Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 9, 2013

So naturally, I checked Facebook, which encouraged me to “like” his page. I check news on Twitter and connect with friends on Facebook. Even my dentist has climbed aboard the social media bandwagon. The truth is, I’m a customer, and these days, I text rather than talk and my smart phone works harder than my laptop.

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Georgia Social Media Atlanta Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Event organizers use Twitter and Facebook to spread the word about events and to track interest among users. Meetings Social Media American Express Meetings and Events apps conference events Facebook hashtag hybrid events meeting planners smartphones social media survey technology Twitter virtual events' Let’s talk social media.

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Technology Social Media Survey Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

For more information, check out the #GivingTuesday Facebook page and the Twitter feed and use #GivingTuesday and @GivingTues. This week’s guest blog post is from Kate Olsen, vice president of strategic projects for Network for Good , a technology platform that facilitates online fundraising and giveback opportunities.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2015

In addition to a total integration with LinkedIn , Facebook and Twitter , this networking platform allows you to engage in one-on-one messaging with other event attendees in order to help you make the most out of your event networking experience. Bizzabo : Bizzabo’s networking success platform is truly one of a kind.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Finally, my friend Wade Slaghuis (an MBA student at Grand Valley) interviewed me last weekend for a class assignment illuminating the intersection of small businesses and social media (and we all know I’m no stranger to Facebook ). This is the product of that interview.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Facebook was next, followed by LinkedIn. Innovation Learning Social Media Association Learning + Technology 2014 association management systems associations Celisa Steele e-learning Facebook gamified learning Jeff Cobb LinkedIn live streaming social media Tagoras technology technology-enabled learning trends Twitter webinar YouTube'

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 25, 2013

Susan Robertson, executive vice president of American Society for Association Executives. From the minute we get up to the minute we go to bed, we’re surrounded by it: social media. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up.

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Georgia Atlanta Michigan Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

As a reminder, please like our Facebook page. So we thank you for trusting us with your livelihoods and for appreciating the Event Garde vision. Thank you for joining us on an exciting ride towards a new horizon. We’ve made it to 500 likes, but we’d love to have hundreds more!

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Michigan Report Innovation Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2014

At the very least, if a member or a prospective member searched for your organization on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, they should find a link to your website for more information. That said, participants seemed to concur that most organizations should have some form of social media presence. Final thoughts.

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Social Media Review Conference Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 14, 2014

At the same time, I checked Facebook and Twitter hoping for updates – nothing. Filed under: Best Practices , Communication Tagged: BWL , communication , crisis communications , crisis communications plan , emergency , emergency communications , Facebook , Icepocalypse , J. When I did, I got the same message – a dozen times.

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Michigan Social Media Communications Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For example, according to the results, Facebook, webinars and online career centers have gained traction. While e-newsletters and print magazines remain top communication vehicles, associations seem to be expanding their communication vehicles.

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Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Check Facebook and you’ll see lots of people posting about things for which they’re grateful. It’s hard to believe today is the first day of November. How can that be? Today kicks off what many of us consider a month of blessings. And later this month, we’ll spend time with family and friends giving thanks for our blessings.

Social Media 166

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

About 50 percent of survey respondents use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn proactively while 90 percent of respondents use these social media channels in some fashion. Twitter is the most popular.).

Strategy 167

Strategy Social Media America Survey 167

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Photo courtesy of Skillsoft via Facebook. I’m a self-professed word nerd. In college, I loved leaving classes with a new nugget of information. And now that I’m a working professional, I get giddy at the thought of attending conferences. And, even better: My employers not only encourage professional development, but expect it.

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LMS Education Class Innovation 190

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

Nearly 80 percent of associations with increasing renewal rates indicate increased participation in their private social networks, with Facebook and Twitter being the most popular platforms. A majority of associations consider the average age of their members to be between 45 and 54 years old.

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Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 140

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Photo courtesy of Skillsoft via Facebook. I’m a self-professed word nerd. In college, I loved leaving classes with a new nugget of information. And now that I’m a working professional, I get giddy at the thought of attending conferences. And, even better: My employers not only encourage professional development, but expect it.

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LMS Education Class Innovation 183

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

How do you encourage attendees to participate in tweeting, posting to Facebook and writing a blog? [I Facebook, on the other hand, is a different story. Facebook, on the other hand, is a different story. Die-hard Facebook posters only need a bit of encouragement to share their favorite conference moments.

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Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

Nearly 80 percent of associations with increasing renewal rates indicate increased participation in their private social networks, with Facebook and Twitter being the most popular platforms. A majority of associations consider the average age of their members to be between 45 and 54 years old.

Certificate 100

Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Check Facebook and you’ll see lots of people posting about things for which they’re grateful. It’s hard to believe today is the first day of November. How can that be? Today kicks off what many of us consider a month of blessings. And later this month, we’ll spend time with family and friends giving thanks for our blessings.

Social Media 100

Social Media Project Tips Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

About 50 percent of survey respondents use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn proactively while 90 percent of respondents use these social media channels in some fashion. Twitter is the most popular.).

Strategy 100

Strategy Social Media America Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

Undoubtedly, there is a benefit to enriching the onsite conference experience with the addition of exclusive interviews, video, photos, news about the speakers, vendors and entertainment, and live Twitter feeds and Facebook posts. However, what I’m specifically talking about here is curating conference content that already exists.

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Member Engagement Content Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For example, according to the results, Facebook, webinars and online career centers have gained traction. While e-newsletters and print magazines remain top communication vehicles, associations seem to be expanding their communication vehicles.

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 10, 2016

That said, searching Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn can be time consuming and overwhelming. And it often starts before an event. Personally, before I attend a conference, I search Twitter for the event’s hashtag to engage in conversation and “meet” colleagues. But event apps can help, according to a new e-book by DoubleDutch.

Social Media 100

Social Media Case Study Library Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 26, 2016

Simply call a few local bars and restaurants and ask for some specials on food and drinks (don’t ask to reserve a space), create an event on Facebook or Eventbrite and spread the word via conference social channels. However, you can achieve many of the same goals of hosting a conference event (without the cost) by hosting a meetup.

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California Conference Communications Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 10, 2015

LinkedIn and Facebook marketing campaigns can yield huge rewards. According to the report, print is still an effective marketing vehicle among associations. But I’d argue that association marketers should consider the power of digital marketing. Tell us…what role does your marketing staff play in your organization? What works best for you?

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Report Marketing Detroit Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

But Twitter ranks a close second followed by LinkedIn and Facebook. But some new types of learning are also emerging: massive open online courses, flipped classes, gamified learning, microcredentials and microlearning, which has the highest rate of adoption. In addition, in the next year, 26 percent plan to go mobile.

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Learning Management System Class Social Media LMS 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 27, 2014

One group Michel referenced in her session found that the bond it made at the conference became so important that the members found each other online, forming online communities through social media platforms like Facebook and Google+.

Social Media 100

Social Media Conference Content Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

Don’t create a Facebook account just because. Looking at membership demographics can provide insight into content consumption – Which publications are your competitors? If you don’t have a social media strategy, get one.

Communications 100

Communications Social Media Newsletter Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

There wasn’t Facebook or Twitter. But I think George Jetson – or Hanna-Barbera I guess – was on to something. Think about it. Seventeen years ago, I was in college, using dialup Internet to do research. And I used the phone to talk, not text. It’s amazing how far technology has come. So imagine what’s in store for the year 2030!

Social Media 100

Social Media Certificate Technology Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

Other interesting takeaways: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are the most popular social media platforms (in that order), with Twitter experiencing the biggest boom in usage. In the study, the majority of associations reported a two- to three-month grace period for membership benefits once memberships expire.

Social Media 100

Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 11, 2014

You can ask people to share your content through Facebook or Twitter. You can ask attendees to share their thoughts at a town hall meeting at your next event. You can ask people to take a poll or short survey. You can ask them how they’d like to contribute to your association. Truly, you’re only limited by your imagination,” Engel said.

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millennials Survey Report Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 17, 2012

QVC established its Facebook page in July 2008 and its Twitter page in January 2009. Over the years, QVC has enjoyed record-breaking sales, has received countless industry awards and has donated millions of dollars to charity. But that’s not the end of the story.

Social Media 100

Social Media Video Conference Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

For more information about my professional development consulting firm Event Garde , download our promotional brochure , visit the website or like us on Facebook. How would implementing this five-step research process impact the effectiveness (and reputation) of your meetings department?

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Hybrid events may be complemented by social technology in one or more of the following ways: live audio or video streaming, online presentations, live commentary or transcripts, online chat or discussion forums, live blogs, event photographs, event videos, and the integration of other social media tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. -

Technology 100

Technology Social Media Video eBook 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, these generations – which in 2011 surpassed Baby Boomers for volunteerism – value virtual networks and don’t often communicate face to face. We get impatient. For more information on this topic, please read Aaron Wolowiec’s column in the fall issue of Michigan Meetings.

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Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100