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

AUGUST 27, 2018

Being an insurance broker at the ASAE 2018 annual conference, I was drawn to the Express Talk on Cybersecurity Risk Management to see what the speakers would have to say on the subject. The Cybersecurity Risk Management Express Talk at ASAE 2018. degree in broadcast communications from Elon University in 2006.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Meeting technology will shift in 2019. Meeting technology is always evolving—and industry experts don’t think 2019 will be any exception. Here are the highlights: Live video mapping and drone camera technology that feeds directly into media servers, which can create immersive presentations that turn attendees into active participants.

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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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Associations Now

MAY 10, 2019

Think long and hard about the tactics you use to communicate to them—as well as how they can respond. Here are a few internal communications strategies to try. A lot of thought is often put into external communications, such as marketing materials and member engagement. As Workforce.com reports, a 2018 study from Arthur J.

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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. Slightly less than one-third (29 percent) said they would focus on marketing and communication changes while 14 percent plan to focus most of their association’s changes on the technology it deploys.

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AssociationChat

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The timeline of events is particularly relevant to association leaders: Marriott detected a breach in 2018 that occurred in 2014, suggesting a significant gap in their security monitoring capabilities. Incident Response Do we have a clearly defined incident response plan that includes communication protocols for members and stakeholders?

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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. Slightly less than one-third (29 percent) said they would focus on marketing and communication changes while 14 percent plan to focus most of their association’s changes on the technology it deploys.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Back in 2018, we published Association 4.0: Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , where we highlighted the coming wave of AI and other emerging technologies, urging associations to embrace innovation early. Investing in new technology—especially for smaller associations with limited budgets—may seem daunting.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General, Inc., 55% of associations have increased personalization of member communications in the last year. 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We spent some time with Dayak to ask how the association’s integrated media and communications department supports public power and reinforces membership value. Meena Dayak: I’ve worked with the association for a little over three years as the vice president for integrated media and communications.

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Reid All About it

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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Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

All the “most popular posts of 2018” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from MemberSuite , provide good intel. Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. Technology Trends Round Table 2019. Host: Community IT.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Technology isn’t the only success factor. 2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead. Get a preview of the trends and predictions that will shape the hospitality industry in 2018 from the tenth edition of af&co.’s – After Appagedon: Your Event App and 2018. Tue 12/5 at 2 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In 2018, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote our book, “Association 4.0—Positioning Tom Morrison, CEO of the Metal Treating Institute , is one of those technology visionaries who always sees beyond the horizon. Generation X represents about 75 percent of the association community. I’ll offer a caveat.

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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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.orgCommunity

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Upfront, this means more investment in technology and time to determine the right operational adjustments. According to HIS Technology’s “Enabling the Internet of Things” study, 30.7 wearable technology, thermostats, smart speakers, collaborative cloud-based solutions, alternative banking through Bitcoin, 3D printing, virtual reality).

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

We recently released the 2018 State of Marketing Automation: Association Benchmark Report , which reported the three most popular automated campaigns for associations: New member onboarding. According to our 2018 Report, there was a 262 percent increase in the number of campaigns triggering a single email message to its recipients.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2017

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. More advice, this time from DelCor Technology Solutions on what your association needs to know before jumping on the Office 365 bandwagon. Mon 1/8 at 7:00 a.m.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 4, 2019

The first step to developing a 2019 member engagement plan is looking back at 2018’s engagement metrics. Hear real-world examples of business leaders and brands that understand the secret of actionable communication. Presenters: Ambika Samarthya-Howard (moderator), Head of Communications at Praekelt.org. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 21, 2018

WBT Systems shares their ten most popular posts in 2018 and discusses why they could have attracted such interest. Hear real-world examples of business leaders and brands that understand the secret of actionable communication. Presenters: Ambika Samarthya-Howard (moderator), Head of Communications at Praekelt.org. CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Mon 12/10 at 1 p.m.* – ASAE Gold Circle Awards – 2018 Winners Webinar: Marketing Edition. Hear the 2018 award winners detail the process of carrying out their project, challenges and successes, and what made them decide to submit for the Gold Circle Award. Payroll for Nonprofits & Libraries: 2018 Law Changes that Affect You.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2018

WBT Systems selected six of his 2018 trends and discussed how they apply to the world of online learning. If you’d like an association context, Kathleen McQuilkin at DelCor Technology Solutions wrote a while back about cognitive biases and technology selection. and global privacy and security trends for 2018.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Before you dive into implementing a new technology at your organization, be sure to look at what’s going on in your day to day operations. How are you collecting this type of data over time so when you do have a technology change, data on member pain points is readily available and you can pinpoint trends?

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

They face turmoil driven by ever increasing new technologies , evolving consumer preferences , and political polarization. On February 14, 2018, the U.S. Communication and responsiveness on increasing consumer transparency concerns with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and retailers who sell products. percent or $373.7

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Virtual

JULY 2, 2014

First, the birthday of Virtual itself – July 6, 2014 marks 15 years, and we are grateful to have been a part of many global technology movements that have since transformed the lives of consumers and altered how businesses function. We’ve had a good run, sticking to our roots as a technology-focused association management company.

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WBT Systems

MAY 15, 2018

We’ll show you how it’s done by other associations during a webinar on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 1 p.m. Why take a generic class in leadership, communication, negotiation, or conflict resolution when you can take one that’s designed by an association specifically for your profession or industry? Unreliable technology infrastructure.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Marketing General’s 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report revealed fascinating statistics on why members don’t renew their association membership. Embrace engagement technology tools: Using tech tools like online community and marketing automation can help you get members involved. You make what they want easily accessible.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 5, 2018

to 6:45 p.m.* – 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE. – 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE. Discover how you can showcase your association’s successful membership, marketing and communications campaigns by submitting an application for ASAE’s annual Gold Circle Awards. – 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE. Mon 1/8 at 8 a.m.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Make journaling one of the best things you do in 2018—14 ways to make that habit stick. I shared this one before, but it’s worth sharing again now that Bitcoin is making headlines every week: an explainer on blockchain technology from CB Insights. Community Brands surveyed both members and association staff in the U.S.

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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. We asked this same question at the end of 2015.

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Association Success

JUNE 11, 2019

Upwork’s 2018 study , Freelancing in America, finds that the number of contract workers in the United States has increased by 3.7 As a management consultant, I learned a long time ago that in order to introduce innovation, it’s helpful to break it down in terms of the significance for people, processes and technology. IMPACT ON PEOPLE.

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

GCCA is just one textbook case, several other organizations, including the American Bakers Association , the Association for Print Technologies , the American Staffing Association , and Jewelers of America are utilizing similar strategies. Communications – Maintaining a positive reputation for boating. Robert Newsome. Nicole Vasilaros.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 30, 2018

"Since launching our TechZen User Community on the Higher Logic platform, we’ve seen dramatic membership growth and increased engagement. New capabilities coupled with engagement strategies have helped us gain greater insight into the needs of our customers and the community.". John Boyle, Technology Alliances & Community, Zenoss.

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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. We asked this same question at the end of 2015.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Associations tend to speak about “the association” as an all-encompassing whole, without thinking about the audience on the other end of their communications. We can look to for-profits for best practices in technology and strategy, while keeping in mind that membership organizations are unique.).

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Association Adviser

MARCH 22, 2019

Slightly more than half of respondents to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey reported feeling understaffed. Changing technology can lead to the need for different skill sets. Our benchmarking survey identified the following communication functions most likely to be outsourced: Production design 30%.

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