Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Probably the biggest innovation that came out of the pandemic for us was we started doing more virtual tours and became better at them,” Mike says. That changed when The Trust switched to Bonterra in 2018. Forced by circumstance to reinvent, the organization “experimented with some really interesting things that took root,” Mike says.

Technology

Higher Logic

JANUARY 9, 2018

They’re massively popular and older than you might think – Starbucks will celebrate its 47 th anniversary in 2018. Starbucks is one of many companies that’s using crowdsourcing to take innovation directly to their customers. 4 Steps to Crowdsource Product Innovation at Your Company. How do they come up with their offers?

Products

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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Smooth The Path

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Too late to reflect on 2017 and plan 2018. Happy holidays and may 2018 be a wildly successful year for you! The post Start Preparing Your Association Now for 2018 appeared first on Smooth The Path. When we come back to the office January 2nd, it will be too late. That sounds odd, doesn’t it? Surely it cannot be too late.

Project

Event Industry News

JANUARY 15, 2018

Want to know what gadgets and gizmos the latest tech innovators are working on #EventProfs? The global tech show lands in Las Vegas every January and is a hotbed of innovation, cutting-edge new products and weird and wonderful devices. The post 5 things #EventProfs should know after CES 2018 appeared first on Event Industry News.

Las Vegas

Eric Lanke

APRIL 30, 2018

I participated in a SURGE Spring 2018 session on co-creation. Don't know what SURGE Spring 2018 is? Sessions have been recorded and are being posted this week (May 2-4, 2018). Design constraints make innovation happen. They are what makes actual innovation happen. Mine will be posted on May 4. You're not alone.

Innovation

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?

Innovation

Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2018

In the events industry, new technology innovations continue to spring up, helping us to better communicate and connect with our audiences. Below are Banks Sadler’s Top 10 Event Tech Trends and how they will shape the events industry in 2018.

Industry

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

DoubleDutch brings the power of digital to enterprise events with modern and innovative event technology. The post DoubleDutch shortlisted at the Event Technology Awards 2018 appeared first on Event Industry News. The average Fortune 500 company runs more than 1,000+ live events per year. We can power them all.

San Francisco

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The shortlist for the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2018 has been announced. The 2018 event themed, ‘It Could Never Happen to Me’, will see DS Louise Wilson and DCCBen-Julian Harrington, from Operation Gothic, address the subject in two of the sessions. Event Innovation of the Year Award.

Products

Principled Innovation

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

It was in the short time waiting to board the flight I set three goals for 2018. After Goal #1 for 2018 started paying dividends early in the year, I found some of the self-confidence needed to start thinking about how I was going to get Benjamin published once and for all. This of course was impacting those around me too.

Course

Principled Innovation

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In the short time waiting to board the flight I set three goals for 2018. I spent most of the year not caring about what I ate or drank; whether I exercised or not; and, feeling like I was going in circles. This of course was impacting those around me too. Get in shape. Get published. Get a new job. #1

Course

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

ADI are the UK’s leading event LED screen provider supplying over 3,500 rental days annually to a wide variety of clients including Goodwood, Formula E and the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, in addition to hundreds of smaller events. At Showman’s Show 2018 ADI will feature some of the most innovative screen solutions on the market.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The Association of Fundraising Professionals found a decline in the number of donors who gave to nonprofits at the end of 2018, but overall giving was buoyed by an increase in the size of donations at many organizations. The post Report: Nonprofit Fundraising Up in 2018, but Donor Numbers Down appeared first on Associations Now.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 16, 2018

You’ve probably read a few yourself—including, we hope, the one published here last week about six non-obvious online learning trends for 2018. Unlike trends, signals “turn our attention to possible innovations before they become obvious…, they often focus our attention at the margins of society rather than the core.

How To

Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2020

To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. The Church signed its first-ever multiyear contract with the City of Orlando, holding its international meeting there in 2010, 2012 and 2014 and again in 2018.

Innovation

Principled Innovation

DECEMBER 22, 2018

It was in the short time waiting to board the flight I set three goals for 2018. I spent most of the year not caring about what I ate or drank; whether I exercised or not; and, feeling like I was going in circles. This of course was impacting those around me too. Get in shape. Get published. Get a new job. #3

Software

GrowthZone

MAY 29, 2018

GrowthZone is excited to announce the launch of the 2018 Construction Trades and Building Association Momentum Awards Competition. The competition encourages innovation by recognizing programs, events, and ideas that challenge the status quo. This e-book will showcase the successes of inventive and forward-thinking associations.

America

Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

Their paper, Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations , shares the secrets to charity fundraising success: Building relationships with donors at all levels and how that relates to membership relationship building and management. Make Your Marketing Technology Resolutions for 2018.

Washington

Spark Consulting

APRIL 23, 2019

In the spring of 2018, I had the opportunity to attend one of my favorite conferences in the association year: digitalNOW. And don’t forget to check out the other FREE Spark whitepapers, too: Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations , co-authored with Sohini Baliga.

New Mexico

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

This week, MAN launched its vision for “simplifying business” at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018, one of the world’s leading transportation trade fairs. We relish the challenge to always surpass the work we’ve done in the past and create innovative ways to express the MAN brand story.”.

Conference

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Before you go, check out DelCor’s Guide to the 2018 ASAE Technology Conference. 2018 has been a year of innovation and evolution, especially in the world of event technology, but have these new advancements proven effective for live experiences? Presenters: Jared Schwartz, VP of Innovation (Moderator). More info/register.

Innovation

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

SpotMe , the leading provider of enterprise engagement platforms, has been shortlisted in five categories at the Event Technology Awards 2018: Best Hybrid or Live Streaming Solution, Best Use of Technology for Engagement & Interaction, Best Use of Technology for Audience Participation, Best Event Networking Technology, and Best Event App.

Technology

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

EventsAIR has been recognised for its outstanding work in event technology with the announcement of national winner of Best New Product category in the 2018 Australian Event Awards. Trevor Gardiner, EventsAIR CEO is delighted with the result and advises, “We are proud to be recognized by the industry for our innovative technology.

Products

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The high winds and rain, especially, on the first day showed just how strong our structures are and we were also able to showcase our new innovative heating system, which warmed up many visitors throughout the Show.”. The post The Glamping Show 2018 review appeared first on Event Industry News.

Review

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Here are a few key takeaways from my experience at Dreamforce 2018: Customer 360: This was the big product announcement at Dreamforce. At Dreamforce 2018, Salesforce reminded us why they’re the number one customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Did your association team miss the Salesforce Dreamforce conference this year?

Software

GrowthZone

AUGUST 14, 2018

The competition recognizes innovative programs, events, and ideas that challenge the status quo. The post 2018 Building Associations Momentum Award Winners appeared first on GrowthZone. Get your FREE copy of. The Big Book of Association Ideas: Construction Trades & Building Associations Edition.

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YourMembership

JANUARY 21, 2016

The American Society for Nutrition is asking for member feedback for its new annual meeting that is set to begin in 2018. Have an innovative conference engagement idea? They want their members to help them discover new ideas for their upcoming annual conference. Still unsure? Take a vote. Contact us ! Let’s Take a Vote.

Conference

Higher Logic

MARCH 6, 2020

Some impressive 2019 stats from their robust community: 28% increase of logins since 2018. 12% increase of posts since 2018. 12% increase of unique contributors since 2018. Most Innovative Way of Using the HL MA Platform (MA): American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS). Most Successful Community Launch (Corporate): Broadcom.

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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.

Washington

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The Croke Park team are delighted to be shortlisted for the Event Technology Awards 2018 recognising the critical role technology plays at venues and events. DoubleDutch shortlisted at the Event Technology Awards 2018. DoubleDutch brings the power of digital to enterprise events with modern and innovative event technology.

Technology

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

They exemplify the goal of the IBTM World Tech Watch Award – to showcase important innovation to advance this industry.”. Fielddrive has gone to great lengths to innovate onsite attendee management, and this latest international accolade is a great reward to our team and our clients. We are looking forward to coming back next year.”.

Software

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. We’ll focus on themes like the role of components in the association ecosystem, harnessing innovation from your chapters, and addressing the volunteer issue. 1 CAE credit.

DC

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Tue 12/5 at 1 p.m.* – Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative? 2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead. – After Appagedon: Your Event App and 2018. Tue 12/5 at 2 p.m. s trends report.

North Carolina

Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

And Association Success is gearing up for SURGE Spring 2018. The post Why You Might Want to Add an Online Summit to Your Association Innovation List appeared first on Smooth The Path. Check them out, not just for the great content but also to see what is possible with an online summit. The secret value of conferences.

Innovation

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. David Burkus is a best-selling author, sought after speaker, and associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. How close is your association’s IT leader to his description?

Washington

Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2017

The National Corn Growers Association is relying on some friendly competition to crowdsource innovative ways to use corn products. billion bushels, the National Corn Growers Association is hosting a global open innovation challenge to explore new solutions for turning the crop into bio-sustainable chemicals and molecules. “We

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