Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Innovation. There Is No Recipe for Innovation. Or so seems the conclusion of this fascinating blog post from Tim Leberecht of the the frog design and innovation firm, in which he reviews and connects several established and not-so-established kinds of innovation. Association executive and author. Leadership. Generations.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Tue 11/1 at 8 a.m.* – Solutions to Engaging Millennials in Associations (Washington DC). Hear from industry insiders how millennials can challenge your association’s conventional methods and strategies. Demystify Innovation at Your Association (Association Chat). Tue 11/1 at 2 p.m. Wed 11/2 at 1 p.m.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

At a recent roundtable discussion held by the QEII Centre, a conference, events and exhibitions space in Central London, select panellists were invited to discuss issues facing the events industry. Plenty of apps have been created for millennials that haven’t been successful purely because there had been no call for them.

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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. Attracting millennial/young professional supporters.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

Yes, it would be great if staff had the right mindset for innovation. I have a feeling that Josip Petrusa’s post, Attracting Millennials to Your Event and Why You’re Failing at It , will be the seed of one of my future blog posts. Creating the organizational culture that will bring about these changes? That’s the challenge.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Millennials and Gen Z are joiners but only if they believe the ROI your association offers is worth the short-term sacrifice to their budget. How to Save Time Making Conference Education & Proposal Management Systems Work Together.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Why travel to a conference if most of the experience feels like an online meeting? Hear from AWS experts, customers, and startups who are innovating with data and generative AI today. Membership renewals.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

7 Tips for Marketing to Millennials Studies show that Millennials are now the largest B2B tech buyer group, making 59% of B2B buyers, with over 30% leading the charge and making those purchase decisions. Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges. 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

JULY 2, 2019

Building an innovative culture? Start by not calling it “innovative.” As associations strive to strengthen workplace culture, creating “collaborative,” “innovative,” and “results-driven” environments is at the top of many organizations’ to-do lists. The post Daily Buzz: Is Your Culture Really “Innovative”?

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Association education programs, whether providing conferences, online or offline training , blended programs, or a combination of approaches, are inherently social in nature. Due to this, there has been growing interest in digital badging among associations, especially those seeking to engage more millennials in membership.

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Associations Now

MAY 9, 2023

In-person meetings are bouncing back, according to a Freeman report, but millennials and Gen Z attendees are more particular about what they want out of them. The study is based on a sample of more than 5,500 attendees of mid- to large-size B2B conferences, conducted online between September and January. It’s now at the top.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 9, 2019

Hosts: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Millennial and Gen Z Talent. Learn how to incorporate tactical strategies designed to enhance the management, engagement and training of millennial employees.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Millennials are eager to connect, participate and give says the 2013 Millennial Impact Report by Achieve. Since 2009, the report has focused on Millennial behaviors that would interest many nonprofits and conference organizers including trends in communication, service and giving. Millennials crave and rely on peers.

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Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Unlike on Threads, which, Kate Lindsay at Embedded says, is “ a mecca of Millennial brain rot.” 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

Virtual conferences survey. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. So, in Psyche , Cort Rudolph says, “Quit the millennial bashing!”. Quick hits.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 17, 2012

I love to hear about others’ experiences at conferences I am unable to attend – especially when they gain as much knowledge as Kim McCleary, president & CEO of the CFIDS Association of America, did from this month’s AFP conference in Vancouver. Be candid about failures, especially when they involve innovation.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It’s something you hand out at every conference—but not something your attendees necessarily use. Several well-reported studies show that millennials are prioritizing experiences over stuff,” Segran says. For instance, I’d appreciate a back massage at a conference, or perhaps a yoga class, or a free headshot. Meeting swag.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 15, 2018

As millennials and Generation Z become a larger part of the workforce, associations must adapt a culture that encourages and empowers them. The emergence of millennials and Generation Z in the workforce represents one of the biggest shifts of our time. Why saying yes to their development will both benefit them and your association.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2014

With today’s tools and environment, radical innovation is extraordinarily accessible to those who know how to cultivate it says author Steven Berlin Johnson. Some environments and workplace cultures squelch innovation while others breed it he adds. Innovation does not start with charts, formulas and meetings logistics.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

WBT Systems has a solution associations can implement to solve that problem: a post-conference learning plan. – Driving an Innovation Strategy. Associations must innovate or become obsolete. What do you remember from ASAE Annual—besides the good times you had with friends? Did most of the learning stick? I’d wager “no.”

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

MemberSuite describes how technology (beyond the conference app) can help you improve the event attendee experience. It’s not just Millennials. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 8 Ways to Get Gen Z and Millennials to Give. Host: TechSoup.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Like many things millennials “killed,” the dinner party has simply adapted for the post-recession era. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. (Caroline Forsey, HubSpot ). Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 ). Nisha Chittal, Vox ). or subscribe for updates. SURGE Growth.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Does your association have a popular conference workshop or training class you want to convert into an online learning program? Many of yesterday’s young members, the Millennials, have grown in their careers and in their understanding of the value association membership provides. Clearly, these innovations are promising.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation. Gen Z careers. More info/register.

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Association Adviser

JULY 27, 2016

Our colleague Eryn Underwood’s recent article Why Millennials Join Associations and What Associations Can Do to Keep Them has been republished by a number of state society publications, so it appears we struck a nerve. Association Adviser: How is your organization connecting with millennials? They want to be innovative and creative.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

During a conference, attendees take notes, exchange business cards and make lists of great ideas to explore. Gen Z-ers and millennials have been called lazy and entitled. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Kathryn Heath and Brenda F. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 14, 2024

Membership to Leadership: Recruiting Millennial and Gen Z members to the Leadership Pipeline (CRVM June Crunch and Munch) An active volunteer leadership pipeline and succession planning are integral to healthy, thriving chapters. More info/register. Host: Sidecar Speaker: Thomas Altman, Co-Founder, Tasio Tue 6/18 at 12 p.m.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Millennials are spending more time at home than previous generations , per research uncovered by Sarah Todd at Quartz. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Yeah, that’s what they said too. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

Presenter: Allie Magyar, CMP, longtime conference planner and founder, Hubb. Solving the Mystery of Association Innovation: 7 Practical Steps to Increasing Members, Revenue and Value. Learn how to ease into innovation and apply it to membership, growth and organizational sustainability. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Hubilo predicts that technological advances and shifting audience expectations will further drive growth in the events sphere, giving rise to a range of innovative virtual and hybrid solutions. The metaverse will change expectations for event experiences. Having experienced the breadth of benefits that virtual events offer, why would they?

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Achieve

JUNE 10, 2014

How does the Case Foundation invest in and work with the Millennial generation? Jean Case, our CEO, leads the rest of the team in our belief that the Millennial generation is the world’s next “Greatest generation.” What success have you seen since the Case Foundation started focusing on the Millennial generation? Be Fearless.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Amanda Lea Kaiser ) Two mobile engagement strategies to help your association increase Gen Z and millennial membership. Embracing AI in Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Learn about the innovative applications of AI that are redefining attendee engagement, boosting event efficiency, and elevating overall experiences.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Also: how to market webinars for millennials. And to make matters worse, it’s always evolving, which means staying up to date on the latest techniques and innovations is no easy task either (not to mention expensive). Target Your Webinar to Millennials. Unlike previous generations, millennials do not care as much about status.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Many associations are looking to technology to help them achieve various goals like millennial recruitment and maximizing staff resources. Example: “Our conference is coming up. A community is your chance to continue innovating and providing high-value benefits to your members. Objection 3: Timing. Let's concentrate on that.”.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Introducing a new conference format: long conversations. Learn how, faced with hurricane Florence, the Water Quality Association (WQA) converted its face-to-face conference, planned to take place in Hilton Head, S.C., Host: Community IT Innovators. Gen Z, Millennials & Gen X: Exploring Generations and Online Reviews.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2019

CB Insights looks at 12 industries that are supposedly being killed off by Millennials , if you believe the clickbait headlines. Hear five innovative ideas to enhance connections at your next event. Hopefully, you and your chapters aren’t stuck in an “us vs. them” rut or you’ll miss a valuable opportunity. 1 CMP credit.

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Associations Now

MARCH 11, 2015

Couldn’t make it to this year’s ASAE Great Ideas Conference in Orlando? But fortunately for you, we have some highlights here, including a sneak peek at a new book focused on millennials. What the audience says about millennials. During their talk, Notter claimed that millennials “are our secret decoder rings.”

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