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By Carmen Lamb | April 22, 2024

Harnessing the Dual Benefits of Ad Studies

Gain valuable insights with our free downloadable ad study questions.

By Carmen Lamb | April 10, 2024

A Marvel-ous Approach to Lead Generation  

YGS Association Solutions and Lead Marvels work together to bring strong lead generation opportunities to our partners.

By Laura Gaenzle | March 26, 2024

Outsource Your Event Sales and Management to Unleash Your Event’s Potential

Enhance your events by outsourcing your event sales and management to professionals with proven experience so your association can focus on its mission and members.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | February 26, 2024

Case Study: A New Site for School Administrators

YGS Association Solutions delivers a dynamic new website for the School Administrators Association of New York State.

By Ashley Reid | January 30, 2024

5 Tips for Bolstering Member Voices

Sharing perspectives and insights from your association members is extremely beneficial to other members, industry stakeholders, and even your own staff. Are you making it easy for those voices to be heard?

By Therese Umerlik | January 16, 2024

Membership Evolution: Tailoring Strategies for Gen Z Career Growth

Your association can thrive in the evolving workforce by embracing Gen Z and supporting their career journeys through education, networking, mentorships, and social media to foster meaningful connections and sustainable growth.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | December 11, 2023

Case Study: Transporting Content From Print to Digital

YGS Association Solutions reinforces its position as a trusted association partner, this time delivering a new content site for the American Public Transportation Association.

By Rachel Markey | December 1, 2020

How to Budget Non-Dues Revenue for 2021

Budgeting non-dues revenue will be different in 2021, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important.

By Rachel Markey | November 17, 2020

Now's the Time to Consider Tweaking Your Paywall Model

Reconsidering your paywall could increase ROI for your association.

By Rachel Markey | September 29, 2020

5 Must-Knows for Marketing Follow-Up

Follow-up is crucial to your marketing campaign, but a fine line exists between being effective and annoying.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | September 1, 2020

5 Simple Strategies to Bolster Your Membership

Over the past year, associations across many industries are reporting a decrease in membership growth, so what can your organization do to re-instill confidence in your existing membership and attract new members? Here are five simple strategies to give your membership a boost.

By Craig Lauer | August 31, 2020

What You Need to Know About Lead Generation Right Now

Lead generation is an important part of the sales funnel. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to make an initial connection with prospective clients.

By Craig Lauer | August 25, 2020

Expand Your Virtual Event Revenue—Before and After the Event

Help expand the monetization of your online event with this list of potential virtual sponsorships.

By Craig Lauer | July 28, 2020

The Power and Profit of Sponsored Content

Increasingly, associations are enhancing revenue by offering sponsored content within their magazines and other content platforms.

By Craig Lauer | July 28, 2020

8 Essential Tactics for Attracting Younger Association Members

For younger people in the early stages of their career, membership in an association is more important than ever.

By Craig Lauer | June 22, 2020

Showing Next-Gen Members the Value of Your Association

Ensure the longevity of your association and the industry you represent by appealing to younger generations.

By Craig Lauer | June 7, 2020

How to Be Heard in the Marketplace

At YGS, our goal is to be a trusted advisor for your top priorities, not just during this challenging time, but well into the future.

By Craig Lauer | May 26, 2020

Publication Promotion Videos Can Boost Readership and Nondues Revenue

Publication promotion videos are the perfect opportunity to capitalize on already compelling magazine content.

By Craig Lauer | May 26, 2020

Reducing Print Publication Frequency Can Be Costly

A number of our advertisers recognize the need to maintain their market and brand presence to be best positioned for recovery.

By Craig Lauer | May 11, 2020

Building a Brand-New Magazine (During a Pandemic)

Collaboration between teams made it possible to launch an entirely new magazine during the pandemic.

By Craig Lauer | May 4, 2020

Sustaining Member Dues Revenue

Some members are struggling with strained budgets and are being forced to make tough decisions about what expenses to prioritize.

By Craig Lauer | May 1, 2020

See YGS Production in Action

Discover how we’re here to help you connect with your audiences through safe and compelling print materials.

By Craig Lauer | April 19, 2020

5 Tips to Maintain Advertisers During COVID-19

For example, encourage advertisers to adjust their messaging instead of pulling an ad.