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JULY 17, 2020

Member needs continue to change as we slowly move from pandemic response mode to pandemic recovery mode. Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. I agree, it’s time to completely rethink how you approach sponsorship. WindowSwap ).

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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 conference success stories.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Who doesn’t love sitting around and talking about a situation, coming up with ideas, and riffing off each other’s contributions—then marveling at how smart and creative we are? WBT Systems, who sponsored the session, is betting your members would love it too, so they described how to host your own ideation session. Ideation session.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

and relying on a single revenue stream is too risky. This is where non-dues revenue comes into play. By generating non-dues revenue, you can: Grow your association’s revenue Avoid implementing higher membership dues Diversify your revenue streams. What is Non-Dues Revenue? But remember: no size fits all.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset. Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. Growth-mindset associations. Good enough” technology.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

However, by focusing only on in-person event sponsorships, you miss an opportunity to build stronger partnerships with industry vendors through online learning sponsorships. An online learning sponsorship program offers more than insert a sponsor’s logo on a webinar slide or displaying their advertising in a sidebar.

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JULY 24, 2020

Jeff Cobb of Tagoras/Leading Learning asks a provocative but reasonable question: Could associations replace colleges? Associations have a role to play in the training, credentialing and lifelong learning market, but few have taken advantage of those opportunities. Online learning myths. Memorable virtual gatherings.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Virtual event tips. Sending website traffic to members. Atlasphere ).

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JUNE 30, 2023

Non-dues revenue partners. Navigate CES describes how your association can improve the customer journey for sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers. Achurch Consulting describes how to take an intentional approach to tool implementation. Conference/abstract management. Quick hits How to make your event habit-forming.

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Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. Project management basics. I bet many of you once found yourself in a project manager role without the benefit of project management experience or training. 2021 attendee intent survey. Been there! Chapter ROI.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. economy because they take the interests and experiences of women seriously. Community as a feeling.

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Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ). Affordable membership.

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Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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MAY 15, 2020

Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Your participation will help associations understand how others in the community are navigating communications in the current climate. Virtual conference success story. Chapter sponsorships.

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JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Event experience. Ryan Costello of Event Farm is “worried we’ve lost focus on what a true event experience entails and why we work so hard to create them.” IT security. Community karma, baby. Timely stuff.

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Montana Content Price Strategy 365

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

WBT Systems shares eleven predictions for the future of work and how they might impact associations. Billhighway discusses the chapter bright spot concept—a CRP need-to-know—and explains how to share the exceptional practices (bright spots) of one chapter with all the rest. The future of work. The future of work. Virtual job fairs.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Do you ever daydream about having a new learning platform? Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learning management system (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Last week, we explained how to prepare your business case for a new LMS —from collecting evidence to gathering allies.

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LMS How To Learning Management System Proposal 166

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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? TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Mobile apps. Member app. Zoom fatigue.

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MAY 26, 2023

To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time. Conference/abstract management. 501Works acquires ReviewMyAMS.

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Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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APRIL 16, 2021

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. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

In seven minutes, you can help our community learn about association industry trends in membership engagement and retention levels, digital transformation, the adoption of AI, generational priorities, and more. How do you overturn these beliefs at your association? Career website. The competition for talent is as tough as ever.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Thanks to positive market changes, members’ finances seem to be in a better place, which allows them to continue paying dues. Events are a great way for your association to boost engagement, secure additional revenue, motivate members to actively participate, and inspire them to build their professional networks.

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Instead, recent AMS data reflects more accurately how your members and prospect attendees are living now.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Good advice never goes out of style.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here are 6 tips on how to transform your data into a tool you can use to meet and exceed your association’s goals, into next year and beyond! Paired with your experience and judgment, your decisions can be data informed or data guided using less specific data measurements. But what happens if your data isn’t clean?

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APRIL 30, 2021

McKinley Advisors describes how environmental factors have impacted the performance and priorities of associations in their survey report, Association Viewpoint: Renewal, Reinvention and Responsibility , conducted in February 2021. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Association performance and priorities.

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Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Google’s new search ranking factor: core web vitals, a set of page experience metrics related to page speed, responsiveness and visual stability. Marketing copy. Event safety. Quick hits.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks. Inclusive marketing. Constantine and Anne K. Gerson, Venable LLP ).

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MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Intellectual humility and curiosity.

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Learn from one of the best. The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Membership campaigns.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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MAY 1, 2020

My virtual summit experience didn’t require a VR headset like some of the experiences described by Lowell Aplebaum and Rhea Steele. “If If we are looking to affirm our associations are dynamic, meaningful homes for connection and community, it is time to start looking further forward and creating elevated connection experiences.”.

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North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Tagoras is running a brief survey to determine how organizations offering professional development will focus their time and resources in 2021. Tim Hopkins at McKinley Advisors shares lessons learned from launching a DEI program at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Event and learning data.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The benchmarking data will help you compare your chapters and association with others, assess how you’re doing in various categories and identify where you need to improve (or brag). Remember how excited you were when first introduced to Slack or Asana? Remember how excited you were when first introduced to Slack or Asana?

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Association Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

By understanding how members can contribute value, organizations can cultivate a more profound sense of connection and, ultimately, achieve their growth objectives. On one hand, high-impact, infrequent events like annual conferences offer substantial value. Engagement transcends mere participation.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. How companies measure sponsorship success. Virtual conference research. Learning design. Sponsor survey.

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