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This article has been updated since its original publication in 2017. Enjoy! Associations everywhere are about to enter their program and conference planning seasons. This type of planning should always include a step for driving even more registrations. The key to success is to make it as easy as possible for potential attendees to get approval to attend. Get the Guide: Successful Association Event Planning » A critical component to marketing your organization’s program should be a letter/proposal template that can be used […]

January is the perfect time to hit the ground running with new association social media tactics. Plan ahead with these holiday and event ideas for your January posts: MONTHLY: Birth Defects Prevention Month Cervical Health Awareness Month Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month Self Defense Awareness Month Glaucoma Awareness Month Walk Your Pet Month Human Trafficking Awareness Month Oatmeal Month Blood Donor Month Read more. ↓ WEEKLY: Home Office Safety and Security Week – 1st full week Letter Writing Week – 2nd week Snowmobile Safety Week – […]

“Leverage the strength that you have: that no one else can be you.” – Todd Wheatland When it comes to association marketing, differentiation is key. Identifying what makes your brand unique is critical to a successful strategy. The GrowthZone Marketing Toolkit is a collection of three critical resources developed specifically for association professionals. It includes: Marketing Plan Basics: A practical guide for writing your association’s marketing plan. Member Surveys: The 3-step process for gathering actionable data from your members. How to Conduct a […]