Spark Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2022

We’re at the midpoint of the Top 10 All-Time Spark blog posts, with #5: 10 Tips for Creating an Effective Marketing Piece. It’s fun and energetic and, in addition to gaining a little knowledge, the participants also get to see a big library of marketing samples in person. ‘Nuff said. C’MON, MAN!

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

Member engagement drives retention, and communication is the key to boosting engagement. Data-driven and unified communication strategies are the best way to ensure you and your members get the most out of your program. Ensure effective communication with member self-service options.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The following highlights responses from solution users who noted improved communications from using GrowthZone. We love to be able to communicate with members in specific groups and committees. “ChamberMaster has increased our ability to put communication notes into our members accounts. Learn more.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. We saw their loyalty as beyond commercial transactions.

Marketing 88

Marketing Team Social Media Communications 88

Association Success

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Then began the fact-checking explosion: everywhere you look, there is an alert or tag stating that the information contained within a post is false or exaggerated. Combating false information online is where associations can step in to truly make a difference — and it starts with becoming part of the solution and not part of the noise.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 12, 2019

Picture this: Last month, your marketing department sent five emails to members promoting your annual event, while your membership department called members three times about the event. If so, interdepartmental silos might be keeping you from an effective member communications schedule. Use the same communication tools.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 15, 2018

In my quest to educate on marketing automation, I run across a lot of misconceptions. Someone always has a story about some other marketer, from some other organization, that had some sort of major difficulty or near catastrophe, caused by a malfunction of an automated campaign. Myth #1: Marketing Automation Is Far Too Difficult.

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.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

In fact, it has the potential to be the star of your communication campaigns and the basis for multiple other varieties of messaging. Consider these statistics: Businesses using video marketing grow revenue 49% faster than those who don’t. Wyzowl) 88% of video marketers are satisfied with the ROI of their video marketing.

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Video Communications Strategy Content 88

.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

For communicators who would rather write sentences than algorithms, finding the phrases that will viralize your posts seems like a New York Times word game gone wrong. AI, your new marketing assistant, is happy to help. Jane and Amy shared insights about the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into marketing programs.

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Team Marketing Analysis Social Media 88

Higher Logic

JUNE 9, 2020

Recently, I’ve seen a spike in the amount of email communications going through our servers, so I dug into how mail receivers are reacting to the influx of mail to their systems. As an example, New York State put out guidelines cautioning individuals about COVID-19 related communications: ".Cyber

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ISAE

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tailor Alumni Communications with Enhanced Data: 5 Tips Your alumni aren’t the same now as they were when they were students on campus. They’ve grown and changed since graduation, and your alumni communications should reflect that. Data can provide insight into their latest interests, wealth indicators, and communication preferences.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 18, 2023

Marketing Automation is a premium module available in the GrowthZone platform that will help you increase engagement, recruit members, and save time. By automating these communication processes, associations can save time and resources while still ensuring that important information is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Recruiting 78

Higher Logic

MARCH 1, 2018

I may be biased, but I don’t consider most marketers to be inherently “shady.” The downfall of advertising might be part of marketing evolution, but let’s not make it the underlying narrative. Let’s refocus on marketing for people, not at them. Let’s refocus on marketing for people, not at them. To an extent, it is.

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Marketing Price Education Content 189

Higher Logic

JANUARY 31, 2019

When Kim Lear spoke at our most recent Super Forum , she reminded us that improving intergenerational communication has never been more pertinent than now. Effective communication is all about managing expectations. Use member data to strengthen communication. We need to unite generations to focus on moving forward together.” –Kim

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A new survey of email marketers reveals an explosion of use of AI, with plenty of room for growth in the future. The report by email marketing firm RPE Origin , released earlier this month, is based on a survey of more than 100 enterprise marketing professionals about their email practices.

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Email Marketing Survey Marketing Tools 118

Achieve

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore how you can revamp your communications and, in turn, develop lasting relationships with supporters that will lead to increased giving down the line. Communication is a foundational element of any successful nonprofit strategic plan. To mix up your content, try leveraging a multichannel marketing strategy.

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Communications Tips Social Media Content 52

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. We saw their loyalty as beyond commercial transactions.

Marketing 88

Marketing Team Social Media Communications 88

Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If your organization hopes to reach more learners or successfully promote an upcoming event, it might be time to create a marketing plan. With a marketing plan, your organization can strategize how to grow your continuing education program, increase engagement, and attract more learners. Want to learn more about marketing plans?

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 16, 2024

A few months ago, a website firm serving the association market went out of business and left their association clients adrift. Fri 8/16 at 3 p.m.* – The Informal Consultants Networking Extravaganza This monthly networking meeting is for full-time consultants who work with non-profits and associations. Website hosting. to 1:05 p.m.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

According to a study from Goldman Sachs, “Generative AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market.” The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets.

Communications 88

Communications Team Proposal Analysis 88

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

GrowthZone explains how to use the five pillars of communities to engage members: direction and desired outcome, shared responsibility, personal value, progress awareness, and ongoing ecosystem—you’ll find a lot of sound advice here. Association marketing. Innovation culture. More info/register. More info/register. More info/register.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

In recent years, digital marketing strategies like search engine optimization, paid advertising, social media marketing, and blogging, have replaced traditional marketing tactics as the preferred methods for promoting products and attracting potential customers. But this shift doesn’t make outbound marketing obsolete.

Marketing 189

Marketing Strategy Social Media Content 189

Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. . Communication is a foundational element of. multichannel marketing strategy. It’s a phenomenon called. digital fatigue. .

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2019

Marketing automation. Two terms that sound similar (and sort of are) except for the fact that they tend to be siloed into two separate spheres of community and marketing. Improving member communications. What Do Automation Rules and Marketing Automation Mean? Empower Your Member Communications with Both Tools.

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Marketing Communications Case Study Tools 136

ISAE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Mastering Leadership Communication to Connect with Members Whether you manage a social or professional fraternity or sorority, communicating with members should be one of your top priorities. Why is communicating with members important? Why is communicating with members important? Mitigate conflict.

Communications 52

Communications Leadership Software Recruiting 52

GrowthZone

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to the ACCE website, ACCE’s Awards for Communications Excellence program is designed to showcase the top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations. Chambers of commerce create community impact, more so now than ever before,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly.

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CMA Solutions

MARCH 6, 2024

In the evolving healthcare landscape, one tactic has become essential for healthcare providers and organizations to attract more patient leads: digital marketing. This case study shows how digital marketing through public relations can boost your practice’s visibility affordably. Businesses that blog have 434% more indexed pages.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Web tracking may not be the first thing that leaps to mind when you think about marketing automation, but it should be. Like perfecting a golf swing, marketing automation is all about the follow-through, and combining web tracking with automated campaigns is exactly the prep you need before stepping out on the green.

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ISAE

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Develop an Effective Omnichannel Marketing Campaign Imagine you’re trying to promote an upcoming conference to your association members. A member of your marketing team suggests focusing your strategy on Instagram as that’s the platform where you typically see the most engagement. Which approach sounds better to you?

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ISAE

JUNE 5, 2024

How to Develop an Effective Omnichannel Marketing Campaign Imagine you’re trying to promote an upcoming conference to your association members. A member of your marketing team suggests focusing your strategy on Instagram as that’s the platform where you typically see the most engagement. Which approach sounds better to you?

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 2, 2019

How can marketing and sales teams work more efficiently ? If these types of marketing strategy questions are floating around in your mind as we enter the new year, keep reading. Nobody wants to be the company left behind because they missed the trend, and everybody wants to get ahead with new groundbreaking marketing techniques.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Every summer, the association community looks forward to the release of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI).

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Survey Marketing Certificate Education 150

Higher Logic

APRIL 2, 2019

However, marketing doesn’t end when the ink is dry on the contract. As made clear, many companies are leaving money on the table if they don't continue marketing to existing customers once they make an initial purchase. The problem is that not enough companies connect these top goals with customer marketing. That being said….

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 24, 2016

Email marketers: Does this sound familiar? 1 tool for marketing among associations. A new report by Informz may help marketers decide. The 2016 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report analyzes nearly 2 billion emails sent by associations in 2015. According to most reports, email is the No.

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Marketing Email Marketing Newsletter Report 140

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 24, 2016

Email marketers: Does this sound familiar? 1 tool for marketing among associations. A new report by Informz may help marketers decide. The 2016 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report analyzes nearly 2 billion emails sent by associations in 2015. According to most reports, email is the No.

Marketing 140

Marketing Email Marketing Newsletter Report 140

Higher Logic

JUNE 27, 2017

Email communication suffers when we’re busy or our inboxes are clogged with to-dos. That’s why you need to send your marketing and member emails at the optimal time, when people are most likely to pay attention. It gave rise to a wealth of information on email send and open patterns. Open Rates.

Marketing 159

Marketing Communications Guidelines Content 159

Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2020

Email marketing is an increasingly important slice of the marketing pie. And it’s not just for your external audiences: At a time of scattered workforces and remote collaboration, internal “marketing” is a critical way to keep colleagues connected and aligned. “As Enable two-way communication.

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