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How Associations Can Navigate the Financial Landscape of AI

The Democratization of Expertise, Meta AI Chatbot, and Making Deepfakes with Microsoft’s VASA-1 [Sidecar Sync Episode 27]

How to Maximize Your Association’s Member Value Over Time with CLV Data

Unlocking Customer Lifetime Value and Embracing AI with Google's Neil Hoyne [Sidecar Sync Episode 26]

Exploring the Growth, Benefits, and Future of Smaller AI Models

How Is Your Association Using AI?

How One Firm is Revolutionizing Your Association's Industry with AI Technology

The Sounds of Suno AI, the Stargate AI Supercomputer, and Grok 1.5 vs. DBRX [Sidecar Sync Episode 24]

Llama 3, Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 Class, & AI and the Middle Class [Sidecar Sync Episode 25]

An Overview of Microsoft and OpenAI's Ambitious Vision for the Future of AI Supercomputing

The AI Augmented Certification Process: Part 3

Exploring the Use of AI-Powered Humanoid Robots in the Workplace

The AI Augmented Certification Process: Part 2

digitalNow 2024 Theme to Focus on Exponential Associations

The AI Augmented Certification Process: Part 1

How to Successfully Navigate AI Experimentation and Risk Management in Associations

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Tori Liu

Claude 3: A Game-Changing Tool for Associations

What AI Technology is Right for My Organization?

10 AI Applications to Elevate Your Association

Fundamentals of AI Part 2 [Sidecar Sync Episode 20]

How Associations Can Use the OpenAI Playground to Reap More Contextual Results

The Evolution of Neural Networks and Their Powerful Role in AI Technologies

Moore's Law Accelerated: The Exponential Growth of AI

February 29, 2024

Empowering Associations and Nonprofits with Generative AI

February 29, 2024

Fundamentals of AI Part 1 [Sidecar Sync Episode 19]

February 28, 2024

Embracing the Future: A Look at Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and Open AI’s Sora

February 27, 2024

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Jay Karen

February 22, 2024

Beyond Automation: The Era of AI Agents

February 22, 2024

Open AI's Sora, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Practical Applications of Generative AI in Business [Sidecar Sync Episode 18]

February 21, 2024

Top 5 Generative AI Courses for Association Staffers

February 20, 2024

Timing Is Everything: Revisiting Innovation in Association Leadership

February 19, 2024

AI-Driven Personalization: Insights from China

February 16, 2024

All About AI Agents [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 17]

February 12, 2024

Navigating the AI Landscape: A Starter Kit for Associations

February 08, 2024

How Associations Can Use Owned Data and AI To Drive Membership And Growth

February 08, 2024

An Interview with Sharon Gai [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 16]

February 06, 2024

Generative AI and Trust: Steering Associations Towards Ethical Innovation

January 31, 2024

Neuralink and Elon Musk, Generative AI and Privacy Risks, and NYC Local Law 144 [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 15]

January 31, 2024

Top 6 AI Guidelines For Associations To Follow

January 30, 2024

The Future of Work in Associations: Embracing AI and Redefining Roles

January 29, 2024

The Ultimate AI Toolkit for Associations

January 25, 2024

Marketing and AI with Greg Kihlström [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 14]

January 23, 2024

6 Questions Association Leaders Can Ask AI to Improve Operations

January 23, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Exhaust Streams: A New Frontier for Association Data Analysis 

January 23, 2024

Navigating Professional Development in the Age of AI With the Growth Mindset

January 18, 2024

Professional Development in the Age of AI [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 13]:

January 16, 2024

The Critical Role of Data in AI

January 11, 2024

The Data Episode [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 12]

January 09, 2024

AI's Growing Impact on the Scientific Method

January 05, 2024

The Intersection of AI and Science, Robin AI, the NYT Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 11]

January 05, 2024

How To Build a Successful Membership Retention Plan For Your Association

January 03, 2024

3 Ways to Drive Professional Development That Support Purpose-Driven Leaders

December 29, 2023

10 AI Predictions to Look Out for in 2024

December 29, 2023

Ten AI Predictions in 2024 [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 10]

December 27, 2023

4 Simple Ways To Harness the Awe Mindset For Team Motivation

December 22, 2023

Interview w/ Alice Locatelli | Senior Director of Digital Strategy, Society of Actuaries [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 09]

December 20, 2023

How AI Matching Can Elevate Your Organization’s Networking Opportunities

December 19, 2023

Leading into the Future: Why Leaders Must Embrace AI Training

December 18, 2023

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Christina Lewellen

December 14, 2023

Registration Open for digitalNow 2024 Conference

December 14, 2023

Decoding AI Interpretability, Mistral's MoE Model, the EU AI Act [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 8]

December 14, 2023

5 Expert AI Learning Resources To Empower Associations

December 13, 2023

The Powerful Role and Challenges of AI Governance in Conscious Innovation

December 11, 2023

Top 5 Tools to Measure Member Engagement and Activity

December 11, 2023

AI's Materials Science Leap, the AI Alliance, Open Source Versus Closed, and AI Governance [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 7]

December 07, 2023

The AI Alliance Emerges: The Debate Between Open Source and Closed AI

December 06, 2023

6 Reasons Professional Development is Important for Your and Your Organization

December 04, 2023

Navigating Software Selection for Associations in the Age of AI

November 30, 2023

How to Eliminate Web Content Friction Through Generative AI Search

November 30, 2023

Unpacking Q* and Amazon Q Rethinking Organizational Structure with AI Workflows [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 6]

November 29, 2023

The Power of Custom GPTs for Associations

November 27, 2023

Sam Altman is Back at OpenAI, When AI is "Just Good Enough," and Generative AI Search [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 05]

November 27, 2023

Future-proofing Your Association with a Common Data Platform

November 22, 2023

AI Art Generators: Which One You Should Use and Why

November 21, 2023

Navigating Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

November 20, 2023

OpenAI Developer Conference: Unveiling the Future for Associations

November 17, 2023

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Michelle Duke

November 16, 2023

President Biden's Executive Order on AI- What You Need to Know

November 15, 2023

Empowering Leadership: The Evolving Role of AI Agents and Companions in Associations

November 14, 2023

Custom GPTs and the Argument for Pausing Legacy Upgrades in Favor of AI [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 04]

November 13, 2023

Rosie’s Closer Than You Think: Preparing Associations for the AI Agent Revolution

November 10, 2023

How Associations Can Broaden Their Horizons with AI Translation Tools

November 09, 2023

Navigating the digitalNow and OpenAI’s Developer Event - Key Takeaways for Associations [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 03]

November 07, 2023

The Final Face-Off: Which is the Right Collaboration Platform for Your Association?

October 31, 2023

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How to Transform Your Innovation Pipeline

October 24, 2023

Top 5 Reasons We’re Excited for digitalNow 2023

October 22, 2023

Non-dues Revenue: Harnessing Affiliate Marketing and Partnerships

October 19, 2023

How Associations Can Use Microsoft Teams to Streamline More than Just Communication

October 12, 2023

Non-Dues Revenue: How to Leverage the Demand for Continuous Learning

October 10, 2023

digitalNow 2023 Keynote Speakers to Focus on AI and Innovation for Associations

October 06, 2023

Top 5 Educational Events for Association Leaders

October 05, 2023

How Associations Can Use Slack to Improve Productivity

October 03, 2023

Activating Your Intangible Assets: How Associations Can Leverage AI to Protect Their Brand Reputation

October 01, 2023

How to Improve Your Association's Conferences with AI

September 28, 2023

6 Key Steps to Implement AI-Generated Tagging in Your Association

September 24, 2023

How to Improve Your Association’s Credentialing and Accreditation Programs with AI

September 21, 2023

How Associations Can Use Zoom to Improve Offerings and Streamline Operations

September 12, 2023

AI-Generated Tagging: Early Application Methods

September 08, 2023

5 Steps to Deliver Better Positive Feedback that Reduces Turnover

September 07, 2023

Evaluating the Battle of Slack, Zoom, & Microsoft Teams

September 03, 2023

How to Integrate Your Association’s Content into the AI Ecosystem

August 31, 2023

AI Generated Tagging: Revolutionizing Content Taxonomy

August 29, 2023

8 Must-Read Newsletters for Association Leaders

August 25, 2023

Top 10 Generative AI Tips Associations Can Use to Create Content and Drive Efficiencies

August 24, 2023

AI-Generated Tagging: A Game-Changer for Association Organization

August 10, 2023

Revolutionize Your Association’s Content Taxonomy with AI

August 08, 2023

How to Leverage a Common Data Platform to Improve Operations

August 01, 2023

What is a Common Data Platform and How Can it Transform Associations?

How to Embrace Change and Navigate the Challenges of AI Adoption in Associations

Transforming Associations: The Power of Embracing Profitability

Rethinking Membership Business Models for Associations

How to Build a Strategic Moat for Associations

How Associations Can Leverage AI to Better Serve Their Members

How to Use the Learn/Experiment/Build Framework to Create a Culture of Change

4 Ways to Keep Your Association Relevant and Thriving

How to Use AI to Revitalize Your Association in the Digital Age

The Ultimate Guide to Prompt Engineering: Improve Your Input for Better Output

4 Ways Your Association Can Use AI for Process Improvement

Unleashing the Potential of AI: A Journey into a New Frontier of Member Engagement

How to Embrace the Open Garden Organization in the Age of AI

AI Image Generation: A Guide for Associations

Must-Have Questions for Your Next Member Satisfaction Survey

Tips for Offboarding Association Volunteers (Without the Hard Feelings)

AI in Action: Building Member Personas with ChatGPT

Be Unbusinesslike: Why Associations are Better Than Corporations

7 Lessons on Podcasting From ‘The Association Podcast’ Hosts

Demystifying APIs: A Non-Technical Guide for Association Leaders to Select Robust Software Solutions

3 Takeaways From Our Generative AI for Associations Webinar

Sidecar Water Cooler: The Four-Day Workweek

Bridging the Language Gap: How AI Translation Helps Associations Grow

Why Associations Must Consider Veterans in Their Inclusion Strategy

Addressing Volunteer Accessibility: Strengthening Your Program

Sidecar Water Cooler: Exploring AI Ethics

Overcoming Leadership Avoidance: 5 Strategies to Embrace Responsibility

Boosting Member Experience with AI

Welcoming Heidi Voorhees Haneberg as Sidecar's New CEO

How to Use AI to Build Better Email Campaigns

Volunteer or Staff Position? Determining the Right Fit for Your Organization

5 Moves Associations Can Make to Prepare for a “Slowcession”

Ensuring Digital Accessibility for All: Best Practices for Online Courses

Decoding the AI Buzz: Association Professionals Weigh In

When It Comes to Your Audience, Sometimes Local Means Global

Must-Try AI Tools for Associations & Non-Profits

Inspiring Associations to Embrace the Possibilities of Generative AI

Sidecar Water Cooler: Workplace Trends to Know for 2023

AI in Action: Summarizing Your Association Content

Creating Member Onboarding Experiences That Drive Retention

Generative AI – a Game Changer for Associations?

Introducing Betty Bot – The Association AI Chatbot

6 Key Strategies for Building an Engaging Community

February 28, 2023

7 Ways Associations Can Use Video in 2023

February 25, 2023

7 Tips on Planning for Last-Minute Event Attendees

February 23, 2023

Get Usable Content For Your Association Using These 3 ChatGPT Prompts

February 21, 2023

Are Google’s E-E-A-T Guidelines Good News for Associations?

February 19, 2023

Accessibility Considerations for Your Next Association Event

February 16, 2023

Sidecar Water Cooler: Is AI Putting Our Jobs at Risk?

February 14, 2023

10 Ways Association Leaders Can Build Their Emotional Intelligence

February 11, 2023

Should Your Association Have a Social Media Policy?

February 09, 2023

6 Event Planning Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

February 07, 2023

Place, Process, DEI and Wellness: Workplace Culture in 2023

February 05, 2023

Why Associations Need Futurist-Minded Leaders

February 02, 2023

What ‘Break Point’ & ‘Drive to Survive’ Can Teach Associations About Attracting New Members

January 31, 2023

Sidecar Water Cooler: Burnout

January 28, 2023

7 Must-Haves in Your Membership Renewal Letter

January 25, 2023

Want a Successful Mentorship Program? Do These 3 Things

January 22, 2023

7 Skills & Qualities You Need for a Successful Career in Associations Work

January 19, 2023

How Do You Assess the Emotional Intelligence of Potential Leaders?

January 17, 2023

Should Your Association Still Bother with Twitter?

January 12, 2023

3 Unique Challenges for Global Membership Associations

January 10, 2023

Why Associations Should Look for Leadership at Every Level

January 06, 2023

Why Sidecar Just Made Its Membership More Affordable for Every Organization

January 05, 2023

Should Southwest’s Holiday Meltdown Be a Warning for Associations?

January 03, 2023

5 Essential Leadership Skills for Association Leaders

December 15, 2022

The 10 Best Sidecar Blogs of 2022

December 13, 2022

Can ChatGPT Become an AI Tool for Associations?

December 11, 2022

How Are Associations Leveraging Blockchain Technology?

December 08, 2022

Should You Streamline Your Association's Subscriptions?

December 06, 2022

3 Member Engagement Lessons from Spotify Wrapped

December 04, 2022

Can Tech Layoffs Positively Impact Association Hiring?

December 01, 2022

Building a Board of Directors Onboarding Plan

November 29, 2022

How Do You Create an Association?

November 27, 2022

9 Keys to Effective Professional Development

November 18, 2022

Changing Minds and Governance – How CLARB Built a Diverse Board of Directors

November 17, 2022

Finding and Empowering Introverted Association Leaders

November 15, 2022

Are Your Members Your Best Customers?

November 11, 2022

Liberating Structures – A Solution for Event Engagement?

November 10, 2022

Does Your Association Need a Staff Re-Onboarding Plan?

November 08, 2022

How to Talk to Your Members About Dues Changes

November 04, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Board Diversity

November 03, 2022

What Is Crypto Philanthropy?

November 01, 2022

You Failed Your CAE. Now What?

November 01, 2022

The Business Case for AI in Associations

October 30, 2022

What Is a Standards Association?

October 27, 2022

5 Burnout Recovery Tips for Association Professionals

October 25, 2022

Audience vs. Community: What The Difference Means for Associations

October 20, 2022

4 Common Mentor Mistakes to Avoid

October 18, 2022

digitalNow 2022 Virtual – Planning Your Schedule

October 18, 2022

8 Must-try AI and Web3 Apps for Association Professionals

October 16, 2022

Multichannel Marketing 101: Executing a Winning Campaign