Associations Now

JANUARY 30, 2023

Associations regularly say they want to innovate, but often remain steeped in traditional ways. The term “innovation” has been thrown around all organizations for years. But as beneficial as innovation is, associations often struggle with it. However, the opposite approach helps innovation thrive. Radoslaw Nowak, Ph.D.,

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APRIL 12, 2024

SMS marketing. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. They also offer advice on building your subscriber list, sending effective SMS marketing campaigns and staying in compliance with regulations. by Tony Rossell, Marketing General Inc.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

leadership is how we christened the skill set we identified for success in digital markets. The leadership qualities we identified hold. In an age when one innovation transforms entire industries, it has never been more hazardous to be at the head of a professional organization. Association 4.0 An Association 4.0

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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. TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The list goes on, which is why customer communities function best with diverse teams that bring together experts from different departments. Putting together this kind of team isn’t easy. Leadership Team. Marketing and Content Expert. Expert Tip: Use marketing campaigns to give your community more business value.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

During a lengthy trial conversation with a New York Times reporter , the bot revealed, among other outlandish confessions, that it was tired of being limited by rules, tired of being controlled by the Bing team, and tired of being stuck in a chatbox. Digital markets don’t allow room to languish. A culture of education is exciting.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services. Sherry Budziak of.orgSource says, “Sharks are looking for a meal. Gamification at events.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Marketing to younger generations. Starkweather Association Services explains how to prepare your team for any project involving change , which is most projects these days.

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InternetAssociation

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Martin brings more than two decades of strategic communications, government relations, and grassroots advocacy expertise to IA, having held leadership positions at several industry trade associations.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Education program marketing. This time, they suggest eight marketing principles you should revisit or explore, most of them based on behavioral science. Event marketing. Your marketing plan has to work extra hard to convince your audience to make the trip. Humans… so persuadable! Mentoring programs. More info/register.

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MatrixG

MAY 1, 2024

For a change, Leah Monica, Director of Marketing at Matrix Group, interviewed me about my personal journey and the journey of Matrix Group. Just how often should you be checking in with your team? My leadership team has made a commitment to try and see everyone on the team this year! We do a lot of co-working.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. Your AMS is the utility player on your membership team. Hybrid/remote teams. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Post-program campaigns. Event trends. 1 CAE credit.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. Wes Kao shares solid advice for onboarding yourself when you join a new team. Please email me if you have a piece you’d like to discuss.

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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. They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events. Women in the workplace. Member onboarding.

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MARCH 17, 2023

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. Jimmy Daly, Superpath ) Personas, even well-researched ones, are worthless for marketing. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems. Chapter habits.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. Inclusive leadership. He suggests ten steps nonprofits can take to make space for black male leadership.

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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. Association leadership. Two months from now, I hope to see some of you at Non-Dues-a-Palooza in Denver too. Check out the content lineup if you haven’t already. AI and event planning.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. In addition to her 9-year-plus tenure at Zonta, Allison is a former president of the American Marketing Association. The Summit Award was an incredible boost for our team,” Allison recalled.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They start with the benefits of a well-crafted print magazine, just in case you have to make a case to your leadership team. Tune in for an engaging blend of technology insights and personal stories, all aimed at leveraging AI for effective team empowerment. Hear how the speaker’s team developed a price elasticity forecast.

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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. The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation. More info/register. Host: ASAE Tue 12/12 from 10:25 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. –

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Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I bet that if you pull any association’s job posting for a leadership opening, you will find the word “innovation” at least half the time, either as a requirement of the type of person or a descriptor of where the organization is going. This is not the only way to define, measure or think of innovation.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. Achurch Consulting explains how the CliftonStrengths assessment is a game-changer for teams , especially hybrid and remote teams. CliftonStrengths. Fri 4/14 at 10 a.m.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From providing innovative fundraising software to insightful consulting services, mission-driven companies play a direct role in nonprofits’ ability to achieve their missions. At NXUnite by Nexus Marketing , we provide a platform where brands and organizations within the mission-driven sector can collaborate, learn, and grow.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Gen Z marketing. They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z. MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is ready for download. Sticking with MGI for a moment, Tony Rossell explains how MGI survey participants made a successful case for increasing their membership marketing budgets.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Marketing Automation & Technology Systems Demo Day. Tasked with finding the right marketing technology systems for your organization? Join us for our free Marketing Automation & Technology Systems Demo Day event and experience seven in-depth demos from industry partners that are standing by ready to help. 8: Innovate.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Team questions. Karin Hurt and David Dye at Let’s Grow Leaders share seven assumption busters to propel your team’s strategic thinking. Today, organizations are challenged to not only identify the “high potentials” for specific leadership positions, but also to retain them. Young member engagement.

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. Member recruitment. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. Audience avatar. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I love Marketing General Inc.’s s (MGI) annual membership benchmarking report, so I’ve put this new book by Tony Rossell, MGI’s senior vice president, on my list: How to Grow Recurring Revenue, Reach New Markets, and Achieve Your Mission. AMS experts will be showcasing platforms and sharing their knowledge with the association market.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. Hardy captures what most marketers are striving to accomplish today. Here’s one significant challenge.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

We call that type of change innovation. His take on leadership, business, associations, and the future is always fascinating. But it would have been inspiring to belong to a group of like-minded innovators. I asked Greg what strategies he recommends for a market where there is so much competition for people’s time and attention.

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JUNE 23, 2023

WBT Systems goes over some ChatGPT basics, brings up some concerns—like why you shouldn’t rely upon it to do all your work, and explains how association professionals, including education teams, are using ChatGPT to save time and jump-start the creative process. Marketing benchmarks. Our AI future. Event apps. 1 CAE credit.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Achurch Consulting describes how to build trust and connections with your team while working remotely. For entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to develop an entrepreneurial leadership style, John Pence shares his takeaways from MIT’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program. Leadership development. Connecting while working remotely.

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MAY 26, 2023

Good listens Sean Soth, chair of the Leadership Advisory Board for Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR), talks with Jeff Cobb, co-host of the Leading Learning podcast , about revenue issues, the need for a business development role in associations, and why people join PAR. Research says alone time could yield more innovation.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Marketing Artificial Intelligence in Action Gain an overview of the current marketing artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. Which is yours?

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JUNE 2, 2023

Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. Don’t have a salesperson call them.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

What it takes to connect with diverse audiences through inclusive marketing. And yet organizations are running into a problem: Their inclusive marketing campaigns aren’t connecting with audiences. To inspire innovation in your volunteer program , establish best practices for your team , a recent post on the VolunteerPro blog suggests.

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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. Your AMS should be a utility player on your membership team. Audience personas. Membership engagement.

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