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Member Engagement (11)

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5 Sneaky Ways To Ask Your Members for Referrals

All of us, at some point, have been on the receiving end of a referral campaign. While many in the association world know that this is a common...

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4 ways to attract younger members

Do you know who your members will be 10 years from now?

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How a middle school lesson can increase member engagement

Members come to your organization with three distinct needs: for community, self-esteem, and opportunities to reach their full potential. Throughout...

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4 steps for engaging disinterested readers

Most publications attract a handful of true fans — readers who devour every post, share content on social media and open every newsletter.

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3 things successful associations do to get their members to stick around

Loyal members do more than just stick around. They put your organization’s resources into practice, advocate for your mission, and persuade new...

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3 technologies associations can use to connect with members and grow their audience

Companies around the world are starting to discover what associations have always known: The membership economy provides opportunities to nurture...

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4 trends to adopt for an effective membership strategy

As any association leader knows, the membership economy is far from new. Yet this centuries-old concept has gained new traction in today’s economy as...

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Need new ideas for attracting members? Follow this 7-step framework for success

The membership economy applies to any organization that acquires and retains members, ranging from traditional associations to for-profit companies...

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2 membership ideas to steal from this report

Word-of-mouth recommendations and email communications were the two best channels for new member acquisition for membership organizations last year,...

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