Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Furthermore, many professional organizations take pride in providing numerous meetings and conferences when instead they should focus on job opportunities, credentialing and certifications, Abila found. Understanding generations and how they like to engage now is essential for any organization,” Abila said. 1 communication tool.

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millennials Social Media Communications Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

The largest individual member organizations (those with more than 20,000 members) were the most likely to see increased growth. 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.

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Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 140

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This is a great opportunity for organizations of all sizes to show their gratitude for customers,” said John Foley, CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially. While many organizations offer sales and discounts during the holiday season, try using a slightly different approach to show appreciation.”. And use social media.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Always celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it’s a global day of giving perpetuated by social media and collaboration. Often, organizations incorporate the day into their yearend giving campaigns. Large organizations have received the most donations on #GivingTuesday but this trend is shifting. Tell us about it!

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Social Media Project Tips Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 31, 2016

It is the best way, and maybe the only way, to keep our organizations in sync with themselves and with their markets.”. Happe said communities are the most effective way to deliver learning and change – much better than social media platforms, which are inundated with advertisements. The first takeaway: strategy. Next: operations.

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Strategy Social Media Report Class 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Gen Y wants event apps and social media platforms. Real-time updates via social media allows attendees to join group conversations, regardless of their location. The Skift and Meetings Mean Business report offers dozens of case studies and examples of organizations that have successfully embraced millennials.

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millennials Social Media Report Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Unfortunately, many organizations are stuck when it comes to volunteers, she said. Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization. Elizabeth Engel, CEO and chief strategist for Spark Consulting, LLC.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2014

The social media imperative. Attendees were led through a series of exercises that allowed them to reflect on what they thought about each trend, how they believed the trend related to their organizations and any action items they might want to explore upon returning home. The social media imperative; are you crazy?

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Social Media Review Conference Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

I’ve admitted it before, and I’ll do it again: I’m a social media and technology addict. Will speakers engage with participants in real time – or afterward – via social media? If something comes up, will the organizer provide content virtually? Let’s talk social media. Is there a hashtag? This surprised me!)

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Technology Social Media Survey Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

The largest individual member organizations (those with more than 20,000 members) were the most likely to see increased growth. 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.

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Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years.

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Social Media Innovation Survey Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Hosting small meetings allow organizations to showcase local hot spots – and yes, even a favorite eatery works. However, surprisingly, 46 percent of respondents indicated they don’t use social media for small meetings. That said, of those who indicated they employ social media for small meetings, Facebook was the most common platform.

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Social Media Class Survey Strategy 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

At the same time, these organizations should consider hosting events outside their home countries. Organizations that have a solid international business strategy experience faster growth. Yet, it is hard to identify an association or organization that is not affected, in some significant manner, by globalization.

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Strategy Social Media America Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 30, 2016

Q: Network: Social media or face-to-face? A: I prefer face-to-face but in today’s world with associations serving communities far from their home office, social media is the way to go. Q: Learn: What’s one subject you’d like to learn more about? HTML, JavaScript, C++, all of them. . Which form of networking is better and why?

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

Leaders from more than 5,000 organizations participated in the sixth annual survey. Americans rely on nonprofits for food shelter, education, health care and other necessities, and everyone has a stake in strengthening this social infrastructure,” said Antony Bugg-Levine, CEO of Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 5, 2015

With unprecedented access to vacation rentals through websites like airbnb and VRBO , as well as the availability of discount hotel stays through websites like Priceline and Orbitz , it’s no wonder organizations are having difficulty filling their group room blocks during in-person meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

But seriously…communication is a hard gig for most companies, especially with the advent of social media. Perhaps more problematic, however, is that very few associations employ social, mobile or video strategy. And it seems more associations are connecting with members on social media. Or even worse yet, companies.

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Communications Social Media Newsletter Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2015

Editor’s Note: By now, you all know I’m a social media/technology addict. CamCard : Now you can easily manage and organize the business cards you receive at an event. Through pros and cons lists and organizing your decision options, inDecision can help you make the right networking choice. Daniel Mendelson, Bizzabo.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 10, 2014

As you may remember from previous blog posts I’ve written, giving back and community engagement are wonderful ways to say “thank you” to the community that supports your organization. Event Garde was tagged in social media posts and we engaged media. If you can, donate to those organizations. That’s not all. Become a sponsor.

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Social Media Committee Team Maine 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 25, 2013

From the minute we get up to the minute we go to bed, we’re surrounded by it: social media. But whether you dub it a blessing or a curse, there’s no denying social media platforms have made it easier to learn, to connect and to engage. Susan Robertson, executive vice president of American Society for Association Executives.

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Georgia Atlanta Michigan Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 12, 2016

National grassroots efforts steadily trickled down to local and state governments and organizations so I found myself buried in issues management. Companies and organizations must also be aware of their external publics – the people and groups outside of an organization’s sphere that affect, or are affected by, what that organization does.

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Social Media Communications Analysis Education 133

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In general, associations are doing a better job at organizing information and making it accessible to their members, as well as keeping their members informed about new events and education,” Naylor says. As such, Naylor advises associations to develop specific events, communications and mentoring opportunities unique to this group. “In

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Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It’s true that larger organizations can generally provide better – and more comprehensive – health care benefits. It doesn’t matter how large or small your organization is, chances are, a dedicated staff person handles human resources. Bottom line: Employers need to do a better job educating their staffs about benefits.

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Education Social Media Survey Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

She co-organized the first European Listening and Healthcare Conference in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, in 2014 and is currently planning the International Listening Association’s 2018 convention. Allow time to record; reflect and integrate these insights; summarize notes; post to social media; take a memory-prompting photo; request slides.

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Conference Communications Social Media Process 180

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2015

That includes membership growth, non-dues revenue, social media and Big Data. According to Fara Francis, chief information officer of The Associated General Contractors of America, association leadership now welcomes IT to sit at the table to participate in identifying the organization’s business strategy and goals.

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Social Media Revenue Technology Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 9, 2013

Even my dentist has climbed aboard the social media bandwagon. Her book, “ The End of Membership as We Know It ” explores the new challenges and opportunities facing organizations. Are you embracing social media? So naturally, I checked Facebook, which encouraged me to “like” his page. Next up will be Sladek.

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Georgia Social Media Atlanta Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As 8-to-5 days at the office have slowly turned into 24-hour social media networking from the car and virtual meetings during the kids’ soccer practices, social media has filled in the gaps. As for social media, 33 percent of respondents reported using YouTube for learning programs, followed closely by Twitter (32 percent).

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Social Media System Technology Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Other key takeaways from the report: Social media – Not surprisingly, associations use YouTube for education. Chief Learning Officer – About 40 percent of respondents said someone within their organization holds a title that incorporates the word “learning.”. But Twitter ranks a close second followed by LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Learning Management System Class Social Media LMS 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

It asked each vendor to bring an item to donate as part of Destination Michigan’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. In other words, it’s striving for social good. As a bonus, I’ll be writing about the companies, organizations and/or nonprofits that sponsor us, so we can help you say “thank you” to those who matter most.

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Michigan Innovation Team Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 12, 2016

National grassroots efforts steadily trickled down to local and state governments and organizations so I found myself buried in issues management. Companies and organizations must also be aware of their external publics – the people and groups outside of an organization’s sphere that affect, or are affected by, what that organization does.

Social Media 100

Social Media Communications Analysis Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 14, 2014

In other words: mid-Michigan’s second largest utility company had no idea what to do and therefore nothing to communicate – which is probably why it took three days for messaging to trickle out on social media. If your organization doesn’t have a crisis communications plan, start one now, while things are calm.

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Michigan Social Media Communications Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 19, 2014

Second, it can drive non-dues revenue for your organization through commissions or revenue sharing with benefit providers. Make sure you offer a range of options to meet the social and economic demographics of your membership. So try social media, email and text messages. Ask your members. It’s important, Genius Ave.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 27, 2012

Rather, I’m surprised because prevailing assumptions in the association community is that Baby Boomers either aren’t on social media platforms or aren’t actively engaged with us in those spaces. So, my question to you is this: Has your organization found this Baby Boomer presence online? Dad “liked” my Facebook business page.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

You may know that Higher Logic is the leader in social media and collaboration solutions for associations, not-for-profits and member-based organizations worldwide – and, of course, Lauren Wolfe and I go way back as long-time members of ASAE’s Young Association Executive Committee. Aggregate social media content.

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Member Engagement Content Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Results at Hand develops mobile-centric solutions for associations, events and direct sales organizations. And users can easily integrate apps into their social media platforms. For its newest research project, r@h has designed the 2014 Mobile Readiness Survey to gauge the mobile readiness of associations. And, it’s not hard.

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Social Media Survey Video Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 9, 2015

But that’s slowly shrinking, thanks to the advent of social media, blogs and citizen journalism. Do you have a member organization that’s doing something incredible? And, perhaps of special interest to our readers: The food and beverage association ranked No. 4 in PR spending. Is your association setting a trend?

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America Social Media Directory Washington 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

A variety of tools – from web and social media analytics to e-mail statistics to low-cost feedback systems like iPerceptions – can be used to extend and strengthen traditional, less agile market research methods,” Cobb said.

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