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Can Pricing Influence Association Membership Decisions?

SCD Group

These are specially-designed theaters which – for a “slightly” higher ticket price – offer luxury seating, table dining service (with wait staff) and other services catered to a select group of movie goers. Here’s the promotion from a theater chain in the St. Apparently, the movie theater folks are experimenting with “dine-in movies.”

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SCD Group: Is there a "magic" price for association memberships?

SCD Group

Is there a "magic" price for association memberships? Dynamic pricing graphic from The Wall Street Journal. By the way, the same challenge applies to conference registration fees, webinar fees and any other pricing decisions at your association.). Then, I read a Wall Street Journal article titled " Dont like this price?

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Color Me Impressed: The Smart Set for August 2011

Reid All About it

I searched for a local eyeglasses store with hopes they’d fix my glasses for a decent price without trying to hard-sell me into buying a new pair. Louis hosted the ASAE Annual Meeting and went all out for the “association for associations.” I’d be willing to bet that the St. Make a lasting impression.

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Are hidden fees costing your members?

SCD Group

A Wall Street Journal story (7/23/16) about hidden fees inflating home price s got me to thinking about the hidden fees in the cost members pay to participate in your event. Hotels My St. Louis hotel bill this weekend included a 3.5% “hotel/motel” tax and a 3.75% “convention tax”. which was 24.8% of the total bill.

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What's it worth to you?

Idea Architects

Books abound on pricing strategy for products and services, but ultimately what something is worth depends on how an individual calculates value. Next week I will be joining 4500 other professionals who work in or care about the association profession for our annual meeting being held in St. Those costs for me in St.

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Building and Protecting Your Association’s Brand Is Vital - Part 2

SCD Group

Yesterday I shared the case of the St. Louis Cardinals and protecting your brand. The 50-year-old Mr. Levatich, the first Gen X CEO to hold the top job, is counting on lower-priced bikes designed for urban riding and eventually a battery-powered alternative to the classic Hog.

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A New Type of Conference Education

SCD Group

As a trade association, the Learning Centers supported our mission to facilitate trade and support the industry in a way that far surpassed the traditional dynamic of exhibitors handing out brochures and price lists. Louis, Missouri. We are expanding the concept for the 2014 convention! She can be contacted at emily@woodybibens.com.