On the heels of a successful conference and event season, we had the opportunity to work with many different groups on a variety of events that ranged in size (250 – 1200+) and types (conferences, galas, workshops, socials) of events. Now that the dust has settled (a little bit), we’d …
Communication Tips for Positive Member Experiences
Customer service is at the cornerstone of “The Redstone Way”, and our previous blog posts have gone into detail about its importance and, best practices for associations. In order to provide good customer service, how can your association’s membership team best communicate with members on a day-to-day basis? Here are …
How to Kick-start Your Association in 2016
Welcome back! We hope that you all enjoyed a restful holiday season. Picking up where we left off on our blog on the Dos and Don’ts for December in the Association World, here are some of our recommendations on how to kick-start your planning in the New Year. Give your …
Strategies for Engaging Millennials
On Tuesday, December 15, Redstone’s Carly Silberstein and Maddy Marchildon were thrilled to present at the Association Forum of Chicagoland’s Holiday Showcase. Holiday Showcase® is widely considered the industry’s best and most highly attended one-day exhibition for Chicago’s multi-billion dollar meetings and events market, with more than 1,400 delegates in attendance. …
Is Your Association Ready for 2016? Dos and Don’ts for December in the Association World
Most associations wind down in December for the holiday season, as do many of us. You may only have another week or so with your volunteers before they take a well-deserved holiday. Here are a few things to consider as we enter the holiday season. Don’t – Push membership renewals. …
Attendee Engagement & Annual Event Success
If you are in the business of planning or hosting an annual conference, educational seminar, or any event really that relies on the same attendees coming year after year, then this blog article is for you! Many times in our careers, we’ve seen great organizations put on great inaugural events. …
Ensuring Accountability in Your Association
Accountability in associations, especially those that rely heavily on volunteers, is critical to the success of your organization. If your programs, events, and members are relying on the work that is done by your committee members and board members, it is important that these volunteers deliver on their promises or …