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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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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To Infinity and Beyond: Boosting Your Reach with Social Media
March 16, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
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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So, You’re Picking an LMS: What to Look for and What’s Next
March 8, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A learning management system (LMS) can make an enormous difference in the type of continuing education (CE) you offer and how it’s received by your members. The right system can enhance nearly every aspect of your association’s CE, but the sheer number of systems available–not to mention the individual options and features available on each!–can […]
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Keeping Current with Technology: How Your Association Can Benefit
February 14, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
It’s no secret that technology plays an integral role in the success of any organization, and professional associations are no exception. As technology continues to evolve and the pace of change accelerates, the need to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends is more important than ever. That’s why today, we’re going to explore the […]
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Technology Tips and Tools to Help Bar Associations Build Trust and Support Members – Part 5
December 6, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Since starting the Vocalmeet/Lexum article series, we’ve covered website improvement, research tools, cloud functionality, and online safety. Today, we’ll wrap up by covering how you can gain attention and help members with one of the internet’s best networking tools: social media! Tool: Social Media (and Related Apps) Next to your association’s website, social media may […]
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Supercharge Your CE: Taking Advantage of Niche Content
October 11, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Did you know? Over half of members join associations to learn industry best practices and to educate themselves on specialized topics–topics they can’t find anywhere else! What does that mean for member-based organizations? Well, they have to be proactive in providing content that is both useful and relevant to their members, as well as hits […]
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Let’s Get Digital: 3 Strategies to Boost Member Engagement Online
August 29, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
As times change, so must the ways member-based organizations connect with their audiences. Let’s face it; traditional engagement methods alone are not enough to keep up. Thankfully, there’s good news: with the changing tides come opportunities to improve your content and optimize your membership growth strategies. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at […]
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Building Better CLE: Tips for Bar Associations
August 2, 2022 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
It can be difficult for many attorneys to find good Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses. Fortunately, there are lots of resources available to turn to! Recently, Vocalmeet attended ACLEA’s 58th annual meeting, which was dedicated to helping bar associations improve their professional development programs. Most states require a certain number of CLE hours each year […]
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Social Media for Associations: 4 Factors to Succeed
December 11, 2018 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, Marketing, online event, Organizations, Social Media
Is your association stuck on deciding whether it’s time to embrace social media? You don’t have to look any further than the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or the AARP Take a Stand campaign to see why social media is the real deal when it comes to building awareness, driving engagement and accomplishing strategic goals. […]
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