Fri.Jan 16, 2015

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It's Time For The 2015 DoGooder National Video Awards

Wild Apricot

'If you''ve created a video that has helped spread your message or cause, the DoGooder National Video Awards wants to see what you’ve got!

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What Can You Learn From Your Non-Attendees?

Associations Now

'Of course you want feedback from your conference attendees, but there also may be lots of value in what your non-attendees have to say. What should you ask? Every month here at AssociationsNow.com we receive a metrics report giving us data from our readers that includes things like number of pageviews, average time spent on each article, and a list of content that was most shared.

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Adopt These Four Values To Super Charge Your Conference Participant Peer Learning

Velvet Chainsaw

'In today’s high-tech, information-at-your-thumbs world, education models have shifted. Our conference participants now have the capacity and cultural motivation to produce their own knowledge. They experience overwhelmingly support for creating and sharing information and connections in their daily lives. We continue to witness the rise of the participatory culture as Henry Jenkins describes it.

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Friday Buzz: Google Glass is Dead, At Least for Now

Associations Now

'The heavily hyped wearable-computing device goes off the market after a run that drew excitement and criticism in equal measure. Is wearable computing dead? Probably not, but the current version of Glass isn’t long for this world. On Thursday, Google announced that it was taking the public beta form of the device off the market and going back to the drawing board to work out the kinks.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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“Je Suis Charlie,” American Booksellers Proclaim

Associations Now

'A group representing independent booksellers is helping its members obtain copies of the latest issue of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo to sell in America. The group is also sponsoring a social media campaign showing support for the paper and its staff after the recent attack on its headquarters. U.S. booksellers are showing their support for Charlie Hebdo.

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After U.K. Prime Minister Takes Aim at Encrypted Messaging, Critics Speak Out

Associations Now

'British Prime Minister David Cameron’s plan to improve national security by creating a back door to encrypted-messaging apps drew strong criticism from industry groups—and even parts of his own government. With the attacks on Charlie Hebdo in Paris still fresh on people’s minds, it’s understandable that there might be proposals for new legislation in nearby countries to help deal with terrorism.