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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. TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. Marketing to younger generations.

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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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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.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

But if you are, or even if you’re not, you might like this story about a professor who asked his students to try an experiment: turn in their cell phones for nine days and write about living without them. In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”.

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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. Abstract/conference management. 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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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. It’s different now. skills gap ” problem.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

I registered yesterday for ASAE TEC , my first in-person conference since forever. I understand why people love working from home since I’ve been doing it for more than a decade, but I also see how it can cause issues if your organization doesn’t overcome the common culture and management challenges of remote work. Content marketing.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. As an association leader, you know the importance of engaging your members. However, it’s likely that your more traditional engagements are on pause. In-person engagement ideas.

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. Think of all the organizations that now offer professional development to your members—how many of them existed even ten years ago?

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s time for Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 11 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. Trade Journal Cooperative ).

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. Professional development market potential. Brain Food resources. Member profile data.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 21, 2019

However, if show organizers and event marketers hope to expand their event and their brand to new audiences, they still need other ways to reach these people. These gatherings are held solely in the virtual space, whether it’s a video stream, a web conference, or even a virtual environment meeting. Drive marketing strategy.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). Why are learning experience platforms rising in popularity?

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 28, 2019

For that reason, we’ve outlined several ways you can use technology to keep your association members engaged and involved. Social Media. Virtual Events and Learning. Virtual Events and Learning. Choose a functional CMS that is easy for your team to keep updated, even if they have little to no coding experience.

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. Online learning programs. If you’re looking for a low-budget way to start an online learning program at your association, WBT Systems has the answer.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back from all the news, busy work days, our hectic social and family lives and take some time to reflect, refocus, and refresh. Conferences can be a great place to do this, while also reconnecting with your peers, sharing experience, and learning about new ideas.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

If you want to help your members connect, learn and improve their professional practices together, consider offering professional learning communities. WBT Systems explains how they work, how they benefit your association and members, and how to get them going. Been there! Pat on head. Take note! (

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. And the crisis has generated a tremendous opportunity to experiment with new strategies and get rid of things that have not provided value for many years.”. Survey re going virtual. Hosting virtual events.

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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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Reid All About it

MARCH 22, 2019

He also describes how the behavior and mindset of association staff and volunteer leaders must shift if they are to understand, anticipate and prepare for the future. He also describes how the behavior and mindset of association staff and volunteer leaders must shift if they are to understand, anticipate and prepare for the future.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2017

I expect we’ll hear more announcements in the near future about the acquisition of other association technology firms. Over the last year, Ben Martin CAE has been covering the moves of private equity firms in the association technology market on his theNird.org blog—the “NIRD” stands for Not-for-Profit Investments Research Department.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 13, 2023

These personas help define their preferences and drive how they make their decisions. So, the question is, how can you utilize these personas to best serve your members? The first step in creating a unique experience for each persona is identifying the personas within your association. This is a member who is always learning.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

Yes, the ASAE Technology Conference is next week! If you see me there, please introduce yourself (even if we’ve met before because my brain is like a sieve when I’m in a crowd—high-adrenaline social introvert syndrome) and tell me you read Brain Food. Readers could “learn and reflect without religious guidance or censure.”

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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. As a result, interest in finding the best virtual conference platforms has also risen dramatically. What Is a Virtual Conference?

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Reid All About it

JULY 8, 2022

WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement. WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement. These days, anyone who’s leading a technology project, like an AMS or other system implementation, needs to understand APIs. Paper ceiling. Member engagement.

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Association memberships are rewarding experiences and unique in the way that members pay dues in order to continue to be a part of the organization. However, with advancements in technology and an online world saturated with experiences, it’s always a good idea to review the basics and see if there is any room for improvement.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Because words are my trade, I’m super aware of how people use them. It’s much better to get this news well before your project begins so you can figure out how to juggle these tasks with your regular workload. Adult learning principles need more attention in the association community. Jargon-busting. Jargon-busting.

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MARCH 16, 2018

If you plan to shop for a new learning management system (LMS) in the coming year, WBT Systems explains why you may want to work with an LMS consultant during the requirements, selection, and/or implementation process. It’s so spot on. Freelancers, you will love this one. Get It Write ).

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? He explains why you must start with business requirements and how they differ from system requirements.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Please participate in a short survey on the impact of COVID-19 on association conference sponsorships. Experiment. He says, “Association leaders, the time to experiment is right now.” Repurposing cancelled conferences. They also explain how to prepare attendees for a virtual conference. LMS selection.

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MARCH 6, 2020

This exercise unleashed so many insights among my tablemates that I could see how powerful journey mapping could be in real life. This exercise unleashed so many insights among my tablemates that I could see how powerful journey mapping could be in real life. How to create a better distribution plan to get your content seen.

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APRIL 17, 2020

If you’re feeling stuck in the COVID-19 cave of despair and overwhelm, Tobin Conley, CAE, at DelCor Technology Solutions suggests you listen to the wisdom of a Disney princess (yes, you read that correctly). Going virtual—how. WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. Going virtual—why.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Does your association have a learning strategy? If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education. Your conference needs a content hub to entice customers and prospects. Sounds like a silo-busting idea! Location: Washington DC.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I went from stunning grueling experiences—hiking 14 miles down the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch at the bottom, hiking 10 miles up the South Rim the next day, and more hiking in Sedona AZ (Bear Mountain was the highlight)—to the intense reality of preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Florence.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Billhighway talked to Courtney McNair Bulger, vice president for membership and chapter relations for NAIOP, to find out how they did it. Billhighway talked to Courtney McNair Bulger, vice president for membership and chapter relations for NAIOP, to find out how they did it. Yes, no, maybe so? It’s a one-two punch. The Verge ).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Find out how the Albright-Knox has “shaken off its stodgy reputation and become the place to be.” Find out how the Albright-Knox has “shaken off its stodgy reputation and become the place to be.” WBT Systems explains how to increase your sales to nonmembers , an underappreciated market segment with huge potential.

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