Association Adviser

JANUARY 29, 2018

Part 3 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. Our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study revealed that nearly 50 percent of survey respondents say they have a single strategy for communicating with all members: Why is this bad? In short, they want it their way.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 16, 2018

In this second part of a series on CX at associations, turn to technology for answers. When you delve into putting a customer experience strategy in place, you’ll naturally start to think about technology that will enhance the customer experience. And CX leaders are on the cutting edge of the intersection of CX and technology.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

This time, Sohini Baliga, a communications expert from the charitable fundraising world, joined Elizabeth to address three major areas where charities are way ahead of associations. 4 million US jobs are expected to be disrupted by technology and other factors between now and 2026. Make Your Marketing Technology Resolutions for 2018.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

With just a couple of weeks to the end of the year and a huge variety of association learning solutions being showcased this week at ASAE Technology Conference 2016 , it’s a good time to look back at the association learning trends that were predicted for 2016 and see which of these are still relevant. Looking Ahead to 2017.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In the digital landscape of 2017, online communities continue to make headway in the association market. Online communities help organizations to maximize retention rates, attract new members, and grow their relevancy. To keep it simple, the community is the source of data to trigger marketing automation activities.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This month we asked our readers what technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017. The results: What technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017? A plurality of respondents chose “other” as their technology game-changer. The post Did You Know?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Planning an AMS selection/implementation or some other technology project? The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch. Explore what’s in store for event technology in 2017. Jim McCaul, director of communications, Destination Marketing Association International. Tue 11/29 at 2 p.m. – More info/register.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

Technology isn’t the only success factor. Less Talk, More Action: How to Turn your Communications Shortcomings into an Actionable Plan. – 2017 Learning Trends, 2018 Learning Forecast. – From Artificial Intelligence to Human Intelligence – Key Themes at the ASAE Technology Conference (Idea Swap/Reston VA ).

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Reggie Henry, Chief Information and Engagement Officer at ASAE, said in a recent Association Success post : “…as our communities grow, the possibility of really knowing our members and responding to their needs effectively becomes more elusive. As 2017 draws to a close, let’s share what went right this year. 10 CAE credits.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2019

A report from Naylor Association Solutions finds that small staffs and more competition make it tough for communications to break through. Each month, the average association communicates with its members about 30 times. However, old-school tactics still do the job pretty well.

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Communications Report Newsletter America 74

Potomac Core

MARCH 3, 2020

Factors including Coronavirus Disease , supply chain disruptions , political polarization , innovative technologies, cyber threats, trade policy, shifting consumer attitudes, & workforce shortages all complicate markets. Communicate Industry and Profession ROI. Foster and communicate solutions.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference, like me, and agreed during registration to receive emails from exhibitors, then you’re probably getting several of them a day. 13 association management experts (including yours truly) make some predictions for 2017 in a new e-book from Aptify. 2017 Hospitality Trends.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2019

These are just some of the questions that plague association leaders and communications experts when figuring out how to best interact with members – and encourage members to respond in kind. 1 in 2018, to be exact, according to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. is a communication challenge.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This month we asked our readers what technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017. The results: What technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017? A plurality of respondents chose “other” as their technology game-changer.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 29, 2018

Part 3 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. Our annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study revealed that nearly 50 percent of survey respondents say they have a single strategy for communicating with all members: Why is this bad? In short, they want it their way.

Communications 68

Communications Content Survey Social Media 68

Potomac Core

JANUARY 4, 2017

in the third quarter of 2016 growth forecasts for 2017 remain mixed. What also remains to be seen is just how much disruptive technologies and policies of the new Administration will impact the business landscape in the new year. They are doing so by communicating how Advocacy drives business outcomes. Even though the U.S.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

And another one: “I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.”. Learning · Technology · Design (LTD) is a virtual conference designed for those of you who work in the business of lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional development. – The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

And another one: “I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates.”. Learning · Technology · Design (LTD) is a virtual conference designed for those of you who work in the business of lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional development. – The Future of Event Technology: 2017 Trend Watch.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Joan Hurwitz, vice president, communications, American Nurses Association. Christina Garneski (moderator), director of marketing and communications, Association for Psychological Science. – Rebroadcast: PCMA Convening Leaders LIVE 2017. Presenters: Christopher Ecker, chief technology officer, DelCor Technology Solutions.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 27, 2017

Joan Hurwitz, vice president, communications, American Nurses Association. Christina Garneski (moderator), director of marketing and communications, Association for Psychological Science. – Rebroadcast: PCMA Convening Leaders LIVE 2017. Presenters: Christopher Ecker, chief technology officer, DelCor Technology Solutions.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it relies on old technology. The natural next step was to create a secure online community to streamline communication, build new engagement, and increase participation within affinity groups.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 19, 2017

As 2017 begins, respondents to our latest reader poll have told us they plan to focus more on membership than on other areas of association operations. As demographics and technology change, many associations are re-examining the perks of membership to ensure they’re still relevant in 2017. Let us know in the comments below.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… My friends at DelCor Technology Solutions have kicked off their 15th Annual.org Community Food Drive to support the Capital Area Food Bank. Many of the criteria also apply to other types of technology too. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

They face turmoil driven by ever increasing new technologies , evolving consumer preferences , and political polarization. The Outdoor Industry Association updates its estimate of the Outdoor Recreation Economy in 2017.On Members hire Customized Advocacy because they have no choice. On February 14, 2018, the U.S. percent or $373.7

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Reid All About it

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. The new CIO is more than a technology manager. Don’t you want to know?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re going to the ASAE Technology Conference next week and see my name badge walking toward you, snap me out of my daze, I mean, big thoughts, and say hello. Before you go, check out DelCor’s Guide to the 2018 ASAE Technology Conference.

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DECEMBER 22, 2017

Since it’s the season to be merry, here are 99 reasons why 2017 was, in fact, a good year. Life gets better when you have a new AMS, but heed this advice from Aptify before you plunge in: every new AMS (or any technology) project needs a change management team. Thanks for being a loyal reader of Association Brain Food Weekly.

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JUNE 16, 2017

You have until Wednesday, June 21 to contribute to the 15th Annual.Org Community Food Drive supporting the Capital Area Food Bank. Anyone in the association and nonprofit community is encouraged to donate to this digital food drive organized by my friends at DelCor Technology Solutions. – HighRoad U 2016-2017 Wrap Up.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Email chains. More info/register.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Inquiring minds want to know: where’s association management software heading in 2017? How we manage our career and go about finding work has radically shifted due to emerging technologies and constantly changing economic conditions. Thu 1/26 at 2 p.m. – #TrendingNow: Association Trends to Watch in 2017. Tue 1/24 at 12 p.m.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 18, 2018

You most likely use email marketing to 1) communicate with your members, and 2) engage your members. While email marketing used to be the standard , with advances in technology, it’s no longer the best or most efficient way to meet those goals. Those are great goals. You’re sending the same thing to the same people at the same time.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

Inquiring minds want to know: where’s association management software heading in 2017? How we manage our career and go about finding work has radically shifted due to emerging technologies and constantly changing economic conditions. Thu 1/26 at 2 p.m. – #TrendingNow: Association Trends to Watch in 2017. Tue 1/24 at 12 p.m.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Part 4 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. This year, more than 50 percent of associations said that engaging young professionals is one of their Top 5 communication challenges. With so many distractions, young professionals today could benefit from focused communication.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 20, 2018

The 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Study results show the needs for a balanced approach to technology and tradition as association communicators strive to keep members’ attention. Communicating member benefits effectively” fell back to the second most frequently cited communication challenge.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Timberlake Membership Software offered associations an efficient way to organize and track member data, manage member dues, communicate with members and more. The Naylor Marketplace was introduced in 2017. Timberlake Membership Software became Timberlake AMS Solutions after Naylor acquired the company in early 2015.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2017

Something else I could have used—this glossary to AMS lingo from DelCor Technology Solutions plus an explanation of how an AMS works. Not a week goes by that I don’t get excited by the potential of technology. Hosts: Euclid Technology and ReviewMyAMS. A 2017 Gallup survey found that 70% of employees in the U.S.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

I just ordered Tech Success for Associations , a new release (free for ASAE members) from the ASAE Foundation’s Technology Success and Readiness Study. Email Marketing in 2017: Trends, Data and Best Practices. Find out how deliverability is changing in 2017, and learn about new tactics to optimize marketing emails.

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