{"id":13344,"date":"2026-02-09T13:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/?p=13344"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:27:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:27:14","slug":"riding-the-digital-wave-why-associations-must-put-digital-at-the-center-of-their-sponsor-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/riding-the-digital-wave-why-associations-must-put-digital-at-the-center-of-their-sponsor-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding the Digital Wave: Why Associations Must Put Digital at the Center of Their Sponsor Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently had the pleasure of co-hosting\u00a0the\u00a0webinar\u00a0<\/span>Riding the Digital Wave: Why Associations Must Put Digital at the Center of Their Sponsor Strategy<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0alongside Ben Hopper, Association Success Manager at Naylor Association Solutions, and\u00a0Hollann\u00a0Schwartz, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Association of Old Crows. What\u00a0I found so interesting in the attendee chat was\u00a0how\u00a0consistently the same challenges surfaced, even across\u00a0very different\u00a0associations. Associations are navigating changing member behavior while sponsors ask tougher questions about value, visibility, and return. Digital now sits at the center of that tension.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For anyone working in\u00a0association\u00a0communications, this\u00a0likely feels\u00a0familiar. The way members consume information has shifted dramatically in a short amount of time, and sponsor expectations have shifted right along with it. The traditional model built around print schedules, event cycles, and limited placements is being stretched beyond what it was designed to support. Attention is fragmented, research happens independently, and sponsors want clearer signals that their investment is working.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The expectation gap keeps growing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Members no longer wait for information to arrive on a predictable schedule. They move between platforms, engage on their own terms, and often do so without leaving obvious traces behind. That behavior changes when and where sponsors need to show up.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most buyers today research quietly. They explore content, revisit brands, and build familiarity over time, often long before a sales conversation begins. When sponsors are missing during that early research phase, associations lose a chance to support meaningful value creation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, many sponsorship programs are still structured around moments. An event launches, visibility spikes, and then attention drops off. That rhythm no longer reflects how decisions are\u00a0actually made, and sponsors are increasingly aware of the disconnect.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Print still matters, but it cannot do everything<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Any conversation about digital needs to start with this reality: print still plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0in\u00a0association\u00a0communications, but that role has\u00a0changed.\u00a0<\/span>The 2025 Association Benchmarking Report<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0found\u00a0that\u00a0nearly half\u00a0of associations rate their\u00a0member magazines and journals\u00a0as extremely valuable,\u00a0particularly\u00a0when it comes to trust,\u00a0credibility,\u00a0and\u00a0deeper\u00a0or\u00a0more complex storytelling.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Print is most effective when it is treated\u00a0as a premium asset. It does not need to be\u00a0constant to be\u00a0valuable. In fact, its\u00a0strength often comes from being something members slow down for.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where associations struggle is expecting print to shoulder too much responsibility on its own. Sustained visibility, ongoing engagement, revenue generation, and measurement are difficult to deliver through a single channel. Digital complements print by providing continuity, flexibility, and insight into how audiences engage over time. The strongest strategies allow print to anchor credibility while digital\u00a0maintains\u00a0presence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What sponsors expect from digital today<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sponsors are evaluating value differently than they once did. They care about how often they are visible, where that visibility shows up, and how it supports awareness over time. While impressions and clicks still have a place, they are rarely enough on their own.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many sponsors are focused on sustained presence. They want to be visible while buyers are researching, comparing options, and forming opinions. Digital supports that kind of continuity in a way print schedules and event calendars cannot.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Associations already generate strong engagement at events. The opportunity is\u00a0extending\u00a0that energy. When digital serves as the foundation, sponsor value does not peak and disappear. It accumulates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When events become the boundary<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Events\u00a0remain\u00a0essential. They create focus, urgency, and community in ways no other channel can. Problems arise when engagement begins and ends there.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Buyer research rarely aligns neatly with event timelines. Decisions take shape gradually. When sponsor visibility is confined to event windows, associations miss the chance to remain present during critical moments of consideration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A more effective approach treats events as accelerators within a year-round strategy. Digital carries the conversation before, during, and after the event itself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AOC\u2019s move toward a connected ecosystem<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the most compelling parts of the\u00a0webinar\u00a0was hearing from Hollann Schwartz about the evolution at the Association of Old Crows\u00a0(AOC). AOC is a professional nonprofit association that educates, connects, and advocates on behalf of members and stakeholders across the global electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations community. Trust and technical credibility are foundational to everything they do.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Historically, AOC relied on a highly respected print publication alongside newsletters and event-driven exposure. That model served the\u00a0association well for years. When\u00a0Hollann\u00a0joined in late 2020, that structure was disrupted almost\u00a0immediately\u00a0due to the pandemic. Events were canceled, print distribution slowed, and the team had to rethink how they stayed connected to a global audience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As activities resumed, it became clear that print alone could not meet evolving\u00a0sponsor\u00a0expectations. Sponsors wanted consistency and more frequent touchpoints. Over time, AOC expanded into podcasts, targeted digital communications, and tools that supported ongoing engagement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What stood out was the intentionality behind the shift. New channels were not added in isolation. Each element was designed to work together, allowing content to move across formats while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a cohesive voice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building sponsor value through trust<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

That shift also surfaced a familiar challenge. Digital metrics do not always look the way sponsors expect. Reporting can feel less concrete, and that can create hesitation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, however, consistent visibility in trusted environments builds something more durable than a single data point. Familiarity\u00a0grows. Confidence increases. Conversations deepen. Sponsorship works best when it is grounded in long-term trust.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From communications to a living ecosystem<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the clearest takeaways from the\u00a0webinar\u00a0is how much member\u00a0communications have\u00a0changed. They are no longer a support function. They are the structure everything else depends on.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When digital sits at the center, content becomes an ecosystem rather than a collection of disconnected efforts. Print and events still matter, but they work best when supported by ongoing digital engagement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When that ecosystem is designed intentionally, sponsorships integrate naturally. Sponsors stay visible while buyers research and evaluate. Engagement becomes steadier. Revenue becomes more sustainable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This shift is\u00a0ultimately about\u00a0staying connected, not about making things more complicated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to watch the full\u00a0webinar\u00a0recording, click here to access\u00a0<\/span>Riding the Digital Wave: Why Associations Must Put Digital at the Center of Their Sponsor Strategy<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[author image=”https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Tamara_Approved-Leadership-Background-Working-Files-768×512-1.png”]Tamara Perry-Lunardo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is the Vice President of Content Services with Naylor Association Solutions. Reach her at tplunardo@naylor.com<\/a>.[\/author]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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