Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Event Pros Gather Facebook Group, by BizBash If you are looking for a community of planners where you can share, engage, ask questions, and support each other, look no further. The BizBash Facebook Group has over 18k event professionals and is a community like no other. No matter your learning style, we have something for you!

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Eventmobi

JUNE 26, 2023

According to the 2022 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , 52% of associations believe a lack of engagement is the top reason members don’t renew. Foster a sense of community. Engaging members year round is how you grow a real community that members can’t find elsewhere. The solution? Bring in new folks through referrals.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’s never too late to update how your organization handles new membership orientation. In this blog, we’ll explore: The impact of a strong new membership orientation How to onboard your new members effectively 16 orientation ideas that will help you retain your members for the long haul Why Does New Member Orientation Matter?

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Read on to learn about: The type of marketing your association should do The 8 steps you can take to build an actionable strategy How to use digital & community marketing to market your membership program How to use event marketing for your association And several association marketing tools to add to your arsenal!

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

And an event community platform could be the answer. An event community space is the new promised land , but despite all the buzz, there hasn’t been a lot of practical insight into what that really means. In broad strokes, it’s about understanding the difference between an event community and other online communities.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The association staff, or its membership? I view an association as a group of people with a shared mission, the organizational incarnation of a community of practice. Is it an association’s staff, or its membership? ” —Joe Rominiecki, Where membership and culture meet. Association culture?

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EventMB

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Skift Take: Newly elected ICCA president Marta Gomes shares her ambitious plans for connecting ICCA's global membership. She seeks to inspire and drive forward a vibrant community of association meeting professionals. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 9, 2023

And an event community could be the answer. The event community model has been touted as the new promised land , but despite all the buzz, there hasn’t been a lot of practical insight into what that really means. In broad strokes, it’s about understanding the difference between an event community and other online communities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 8, 2020

Extend membership three, six or 12 months as an act of goodwill. Everything you communicate should be about caring and helping. This is the time to focus on community building and bringing your profession or industry together. The best moves we’ve seen so far are: Reserves. Unlikely Allies. Don’t waste this crisis.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

isla, the event industry’s response to the climate crisis, proudly announces the promotion of Ellie Ashton-Melia to the role of Community Director. In her new position, Ellie will lead the strategy across isla’s Membership and TRACE communities, elevating the overall community experience and ensuring meaningful interactions among its members.

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ePly

APRIL 18, 2024

Beyond the national and international horizons, our local IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events) and PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) chapters serve as bustling hubs for networking, professional development, and community strengthening.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2022

In the 2021 Otus Assocation Exchange (OAX) survey , nearly half of association respondents said they have experienced a decline in membership numbers and associated revenue since March 2020. ASAE Research shows that greater member engagement leads to higher levels of retention and augments the value proposition of membership.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 23, 2023

Columnist, essayist, and poet Jim Ralston offers this answer: “The highest meaning of the social group is to foster the development of individual potential, for the community’s own well-being depends on it. I’ve seen many examples of associations’ tails wagging their memberships’ dog.,

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Attendease

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Techsytalk Membership Community. If you are looking for a community of planners where you can share, engage, ask questions, and support each other: look no further. The BizBash Facebook Group have over 18k event professionals and is a community like no other. Event Pros Gather Facebook Group, by BizBash. Conclusion.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Community is the hot new buzzword in the events industry, and for a good reason. The ROI of building a community is staggeringly high. A thriving and engaged community can grow your revenue by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Today, she’ll talk about what community is, how to build it, and how to monetize it.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There are several widespread wellness benefits that you can offer to your event team and all your association employees, including: Flexible working arrangements Mental health services and resources Gym membership Wellness workshops Demonstrate to your event team that you’re invested in them as individuals, not just for performance in their roles.

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Event Age by Swapcard

AUGUST 10, 2021

Having previously worked for a Global Industry Association, I was involved in international meetings & event coordination, online community management and membership engagement & development.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

HBCU Campaigns You Might Like: How FX’s ‘Atlanta’-themed Events for HBCU Students Launched a Dialogue on the Black Experience Shipt Embarks on a College Campus Tour to Drive Awareness for its New Student Membership Partnerships with local cafes, like Archive CLT, supported the campaign. “We Matthews says.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

IACC has updated and relaunched its Global Standards of Brilliance as part of a drive to redefine excellence in the events industry and grow membership through greater engagement with small and medium-sized business event venues operating within the industry.

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Regpack

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Today’s client spotlight post is shining the light on the parish community of St. Read on to find out why streamlining their communication and centralizing their data via a church membership management software has helped St. Learn more about the Parish Community of St. Helen in Westfield, New Jersey. We just modernized.

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eventplanner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Then you will certainly benefit from membership in the exclusive eventplanner.PRO community. Are you a true event professional? Read here the 5 main reasons to become a member.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

If you have a dip in membership renewals one year, you need another stream to keep you covered! Non dues revenue refers to the income generated by organizations through sources other than membership fees. Where does your association drive revenue—and does it include a non dues revenue strategy? What Is Non Dues Revenue?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Offering a hybrid format for your meetings and events may: Bring you more attendees, as well as greater community engagement between and with the virtual and in-person audiences. Increase your membership. Can you offer one-day registration options or join now/membership with registration as a combination option? Get Strategic.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When Wisconsin Cheese made the decision to activate at this year’s virtual SXSW festival, members of its brand community, Cheeselandia, were the first to know. More Community-Building Strategies: Schick Targets Bald Guys, Invites Them into an Exclusive ‘BIP’ Community. Create a Rallying Cry. Start Small and Be Patient.

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VBO Tickets

AUGUST 16, 2022

With factors such as timed ticketing, donation campaigns, memberships, and more, we’re confident that we can provide an event management solution ready to meet each of your individual needs. VBO Tickets wants to help your patrons give back to your community. Memberships. Multiple Event Types. Donations and Gift Campaigns .

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Deep research and background checks need to be done and feedback from your wider community goes a long way in the shortlisting process. Do check out if the association management company is accredited by reputed establishments like the Community Associations Institute (CAI). It helps in building trust with the community.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2024

In a world where perception is reality and executive teams can decide to move a meeting based on a newspaper headline, a little perspective can go a long way toward helping planners make informed decisions and communicate those to attendees and leadership. This is very important to the next generation coming up in the industry,” said Welsh.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mandy Jennings, CEO who took ownership of Venues of Excellence in 2021, comments on the excellent growth in membership over the past 12 months: “We are absolutely delighted with the interest we have received during 2023 from independent venues wanting to be part of our community.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Two existing members are not renewing their association membership. In 2020, 45% of associations reported a decline in renewals and 47% reported a decline in total memberships. 4 Strategies to combat membership renewal decline. Their reasons to shy away from membership renewals ? Sounds familiar? Don’t worry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

Having also become a certified B Corporation (B Corp) earlier this year, the isla membership further adds to WL’s growing portfolio of socially and environmentally conscious partnerships and certifications. Ellie Ashton-Melia, isla Community Lead, said: “We’re delighted to welcome White Light to isla’s growing membership community.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2021

Applause to PCMA for engaging the global business events community and for the diversity of speakers and formats offered during CL. PCMA has shifted from what used to be the core membership category (Association Event Leaders) to the more general “Business Event Professional.” Those expectations were largely met. We in the U.S.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You’ve made an effort to establish a community around your big annual event — way to go! At this point, you need to master the art of community management, which means you must prove that your community benefits your brand long-term. Community KPIs are a must for any online group. How do members hear about your community?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Representing over 50 academic venues across the UK, AVS offers an annual membership package which includes promotional and marketing support along with the opportunity to benefit from community networking. A UK based not-for-profit marketing consortium, AVS connects event buyers with academic venues through its venue finding service.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Ben Clacy, Executive Director, Membership Development & Education, RCGP said “The RCGP are delighted to be running our prestigious conference at the ICC Wales in 2025.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

“The difference between the Miami Open and other tennis tournaments like the US Open or Roland-Garros is that it is much more of a local, community-driven tennis tournament.” We try to take the spirit and energy of the local community into every decision we make.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The new Vice Chair is Ryan Doyle, beam ’s Supplier Membership Director and Group Sales and Business Development Director of Switch Hospitality, and the Incoming Chair in 2025 will be Ian Brown. The role follows the inclusion of venues in beam ’s membership categories and Board of Directors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Venues of Excellence is the leading UK consortium for independent venues, with ‘Quality’ at the core of its ethos when auditing new venues for membership. Without hesitation, we welcome The HAC into the membership of Venues of Excellence.

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