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Boredom is the Enemy: How Proper Engagement Retains Members

May 9, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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 […]

5 Benefits to Live Streaming Your Association’s Event

May 9, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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In the digital age, news travels at what seems like the speed of light. Technology has given us the ability to witness things in real time with few restrictions through the birth and growth of live-streamed events. While some organizations and event planners still question how this movement will impact in-person event attendance, the vast […]

How to Get Sponsors for Your Next Event (and Beyond!)

May 2, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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 […]

Why You Need a Mobile Responsive Website

April 25, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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 […]

Become the Go-to Continuing Education Resource for Your Members

April 18, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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, […]

How to Bring Your Association Closer to Your Members (and Your Revenue Goals!)

April 18, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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 […]

How Associations Help Members Reach New Heights in Their Careers

April 11, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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 […]

Engage & Empower: the Impact of Mentoring Programs

April 4, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

A woman shaking hands with her new mentee

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 […]

We’re All Watching: Why Video is the Most Engaging Medium

March 23, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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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 […]

To Infinity and Beyond: Boosting Your Reach with Social Media

March 16, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights

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Social media is one of the most important marketing tools available to an association–especially those looking to improve their visibility. For many members (both current and potential), social media is the first place they’ll look when trying to communicate with an association. When used to its full potential, this medium allows organizations to employ a […]

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