Meet Kate Smith, Member Services Coordinator
Kate Smith joined The Markens Group in May of 2017. Her Roll as Member Services Coordinator is…
What’s That Smell?
The opportunity to network with peers is one of the biggest values of association conferences, yet it…
Getting the Most From Association Conferences: an Attendee’s Perspective
By Stephen Brand, Executive Director of Global Learning and Development at Bay Path University During the past…
Personal Relationships Drive Membership Growth
By Jim Sotiropoulos, TMG Association Executive An association’s success, or lack thereof, can be largely measured by…
Happy Employees Move your Mission
By Ben Markens, TMG president Whether you’re a trade association, a mission-based nonprofit, or a for-profit, we…
Harnessing Data: Benchmarking in your Association
By Brian Chaisson, TMG Director of Industry Benchmarking Members typically join associations to network, learn industry best…
Know Your Members, Retain Your Members
Members are key to the success of any association. Without their support, associations simply can’t accomplish their…
Networking – A Real Value of Membership
At a recent association meeting, I met a first-time attendee whose goal was to bring one…
Thank Your Volunteers this Holiday Season
As you make your gift list this holiday season, don’t forget to spread some cheer to your…
Keep Tech Hiccups from Turning Into Showstopping Snafus With 3 Easy Tips
At one point or another, we’ve all lived through an unexpected technical snag that threatened to derail…
Effective Association Board Development: The 4th “W”
If you’re in association management, you’ve likely heard of the “Three Ws” of an effective Board. According…
Association Insights from Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak
Although we are all fans of Apple products here at The Markens Group, none of us is…
Harness Sponsor Expertise To Generate Member ROI
With the growing importance of non-dues revenue to an organization’s bottom line, association managers must work harder…
Drive Results by Recognizing your Employees
Although your employees likely come from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds, perform varying duties,…
How to Make an Uncomfortable Call
Here’s a tip that’s sure to take you out of your comfort zone: call up a former…
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