What Was on Your Mind in 2019? And What Does That Mean for 2020?
It’s the start of a new year – and a new decade. This is always an exciting time, with many questions about what to expect as we enter this new era. We took a look at some of our most-read blog posts from 2020 and took a look at what that interest means as we […]
Four Advantages of Using LinkedIn
LinkedIn has evolved so much in recent years that it’s time to stop thinking of it as just a social site for recruiting or networking. True, it did start out with a primary aim of linking employers with potential employees, providing a place for individuals to post resumes and offer referrals and for employers to […]
Member Storytelling – An Association Event Engagement Booster
Your members have engaging stories. And, having members tell those stories can help make your association events more engaging too. We’ve shared how you can make connections and engage your magazine and journal readers with storytelling. The same technique can be used to enhance your association meetings and keep your audience invested and coming back […]
Are Your Lead Capture Methods Working This Well?
An article about a survey conducted by HubSpot caught my eye. Like so many other organizations, we utilize web forms to help identify potential clients. And, like other organizations I’ve talked to, we aren’t always certain we’re doing things as effectively as possible. So, when I saw the article title, Forms Aren’t Dead: The State […]
You Don’t Need to Boil the Ocean to Improve Content Marketing
Every time I review analytics, I’m reminded that content marketing works. Making your content marketing more effective doesn’t require massive shifts. You can impact results with small steps, like spotlighting content you’ve already created. New people find Walsworth every day because their web search results include our content. Without the relevant content we’ve created, they […]
AM&P Annual Meeting: Publication and Communication Frequency
The association publishing world occupies a unique space. The AM&P Annual Meeting, held this June in Washington, D.C., provided the opportunity for those participating to take place in something meant just for their occupation. Is your association publishing the right amount for your audience? Sarah Black, the Senior Manager of Editorial Services at Red Chair […]
5 Ways Your Association should be Using Video to Engage Members
Video is an increasingly useful resource for every organization working to connect with people. It can be a great tool for further engaging your members. Adding video to the ways you already engage with members – methods like email, social media, print and your website – can help attract and engage members. Here are five […]
Establish Your Association as an Authority with the Right Blog Partner
Your association performs an important function for people united by a common interest, career or goal. Members look to you for guidance, education and to stay informed. A well-run blog can be key to establishing your association as an authority in the field. However, many associations do not have the staff or experience needed to […]
How often should you post to social media?
People have a lot of different opinions about social media. One argument often revisited by marketers is frequency of social media posts. If you’re looking for a definitive answer, I have bad news. The target is constantly moving, and there are several schools of thought. We’ve collected the social media theories of several leaders and […]
Incorporating video into your B2B marketing strategy
People like watching video. Data shows that four times as many customers would rather watch a video about a product than read about it. So what does that mean for your B2B marketing strategy? It’s not everything, but monetizing video can be a key tool in your marketing plan. Incorporating videos does not have to […]
