Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Do you ever feel like there is not enough time to “get it all done”? What if we told you that you everything important could be done in.just one hour a day! Check out this podcast interview with productivity expert Ari Meisel and discover how you can Optimize, Automate and Outsource everything in your life - including your health!
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Ever wonder who the people behind the curtain are here at Higher Logic? We're introducing you to our three community managers. They’ll talk about why they love community management, helpful resources to use and weigh in on the dog versus cat debate (as you can see, this is serious stuff…). In this second installment, we’re introducing another community manager, Calista Rollogas.
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Socious
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
There are a lot of mediums available when it comes to engaging your customers or members—social media, your online community , email, etc. Each serves its own purpose and comes with its own set of best practices advantages and disadvantages. Email is a marketing channel that has shifted in usage and popularity over time, making it increasingly harder to capture the attention of your members.
Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Kate Pojeta, conventions and exhibitions manager. Q & A with Kate Pojeta, conventions and exhibitions manager, Event Garde. Q: What are you looking most forward to in your role with EG? A: Event Garde has some amazing clients and I’m excited to be on the team to help conventions succeed. Conference planning was a part of my work experience for years, and then I took a little hiatus from it.
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Jamie Notter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
It is with some sadness that I acknowledge that "authenticity" is a buzzword. If you google " authenticity at work ," you'll find that most of the posts on the first page are offering the COUNTER-point--that authenticity isn't as cool as you thought it was. You know you've achieved buzzword status when the counter culture is the status quo. Even Jeffrey Pfeffer's new book (and I highly respect Pfeffer) says, apparently , that authenticity is a mistake for leaders.
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Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Does your conference education drive attendees’ business performance? Or are your offerings more a roll of the dice, leaving it up to chance that they impact the attendees’ job performance. The most effective and successful conferences focus their learning opportunities on sustaining attendees’ critical strategic skills, building evolving organizational capabilities and linking conference education to business performance.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
“Shadow IT”—apps that get brought into offices without consent of the big bosses—gets a bad rap among enterprise folks. But even with genuine concerns like security and protocol to think about, it’s worth asking: Do those all users with the unauthorized Dropbox accounts have a point? For IT administrators, finding unauthorized usage of a third-party app on their servers is a frustration.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Grantees, Experts, and Partners at the end of the Brainerd Foundation’s 21st Century Advocacy Design Lab. What if a funder got real-time input from its grantees and other partners to develop its investment strategy? What if they used a design thinking process to not only get feedback from grantees but as a way to develop a more agile way of working?
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Should the fermented tea drink be considered an alcoholic beverage? That question is driving a heated debate between brewers and regulators while they wait for improved testing methods. It seems like a simple yes or no question: Is kombucha an alcoholic beverage? The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) thinks so, under certain circumstances.
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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.
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Aaron Wolowiec
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
It seems there’s an app for everything, right? Meeting and event professionals are raving about event apps, which allow everything from registration to hotel check-in to real-time social media conversation. But if no one knows about an app, it’s worthless. The trick, according to Results at Hand, is to promote it. Results at Hand just released “ 5 Steps to Successfully Launch an Event App ,” an infographic with tips for gaining loyal app lovers.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
On a visit to the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a proposed law that would place restrictions on foreign nongovernmental organizations operating in China. Despite concerns raised by U.S. associations and other NGOs, the measure is expected to pass without changes. Speaking to U.S. business leaders in Seattle last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping downplayed American concerns over a draft law that would subject foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Chin
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
As Volkswagen continues to manage the fallout from its emissions fraud, the diesel industry is trying to ensure that the scandal’s impact doesn’t spread. Thanks largely to the work of advocacy organizations to keep auto companies true to their word on environmental regulations, the world’s largest car manufacturer is in dire straits.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
In honor of National Coffee Day, we take a look at what member benefits are percolating at the National Coffee Association. What’s the benefit? While coffee drinking may be on the decline in America , it’s still one of the most popular beverages on the market. And to give its product a boost, the National Coffee Association is brewing several benefits for its members, including live and on-demand webinars, events such as the 2015 Coffee Summit , and the latest research on coffee and
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Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your organization’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
What happens when a secret society decides to ask for membership dues? The Latitude Society is finding out the hard way. Plus: how to know whether you’re ready to hold a paperless event. What’s the San Francisco-based Latitude Society all about? That’s hard to figure out because the organization is, well, secret. Look up the Latitude Society on Google and you’ll find a slightly paranoid (and profane) Reddit thread and an ominous-looking login page.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Turing Pharmaceuticals and its CEO became a lightning rod for critics after the company hiked the price of a drug by more than 5,000 percent. Turing Pharmaceuticals, which over the past two weeks has received a flood of criticism over what many say is price gouging, is being kept at arm’s length from industry groups as well. Last month, Turing hiked the cost of a recently acquired antiparasitic drug, Daraprim, from $13.50 to $750 per pill.
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