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Advocating from Afar: Virtual and Remote Grassroots Advocacy

Beekeeper Group

When letters containing the bacterium anthrax arrived at the DC offices of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD) in October 2001, multiple Capitol Hill buildings closed for decontamination. There are other reasons that supporters, activists and members of various organizations cannot visit DC for a fly-in.

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Pop-Up Events: The Next Trend for Associations?

Associations Now

One company that’s found success is Target, which started hosting them back in 2002. This was the first stop on NPB’s #PeanutPower Pop-Up Tour , which also included Chicago; Washington, DC; Los Angeles; Atlanta; and Lake Tahoe. Use social media to get the word out. New attendee engagement. Buzz builder.

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Conferences Aren't Serious About Networking Unless

Idea Architects

Include space on name badges for Twitter handles and in participant listings for other social media connections (LinkedIn, Facebook, et al) that individuals may wish to share. For smaller conferences, have an area with games, puzzles, books and resources similar to what you find in the lobby of an old-fashioned resort.