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MAY 22, 2020

The report that came out of their first survey two years ago was full of good information and great ideas so I look forward to this edition. Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

A membership director also helps with event planning and updating the website, for instance. Additionally, community managers create and distribute newsletters, moderate community activity, and generate reports about member engagement. Event Planning. Photos and Video.

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Video Project Event Planning Content 218

AssociationChat

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics and European Football Championships were postponed, major music events including Glastonbury Festival and the Eurovision Song Contest were cancelled, huge blockbusters delayed their release dates, and the largest teaching union in Europe, the National Education Union, cancelled their annual conference.

Event Planning 72

Event Planning Examples Conference Industry 72

Reid All About it

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. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.

North Carolina 74

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 24, 2018

Analytics – Your tracking tools should lead to dashboards and reports showing the variety of opportunities you have, how well they’re performing, and the real-dollar ROI of your programs. Once you go through the applications you can announce the winners at your annual conference, on your website, or via email.

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Tools Software Review Conference 225

Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events.

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Associations Now

MAY 9, 2017

According to a new report from the Trade Show News Network, the biggest benefit technology has brought to the conference business is data—specifically, the ability to apply it to event planning. ” The post Event Technology’s Biggest Benefit?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. Michelle Maher at Highland reports on what they learned after talking with 30 association membership leaders. CliftonStrengths.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events.

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Event Planning Tips Conference Software 52

CMA Solutions

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The average event wastes up to 20% of the food it produces, according to industry reports —and it’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. There are plenty of ways to make your events more sustainable and generate positive feedback. The good news? We share some proven methods in the newsletter below.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Newsletter Conference Strategy 40

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Event design. Membership renewals. 1 CAE credit.

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Eplys

MARCH 20, 2019

However, one of the most important elements you should include in your event planning process is something that might be easy to take for granted at times: Event planning software. Event planning software can help your team streamline all sorts of event planning tasks, from registration to event engagement.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Software Recruiting Recruitment 40

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

With many organizations actively planning for an upcoming in-person conference or tradeshow, now is the time to make firm decisions for your attendee-experience, staffing and safety plans. We recently held a webinar featuring leaders from two large associations that have held face-to-face events in recent weeks.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 5, 2016

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation and the tech firm Cvent makes the case that event planning is more successful when the marketing department is involved—even if syncing those departments can be a challenge. Events can often be a huge revenue driver for a given organization.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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North Carolina Survey Strategy Education 243

Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week.

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DC Washington Chicago Member Engagement 170

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. My kitchen report this week will only interest you if you’re looking for fish recipes. (Lindsey Galloway, Chief ) Use the 30-90 rule to take the perfect nap. Jessica Stillman, Inc. More info/register. More info/register. Host: ASAE Wed 4/26 at 11 a.m.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

According to the Event Industry Council’s Global Economic Significance of Business Events report, 1.5 billion people attend events every year. In the UK alone, the event sector is worth £42.3billion. These can be addressed in every event from conferences and seminars, to trade shows and festivals.

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Event Planning Innovation Education Industry 107

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

Tue 6/13 at 1 p.m.* – 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Find out which skills are necessary and which online tools work the best for live reporting. Get a six-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up.

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DC Marketing System Report 150

EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Events are the lifeblood of nonprofits and associations. Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. Software review websites such as Capterra or G2 are a reliable source of reviews.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. Ask event managers about the invisible workload of their job, and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2023

Host: Product Design Community Facilitator: Nancy Bacon, founder, Nancy Bacon Consulting *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. Fridays@4 Meet and Greet at ASAE (Atlanta GA) This will be a “Dutch-treat” dinner at a restaurant within walking distance of the conference center. 1 CMP credit.

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Atlanta Revenue Price Denver 195

Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Join.Me : Share your screen with anyone on demand using Join.Me, helpful for focus groups, conference calls, presentations, etc. Whether you use a CRM, an AMS, or some other type of customer/member software, you should dedicate time to learning how to use it and its reporting functions well. Have a coworker who is always doing this?

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Tools Marketing Social Media Software 233

Associations Now

AUGUST 1, 2019

A new report from American Express Meetings & Events says that planners can still deliver an excellent event experience, even if they lack the money or other resources they desire. Think having a smaller budget or fewer resources for an event means that it won’t be as successful? Plan Smaller Events to Boost Impact.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the same month that 93-year old Sir David Attenborough’s witness statement, “A Life on Our Planet” launches on Netflix, the IMEX Group (global business event organiser) is publishing a research report that urges the global meetings, incentive travel and events industry to adopt a new economic model – the circular economy.

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Report Industry Case Study Proposal 59

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. Fortunately, collecting and reporting this data is often a mainstay of CRMs and AMSs, which will also help you analyze that data, so you know what to do with it. Prebuilt dashboards and reporting features make it easy to create the view and collect the data that fits your work the best.

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Tools Software System Resources 135

Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2021

In addition, financial forecasting and cost reports, including program spreadsheets and final invoicing, are all available in real time. With a built in CRM, communication with suppliers and attendees is effortlessly straightforward. DestinDIY also provides SMS or email communication accessible from the planner and attendees’ dashboards.

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Revenue Event Planning Proposal Cost 52

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

A consultant can configure valuable reports within your LMS system to help you understand which aspects of your programming are most successful, why that is, and how you can elevate the less successful aspects to greater heights. Final Report. One example of a document that clients often want to receive is a business plan.

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LMS Course Price Learning Management System 172

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. This past week, I was still on a “softer” foods diet thanks to periodontal surgery, so nothing outstanding to report.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

6Connex is transforming the events industry with a sophisticated, all-in-one event technology platform that makes it easy to manage and host successful events at scale and in any format. The 6Connex virtual environment platform expands your event beyond the physical space. Flexibility and adaptability.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences.

Strategy 281

Strategy Video Technology Education 281

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Planning for the Unplannable: How to Prepare a Conference Contingency Plan. From restrictions, to lockdowns, to hesitations, the new normal is full of twists and turns for the event industry. Host: Ex Ordo.

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Content Tips Strategy Marketing 39

Reid All About it

JULY 20, 2018

The 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Hear about the findings from the 10th anniversary edition of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. In-person courses and conferences continue to be the top two learning formats for members. Learn what is up and coming in the world of multigenerational event planning.

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LMS DC Washington Member Engagement 30

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events.

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Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150