Content is the lifeblood of associations, driving member engagement, supporting mission-aligned goals, and generating non-dues revenue. In the latest episode of the Association Adviser podcast, Christine Shaw, CEO and President of Naylor Association Solutions, sits down with Hilary Marsh, President and Chief Strategist of Content Company, to explore strategies that can help associations elevate their […]
For associations and membership-based organizations, sustaining financial health often relies on diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional membership dues. Non-dues revenue (NDR) has become a critical aspect of financial sustainability, and an effective strategy heavily involves intentional and preplanned content development. In this article, we’ll uncover how associations can leverage content to boost NDR and ensure […]
In the fast-paced world of content creation, it’s essential for small-staff associations (or, let’s be honest, any association with limited staff, time and resources) to find innovative ways to make the most of their resources. Content repurposing is a strategy that allows organizations to extend the life of their existing content, provide renewed value to […]
It’s not an understatement to say that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way content is created, consumed, and shared.
From automating content creation to enhancing content personalization, AI has emerged as an indispensable tool for content creators seeking to enhance their productivity, engagement, and impact. However, it’s a tool that also has limitations, so understanding what AI can and cannot do – or perhaps more accurately what your association is willing or unwilling to allow it to do for you – is an important distinction.
Welcome to UGC 101! Part 1 introduced the benefits of user-generated content. Now, the second of this two-part series will show you how to build your community as a foundation for mining the best UGC. Now that you have an idea of what user-generated content is, the next step is to foster a community rich […]
Welcome to UGC 101! The first of this two-part series will dive into what user-generated content is and how to begin mining for that content. Then, Part 2 will show you how to build your community as a foundation for mining the best UGC. The pandemic changed the way we approach just about everything in […]
In this two-part series, we’re discussing how any association can utilize the power of content to increase member engagement. As discussed in the previous post, content is an important driver of member engagement and can help your association engage, attract and retain members. In part two, we’ll continue our discussion on ways your association can […]
Member engagement is the cornerstone of operations, and your association should be intentional about the content it creates to support your engagement goals. Content is an important driver of member engagement and can help your association engage, attract and retain members. Each medium, touchpoint and channel will distribute information and learning opportunities to your members […]
Content is a significant driver of member engagement. Since member engagement is a cornerstone of operations, your association should be intentional about the content it creates. You could say that content and member engagement go together like peanut butter and jelly.
However, creating engaging content isn’t as easy as making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Trends are rapidly evolving, and it can be difficult keeping up with how and where your association’s members want to connect. There are, however, six general best practices we’ve assembled that will help you stay on course with your content so you can engage members more effectively. Learn more.
A recent study from Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs showed that 67% of B2B marketers say their team was asked to do more with the same resources in the last year. When the pressure is higher and the budget isn’t, it’s easy to feel like we don’t have enough time, budget or people to do all the things we want to do, or to pursue all the exciting new tactics and platforms we’re hearing about.
But there’s good news: That same study showed that not all of the most successful content marketers have huge teams and budgets. In fact, of the most successful content marketers, 27% reported having only one full-time employee dedicated to content marketing, and another 19% reported having not a single full-time employee focused on content marketing. Learn more.
