Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2016

With the 2016 edition of the Showman’s Show less than 24 hours away, organiser Lance Show & Publications is promising event professionals its strongest showing of innovative and sustainable solutions to date.

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Potomac Core

MAY 28, 2015

Association Innovation Delivers Growth. For IARW , the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (Global Cold Chain Alliance Partner), these new and innovative capabilities are serving as an accelerant to revenue growth and retention. Association Innovation Delivers Growth. Return on Member Engagement.

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Socious

DECEMBER 28, 2016

So here goes – your summary of the best association articles on the web for 2016. Member Engagement and Innovation. Article #9) Four Myths About Innovation in Associations. Another notable article about innovation is Lean Startup Strategy: Take Your Innovation in Smaller Bites by Ernie Smith.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Beth Brodovsky, who hosts the Driving Participation podcast (and if you haven’t checked it out yet, what are you waiting for?) recently asked a bunch of her former guests this insightful question for a year-end episode. Here’s my answer: One thing that really worked for my clients was talking to their members.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Ideas are the root of all innovations. Because ideas lead to innovation we want more ideas, better ideas, THE idea that will excite members. Many innovative associations use a formal or informal idea process which generally has five steps and goes something like this: Step #1: Allow member’s problems spark innovative ideas.

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Virtual

JANUARY 12, 2016

In fact, at a conference known for introducting “wow” products, what seemed to be missing was true innovation. And while many of the products I saw may not make it big, there was real innovation in that space, from robot bartenders (think Kuerig for booze) to headphones designed for sleeping. But the content was king.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations (PDF), co-authored with Sohini Baliga, December 2017. The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm (PDF), co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, August 2016.

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Socious

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Many people believe innovation is all about inventing and releasing new products. Innovation is so much more than just revamping products or services. Innovation is so much more than just revamping products or services. Defining Innovation.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Event Tech Live Europe’s only dedicated show for event technology – has announced that Scott Wilcox, Chief Innovation Officer for the legendary South By Southwest ® (SXSW ® ) Conference & Festivals, will deliver the keynote session at this year’s event on the 9th of November in London.

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 4, 2016

growth , the race for talent, and disruptive innovation create opportunities for Associations and Professional Societies to become more essential. The Smart Electric Power Alliance has seen annual revenues grow 23% (2015 to 2016) and also in 2016 experienced a 62% increase in total staff (to 35 employees from 22).

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Vanessa: “Speed to innovation”. Whenever you measure data, you need to know what decision it’ll help you make. It’s you selling yourself internally to your team, and ROI is one way of doing that. Sell internally and use ROI to accomplish your goals. There’s a lot of confusion about ROI in our industry.

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Membership Marketing

OCTOBER 2, 2018

When you search the Harvard Business Review on the key word “Innovation”, you get 18,356 results. That’s because for businesses innovation is a core competency for survival. But how focused on innovation are associations? How do associations define innovation? And how do they go about innovating?

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 17, 2017

In 2016, businesses lost $63 billion dollars due to bad customer service. Innovate and Generate Higher-Quality Solutions. Customers, especially B2B customers, are incredibly innovative and knowledgeable about their industries as well as the products they use. That’s up from 2013 by a whopping $20 billion.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

Interestingly, Associations Now , the information resource for association executives from ASAE , has a long-running series of articles called “ Best Benefit Ever “, which highlights what innovative associations are doing from a benefits perspective to attract new members and reward membership renewals.

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Portage Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Reading this article on technology trends for 2016 got me thinking: It's hard to believe that just a decade ago, most of us had never heard of the term 'smartphone.' Did you know that by the end of 2016, nearly 2 billion people will have one of these little devices? Over sixty percent of you call, text or email from the washroom (!)

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2018

2016 : We embarked on a big investment with JMI Equity, and they’ve become valued partners. I’ve always strived to be the innovative, forward-focused entrepreneur. He was named Private Company Chief Financial Officer of the Year in 2010 and 2016, as well as Trending 40: Top Tech Chief Financial Officer by Bisnow in 2015.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 30, 2018

Last month, we asked readers in what area they plan to make the most innovative changes in 2018. Fifty-seven percent of respondents named this their top area for planned innovations. What does innovation in membership look like? Finally, what about innovating the member onboarding process?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 In support of its Future of Learning initiative, the AICPA launched a digital badge program in April 2016. NWFA also lets certified members purchase a digital badge if they obtained their certification prior to the NWFA University launch in 2016. According to the U.S.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

TrainingPressReleases.com ) – WBT Systems’ TopClass LMS has been named as the #1 Association Learning Management System for the second consecutive year in the Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards 2016. Linda Bowers , CTO of WBT Systems, retained her title as Best LMS Demonstrator in 2016.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 29, 2019

VisitScotland Business Events hosted more than 50 guests, representing 33 global associations, for an evening of innovation and collaboration at Scotland House in Brussels. Guests had the chance to immerse themselves into the country’s innovation and famous pioneering spirit as well as a chance to sample some traditional Scottish hospitality.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

I have had hour-long conversations with 15 association professionals from innovative associations and these conversations provide the foundation for you to start effective staff (and board) conversations about the innovation efforts at your association. Association innovation leaders. Who should read this research report?

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Event Industry News

APRIL 19, 2017

In particular, ExCeL will welcome 50% more business from North America this year, compared to 2016. Innovation and a commitment to invest in the ExCeL experience, for both organisers and delegates, are driving the venue’s success, in […].

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Potomac Core

JANUARY 6, 2016

It’s 2016 with Medical , and Pharmaceutical breakthroughs, Driverless cars , and industries that are busy producing a new wave of technological breakthroughs. These innovations help capture consumer imaginations, elevate company operating performance, and grow market share. Ring in the age of Driverless Associations.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 31, 2016

KiKi will be asking me questions about association innovation and I will be revealing insights gained from the 2016 Association Industry Innovation Research Study. Do you want to innovate more at your association? Do you want to start your association’s focus on innovation? Sign on here !

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

With less than a week to NiUG Discovery 2016 , we are excited to be sponsoring this great, interactive, learning and networking event for the iMIS Community! Our top picks for each day are: Change Happens: Creating a Culture of Innovation. Learn how to navigate and employ change with your staff – creating a culture of innovation.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 1, 2021

Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations (PDF), co-authored with Sohini Baliga, December 2017. The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm (PDF), co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, August 2016. Steal This Idea!

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

Association innovation. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D., Wed 3/24 at 11 a.m. CAE credits.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Innovation is relatively new in the association industry. A recent association industry benchmarking report notes that 73% of associations have started their focus on innovation within the last 5 years (27% within the last year). Being innovative enough, fast enough. Not realizing success with the new innovations.

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Achieve

APRIL 21, 2016

Here are four reasons why MCON 2016 is the must-attend conference of the year: Get the direction and resources to grow your passion. The 2016 Millennial Impact Report, which compares and contrasts how Millennials engage with nonprofit and political causes, will be released at MCON 2016. Top 4 Reasons to Attend. Get great value.

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YourMembership

JULY 14, 2016

It’s now their mission to provide better services and innovative technologies to help match highly-qualified candidates with the best employers. Recognize that job board software providers, like YourMembership (YM), are leading with a huge uptick in corralling career center partners so far during 2016. The proof is in the pudding.

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Portage Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Over the next 2 months, leading up to Associations 2025 on April 26, 2016 we will be exploring the topics: How do association professionals anticipate big trends like information technology, aging demographics and industry consolation? Where is there innovation? How will your association be affected?

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Higher Logic

JULY 25, 2016

The Community Roundtable’s State of Community Management 2016 Report (SOCM 2016) has some fascinating findings to share: moving up the community maturity ladder may depend more on getting participation from vice presidents, directors and subject matter experts than we previously realized. Take action on community leadership.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2017

If you’re in the IT department, you have to walk the fine line between saying “no” to some ideas while not shutting down your staff’s innovation muscle. DelCor explains how to both encourage innovation and reject ideas with no future. Tue 6/20 at 12 p.m.* – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 20, 2017

When I say the word innovation to you, what feelings does this word evoke? In a recent research study association professionals reported that innovation is synonymous with risk, big expectations, large investments, long commitments and failure. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guide to association innovation?

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 30, 2018

Last month, we asked readers in what area they plan to make the most innovative changes in 2018. Fifty-seven percent of respondents named this their top area for planned innovations. What does innovation in membership look like? Finally, what about innovating the member onboarding process?

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Achieve

AUGUST 3, 2016

this year, took advantage of the free live stream or you’re just now hearing about the event, check out these 11 can’t-miss moments from MCON 2016. #11 10 Laurindo Garcia Brings Innovation to LGBT Rights and Inclusion. #9 Whether you made it to D.C. 11 Jay Newton-Small Talks “Broad Influence,” How Women Continue to Shape Politics. #10

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Forj

APRIL 7, 2017

In 2016, Tagoras unveiled the Learning Business Maturity Model. Tagoras has given the learning business community a framework to help associations identify problem areas, and create solutions to move toward a forward-thinking and innovative business environment and culture. “ 2016, November 8). Retrieved from [link].

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