March 4, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Sales, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Social media can yield many benefits for an association. In the marketing world, social media represents one of the strongest tools available. Utilizing this avenue can create more brand awareness than traditional advertising, increase traffic to your website, and help improve conversion rates for visitors and consumers. Yet there’s more to social media than […]
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What if I Told You Associations Can Use Memes to Grow Membership and Drive Member Engagement?
February 2, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Marketing, non-profits, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Memes dominate social media. These little snippets of cultural currency are often humorous and are easily identifiable, they really are perfect for the online medium! As a result, organizations are now using memes to spread brand awareness. In many cases, memes have been used to influence you without you even knowing it. Since memes […]
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Proven Strategies for Associations to Run Successful Online Events: Part 3
December 17, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Engagement, Industry News, online event, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Can associations generate revenue with online events? Yes, of course! Can associations use the same strategy to market online events as they would in-person events? Well, not necessarily. Welcome back to our conversation on proven strategies that associations have used to run successful online events with Dr. Laurelle Jno Baptiste, Vice President of Professional Services […]
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Proven Strategies for Associations to Run Successful Online Events: Part 2
December 2, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Can associations offer hybrid events without breaking the bank? The answer is YES! Welcome back to our conversation with Dr. Laurelle Jno Baptiste, Vice President of Professional Services at Vocalmeet, on proven strategies that associations have used to run successful online events. In Part 1, we focused on the key factors that associations must […]
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Proven Strategies for Associations to Run Successful Online Events: Part 1
November 16, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Live stream, on-demand video, webinar, learning management system, virtual conference, hybrid conferenceā¦and the list goes on. It is no secret that more in-person events shifted online in 2020 than anyone could have ever predicted. Based on common principles of economics, the significant increase in demand consequently led to a significant increase in supply. With […]
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10 Tips for Hosting Engaging Virtual Events for Associations
May 5, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
It is no surprise that in-person events and conferences require a lot of time due to the meticulous planning and execution needed for a successful event. In addition, extensive advertising and promotions are a must in order for associations to maximize their return on investment. Hosting virtual events is no different, with one additional […]
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How Associations Can Benefit From Social Media
March 4, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Industry News, Marketing, non-profits, Organizations, Sales, Social Media, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Social media can yield many benefits for an association. In the marketing world, social media represents one of the strongest tools available. Utilizing this avenue can create more brand awareness than traditional advertising, increase traffic to your website, and help improve conversion rates for visitors and consumers. Yet there’s more to social media than […]
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Don’t Get Blinded by the Spotlight: How to Make the Perfect Presentation
January 14, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Making a great presentation is no easy task. Every event differs significantly, with audience expectations, tone, venue and many other factors that can change or impact each presentation. Even getting on the stage in front of people is a challenge. In fact, public speaking ranks as the biggest fear for most people. But there’s […]
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I Am the Shield that Guards: Tips on How to Protect your Association from Ransomware
December 3, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
Ransomware poses serious risks to associations and its members. These attacks come from malware, infect the system, and encrypt an association’s data, blocking anyone without the encryption key from accessing their information. The perpetrators of these attacks then demand a ransom of some kind, usually a sum of money, in return for the key. […]
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Closing the Technological Gap: Taking the Fear Out of Updating Your Association’s Technology
November 19, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations / 0 comments
Not everyone feels the same about technology, so associations shouldn’t expect every member to welcome technological changes with open arms. Each generation and each individual relies on technology in considerably different ways. While some use it in nearly every aspect of their lives and can adopt new innovations easily, others use it more sparingly […]
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Kindness Becomes its Own Motive: Why Customer Service is Important For Your Association
November 12, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Community, Engagement, non-profits, online event, Vocalmeet Industry Insights / 0 comments
The goal of customer service is to create a bridge between an organization and a customer. Ideally, this connection sets the organization up as relatable and ensures that customers are heard and satisfied. For an association, customer service can keep members happy, involved, and willing to renew their membership in the future. If done […]
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