We hope you can leverage this data to design strategies that add value to both you and your customers. The Price of the Coronavirus Pandemic (source: The New Yorker) April 13, 2020 – As April arrived, businesses, large and small, decided not to pay rent, either because they didn’t have the cash on hand or because, with a recession looming, they wanted to preserve what cash they had. About this list. MORE

Many associations have experimented and found success with small-scale strategies that balance existing members’ needs with the recruitment potential of a free membership offer. It’s the month right before AWP’s annual conference when online registration comes at a discounted price to members. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs, for example, has a free student membership category for young people who may not yet be able to afford member dues. MORE

We hope you can leverage this data to design strategies that add value to both you and your customers. The Price of the Coronavirus Pandemic (source: The New Yorker) April 13, 2020 – As April arrived, businesses, large and small, decided not to pay rent, either because they didn’t have the cash on hand or because, with a recession looming, they wanted to preserve what cash they had. MORE

I came across this article on CNN Tech about a new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Akamai Technologies which says you’ll lose 40% of your audience if you don’t start playing video before 10 seconds after landing on your page. Price, capability, and ease of incorporation into your website are likely the top issues you’ll need to use to select your solution provider. MORE

It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Virtual learning strategies. MemberSuite suggests several strategies for designing a more effective and memorable virtual learning experience. Jordan Marsh was a department store chain in Massachusetts that was famous for its big blueberry muffins—mine aren’t as big but they’re just as good. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. MORE

If your association is interested in maximizing the educational value its offering members, you might already know that having a publication is a great asset to your content strategy. If your association’s publication isn’t performing well, it’s time to assess your strategy. This strategy can demonstrate value that improves the member experience, boosting not only the success of your publication, but member retention and association revenue. MORE

Those are the going rates now in Boston,” Paul Sacco, executive director at the Massachusetts Lodging Association, told the newspaper. What’s causing the extreme price hikes? It’s a combination of high prices of land, availability of raw land, and how expensive it is to build anything.”. Is going broad not working out for your association’s social media strategy? MORE

Many associations have experimented and found success with small-scale strategies that balance existing members’ needs with the recruitment potential of a free membership offer. It’s the month right before AWP’s annual conference when online registration comes at a discounted price to members. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs, for example, has a free student membership category for young people who may not yet be able to afford member dues. MORE

Bourne - Assistive Technology Director/Mass.Gov Chief Technology Strategist, Information Technology Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Lauren Modeen - Manager of Online Strategy, GovLoop. Megan Price - Manager, Partnerships and Events, GovLoop. Steve Radick - I’m currently a Lead Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, a global strategy and technology consulting firm that works with clients to deliver results that endure. MORE