Aaron Wolowiec

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Engage volunteers, take a page from the magazine

Aaron Wolowiec

For the last year I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the editorial advisory board of Michigan Meetings + Event s magazine. We attend board meetings to discuss details of the magazine—what we think works, what we think should be improved—and swap stories about the state of the industry. Content & Articles. Mountain and Northwest).

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Hack attacks: Headed your way?

Aaron Wolowiec

Magazine story. Magazine , National Cyber Security Awareness Month , report , technology , Zurich. Magazine National Cyber Security Awareness Month report technology Zurich' For example, employees are lax with confidential information, and should change passwords every three months. But most don’t. But there’s help.

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Bonus content – Event Garde E-news – October edition

Aaron Wolowiec

A: I have “magazine Monday,” which is a good way to stay current professionally. I’m lucky to have mentors in my life, and only hope that I have taken all the knowledge they have given me to do good with. Q: Please share with us a tool/resource/book/blog/article/website/etc., and why you just can’t live without it.

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The communications struggle continues

Aaron Wolowiec

While e-newsletters and print magazines remain top communication vehicles, associations seem to be expanding their communication vehicles. This year, more associations reported success in helping their members find desired information quickly and keeping them informed about education opportunities and events.

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What’s in store for 2014?

Aaron Wolowiec

This week’s guest blog post is by Alexa Stanard , editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Alexa Stanard, editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. In the magazine business, we generally have to think many months ahead. I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry.

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Globalization isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy for associations

Aaron Wolowiec

In terms of services, trade associations place a high emphasis on in-person networking opportunities while professional organizations rank the delivery of a journal or magazine as a priority. The top three metrics for success are membership, financial performance and number of meeting and event participants.

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Bonus content – Event Garde E-news – October edition

Aaron Wolowiec

A: I have “magazine Monday,” which is a good way to stay current professionally. I’m lucky to have mentors in my life, and only hope that I have taken all the knowledge they have given me to do good with. Q: Please share with us a tool/resource/book/blog/article/website/etc., and why you just can’t live without it.

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