November 16, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, online event, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Live stream, on-demand video, webinar, learning management system, virtual conference, hybrid conference…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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Helpful Tips for an Association Membership Manager
April 8, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A membership manager has multiple tasks and wears a variety of hats, but the essence of their job is to drive engagement with the association and grow membership. They need to use their knowledge of the industry including trends, member needs and tendencies, and available opportunities–to create interest in their association. For obvious reasons, these […]
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Keeping Members on Your Association’s Website
March 8, 2021 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Engagement, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Capturing the interest of members both new and old is one of the most important goals for any association; however, it’s not enough to just create interest. To drive successful and continuous engagement, associations need to take their audience from the initial contact all the way to their goal– whether that goal be information, a […]
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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
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
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
Live stream, on-demand video, webinar, learning management system, virtual conference, hybrid conference…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
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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10 Ways for Associations to Offer Benefits for Sponsors and Exhibitors Online
March 20, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Engagement, Marketing, non-profits, online event, Sales, Vocalmeet Industry Insights, webinar
As more events are being cancelled, many associations are opting to ramp up their online continuing education sessions and conferences in order to soften the negative financial impact. Some are pre-recording their sessions and making them available on-demand, while others are choosing to live-stream on the scheduled date. So, how does the shift towards […]
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How to Secure Your Online Payment Systems
January 21, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, Security, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Online payments have gone way beyond merely a modern convenience. Simple and quick online payments are a necessity for many associations. This requires getting access to some very personal and important information. With so many payments coming through online, security and privacy are of the utmost importance. Security breaches can lead to significant financial […]
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How to Make the Perfect Presentation
January 14, 2020 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
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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Tips on How to Protect your Association from Ransomware
December 3, 2019 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Industry News, non-profits, Organizations, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
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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