Reid All About it

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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Spark Consulting

APRIL 2, 2025

No matter what super-important, high-level project you’re working on, if your members have a lousy experience every time they call, email, or otherwise ask for help, they aren’t going to care. I’m too busy/important/expensive.” ” Wrong. The day-to-day treatment your members receive IS your organization to them.

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Technology projects fail for a number of avoidable reasons. In part 1 of this series, I described four common causes of technology project failure. Why IT Projects Fail Lack of Leadership When projects run into trouble, the project team and stakeholders lose confidence in the project manager and the project’s ultimate success.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 31, 2022

Award-winning Wiltshire based event production agency, Corporate Events, has announced further expansion of its project management team, with the appointment of Phoebe-Scott-Browne. Since then, they have expanded their studio space twice due to the development of existing clients and their new client base, to meet the demand.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Before joining VCC, I spent more than 20 years leading some of the best technical and event project managers in the large/complex housing and registration space.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 22, 2025

Partnership Examples: Co-hosting an Industry Event: Two organizations collaborate to organize a conference, combining their networks and expertise to attract a larger audience. Shared Research Projects: Working together on studies or reports that benefit both parties and their stakeholders.

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Reid All About it

JULY 17, 2020

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. MS, CAE, CMM, CMP, Managing Director, Learning and Conferences, Financial Planning Association. MeetingsNet ).

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Project Management Institute developed a successful social media campaign for its recent conference by giving creative freedom to staff, embracing an informal approach, and providing opportunities for members to participate. At previous conferences, the association posted a summary of its daily keynote sessions.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Gathering a Top-notch Team for Your Hybrid Conference. If you’re planning a hybrid conference for the first time, it can be easy to underestimate how big your team should be.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2022

The first stage is near completion with the entire project being finalised in September. Head of corporate sales and advertising for Vue Entertainment, Rachel Macaulay said: “this investment gives us a superior offering to conference and event organisers in the North.

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Reid All About it

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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Reid All About it

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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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2023

Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. Starkweather Association Services explains how to prepare your team for any project involving change , which is most projects these days. Marketing to younger generations. Change readiness. Middle managers.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If youre embarking on an AMS project, start your research with a review of 108 Ideaspaces list of issues to consider when selecting an association management system (AMS). This isnt just a conference; its a celebration of legacy and a roadmap to the future of purpose-driven work. AMS selection. More info/register. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. If you’re tempted to not host a virtual conference in the coming year, consider the questions they pose before making a final decision. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. More info.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Building & Growing User Conferences Join a fluff-free deep dive into creating impactful and memorable user conferences. Learn how this initiative liberated teams to channel their energies toward higher-value projects. More info/register. Host: Charlene Li, Founder & CEO, Quantum Networks Group Tue 12/10 at 12 p.m.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

There is much informal social learning that takes place by networking with peers at conferences, communicating shared experiences and best practice with each other. Associations hold conferences and regional meetings to enable members to connect with their peers, industry leaders, and subject matter experts.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Whether they’re in your office or working remotely, your association probably has volunteers contributing to projects every day. Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. Put your volunteers in charge of other people, projects, and even your association.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

Your staff is short on time and, with so few employees, you may not have the expertise to take on all the projects you want. Associations frequently rely on their annual conference or chapter events to increase participation and bring in revenue. If you have one or more large projects, go to an agency that specializes in video content.

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Association Leaders

APRIL 7, 2020

Video conference call meetings; approve various communications; work on projects. More video conference calls; work on projects and tasks assigned to today. Walk the dog. . 8:30 – 11:30 am. Review daily plan. Adjust as necessary based on readings and emails. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Workout, eat lunch, shower.

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Reid All About it

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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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Website Redesign and Management: Straight Talk and Things to Know Before Starting Your Next Project. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too. Hosts: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNAP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

Billhighway talked with Peter Houstle of Mariner Management and Christi Beatty of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) who are working together on AGC’s chapter benchmarking project. Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. Event budgets. Tue 6/15 at 11 a.m.

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

It comes from a group of legal vendors who met late last year “to explore the current state of legal industry conferences and discuss ways they might partner with conference organizers to build a better experience for all.” Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time. I doubt it.

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Technology Strategy Education System 370

Spark Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2024

A lot of my focus lately has been on lean startup methodology and how to apply it in associations (the client project, and a few conference presentations and article pitches based upon it), and on the insights G and I have gained in ten years of working with the methodology. Spoiler alert: the hard part isn’t the tools.

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Reid All About it

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. More info/register.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Now again, they have little incentive to invest the time, so you will need to find a way to compensate them that’s meaningful to them (which means it probably can’t be “free registration for our conference”). That could look like industry market research, or other kinds of secondary research projects.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

We know that education programs provide one successful way to increase member engagement , whether through the annual conference, webinars, or online education and certification programs. An online community provides a safe place for members to interact with each other, and share their knowledge and experience on a specific shared interest.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Fortunately, 85% of Americans own a smartphone (a 50% rise since 2011), and by giving your attendees the option to download a conference app, you can reduce overwhelm and increase their overall event satisfaction. You can then explore the 17 apps we’ve reviewed that will help you plan, implement, and evaluate your next conference with ease.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Virtual conference design. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says many professionals “will not participate six to eight hours a day for your three-day virtual conference” so “don’t take the same old face-to-face agenda and try to plug it into a virtual platform.” He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning.

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Reid All About it

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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Spark Consulting

APRIL 2, 2019

They’re also looking for the opportunity to demonstrate expertise, whether formally through things like conference presentations, research projects, “how to” guides, and white papers, or informally through interacting with your members.

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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. Fri 4/10 at 1 p.m.

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GrowthZone

JULY 21, 2021

Now that in-person events are returning, organizations must choose one of three options: stick with a virtual conference, switch to an in-person conference or pivot to a hybrid conference. However, costs for hybrid conference software, venue fees, and equipment rentals quickly add up. HYBRID CONFERENCING ON A BUDGET.

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Software Conference Review Project 148

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.”

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Increase Conference Attendance: Co-Locating, Co-Hosting and Partnerships. Learn how you can engage organizations within your community to increase conference attendance and enhance the attendee experience for all stakeholders. Hear how the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) increased their conference attendance.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This is the primary job of a data analytics tool : to display the full picture – from how your users interact with the community to which sessions they attended at a conference, and how engagement impacts retention rates and transactions. Both cost predictability and time-to-value lower the rate of unsuccessful projects.

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