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The Future of Remote Work Part II: The Employer Angle

Every association is different, and the solutions that work well for some might not be so successful for others. However, no matter what works for any individual association, the most important thing for all leaders to remember is that this transition to this new world of work will require resilience and flexibility. Read More...
By Julia Berley | March 1, 2022
  • Events

Three Steps to Reinforce the Value of Your Events

As the events industry hits its stride in its effort to return to the “new normal,” associations are finding themselves evaluating their comeback strategy for live conferences and trade shows. The truth is, the best course of action may be to throw the playbook out the window. There has never been a better time to […] Read More...
By Megan Brodbeck | February 15, 2022
  • Digital
  • Publications

Association Publication Trends for 2022

Exploring 2022’s new and continuing trends in association publications and how associations can maximize their reach and the quality of their content in the new year. Read More...
By Rachel Markey | January 4, 2022
  • Digital
  • Publications

Introducing YGS ClicBook

For many years, YGS delivered a digital version of our clients’ publications through a partnership with an external vendor—no more! Say hello to our very own digital flipbook solution: ClicBook. Read More...
By Sam Hoffmeister | July 27, 2021
  • Communication Strategies
  • Publications

A Publication Is Still an Essential Member Benefit

The value of an association’s publication is measured by more than direct advertising revenue; it is also a tangible and substantial member benefit with dividends that ripple throughout the association. Read More...
By Jessica Price | June 29, 2021
  • Events

Key Considerations for a Better Booth Experience

As in-person events return to the association world, exhibitors have plenty to think about when designing a booth experience. Here are five factors that could greatly influence their success at the next big show. Read More...
By Laura Gaenzle | June 29, 2021
  • Communication Strategies

YGS Speaks at ASAE’s Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference

Craig Lauer, YGS director of content strategy, and Sam Hoffmeister, senior managing editor, shared insights on how to maximize the value of your content with association executives and experts during a 45-minute solutions chat. In this post, we share excerpts from our conversation and invite you to follow up with any questions or comments at [email protected].  […] Read More...
By The YGS Group | June 15, 2021
  • Events

Keep Connections Going

Let’s face it: We’ve all learned much more than we ever cared to learn about virtual event and video conferencing platforms over the past 12–15 months. Not all that we’ve experienced during that span of time has been for naught, though. Virtual events have given meeting planners the benefit of transitioning attendees from a general […] Read More...
By Ashley Reid | May 17, 2021
  • Communication Strategies
  • Digital
  • Revenue Strategies

4 Surefire Ways to Understand Your Members’ Needs

Understanding exactly what your members need is key to building a strong membership. These four methods will help you gain greater knowledge about your people and how to better engage them. Read More...
By Sam Hoffmeister | April 20, 2021
  • Revenue Strategies

Lifetime Membership Boosts Revenue Beyond Dues

When it comes to welcoming new members to your association, it can be easy to focus on getting that first dues payment. But a smarter way to think about it is to consider the value over the entire lifetime of membership. This metric is called lifetime value (LTV). How to Calculate Lifetime Value The traditional […] Read More...
By The YGS Group | April 6, 2021
  • Print
  • Publications

EXCEL Award Win Inspires Us to Think Bigger and Bolder

NAESP and Crayola have collaborated for nine years to support art-infused education through the Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant. The grant program provided funding annually to 20 schools so they could implement an innovative program that would increase arts integration across multiple subjects and teach children the four Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. […] Read More...
By Charity Fox | March 25, 2021
  • Company Culture

Create a Learning Culture

If you genuinely believe that people are your greatest asset, resolve to make 2021 the year you invest in the development of your team. Read More...
By Ashley Reid | February 23, 2021
  • Communication Strategies
  • Digital
  • Events
  • Revenue Strategies

New Year, New Event Planning Strategies

It’s not likely large gatherings of people will take place anytime soon, but 2021 events must be planned and budgeted. So, what should you do? Read More...
By Rachel Markey | January 26, 2021
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