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A Guide to Choosing the Right Speakers for Your Next Event

Speakers: They’re one of the most important components of events, whether virtual or in-person. A good speaker has the power to engage and motivate your members, in addition to increasing membership renewal rates and new sign-ups. Insightful...

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Introducing SURGE Smackdown

The association industry is filled with divisive topics, and now is the chance to battle it out on stage at SURGE Explore! Gone are the days of tame...

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Everything You Need to Know About Non-Dues Revenue

For associations, revenue falls into two categories – dues revenue, meaning the cost for your membership, and non-dues revenue, which is basically...

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What Is Burnout, and Why Is It Important?

In the past two years, innovation has skyrocketed, governance has been updated, revenue streams have changed and productivity has increased for...

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How to Take Advantage of Automation in the Workplace

Automation isn’t just about life-like robots and self-driving cars. It’s also made its way into the workplace. In fact, your association probably...

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What Are The Major Cryptocurrencies?

There are now more than 17,000 cryptocurrencies in existence, and in fact, the market is adding almost 1,000 new ones every month! Yet despite this...

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Can Surveys Increase Member Engagement?

Member engagement is the lifeblood of associations everywhere, but sometimes it can be challenging to identify your members' pain points. When they...

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How Associations Can Move the Needle on DEI Initiatives

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have been a hot topic in the professional world over the last several years, particularly amid the Black Lives...

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How to Talk to Your Members About AI

Whether you realize it or not, AI is already a critical part of your daily routine. Always wondered how Amazon knew just the product to suggest when...

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