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Healthy Social Media Use While Practicing Social Distancing

Associations Now

While government calls for social distancing have led some people to think they should use social media more, using these tools the wrong way can increase loneliness. A communications expert offers tips on using social media to improve connections. In my own research, I interviewed people who quit social media.

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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

Ungrated

Chapter executive directors and board leaders from San Diego and Sacramento to the Pacific Ocean, the Sierra Nevada, and everywhere between discussed the new issues communities are facing—rising insurance rates, supply chain delays, and safety concerns—to the recurring such as drought, wildfires, and legislative issues.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.21.17

Reid All About it

A near-death experience has enabled him “to envision an alternate ending to the AI story —one that makes the most of this amazing technology while empowering humans not just to survive, but to thrive.” 9 Social Media Metrics to Monitor. Kai-Fu Lee debunks dystopian AI scenarios in a Wired article. More info/register.

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26 ways association professionals find problem-solving inspiration

Association Success

You have to keep your eyes open across all industries, not just your own, and continue professional development to stay aware of new technologies.”. You’d think they’d have figured it out by now, but … and technology makes things change quickly.”. Staying agile is incredibly important, according to the professionals we spoke with.

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Membership Forms: Application Samples & Best Practices

MemberClicks

Nevada Restaurant Association – Comprehensive Contact Information. While we live in the age of technology, some still prefer to do things the old fashioned way, especially if they’re paying for their membership with a check. across channels like social media, email, and direct mail.

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GR Pro: It’s Time for Associations to Gear Up for 2016

Associations Now

New for 2016 Advances in technology and social media made the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections seem like two completely different races strategy-wise. Expect more of the same in 2016, said Robert Hay Jr., CAE, executive director of the Association of Government Relations Professionals.

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Save People, Not Associations

Associations Now

Connecting people and knowledge is a fundamental mission in both professions, and they have both experienced a great amount of upheaval with the rise of the web, social media, and mobile technology. One exhibiting company at ONA13 decked its employees in T-shirts that read “Save Journalism” on the back.

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