May 26, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
In today’s digital age, organizations across industries are undergoing a major shift known as digital transformation. Professional associations, of course, are no exception. “Digital transformation” refers to the integration of digital technology with all aspects of an association’s operations, from communication and data management to decision-making and service delivery. Today, we’ll be exploring the key […]
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The Importance of Digital Transformation for Associations
May 26, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
In today’s digital age, organizations across industries are undergoing a major shift known as digital transformation. Professional associations, of course, are no exception. “Digital transformation” refers to the integration of digital technology with all aspects of an association’s operations, from communication and data management to decision-making and service delivery. Today, we’ll be exploring the key […]
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Boredom is the Enemy: How Proper Engagement Retains Members
May 9, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
While many associations place the bulk of their attention on bringing in new members, retaining members is every bit as important. It also requires substantially less time and money. Because of this, if associations dedicated more of their efforts to keeping current members satisfied, they could make a significant contribution to member numbers year over […]
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How to Get Sponsors for Your Next Event (and Beyond!)
May 2, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
For many members, events represent one of the biggest draws of an association. Events provide some of the biggest member benefits, accommodating networking and educational opportunities while also bringing in a massive amount of revenue to the hosting association. Of these revenue opportunities, sponsorships often contribute a significant amount. Not only can sponsorships increase your […]
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Why You Need a Mobile Responsive Website
April 25, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
So…what is a “responsive website”? A responsive website is a website designed to adapt and reformat itself to fit any device and any screen size. It allows visitors to get the same experience, regardless of what they’re using or where they’re using it. Responsiveness also encompasses mobile-friendliness, which means that content is displayed cleanly and […]
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Become the Go-to Continuing Education Resource for Your Members
April 18, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Association members today have countless options to explore when wanting to further their continuing education (CE) and develop their careers. For convenience and simplicity, many rely on their association to provide them with these opportunities. In fact, many members go to their associations first for professional development! For obvious reasons, associations should be ready, willing, […]
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How to Bring Your Association Closer to Your Members (and Your Revenue Goals!)
April 18, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
In order to get the most out of their offerings, events, and communications, associations need one thing above all else: engaged members! Engagement leads to greater member participation, involvement, loyalty–it can even have a considerable impact on revenue. After all, engaged members convert more easily and renew their memberships more readily. Getting members to such […]
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How Associations Help Members Reach New Heights in Their Careers
April 11, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Associations can offer members many different benefits–from professional and personal support to providing access to industry events and resources–but career development sits at the heart of most memberships. It’s what most members look for and what most associations look to provide. How career development support is delivered and how effective these offerings are, however, can […]
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Engage & Empower: the Impact of Mentoring Programs
April 4, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Most associations acknowledge that mentoring programs can be a great help, but starting and maintaining a program can seem daunting. And while time and cost are factors when running a mentor program, the benefits can be enormous! When implemented right, mentoring programs can lead to more engaged, loyal, and productive members. To give you an […]
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How to Recession-Proof Your Association
March 29, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
No one can 100% predict when the next major economic downturn will take place; consequently, for many organizations, it’s important to know that they’re protected and prepared–regardless of the “when”. If your association is strong and healthy today, it not only has a better chance of surviving a recession, it may even thrive during one! […]
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We’re All Watching: Why Video is the Most Engaging Medium
March 23, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
While organizations are always on the lookout for the right content to satisfy their audience, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that videos take the cake when it comes to engagement. People not only prefer video to plain text–consumers are often more likely to buy after watching a video! The average user spends more time on sites […]
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