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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Virtual conference pricing. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: 40 one-sentence newsletter tips. Josh Spector ). Dreading a winter lockdown? Tue 11/24 at 11 a.m. –

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories. Here’s another one.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

MemberSuite explains the benefits for associations and employers as well as tips for planning, marketing and producing the event. Professionals in Certification Networking Event. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual exhibitors/sponsors. every Monday.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Conference/event evaluations. Aaron Wolowiec at Event Garde provides the direction, guidelines, and tips sorely needed by anyone with committee responsibilities. exam preparations, eligibility, exam content outline, study strategies, practice questions, tips and advice, etc.) Do you use all the data you collect?

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As we pack and ship our materials, arrange meetings with partners, clients and associations, and put the finishing touches on our TopClass demos, we started thinking about our top technology strategy tips for getting the most out of the conference. 60 Tech Tips in 60 Minutes. Have you got a plan? Tuesday 1:30 p.m.

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WBT Systems

MAY 9, 2017

This week Eric Kuhn, opening keynoter at ASAE’s 2017 Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference advised attendees to “ adopt social media next practices , not just best practices “, when describing social media as one of the most powerful marketing tools for associations.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. The Global Journey: Cultural Tips To Help You Soar. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual expo.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Membership pro tip: offer bite-size engagement to new members. Tip Tucker Kendall, International Society of Arboriculture via Associations Now ). Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – How to Get Started Planning Your Hybrid Conference.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 25, 2018

Combining forces with a charity to host an event or conference will likely lead to bigger turnouts, which means your message will get heard by more people. I highly recommend associations start utilizing aspects of loyalty programs such as; earning reward points for taking classes, earning certifications, purchasing webinars, etc.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Come with a curious mind, participate in a live Q&A, and leave with real-life examples and tips you can modify to tackle your most challenging recruitment dilemmas. Building & Growing User Conferences Join a fluff-free deep dive into creating impactful and memorable user conferences. More info/register. 2025 Gear Up!

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online. Peer Pressure.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. Post-Conference Chat & Networking. Did you miss connecting with people at the #asae20 conference? Let’s try to recreate some of that magic as we discuss what we got from this year’s conference.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. Tips for living online: lessons from six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote watercooler. How to read more books.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Voyeurism fix: 27 top marketers share pictures of their desks along with tips for cameras, mics, lights and hamsters. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Why Virtual Conferences Have Sticking Power. (Beth Arritt, Higher Logic ). Calvin Ebun-Amu, MakeUseOf ).

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APRIL 2, 2021

Future conference attendance. A new report from Bruce Rosenthal Associates, HPN, and Ricochet Advice, The Conference Roadmap to Recovery , presents survey responses from 8,525 association members on their likelihood to attend conferences in 2021. Hybrid conferences. Educational coaches. Quick hits. Stan Garfield ).

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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JULY 26, 2016

One great way to do this is to look to your online education and certification programs – with your Association Learning Management System, generating non-dues revenue is easy! Is your association generating as much non-dues revenue as it needs to, wants to, or has the potential to?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Conferences. Julius Solaris shares what he loved about the Connect Marketplace event —ideas to consider for your association’s next conference. Chaviva Gordon-Bennett at Bizzabo explains why smaller conferences are making a bigger impact than large ones. When time is up, stop working on that task, that’s it.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Dan Crowd ).

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

His 21 tips to improve your corporate partnership program (with links to additional resources) is the place to start (and return to) if your sponsorship program needs tweaking or overhauling. Do we have approval to book live conferences? Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Based on that success – and the ten years we’ve spent serving as a resource for organizations worldwide – here are three proven tips to help your association keep its income strong despite financial changes. 3 Proven Tips for Increasing Association Revenue. The conference regularly generates 60 percent of their revenue.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2023

Read our blog for tips to celebrate National Nurses Week 2023 at your organization. 7 ways a ssociations can celebrate National Nurses Week 2023 Ensure the nurses at your association feel appreciated this National Nurses Week—follow these tips: 1. But how will you appreciate the nurses vital to your association?

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GrowthZone

MARCH 8, 2021

Welcome to part two of “Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas and Tips for Non-Profits” – the perfect resource series for associations and chambers of commerce. TIPS FOR VIRTUAL AUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY. If available, including an image of a certificate of authenticity is a must. Have fun – you’ve earned it!

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. – Certification Administration Learn how to develop and implement a successful certification program, and how to assess and monitor the performance of certified individuals. 1 CAE credit. CAE credit.

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MAY 15, 2020

Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m.

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JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Virtual conference success. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians went virtual with their conference early in the pandemic, March 19, to be exact. Virtual conference sponsorships.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Because skills are the new workforce currency , associations must focus on designing and delivering what members need: digital badges, certificates, and hands-on learning programs. She shares tips for fostering a culture of experimentation that balances innovation and reality. Post-event attendee engagement. More info/register.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 22, 2019

Hosting a physical conference is cost-prohibitive for many organizations with small budgets, making it an out-of-reach goal. With the technology available today, smaller organizations can reap the benefits of hosting their own conferences…virtually. Virtual conferences can offer: Member education. An excellent marketing tool.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. SEO for education programs. Quick hits.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 17, 2017

Increasingly, associations are adopting Learning Management Systems (LMS) to help simplify the administration and delivery of education and certification programs to a membership that is more geographically dispersed, increasingly busy, and dealing with a changing economy which can make it more difficult to attend meetings and conferences in person.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Introvert-friendly conferences. Introverts everywhere want to hoist John Spencer up on their shoulders and thank him for the five suggestions he asks you to consider when planning your next conference—or, at least, I do. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

What are the basic elements an LMS for Associations must have to deliver effective, engaging member education and certification programs, while also simplifying the delivery of learning for administrators? Read this post on designing assessment and feedback with your association LMS for some helpful tips.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The authors of the whitepaper cite Georgetown University noting “Industry-based certifications address several problems that postsecondary credentials currently face: relevance, accountability, consistency, and portability.” Why Emphasize Technology for Association Education Programs?

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