your industry. If you’re looking to make a difference at your association, thought leadership is crucial.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. Virtual networking meetups. MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. 2021 attendee intent survey. Chapter ROI. Association websites.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Un-hybrid conference. At some point in 2021, associations will switch from virtual-only conferences to hybrid conferences. Accessible virtual events. Or will they? Chapter bright spots.

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MAY 29, 2020

Virtual event ebook. Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. Virtual learning strategies.

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JULY 17, 2020

Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. An optimistic virtual future. The Moery Company says going virtual offers a unique opportunity for associations and their sponsorship programs. Virtual event sponsorship example.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. Take immersive virtual tours of the world’s great museums, including the Louvre, Hermitage and Van Gogh Museum.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Conference content. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. Board strategy. Sounds delightfully unorthodox to me.

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. Virtual event sponsors and exhibitors. Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Chapter sponsorships. Impexium ).

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Higher Logic

APRIL 14, 2020

Over the past month, as our customers shared ideas about responding to COVID-19 in our users community, HUG, we noticed some simple but impactful ways associations are using their communities to support their members and their industries. Community Engagement is Skyrocketing. Welcoming the Whole Industry to the Community.

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APRIL 24, 2020

I’m reading a lot about “Zoom fatigue” these days, which concerns me because associations are relying on Zoom (and other web-conferencing platforms) to educate and connect members to each other. Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Survey re going virtual.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. Quick hits. Stan Garfield ).

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

On the Leading Learning podcast (a must-subscribe), Celisa Steele talked with association executive director Shawn Boynes, CAE, about dealing with disruption during the pandemic , taking risks and virtual learning. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… . . Online learning.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Virtual events are more relevant than ever. According to a recent Linkedin survey , 79% of event organizers state that virtual events have spurred new opportunities for their organization, while 66% state that they’ve seen a boost in ROI in comparison to physical events. What is virtual event sponsorship?

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Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2020

Since lots of people attend conferences for the opportunity to network with fellow attendees and speakers, many meeting pros are concerned about making that possible in a virtual environment. So the big question is, can effective networking happen virtually? Another platform called out was Hopin.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Mary Byers, CAE, CSP, in partnership with Loyalty Research Center, recently released a fascinating environmental scan on association innovation: Association Innovation Scan: The Association Professional’s Guide to Winning with Innovation. The world is changing every day; you must innovate to remain relevant. Intuitive innovation. Wait, what?

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Associations Now

APRIL 21, 2020

The Association for Computing Machinery, working with an internal task force, has produced a guide for putting together virtual conferences, complete with a list of software options and resourcing strategies. A lot of organizations are having to dip into the pool of virtual conferences for the first time.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

Chapter member virtual engagement. Billhighway describes how many associations are helping their chapters overcome technology challenges and pivot to the virtual model. Billhighway describes how many associations are helping their chapters overcome technology challenges and pivot to the virtual model. Virtual event production.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. CAE study group. SEO for education programs.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Unlike social media platforms, your association controls your mobile app platform—a tangible reminder of membership benefits. They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Inspiration. Scientific society events.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.” Virtual conference success story. It’s been hard to focus.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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APRIL 9, 2021

I got a chance to indulge in this type of group dynamic a few weeks ago during an ideation session hosted by Teri Carden of Non-Dues-A-Palooza and designed by Matchbox Virtual Media. Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. Virtual Events Institute ). Heavy workload.

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JUNE 23, 2023

As Sheri Jacobs and Lisa Boylan say, AI policies “serve as essential guardrails, guiding associations on how to manage and harness the power of AI technology effectively.” Nearly seven months ago, ChatGPT entered our world. Our AI future. Impexium says culture frays under the stress of subpar working conditions. What the heck? Good stuff.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. Virtual exhibiting and sponsorship. Non-dues revenue.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.”

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