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Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?

Associations Now

More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but underutilize other areas where the technology could shine. As a meeting planner, you know the potential that social media holds for events. BizBash outlines 25 innovative tools that streamline meeting planning.

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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

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and president of the CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter. “We Together, we will ensure forward innovation. Part of that includes upholding a diverse and inclusive board, handling social media discourse with care, and resolving conflict productively. Together, we elevate our profession.”

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From the Corner Office: John Graham, ASAE

Association Adviser

In an exclusive interview with ASAE President John Graham earlier this month, we learned that while mobile is a game changer and video is the new frontier, print media and live events continue to resonate with members of all ages and inclusiveness is the key to success. JG: Look at innovation through two lenses.

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Tapping the Potential of Big Data, The ‘World’s Nervous System’

Associations Now

Rick Smolan, former journalist and current big data advocate, shared some of the world’s most innovate and creative uses of big data at the ASAE Technology Conference and Expo. The platform is also being used to monitor HIV risk in Los Angeles and to provide live, firsthand accounts of monumental events such as the Arab Spring.

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Thursday Buzz: Where Associations Saw Their Membership Grow in 2013

Associations Now

Also: the consistent craft that drives innovation. Innovation as Craft. Why not practice innovation? Like specialty beers , innovation takes many shapes and forms, but ultimately there’s a craft that helps drive it. ” Read on for more of Kaiser’s insights on innovation and culture. .

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Falling Into Instagram: The National Retail Federation’s Gap Takeover

Associations Now

Compare this approach to that of Discover Los Angeles , which collaborated with Instagram users in a completely different way.). Getting members involved: What does a company like The Gap get out of doing something like this? In other words, NRF’s Instagram presence offers a look behind the curtain.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. Dig design, innovation, technology. You may decide to develop your own. College Educator.