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MARCH 12, 2021

Association technology and analytics. I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Innovation method.

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Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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APRIL 16, 2021

WBT Systems was inspired this week by the latest news about muons—subatomic particles influenced by unknown forces so they don’t obey the standard laws of physics. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Member behavior. EventTech Chat.

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Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. On Sunday, India by way of North Carolina. Meet the experts who can solve your technology challenges. For all the technology, our audiences are still human. Engagement boxes. CAE credit.

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North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

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MAY 29, 2020

In a recent webinar, Reggie Henry introduced many in the association community, including WBT Systems, to the “ reboarding members ” concept—taking time each year to reacquaint yourself with a member’s goals, needs and interests, and reintroduce them to membership benefits and resources. It’s blueberry season here in North Carolina.

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San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Non-dues revenue. After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. Associations and technology partners should keep this in mind when planning in-person events and user conferences.

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Revenue North Carolina Education System 42

Principled Innovation

JUNE 9, 2012

This post appears as an article in the May/June 2012 issue of Success by Association , the magazine of Association Executives of North Carolina. It also must include a deep understanding of the dynamics of the existing business model, including its structural flaws and systemic weaknesses.

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North Carolina Innovation Review Revenue 100

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MARCH 9, 2018

Derek Ham, a North Carolina State University professor, asked: “What was it like to be there? TopClass LMS provider WBT Systems suggests several ways to create these new sponsorship opportunities. MIT Technology Review ). How could VR transport us there?” Pew Research ). 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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DC millennials North Carolina Washington 120

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APRIL 10, 2020

Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Lori Ely, Chief Revenue Officer, Results Direct | RD Mobile.

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North Carolina Content Montana Social Media 74

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AUGUST 9, 2019

WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. If you want to make Eastern North Carolina pulled pork but don’t have a wood-fired barbecue pit and eight hours to kill, then pull out the Instant Pot and try this recipe. Lori Ely, Chief Revenue Officer, Results Direct.

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Columbus North Carolina LMS millennials 39

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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). WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. Donor Management System Best Practices. 1 CAE credit.

North Carolina 44

North Carolina Montana Revenue Content 44

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MAY 1, 2020

WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors. Pair his post with this one from Northstar Meetings Group: 17 ideas for incorporating revenue-generating opportunities into your online meetings, conferences and webcasts.

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North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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MARCH 20, 2020

WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. If you’re in North Carolina, your donation to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina goes even further this month. Emerging member needs. 1 CAE credit.

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North Carolina Technology Strategy Revenue 221

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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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North Carolina DC Washington New York 34

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JULY 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… WBT Systems explains why you should measure the lifetime value of your members and customers —both their monetary and non-monetary contributions—and suggests two angles for approaching this metric. Dina Di Maio, North Carolina Museum of Art ).

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North Carolina Chicago Washington Handbook 34

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. Mon 12/7 at 8:30 a.m.

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Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

She also shares the story of another association that partnered with an outside expert to fill in a service (and revenue) gap. We spent last weekend at my niece’s, who lives just down the road from the Intracoastal Waterway, across from uninhabited Masonboro Island in North Carolina. Value proposition. More info/register.

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LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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MAY 22, 2020

WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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APRIL 24, 2020

WBT Systems also shares ideas specifically for preparing and engaging attendees and learners for virtual education via Zoom. Your non-dues revenue doesn’t have to suffer when you move to virtual. If you’re in North Carolina, I hope you’ll support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

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North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

AvidXchange: Association Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

Now, they help businesses in the industry implement technology to effectively streamline and scale operations. Below is a summary of their conversation. So, to me, the best response is that supplementing with technology is the best thing that they can do. The more the technology can do, the more money savings you have.”

Association Management 130

Association Management Survey San Francisco Technology 130

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

If you’ve ever been in charge of a technology implementation project without the benefit of project management experience, then you know what a wild ride it is. WBT Systems shares some project management basics , like why you need a charter and sponsor, and what you should think about during the project planning phase. CAE credit.

North Carolina 34

North Carolina Education Project Communications 34

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MAY 12, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… How are associations using learning technologies? If you work for a membership organization, please participate in the Association Learning + Technology survey. And if you live in North Carolina, free the Mimosa (and the Bloody Mary too).

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Raleigh North Carolina Chicago Technology 150

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APRIL 3, 2020

WBT Systems describes options for repurposing content from a cancelled conference , such as online learning programs, podcasts and virtual conferences. DelCor’s Tobin Conley, CAE, provides a list of selection criteria for a new learning management system. Kate Pojeta, Director of Meetings & Technology, Event Garde.

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North Carolina Committee Montana Guidelines 44

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MAY 26, 2017

This good post from WBT Systems: how to help members develop a learning habit. And, when you get that money, you’ll want to read Aptify’s explanation of how a lack of standard, documented (emphasis on “documented”) processes wreaks havoc on technology selection and implementation. Host: Association Executives of North Carolina.

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Raleigh North Carolina Texas Chicago 150

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Associations usually rely on corporate marketing budgets for sponsorship revenue. Roasted sweet potatoes—a North Carolina match made in heaven. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. More info/register.

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Revenue Austin Tools Education 272