We all know that every crisis is an opportunity, but there are some crises that are so vast that it’s hard to see a silver lining.

2020 has offered a once-in-a-generation crisis, with a tragic pandemic leading to global economic uncertainty. It’s a tough time for professionals and a tough time for businesses, which is why associations are more important now than ever.

Here at HighRoad, we’re passionate about helping associations select the right tools for their marketing technology stacks. Choosing the right marketing automation platform and email marketing system is a crucial step toward growing, engaging, and retaining members and customers. However, utility of these tools can be limited if the data isn't at the helm. If data within your digital platform isn't integrated with the data held in your Association Management System (AMS), then your platform output will fall short.

Marrying this data on an ongoing basis is what tells the full story about each individual. It's what makes a marketer truly data-driven and goal-tied. As such, today, we’re diving into our flagship integration product―our Plus Connector. 

Every purchasing decision happens at the end of a journey. When you buy a sandwich, it’s because you felt hungry, you thought about your food options, and you decided that the best available choice was a sandwich.

Association members follow the same process when they’re making decisions about attending events, renewing their membership, or getting certified. Their journey begins with the realization that they need something to help their career or their personal aspirations. Ideally, that journey ends―and another one begins―when they engage with your association.

When unexpected and life-altering changes hit, from a cultural and operational perspective, adequately managing that change is fundamental to survival. It's imperative that, regardless of what's happening on the outside, productivity, innovation, and life balance isn't hindered on the inside. Maintaining all of this lies a great deal on the Finance & HR team.

That's why HighRoad's Finance & HR team is our next team up to provide Virtual Team Pro-tips.  Read what they have to say about working remotely.