KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JULY 19, 2016

About Association Chat Welcome to this week’s replay of Association Chat. Association Chat is your weekly online discussion for the association community where we warm ourselves by the virtual fire with the topics of the day, welcoming thought leaders and trailblazers alike to join up in this online home for the community. This Week’s Show. This week’s show was a special one.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

I am thrilled! I just signed a contract to start writing regular articles for a popular blog in the events industry in 2016. My posts are primarily going to cover stories about social media for associations, which is a natural area for me to write about and share. I'm thinking many of my articles will end up being a combination of: Interviews Case studies Tips and tools Advice Although I think I come across great stories like this fairly regularly, I can't write about my clients only and I will

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Today on Association Chat we are talking about the apps that are rocking association professionals' worlds. What are the apps that make a difference in your day-to-day life? We'll explore apps that impact your business, personal, spiritual, and physical lives. Here are some questions we'll discuss: Which apps are you using to improve what you do at work?

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

What a fabulous conversation with great people! Next week's chat is all about apps that are perfect for association executives and industry folks. You can join in the fun next Tuesday at 2 pm EDT here: https://blab.im/kiki-l-italien-association-chat-awesome-apps-for-association-execs-assnchat. You can also join the Association Chat Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2015

For the past few weeks Association Chat has been quietly testing a new platform for the weekly Tuesday chats. Blab is a livestreaming platform that enables a public video chat among four participants at a time. Viewers come in to watch the livestream and they can participate by leaving comments on the desktop application or below on the mobile version.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JUNE 30, 2015

Associations have always been “about” engagement, and in the past several years, we’ve had a renewed focus on engaging our members and other audiences. The thing is, most of us aren’t really doing it well. Could that be because we’ve been thinking about engagement all wrong, focusing on what we want members to do and how we define value? Join Anna Caraveli ( The Demand Networks ) and Elizabeth Weaver Engel ( Spark Consulting ) on Tuesday, July 14 at 2 pm ET on Twitter (follow the hashtag #assnch

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JUNE 28, 2015

We've all heard the statistics about driving engagement on social media by using pictures, but questions abound about how to use this information to really move the needle on social media outcomes. Every morning I walk my seven-year-old daughter to her bus stop. We talk about nature, comment on the things we see along the way, and look both ways before crossing the street.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

APRIL 28, 2015

Thank You Charm by Beth on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/7vybea How do we show our volunteers that we appreciate them throughout the year? Certainly there are the reminders on our calendars. In April we celebrate National Volunteer Month (with National Volunteer Week taking the spotlight) and in November we celebrate Thanksgiving, which is a natural time to show our gratitude for all sorts of things including volunteers.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

'https://flic.kr/p/4rXRZh As the world seems to get smaller with the aid of technology, many associations have already expanded internationally or are looking to grow overseas in the future. But what makes an association a "global" organization versus a national organization with international ties? How do associations balance growth in their home countries while investing in growth internationally?

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

APRIL 13, 2015

'This week, I''ll be moderating a panel of experts on the subject of event apps for the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (PMPI). To go along with that theme, event apps will be the focus of this week''s Association Chat.and there''s a lot to talk about! Julius Solaris, author of the eBook, The Event App Bible , shares some staggering statistics from his research that indicate a wide, but narrowing, gap between what meeting planners want from an event app and what the mobile

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

APRIL 7, 2015

'Cutting through the noise is one of the greatest challenges facing associations today. While social media provides tools helpful for getting messages out in creative new ways, the additional outlets for communication can also be overwhelming. Where does that leave nonprofits looking for the best way to communicate to their audiences? This week''s Association Chat will focus on asking questions that will help to dig down to the nitty gritty of promoting your organization''s brand.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

'Whether you call them customers or members, it is important to remember that the membership experience is a critical piece of an association professional''s responsibility. We''re going to spend an hour discussing how we can better serve our members and our organizations on the March 31, 2015 edition of Association Chat. How can we bring delight to our members?

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

MARCH 24, 2015

'I''ve been reading an excellent book by Jamie Notter and Maddie Grant, When Millennials Take Over , that identifies four capacities for the future of business: Digital, Clear, Fluid, and Fast. The March 24, 2015 edition of Association Chat will focus on The Digital Organization - inspired by this great book. Is your association a digital organization?

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

MARCH 23, 2015

'What questions do you wish you could answer over again? Today I had the pleasure of talking with Todd Greer of Synervision - The Leadership Foundation for their weekly interview series. As usual, as soon as the interview wrapped, I immediately felt remorse for what was left unsaid. I have no right to claim that my brain is failing me, but sometimes I swear I am failing my brain.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

'What does the future hold in store for me? The picture isn''t clear. I never anticipated becoming an association executive. I still remember moving to Bethesda, Maryland, from Joplin, Missouri, starting my first job in associations - working for the Parenteral Drug Association. What was an association and how could I explain it to my family? These were the questions that plagued me whenever I wasn''t worried about how to make my next strategic move to make more money and move up in position.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'I woke up this morning at 3 a.m. with a surge of energy and a house full of sleeping family members. I thought about trying to go back to sleep, but after a few minutes decided the effort was futile and headed upstairs to brew some coffee and read. It is my birthday today and I am now 38-years-old. Lately I''ve been investigating spirituality and trying to be open to what the universe is trying to tell me.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

'This year has been incredible for speaking engagements! I have to admit that though it can be tough to do so much traveling, I do enjoy meeting new people and having the opportunity to explore new ideas with them. In 2014, I transitioned from primarily talking about social media and branding to talking about other big ideas, like how to be more productive ("How I Get Stuff Done") and creative topics like how to find your voice.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

AUGUST 27, 2014

'Does the thought of selecting a new Association Management System (AMS) give you an instant headache? If you answered yes, attend the ASAE Membership Section Council’s webinar "Think like the Experts: Experienced Tips for a Hassle Free AMS Selection” on Thursday, September 18 th from 12:00 – 1:00pm ET. [link] During this webinar, you will gain insights on navigating the AMS selection process and hear from three experienced association professionals on making this process as painless as possible

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

AUGUST 6, 2014

'Every year the best networking at ASAE Annual happens at the parties and receptions after the sessions have concluded for the day. You’ll never know how much learning you are capable of until you are shouting about outdated membership models across a crowded table at a bar. Here is a handy-dandy list of parties and receptions happening at ASAE Annual in Nashville.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

MAY 20, 2014

'FastCompany recently featured an article by Jane Porter that was all about what the founder of ModCloth would tell her younger self. I got to thinking about my own history and what I would tell my younger self, if I had the chance. For now, I know of no time machines that will allow me to go back and change things. But when the time does come for the chance to go back, here are the five things that will be at the top of my list to teach myself. 1.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'After spending 12 years working in the association world, I am no longer considered an “emerging association professional”. I could throw in a joke about this just meaning I’m getting old, but instead I wear it as a badge of honor! People from all walks of association life offer lunch or coffee, looking to me for advice on how to successfully maneuver the mysterious and well-acronymed ocean that is the association industry!

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

'It wasn''t my idea, but the romance of it captured me. He had painted the picture for me: the snow softly falling in the warmth of the sun as we clutch hot chocolate in our hands watching his favorite hockey team play outdoors in an ice rink created in Yankee Stadium.fans cheering.hockey being played the way it was meant to be played before technology intervened.in the elements.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JANUARY 23, 2014

'As many articles tout the Pomodoro Technique and GTD , my own habits for increasing productivity and breaking through procrastination are downright crude. I have come to recognize that in the world of productivity tools, my ideas might seem dysfunctional, but at least they are all mine. I present to you: KiKi''s System for Getting Sh*t Done. Part 1: The Ramen Noodle Method Ramen noodles are embarrassingly good.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JANUARY 16, 2014

'Honesty can be really expensive. At least it seems like it. Because if I were to tell you a list of truths, you might make decisions about me that were not necessarily pleasant. For example: I hate exercise. I''m bored with green juice and the entire juicing craze. I like wine - probably a little too much. I''m productive from 7:30 am until about noon, and then the wheels fall off.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

DECEMBER 30, 2013

'At the approach of every new year, we look at our lives with special scrutiny to identify the things we think we must change in order to improve our lot in some way. We resolve to lose weight, learn a foreign language, or take up exercise as a way to prove our merit and grit. This year I resolve to honor my standards and stay true to my voice. Image purchased from shutterstock.so you''ll see it again.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2013

'This week’s Association Chat was focused on the topic: networking. It''s an important topic for associations because people associate them with the ability to make connections to other specific types of people. What happens when you add social media to the mix? Does technology help or hinder an association''s role in connecting people? We talked about those types of things and more during the chat.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

'BizBash’s IdeaFest has become an annual hotbed of creativity for events professionals and this year is no different. With a bevy of smart, interesting speakers and leaders in the industry, IdeaFest will no doubt lead the pack again with hot tips and insights for the future of the profession. One exemplary standout from the lineup of speakers is Maya Kalman, SWANK Productions CEO.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

AUGUST 28, 2013

'Whether you know it or not, video is likely in your future. Here''s why: From this blog post by Wolf 21 Internet Marketing , you can see some provocative statistics about video (attrib. to Craig Backman from McLellan Group): Video is the preferred medium by most site visitors. According to Cisco Systems, 90% of web traffic will be from video by the time we reach 2013.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

'How''d you like to learn about the best ways to motivate people to volunteer for your organization? Two of my favorite people have teamed up to write a whitepaper worth talking about - " The Mission Driven Volunteer." Elizabeth Weaver Engel and Peggy Hoffman packed their paper full of a wealth of information, including data about generational engagement and myths and truths about volunteering (among much much more that you would be wise to read as soon as possible).

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

AUGUST 7, 2013

'My fabulous co-presenters and me. Amy Lestition, me, Laurie Kulilosky, and Ozair Esmail. The music has died down, the exhibitors have gone home, and lonely discarded lanyards are lying in wait for hotel maids to toss out with the wastepaper for a new day. After every ASAE Annual Conference comes a sense that camp is over and all of us go back to our regularly scheduled programs.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JULY 30, 2013

'Guest Post by Sandra Giarde, CAE. By now you’ve read about what to bring to ASAE. Your travel arrangements are all confirmed and reconfirmed. And your schedule is likely taking shape with sessions and parties identified as “must attend” and “might attend.”. However, there’s one more thing to prepare for at ASAE and nobody talks about it. And it has to do with feelings.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JULY 26, 2013

'Attending a big conference can make you feel like a freak. If you aren''t already plugged in to the who''s who of your industry, a huge meeting can make you want to hide out and make origami swans out of your business cards rather than pass them out to people at networking events. ?. There are several ways I prepare myself to make the most of any conference that might help attendees (especially my fellow introverts).

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JULY 17, 2013

'Association Chat will bring the awesomesauce to Sauciety at the National Harbor next Tuesday, July 23 at noon because sometimes we just need a good networking opportunity to relax. The meeting will be held in place of the weekly online Twitter chat. The in-person meeting is open to anyone and is not a sponsored event, so each person will be responsible for his or her own lunch.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JULY 9, 2013

'Every time ASAE Annual rolls around, people start making their lists of parties and receptions to attend. I am no different. But this year I decided to make my list public - will I see you at these parties? I''ll be updating this list as I hear about other parties and receptions, so leave your info in the comments! Some of these require sign-ups or RSVPs ahead of time, so I''ll try to include links or contact information as we get closer to the date.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JULY 2, 2013

'When I started my first association job way back when, I had no idea I''d still be working in the association industry more than 10 years later. Part of what kept me in this association realm is my intense nerd-love for all things associations. After gathering with a group of fellow association nerds last weekend, I thought it might be cool to try to pull together a list of common traits for those who love association-land.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

'When I first heard Shelly Alcorn''s idea about having an association gathering in multiple cities across the country at the same time and shared virtually(!), I thought she was smart, but crazy. Though 100 percent behind the idea, when I considered the logistics of managing such a thing, I shuddered and thanked the stars it was her idea and not mine.

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JUNE 24, 2013

'"Wh-wh- whaaaat?". That was pretty much my reaction this morning when I read about a fabulous idea to recognize some visionaries in the association/nonprofit realm. How have I missed hearing of this until now?!? This is my first day in the Aptify-Tysons Corner office and as I glanced through an older issue of USAE - The Weekly Community Newspaper of Associations, CVBs, and Hotels that was in the break room, I read of the creation of the "Forty Under 40" Award open to all association, nonprofit

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