Socious
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
One of the great difficulties in finding a top-notch community manager is the employer-held belief that anyone can do it. It takes a very specific skill set and if you’ve not employed an online community manager before, or if you are just starting your online community, you may be unaware of the demands of the role and skills required.
Portage Group
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Reading this article on technology trends for 2016 got me thinking: It's hard to believe that just a decade ago, most of us had never heard of the term 'smartphone.' Personally, I am always a little panicked when my phone is not within arm's reach. Also, I will admit that I have a slightly dysfunctional relationship with my GPS - which I have named Sneaky Suzy - and without whom I would (literally) be lost.
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Virtual
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
I love my job. And I love my family. But there are times I’m “this close” to throwing it all away to just follow Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band around the country. He’s out on tour again, and I’m slated to see him at least four times this tour alone. If you’ve not been to a Springsteen show, there’s nothing else like it. His recent show in Boston was three and a half hours long, and included the 66 - year - old Springsteen crowd - surfing during " Hungry Heart " and simply never taking
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
In our first webinar of 2016, Naylor’s Jon Meurlott, group vice president, and Laura Taylor, director of online solutions, discuss why working to preserve and increase NDR is important for. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
After a laser pointer temporarily blinded a copilot during takeoff over the weekend, the British Airline Pilots Association called for handheld laser pointers to be treated as weapons in the eyes of the law. The incident is one that’s all too familiar for American pilots—and one that BALPA’s U.S. namesake has closely worked on for years.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
After APA member George Yancy was bullied and harassed for a story he wrote on white privilege for The New York Times , the association released a statement supporting all members who are subject to hateful attacks. The American Philosophical Association recognizes opinions and philosophies vary, but the APA and its members “must support those who take intellectual, ethical, and social risks in their work, including their public presentations,” the group said in a statement [PDF] regarding bully
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Rundown Attendees: 3,000. Exhibiting Companies: 300. Mini Super Session Speakers: 3. The International Franchise Association’s 2016 Convention takes place in San Antonio starting this weekend. Nearly 3,000 franchise professionals, including hundreds of CEOs, presidents, and EVPs, are making their way to San Antonio in the upcoming days to get vital information to help protect their brands as well as dig deeper into topics such as marketing, finance, and franchise development.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Association members are often giving back to their communities, so one group decided to highlight those contributions via a new awards program. Whether it’s bringing more salad bars to school cafeterias , providing free dental checkups , or helping to create more sustainable hospitals , associations and their members are often giving back to the communities they are a part of.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Technology and privacy advocates largely sided with Apple in the wake of a court order involving an iPhone owned by a San Bernardino terror suspect. However, at least one group affiliated with the FBI says that Apple’s encryption and policy stance create a national security risk. One of the world’s largest companies is in major legal conflict with the FBI, and associations and advocacy groups across the spectrum are quickly picking sides.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
What will hotels do, now that travelers are beginning to prefer home-stay services? Plus: how to conduct yourself professionally when you’re abroad. It’s tough to choose between a nice, carefree hotel experience and a cozy space that feels like home. But research shows that travelers may be leaning toward staying in someone else’s private residence.
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