Freestone

MARCH 4, 2024

It might be time to create an association marketing strategy. An association marketing strategy can help you attract new learners, retain current members, drive non-dues revenue, and strengthen your brand recognition within your industry. But how can you begin building your association marketing strategy?

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JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. Employee retention.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. Learning subscriptions. Gen Z and millennial marketing.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Emotional marketing appeals to your audience’s ego and desire to feel and look connected and smarter. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Market perception.

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Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection time. What’s on the horizon for associations in 2024 ? Impexium shares the requirements most likely found on the AMS wish list of association executives. Learning about AI. Hot association topics.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Learn how to establish, administer, and evaluate an effective mentoring program. Inspiration.

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JULY 2, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems does too. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time.

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MAY 21, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The riches are in the niches, says WBT Systems. Association fortune-telling. Hosts: Eventbrite, National Independent Venue Association, Music Venue Trust and FundBox. Peter Houstle, CEO, Mariner Management. Yes, please!

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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.

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development.

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MAY 19, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “I Here’s a conundrum: How can members ever feel like part of their chapter community if they don’t attend chapter events? Tiffany Moule at Higher Logic explains what associations should know about ChatGPT. Event apps.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. Should they take such a primary place in your association’s educational offerings? In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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Conference How To LMS Newsletter 210

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Must-read newsletters. I was happy to see Association Brain Food in Lead Marvel’s list of eight must-read newsletters for association professionals. Curated reading lists are the best, right? Credentialing support. Boring conferences.

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. Marketing automation. Abstract/conference management.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

Is it time for your association to invest in new technology? Maybe your current association management software is starting to cost you in complex customizations and product upgrades. Here’s how you can be sure: Five tips to try if you think your association needs a tech assessment. Begin research. Survey staff.

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Higher Logic

MAY 20, 2020

Video conferencing and virtual events have never been more important to business as it is now - especially for associations who need to keep members engaged and revenues high. Check out these six ideas for creating engaging webinars that deliver a valuable experience to your association’s members: Create Educational Opportunities.

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Revenue Learning Management System Member Engagement eBook 296

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Member engagement is the #1 way to make sure your members recognize the value they get from your association. The best association member engagement strategies guide them to participate in the right programs and leave them feeling valued—which makes them significantly more likely to renew! The solution? Boost your non-dues revenue.

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Billhighway describes the chapter self-assessment exercise used by the Associated General Contractors of America to collect data for chapter benchmarking. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON. Quick hits.

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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. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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JANUARY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. If your association has chapters in Europe, you’re already dealing with data privacy regulations, namely GDPR.

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APRIL 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free member education. Should associations list education programs as a membership benefit if members have to pay for them like everyone else does? I don’t think so and neither does WBT Systems. Membership marketing.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Association technology and analytics. Pay special attention to the four philosophies on the AMS’ role in the association tech stack, and the pros and cons of each. It means “jumping out of the system.” Association role model.

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MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Brain Food resources. Professional development market potential. Professional development market potential. WBT Systems highlights other professional development opportunities revealed by the LinkedIn research. .

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Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Inclusive marketing. How to teach an old blog new SEO tricks.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If, like me, you’re sick of all the negativity around, you’ll appreciate this article by Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management about what’s good in data management —yes, data management, we’ve come a long way, baby!

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Associations Now

JANUARY 15, 2020

Also: Don’t ignore your social mentions; learn how to answer them. Delivering quality presentations will always be a challenge, but organizations should do a better job preparing their speakers, says Dave Lutz , managing director of Velvet Chainsaw. — Sprout Social (@SproutSocial) January 14, 2020.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking forward. The Association Laboratory Research Alliance invites association executives to participate in the Looking Forward 2021 study. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ). Association Success ).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I was all excited to share a must-read article from ASAE (members-only) by Kaihan Krippendorff about how your association can lead your industry in the blockchain revolution. Tim Ebner, Associations Now ). Love this idea.

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. 70 content ideas for social media posts. Quick hits.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT Systems recently hosted an ideation session with Non-Dues-a-Palooza to come up with ideas for revenue-generating online education programs. Jodi Harris, Content Marketing Institute ). Non-dues revenue. Sponsorships. AMS vs MMS.

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Revenue Technology Conference Education 195

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APRIL 26, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Millennials and Gen Z are joiners but only if they believe the ROI your association offers is worth the short-term sacrifice to their budget. Marshal Carper, Social Media Examiner ). Don’t be blinded by your own expertise.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Will I see you at ASAE TEC next week? Association silos have been a topic of conversation for years now. Association silos have been a topic of conversation for years now. Why don’t associations serve the whole person?

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West Virginia Washington DC Revenue 360

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JULY 7, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. Association leadership.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Below, we’ll cover how to create a seamless event registration experience that resonates with your audience, supports and drives your event goals, and helps grow your organization. Vision is responsible for 80% of learning and people retain 95% more information via video vs text. Enabled mobile payment.

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