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JANUARY 12, 2024

ExOrdo shares key findings from their interviews with 27 scholarly societies about event goals, programs and challenges. They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries and more. Young member engagement.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

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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. Online experiences.

Newsletter 266

Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Content marketing. What opportunities and challenges do we foresee? Conference design.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Oprah Winfrey Online programs. Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. They pull out a few good ideas from survey comments too.

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millennials Survey Team Education 370

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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.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

AI pulse survey. MCI invites you to participate in its AI benchmark survey , a 3-minute pulse survey about the integration of AI technologies within your organization and your members’ interest and aptitude for AI. Who has the time to learn? Gen Z marketing. Membership engagement.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. The 2024 survey is now open.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Dale Carnegie Non-dues revenue. Seriously consider attending if non-dues revenue is a concern for your association. Results Direct and.orgCommunity invite your participation in the State of Mobile in Associations 2023 Benchmark Survey , the first and most comprehensive survey of its kind for the association community.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

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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. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m. Intentional learning.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. With for-profit and higher ed competition growing, your association’s online courses must stand out in the crowd. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Association revenue. Newsletters.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

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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? An app can help you solve what survey participants said was the biggest challenge for associations: communicating the value of membership. Member app.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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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. Member recruitment. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. Online community. You can no longer give your online community a half-hearted effort.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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APRIL 2, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association Trends have teamed up on the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , the only survey designed to address the pressing questions association leaders are asking about what “work” will look like post-pandemic. Association member communications. Hybrid conferences.

Revenue 335

Revenue Conference Industry Strategy 335

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JULY 31, 2020

Please consider participating in Marketing General Inc.’s s (MGI) second annual Association Economic Outlook survey. Survey participants will receive the study’s final report. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Virtual certified. They became “ virtual certified.” More info/register.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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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. Member onboarding. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sponsor survey. 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. They’re asking you to help by sending the Association Sponsor Engagement Study to your sponsors.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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?

Member Engagement 130

Member Engagement Strategy Software Social Media 130

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JUNE 25, 2021

Online learning. Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. WBT Systems suggests a baker’s dozen ways to differentiate your online learning programs from the competition. Amanda Milligan, Content Marketing Institute ). Exhibitors.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. For every respondent that takes at least 50% of the survey, Naylor will donate $10 to the World Central Kitchen’s #ChefsForAmerica COVID-19 program. Marketing virtual/online education.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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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. “We Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management explains why your association should think about the small moments experienced by members and customers. CMS/website RFP.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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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. Member profile data. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

NXUnite

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic landscape, associations play a key role in facilitating networking opportunities, promoting professional development , and providing resources for their members. However, with increasing demands and expectations, simply offering membership benefits is no longer sufficient. What is learning management software?

Software 130

Software LMS Library Certificate 130

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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. Virtual event challenges.

Montana 259

Montana Revenue Case Study Conference 259

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Sherry Budziak at.orgSource suggests you reconsider what sponsors can offer to members. She explains how you can adapt their Solution Center concept to provide value to your members and sponsors. They explain why some learning experts say it causes more harm than good. Marketing fundamentals. Rethink sponsorship.

Recruiting 195

Recruiting Recruitment Survey Revenue 195

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JULY 21, 2023

Member education. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. McKinley Advisors surveyed association executives to understand the characteristics and behaviors that drive next-level board performance and strategic agility. Online community. See how you measure up!

Atlanta 195

Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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MAY 21, 2021

I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. Hooking members. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Amidst the prevalent doom and gloom about everything these days, I appreciate his hopeful (anti-Skynet) vision for the future, although I know we’ll encounter challenges along the way. Marketing benchmarks. Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. Event apps. Good stuff.

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Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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MAY 14, 2021

Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. That’s when marketers turn to their swipe file: a collection of copied and pasted blurbs that hopefully provide inspiration. Either you have it or you don’t but you have to produce anyways. Event safety.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. 9 things your association, chapter or chamber can do to help members improve their lives during this pandemic. LMS/CRM integration. A true LOL. Frank Kenny ).

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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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. Next time, I’ll increase the heat. Association performance and priorities. Work shutdown rituals.

Education 354

Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Membership survey. Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. The survey closes next week so don’t delay. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Sticky learning.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What do you hope your members feel when they think about your organization? Excitement, pride, gratitude—all of these emotions can stem from a positive member experience! So how do you improve your member experience? Member experience describes how people view, feel about, and engage with your organization’s brand.

Member Experience 130

Member Experience Tips How To Software 130

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JUNE 16, 2023

Surveys conducted by Freeman have uncovered the most dramatic shift in B2B event attendee demographics in three decades: attendees are getting younger. Event marketing. Another finding from the Freeman survey: people are registering much later for events. Changing attendee profile. Don’t give that up! Quick hits Good news!

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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JUNE 9, 2023

Raymond Carver, “Rain” Non-dues revenue. This challenge occupies my mind. This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. They pulled these recommendations from a report by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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APRIL 16, 2021

Member behavior. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Virtual event engagement.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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JULY 10, 2020

Cimatri is inviting associations to participate in their State of IT Security in the Association Industry survey. Take a look at Naylor’s 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report , an in-depth look at the communication challenges associations currently face, including issues related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Montana Content Price Strategy 365