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The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Glue Up team.

Event ROI in 2026: comparing digital vs. in-person value
7 minutes read
The conversation around event ROI has shifted from “Was it worth it?” to “Can we…
Strategic Event Planning Guide for 2026
9 minutes read
Strategic event planning has become the differentiator between organizations that…
How to Pick the Best CRM for Associations
7 minutes read
CRMs have become the backbone of customer management in nearly every industry.…
AI Training for Staff in Associations
7 minutes read
AI training for staff isn’t about teaching code. It’s about changing how people…
The Global AI Association: 2026 Outlook
10 minutes read
It’s 9:07 a.m. on a Tuesday, and the membership director of an international…
Association Transformation Through AI in Finance
9 minutes read
It’s five minutes before your finance committee call. The treasurer wants to know if…
Building Communities and Seizing the Entrepreneurial Spirit in China
3 minutes read
Almost fifteen years ago, I started my lifelong journey as an entrepreneur. With my…
How to Create a Community Outreach Strategy?
13 minutes read
Your community needs to be regularly adding new members and community outreach is a…
How to Measure Community Engagement for Member-based Organizations [With Smart Metrics, Data, and Tools]
12 minutes read
If engagement is earned through human connections, then how do you measure those…
Glue Up Community vs. Conventional Social Media - Which One Drives More Community Engagement?
9 minutes read
Last Updated: May 15, 2024   Online community management software or…
Community Management Software Buying Guide [16 Key Questions to Choose The Right One]
11 minutes read
There are several community management software options available on the market, all…
8 Best Digital Contest Ideas to Drive Massive Community Engagement
10 minutes read
Businesses and organizations that start social media groups for their loyal fans,…
Email Subject Lines for Events You Can Copy Today
7 minutes read
It is remarkable how much power a single line of text holds. The right email subject…
Conference Social Media Posts Examples
13 minutes read
Cutting through digital noise is hard, and in the event space, it's even tougher.…
Speed Networking Templates
14 minutes read
Running a speed networking event without a clear structure wastes time and misses…
Post-Event Evaluation: Events Into Smarter Futures
7 minutes read
It’s the morning after your annual conference. The hotel ballroom is empty, sponsor…
Event Budget Templates for Large and Small Events
8 minutes read
Event budget templates are the difference between an event that runs smoothly and…
Corporate Event Ideas to Strengthen Connections
8 minutes read
It’s 7:15 on a Tuesday morning. Cameras flicker on, rectangles fill the screen, and…
Using Data to Improve Membership Dues Collection
8 minutes read
If you want to improve membership dues collection, you probably don’t need another…
Member Communications Plan for Associations
11 minutes read
A clear member communications plan is one of the most effective ways associations…
How to Start a Membership Program
12 minutes read
In 2024, 49% of associations reported membership growth—proof that demand for…
Membership Renewal Email Template Strategies
6 minutes read
Picture this. A long-time member gets your membership renewal email template. They…
Membership Websites Examples (How to create one)
7 minutes read
It’s easy to picture a membership website as a digital brochure with a login button…
Predictive Analytics Membership CRM Growth Signals
7 minutes read
A Predictive Analytics Membership CRM is seeing it long before it arrives. The…
Editable Sponsorship Letter Templates for Quick Use
8 minutes read
Sponsorship letter templates are the difference between winning a partner and losing…
Sample of Mission and Vision of an Association
8 minutes read
Most associations don’t fail because of lack of talent or resources. They stumble…
Association Marketing Plan for Non-Marketers
7 minutes read
Most association executives will admit this quietly if you catch them offstage: they…
How To Write Meeting Minutes (w/ Template) Guide
8 minutes read
We’ve all been in a meeting where someone says, “Let’s follow up on that next week…
Virtual vs Physical vs Hybrid Networking
11 minutes read
Networking is at the heart of why people join associations. A recent EventMB survey…
Successful Webinar for Associations Anatomy
7 minutes read
It’s five minutes before the start time, and the attendee counter is slowly ticking…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: January 2024
2 minutes read
As we kick off a new year, we are excited to share the latest features and…
Say Hello to the Glue Up AI Copilot. At Your Service 24/7
2 minutes read
At Glue Up, we strive to help our customers run their organizations in the most…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: December 2023
2 minutes read
As we wrap up the year, we've got some exciting news to share in our December…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: November 2023
3 minutes read
As the holiday season begins, we're excited to unwrap our November product updates!…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: October 2023
2 minutes read
As the leaves change and temperatures drop (or climb), we provide an exciting new…
Chapter and event management updates in September: We focused on updating our chapter management features and event management solution in September
3 minutes read
As summer came to its end, we ramped up our efforts to bring you more updates. In…
Aligning AI Communications Across Timezones
6 minutes read
AI communications don’t usually fail because the message is wrong—they fail because…
Teaching AI and Automation to Read the Room
5 minutes read
AI and automation didn’t catch it—but they should have. The members didn’t complain…
Why Member Orgs Stall with AI Management
6 minutes read
AI management is stalling inside member organizations—and not for the reasons you…
AI Professionals Association Fails on Events
6 minutes read
It used to mean something when an AI professionals association put on a conference.…
How AI Business Insights Drive Innovation and Efficiency
3 minutes read
Organizations today are buried in data from member activity and event feedback to…
Create Smart Lists with Glue Up's CRM AI
7 minutes read
You've got the right message, timing, perfect subject line, and stunning visuals.…
Effective Leadership Strategies for Multi-Chapter Associations
7 minutes read
If you are part of a chapter-based association, you would know that it is not an…
The Role of Governance in Multi-Chapter Organizations
4 minutes read
Chapter-based associations are a popular organizational structure for many different…
Multi-Chapter Organizations: Common Mistakes and Best Practices for Your Website
4 minutes read
Running a chapter-based association is faced with many hurdles and challenges. One…
6 Root Causes of Data and Brand Inconsistencies in Multi-Chapter Organizations (and How to Fix Them)
6 minutes read
Inconsistent data and branding can cause significant issues for multi-chapter…
Multi-Chapter Organization: How to Improve Your Systems?
4 minutes read
Multi-chapter organizations are large systems of creating communities and allowing…
Multi-Chapter Organizations: Building a Connected and Engaged Mobile Community
4 minutes read
Multi-chapter organizations are associations that are structured into local chapters…