September 14, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales, webinar
While associations everywhere have adopted e-learning as part of their membership programs and are benefitting from a more integrated and involved body of members, fully maximizing on e-learning’s potential requires frequent change and adaptation. As online learning strategies and techniques continue to improve, the e-learning industry evolves to incorporate these new methods. Even though access […]
Read more
Making Your Content More Accessible Does Not Mean Introducing More Complicated Technology
October 29, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
In order to get the most from its content and offerings, associations can do many things, including streamlining functions, making the content more accessible, and providing personalized support to members and visitors. Yet, doing all that manually, while still maintaining the day-to-day association duties, can prove overwhelming if not impossible. For modern associations, technology […]
Read more
How To Protect Your Association From Cyber Attacks
October 1, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations
As the world of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) increases its reliance on the internet, the importance of digital security and security follows closely behind. According to the Ponemon Institute’s State of Cybersecurity in Small & Medium Size Businesses survey, 67% of SMBs experienced some form of cyber attack in 2018, an increase of […]
Read more
How to Win Members and Influence Renewals
September 16, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Members are the lifeblood of every association. While maintaining a solid membership represents the central mission, acquiring new members remains a yearly challenge. According to the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, less than half of all associations increased their new member acquisitions in 2018 and nearly 25% of associations saw a decrease in renewals. To […]
Read more
How to Attract and Engage with Younger Members (And Why It’s Important to Start Recruiting Millennials)
August 27, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Agile, Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Sales, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
If your association hasn’t started yet, it’s time to start aggressively recruiting millennials and engaging with these young professionals. But how and why? If you’re at a loss for an answer, don’t feel bad. Association board members, executives, and marketers have been just as stumped over the years. And with good reason. Stereotypes about […]
Read more
Top 5 Reasons To Replace An Elearning Vendor
August 22, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
There was a time when consumers had no choice but to purchase their products or services from the same vendor over and over again. These days are long gone. In today’s world, consumers have access to numerous options. As technologies continue to evolve, it creates a unique environment that constantly fosters growth and innovation. […]
Read more
Three Keys to Offering Great Lifelong Learning Programs
June 25, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, e-Learning, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
As the saying goes, knowledge is power. For any association, it is important to provide members with opportunities to continuously grow in their professions. To help achieve this, offering continuing education programs can be instrumental in attracting new members who are excited about learning opportunities that further their overall development and also provides opportunities […]
Read more
Five Tips to Engage Members in Your Online Community
May 29, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Social Media
Creating a private online community can have a profound impact on an association and its members. It provides associations with the unique opportunity to establish a private social hub that caters specifically to members and at the same time foster engagement between members with similar mindsets and values. In addition, the online community can […]
Read more
How Your Association Can Take Advantage of Website and Member Analytics
December 5, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Sales
The digital world offers associations the ability to connect with members in ways that were never possible before. Memberships have improved and associations everywhere are benefitting, but many are still barely scratching the surface of what they have access to. While technology has given rise to more efficient member management, the true strength of […]
Read more
Relationships Are the Key to Successful Member Loyalty: Here is How to Create Them
October 11, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales
The modern association has a wealth of tools and technologies available to it that make managing and maintaining memberships easier and more effective than ever before. Yet, associations have always and will continue to be built on forging quality relationships with members. The good news is that the technology in the digital age makes […]
Read more
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your E-Learning?
September 14, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales, webinar
While associations everywhere have adopted e-learning as part of their membership programs and are benefitting from a more integrated and involved body of members, fully maximizing on e-learning’s potential requires frequent change and adaptation. As online learning strategies and techniques continue to improve, the e-learning industry evolves to incorporate these new methods. Even though access […]
Read more