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Nonprofit Communications Trend Report Released
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 6, 2012
What are the trends for non-profit communications in 2012? Here's an overview of Kivi Leroux Miller's Nonprofit Communications Trend Report.
Associations Plan to Increase Communications Staffs in 2012
Association Adviser
JANUARY 12, 2012
January 2012 -- Did You Know? Our latest poll shows that more than half of associations plan to increase their member communications staffs this year, while less than 20 percent plan to cut their communications staff. By Association Adviser staff
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Integrating social media into the association communication mix
The Big Picture
MARCH 14, 2012
The Gripman Cometh » March 14, 2012. Integrating social media into the association communication mix. Curious about how other associations are integrating social media into their communications mix and what it takes to succeed? Communications. Creating Association Communities. March 2012. January 2012.
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The ‘Duck, Duck, Goose’ Aspect of Association Communications
Association Adviser
JANUARY 25, 2019
These are just some of the questions that plague association leaders and communications experts when figuring out how to best interact with members – and encourage members to respond in kind. 1 in 2018, to be exact, according to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. is a communication challenge.
Association Subculture: An Association Take on TrendHunters 2012.
Association Subculture
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012. An Association Take on TrendHunters 2012 List. communications. (4). community. (3). ▼ 2012. (23). An Association Take on TrendHunters 2012 List. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Love, love, LOVE the TrendHunter.com Top Trends List every year and this year is no different.
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Association Subculture: Five Terms for 2012
Association Subculture
DECEMBER 19, 2011
Five Terms for 2012. So, I will spend my time between now and New Years figuring out my "5 Terms for 2012." Let me know what your five words are and I will share what I came up with in my first post in 2012. communications. (4). community. (3). ► 2012. (23). Five Terms for 2012. advocacy. (1).
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Association Career Paths 2012
Association Adviser
JUNE 8, 2012
June 2012 -- Features Seeking "best available athletes" with vision, who listen, communicate, have fun and move easily from one challenge to the next on limited resources. By Hank Berkowitz
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10 Most Answered Reader Polls of 2012
Association Adviser
JANUARY 18, 2013
Technically speaking, 2012 was the year of instant gratification. Readers couldn’t seem to get enough of our instapolls about technology and related digital communication topics. Top 10 Association Adviser Instapolls of 2012. Is your association using online video to enhance communication and education? 7, 2013). .
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Association Subculture: Times Like These - My 5 Terms for 2012
Association Subculture
JANUARY 2, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012. Times Like These - My 5 Terms for 2012. Even though today is still technically a holiday, I feel like 2012 is officially underway and now its time to reveal the 5 Terms for 2012 that will be front and center at Alcorn Associates Management Consulting this year. January 3, 2012 7:06 AM.
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10 Most Answered Reader Polls of 2012
Association Adviser
JANUARY 8, 2013
Technically speaking, 2012 was the year of instant gratification. Readers couldn’t seem to get enough of our insta-polls about technology and related digital communication topics. January 2013 -- Did You Know? By Association Adviser staff
The Power of Integrated Communications
Association Adviser
APRIL 13, 2012
April 2012 -- Features Futurist Seth Godin recently quipped in his popular blog, "It's easier to go faster now than it is to go faster later." And that’s where we seem to be on the association communication front. The curve isn’t always easy to see, but many associations are sprinting to stay ahead of it.
5 Critical Association Web Strategies For 2012
Vanguard Tech
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Trying to be all things to all members is the kiss of death online in 2012. There are added features beyond what Facebook offers including a way to communicate to specific groups of followers. Leverage What Works. The Internet is full of “good enough” information. Do the searching for your members.
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What's Your Marketing Communications Mantra?
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 14, 2012
December 2012 -- Marketing & Communication Ideas to achieve the enlightenment you desire. By Dana Plotke
Strategic Communications: The Simple Way to Sell Your Association
Association Adviser
APRIL 12, 2012
Watch excerpts of their presentation "Widening the Scope: Communication Programs That Sell.". Click here for the complete slide presentation. By Association Adviser staff.
Communicating Face-to-Face? There's an App for That
Association Adviser
JULY 11, 2012
July 2012 -- Marketing & Communication We explore some of the more popular video and chat programs associations can use to bridge the nonverbal gap that makes up 93 percent of communication. By Kelly Donovan
Association 141+: 2012 Resolutions
Association 141+
DECEMBER 20, 2011
2012 Resolutions. One of my favorite posts this week is from Shelly Alcorn on Association Subculture - Five Terms for 2012. Following Shellys lead, here are my 5 for 2012: 1. In 2012 I want half of what I (symbolically) hang to be reminders of where things did not turn out as planned. Association 141+.
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Stronger by Association: Make 2012 "The Year of Better Content"
AMR Management Services
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Make 2012 "The Year of Better Content". At the start of the year, Forbes magazine predicted that 2012 would be "the year of content," declaring that content and social media marketing should a part of every brands marketing plan. Forbes should have called 2012 "the year of better content."
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Associations Live
JANUARY 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Happy New Year - 2012. communication. (13). communications. (29). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Associations Live. Connecting MSAE members and a world of ideas! The Holidays fell on the weekend this year, so it seemed to stretch the season for an eternity. September (12). Categories.
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Social Media: Fad Or Revolution 2012
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 19, 2012
Or is it a revolution in the way we communicate? Here is the slide deck for my recent presentation for the 2012 CSRM Summit in Dallas, TX. Social Media: Fad Or Revolution 2012. Is social media just a fad that will eventually implode? Take a look at some of the interesting data and decide for yourself.
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Associations Now
APRIL 10, 2013
A study by a tradeshow industry research firm shows that exhibitions slowed down significantly during the second half of 2012. The tradeshow industry started strong in 2012 but couldn’t keep it up through the entire year. Even though the first half of 2012 saw an increase in industry activity of 2.5 percent growth.
Stronger by Association: Communications Audits and Digital Media.
AMR Management Services
JULY 19, 2011
Communications Audits and Digital Media Presentations Live from AYP Conference. Building Community in the Digial Marketplace - What's a Y to Do? 1 comment: sidhi May 16, 2012 12:59 AM just linked this article on my facebook account. ► 2012. (30). Communications Audits and Digital Media Presentati.
10 Ways to Communicate Better with Instagram
Association Adviser
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
On Thanksgiving Day 2012, more than 200 Thanksgiving-tagged photos were uploaded every second. It is easy and inexpensive to get started with Instagram, but integrate it with the rest of your member communication platform for the biggest impact. That’s a lot of turkey. In June, the app introduced video capability.
The Big Picture: Top Ten Best (and Worst) Communicators of 2007
The Big Picture
JANUARY 5, 2008
Top Ten Best (and Worst) Communicators of 2007. Bert Decker , chief executive officer of Decker Communications , offers up his List of Top Communicators - the best (and worst) from business, politics, entertainment and sports. Take a look to see how communications skills helped make or break these notable individuals. [
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Social Media And Events Continue To Grow: 2012 Research
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 27, 2012
2012 Interesting Social Media Stats For Marketing And Events. Here are some interesting 2012 social media stats comparing business marketers and event organizers. The top five benefits of social media marketing according to Social Media Examiner 2012 Report are: Generating more business exposure (85%). Twitter (61%). Xing (48%).
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Plexus Consulting Group?: 5 Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2012
Plexus Consulting
MAY 7, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012. 5 Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2012. It’s early in 2012—spring is officially here and our spirits are uplifted. · More Honest Communication between Nonprofits and Their Donors: Oh yes, I do, I do believe it. Will your organization be moving in any of these directions in 2012?
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The Power of Delegating
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Cultivating a feeling of autonomy in your organization is increasingly important: In the latest Harvard Business Review , author Sylvia Ann Hewlett reveals results of surveys she conducted with executives in 2012 and 2022. The top leader is the ultimate decision-maker, but stronger teams develop when others get to be decisive as well.
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The Big Picture: Corporate Communications Aware of Podcasting.
The Big Picture
APRIL 28, 2006
Corporate Communications Aware of Podcasting—But It Is Rarely Used or Listened To, According To New Poll. A recent survey conducted by the Dallas chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators , which ran mid-March to mid-April, asked more than 300 communicators in Dallas the question, "How do you use podcasting?
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Research Confirms Associations Communicating More Often But Less Effectively
Association Adviser
DECEMBER 13, 2012
December 2012 -- Features But catching members when they're ready to listen is a step in the right direction. By Hank Berkowitz
Turning a Good-bye into a Good Buy: Friday Fix
YourMembership
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
February 10th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. I “borrowed” this idea from Jay Baer of Convince & Convert from a talk he gave at SocialFresh East 2012 this past week. Don’t make communicating with them an all or nothing. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members.
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Beth Kanter
DECEMBER 4, 2012
GiveMN 2012 by the Numbers by Jeff Achen, GiveMN Digital Strategist. Social media has always been a key communication tool for Give to the Max Day. For “giving days”—which are becoming increasingly popular all over the country—social networking and digital communication such as email and blogging are key to driving big results.
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Thanks For Playing
MAY 22, 2012
Seeking community in associations since 2008. 22 May 2012. With ASAEs Membership, Marketing & Communications Conference this week and an upcoming vacation, T4P is going on a little hiatus. ▼ 2012. Maurice Sendak, 1928-2012. Social Media And Events Continue To Grow: 2012 Research. Gone Fishin.
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Plexus Consulting
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Better Communications: Make A Plan, Stan! Have you been caught in the communications trap? At the annual meeting, a respected past president says into the microphone, “This organization does a crappy job of communicating. What should I renew when this organization can’t communicate any better than that?”
Post CESSE Interview with Avinash Chandarana and Cross Cultural Communication Tips
GlowGlobally
AUGUST 7, 2012
Mastering the Puzzle of Global Association Management Communities. Monday, August 13, 2012. You can view this interview here. Don’t Miss Nikki Walker of MCI & Greta Kotler of ASAE. 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM. Room: D172. Venue: Dallas Convention Center.
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Reaching Decisions Makers With Conference Communication Has Changed
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 19, 2013
These senior level executives have adopted a philosophy that work is no longer a place; it is a state of mind says the Forbes 2012 gyro report “ The @Work State Of Mind Report.”. Consider the following @Work State Of Mind results: When we work and communicate. Only 3% said they did not send or receive emails while on vacation.
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YourMembership
MAY 25, 2012
May 25th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. 2 Comments to “Following Up: Friday Fix” Geoff says: May 30, 2012 at 8:11 am. Christina says: May 30, 2012 at 10:55 am. Tags: business social networking , communication , engaging members. Corporate Responsibility. YourMembership.com Blog.
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Thanks For Playing
MARCH 21, 2012
Seeking community in associations since 2008. 21 March 2012. Recapture your lost community members. Building an integrated communications strategy. March 22, 2012 11:20 AM. March 22, 2012 12:42 PM. ▼ 2012. Social Media And Events Continue To Grow: 2012 Research. Thanks For Playing.
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Thanks For Playing
APRIL 12, 2012
Seeking community in associations since 2008. 12 April 2012. The thing thats cool about it is that it makes the presenter (me in this case) think deeply about what shes trying to communicate and how best to convey that with words AND images and get crystal clear about the "so what?" April 13, 2012 10:58 AM. ▼ 2012.
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The Big Picture
JANUARY 31, 2012
Integrating social media into the association communication mix » January 31, 2012. But it goes to show that in this day and age, you can, as a proofreader, watch (and catch) all of your p's and q's and still be flummoxed in the communication process by an incorrect link. Communications. March 2012.
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Understanding Generation X: A Guide for Associations
MemberClicks
MARCH 23, 2023
If you want them to engage with you, you must keep things simple – your meetings, your communications, your payment processes, etc. If you’re communicating with them on any type of topic – association update, event promotions, industry news, etc – be clear and concise with them.
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52 Handling Social Media Strife & Other Unpleasantries
YourMembership
MAY 17, 2012
May 17th, 2012 | Posted in Social Media and Business Trends. Has communication been a longstanding issue and this is just how they decide to express their dissatisfaction? You won’t always be able to tell them what they want to hear but make sure you communicate your message in a professional and respectful way.
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Thanks For Playing: Reaching Detente With Your Chapters
Thanks For Playing
APRIL 10, 2012
Seeking community in associations since 2008. 10 April 2012. Each side feels like the other is holding out on the them or trying to gain advantage, and the lack of trust that results makes it hard to communicate and to work together for the good of the organization as a whole and, ultimately, the profession or industry you serve.
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150 How Much Is Too Much for a Membership Dues Increase?
Associations Now
MARCH 8, 2017
He cancelled his Costco membership in 2012 when the company increased baseline membership from $50 to $55 per year. “I In NACDL’s case, they did both qualitative and quantitative research before implementing a new annual dues increase in 2012. Communicate Member Value. The new dues model is a big success story for NADCL.
Why I like the Market Research Society’s (MRS) successful membership change project
Optimist Consulting
MAY 22, 2014
I know from working with my clients on membership change projects that there are two essential elements to any change process that affect members: Ensuring you use a long-term communications campaign that is consistent. It was multichannel – generally you cannot just communicate a change message once. Communications Membership'
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YourMembership
MAY 15, 2012
May 15th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. The following is a guest post from Lynda Baldwin at Communication Strategies Group, Inc., an award-winning communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Lynda Baldwin is a principal at Communication Strategies Group, Inc., Five Tips to Rock Membership from Moose.
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