Aaron Wolowiec

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Detroit: Not the ‘black eye’ of America

Aaron Wolowiec

Since last week’s blog post, the latest story about Detroit’s bankruptcy seems to be the city’s problem with stray dogs. I’m not sure this is news, but as Larry Alexander, president of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau , told me last week, media watch the city with careful eyes since it’s the automobile capital of the world.

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Clearing up association chapter confusion

Aaron Wolowiec

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. While I enjoy attending PRSA functions across the country – during which I can network and learn from colleagues – I more frequently attend chapter meetings and events.

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Is your association a global guru in the making?

Aaron Wolowiec

associations’ business activities with countries outside North America. An interesting finding: Associations that reported growth in product sales from outside North America are more likely to have board members who reside outside North America.

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Clearing up association chapter confusion

Aaron Wolowiec

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. While I enjoy attending PRSA functions across the country – during which I can network and learn from colleagues – I more frequently attend chapter meetings and events.

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Globalization isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy for associations

Aaron Wolowiec

Other key findings in the report: North America is the most popular location in the world for global expansion among associations, followed by Europe, Australia/New Zealand and South America. Organizations that have a solid international business strategy experience faster growth.

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The public is listening and associations are spending

Aaron Wolowiec

For starters, check out Public Relations Society of America , which includes a directory of PR firms and service providers. Associations Marketing associations Center for Public Integrity Edelman lobbying marketing PR Week public opinion public relations Public Relations Society of America social media' That’s where PR can help.

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Nonprofits struggling to meet demand

Aaron Wolowiec

According to the Meals on Wheels Association of America , many senior nutrition programs receive federal funding through the Older Americans Act, which took a huge financial hit as a result of the sequestration. In short: It seems 2014 will continue to be tough for nonprofits, but they’re coping as best they can.

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