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The Rise (and Fall) of Twitter

Spark Consulting

Thanks to the efforts of my web firm, the Spark blog has posts that go back to 2008, when I first started association blogging at Thanks For Playing. And other social media platforms, for organizational use.

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Why associations should choose the Nimble AMS + Salesforce partnership

Nimble AMS

In 1992, Nimble AMS began helping associations with the best available technology, bringing member-based organizations to the internet for the first time. By 2008, association technology was stagnant, and Nimble AMS began to design a blueprint for innovative technology with association-specific solutions.

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Disruptive Associations

Potomac Core

Organizational Association balance sheets took significant hits in 2008 and 2009, and there little reason to think otherwise in the current environment. At a time of unprecedented change your Association can become a Market Disruptor and position your members for success in a slow growth world.

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Disruptive Advocacy Strategies

Potomac Core

Through a 2008 Member Survey, GCCA Members sought help to identify the legislative and regulatory priorities of its membership. Member Call to Action. Maximizing its member engagement capacity on key regulatory and legislative issues that impact its member business outcomes GCCA launched its own Advocacy Portal in 2015.

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Keep Members Coming Back

YourMembership

Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. Keep Members Coming Back. February 9th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Social Media and Business Trends. Member Engagement + Retention. YourMembership.com Blog. We’d love your input! __. Ester Venouziou is founder of LocalShops1.com

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Thanks For Playing: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Thanks For Playing

Seeking community in associations since 2008. Find ways to engage their expertise in and passion for your industry or profession in ways that make sense for them. Labels: member engagement , membership , mentoring. ► 2008. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. 24 January 2012. Newer Post.

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The Impact of the Pandemic on Association Membership

Membership Marketing

Looking back at outcomes from previous economic disruptions like The Great Recession in 2008 and 2009, we see that membership made a remarkable recovery in subsequent years. Seven in ten associations (71%) reported that the level of member engagement increased this year. And the data shows that associations responded heroically.