Spark Consulting
JULY 15, 2014
'What does it take for associations to succeed at innovation? I’ve been doing some research on innovation initiatives in associations for a client and had written a bit about it for the Spark blog a few weeks ago. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Mark Athitakis from ASAE about what I’d learned in a little more length, and he wrote the following piece for Associations Now.
Jamie Notter
JULY 15, 2014
'I am 47 years old, and I recognize that I am either in or headed to the “get off my lawn” stage of life. I find myself looking back at the old days more than I used to, and I frequently want to remind my teenage children that when I was growing up, I had to get out of my chair to change the television channel, rather than just swiping my finger across an iPad.
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Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 15, 2014
'From membership to events to publications, associations provide critical services to nearly all industries and professions – not just at home, but around the world. As industries boost their globalization efforts, associations seem to be following suit, according to a new report , “Achieving Global Growth,” by American Society of Association Executives.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2014
'Houzz, an online platform that helps homeowners and design professionals connect, is now partnering with the American Institute of Architects on a digital badging benefit. What’s the benefit? Houzz highlights the best in the world of residential design and serves as an online platform that helps homeowners, creatives, and design and construction professionals share ideas and collaborate on possible projects.
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Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 15, 2014
'Big data has been on the lips of many business professionals for some time now. So is it a big mistake or a promising trend to apply? Expo and Global Experience Specialists (GES) developed a study that looks at how event producers and exhibitors are collecting and analyzing data to help their customers and their own organizations. Here is an infographic they produced with some highlights from the full report.
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Association Adviser
JULY 15, 2014
'Kelly Donovan, Naylor. As we examine advocacy in associations this month, we asked our peers how they advocate for their organizations, and about the challenges and opportunities they face. Chatting up a hairstylist, rushing across the finish line of a half marathon, and corralling 400 youths at the Texas State Capitol may not seem like groundbreaking ways to further a cause.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2014
'The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board’s recent ad campaign “What’s Your L.A. Story?” got a lot of traction on social media. The secret? The group latched on to the “underground economy” of influencers on Instagram. It’s like modeling, except with selfies. And for one convention and visitors bureau, it meant a lot of impact for its latest advertising campaign.
Association Adviser
JULY 15, 2014
'Dana Plotke, Naylor. One of the obvious advantages of online communication is the ability to get multiple perspectives on a topic and voice your opinion from time to time. I’m sure you’ve all heard the battle cry “join the conversation” in reference to participating on a social media channel. Well, in today’s business world, there are many ways to join the conversation.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2014
'A recent study suggests that Apple’s operating systems are starting to make headway with enterprise customers. But the interesting thing is why they are—because users are clamoring for them. The lesson for IT staffs is all about flexibility. Recently, I had a pretty annoying problem with my trusty do-everything MacBook Pro: The wireless started konking out.
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Association Adviser
JULY 15, 2014
'5 Boring Companies with a Fascinating Social Strategy. Uri Bar-Joseph. Search Engine Watch. Content Marketing Traits that are Crucial to Success. Michael Gerald. Content Marketing Forum. Communicating with the Next Generation. Shannon Neeser. XYZ University. Board Recruiting Never Sleeps. Amy Quinn. Avectra. The post Best of the Web – July 2014 appeared first on Association Adviser.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2014
'New research suggests a path for online communities beyond the wisdom of the crowds. Also: what happens when your brand voice loses its consistency. Maybe the “wisdom of the crowds” isn’t so wise after all. Sure, smart community conversation has its moments, but sometimes independent thinking is the best thinking. That’s the finding of new research by Spain’s Cajal Institute, which notes that while the community concept has its benefits—some communities, such as Re
SCD Group
JULY 15, 2014
'2 photos: same place, same time, different perspective! Differing perspectives of board members often influence discussions and decisions of associations and nonprofit organizations. Debates often continue without board members realizing those different perspectives. Individual perspectives result from it depends on where you sit (officer, board member, committee member, association executive) it depends on where you look (internally, externally, short-term, long-term, strategic or tactical) it
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2014
'Travel spending by federal agencies has fallen 27 percent since 2010—a result of new restrictions in the wake of several conference scandals—but it can’t drop much more, according to a media analysis that predicts federal travel spending will stabilize in the next few years. Even if far fewer federal employees are traveling now than did in 2010, there’s some good news that organizations relying on federal meeting attendees can take from that: It can’t get much worse.
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Achieve
JULY 15, 2014
As a long-time nonprofit employee, I know how easy it is to become insulated from ideas and activities that don’t pertain directly to your own operations. Conferences are a great way to break out of that familiar box, so I went to. MCON14. expecting to hear one or two things I’d never considered before. Boy, was I wrong. Attendees and I heard. dozens. of ideas and numerous ways they could be applied in our own organizations.
Association Adviser
JULY 15, 2014
'Hank Berkowitz, Editor-in-Chief. One of the most eye-opening findings from our annual Association Communication Benchmarking Study this year was that “lobbying/advocacy efforts” has now supplanted “best practices,” “industry news/trends” and even “professional development” as the single most important topic to association leaders and their members.
Associations Now
JULY 15, 2014
'When she was hired as the new executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturers Association in April 2013, Amy Snell, CAE, took over at an organization that needed a new lease on life. Her first year on the job offers lessons for other association leaders championing change. Just over a year ago, the Wood Component Manufacturers Association was in a tough spot.
Association Adviser
JULY 15, 2014
'According to our third annual Association Communication Benchmarking Study , information about lobbying and advocacy efforts is the single most important topic for association leaders these days. More than half (52.1 percent) of the 910 execs who responded to this question in our comprehensive annual survey said that news about lobbying/advocacy efforts was “highly important” to them.
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Mizz Information
JULY 15, 2014
'If you read this blog, you already know I’m kind of obsessed with the topic of online community, particularly where associations and online communities intersect. I’ve written before about how online communities present a real threat to associations because they allow people to connect around a common industry or interest without all the governance stuff, overhead and general “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and operations of many associations.
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