Associations Now

MAY 1, 2014

Nearly 200 million data records were reported stolen during the first quarter of 2014, according to a new data breach report—a 233 percent increase over the same period in 2013. At the end of the day, there is not a magic strategy [for data security]; there is just thorough, well-thought-out planning.”. PDF], might do the trick.

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Associations Now

MARCH 11, 2014

From thinking differently about workspace to expanding reach via pop culture, the 2014 Great Ideas Conference brought out plenty of concepts worth taking to your staff and board—even if you weren’t in Florida this week. — Jamie Notter (@jamienotter) March 10, 2014. A key part of its strategy?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Next year promises to deliver exciting new mobile technology, so when planning digital strategies, associations should consider mobile apps and websites, said Kim Harwood, president of Results at Hand Software. For its newest research project, r@h has designed the 2014 Mobile Readiness Survey to gauge the mobile readiness of associations.

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Portage Group

AUGUST 15, 2014

Thank you for visiting the ARC Blog! Our consulting team offers deep sector expertise across multiple service areas that include: Research , Strategy , Search, Human Resources , and Organizational Performance. Photo : Copyright Peretz Partensk y via Flickr 2014. Thanks to all of you for reading! It''s been a slice!

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KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

JUNE 28, 2015

The benefit to thinking through your content strategy along with your social media plan, making sure to measure engagement along the way, will allow you to implement a clear, concise strategy. Why is content strategy necessary for your social media plan? Your content strategy will inform your decisions on what to post where.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! I’m sure the trends and data provided in the report will provide future blog fodder. Have a formal, documented strategy for their use of technology for learning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 29, 2014

Or perhaps you’ve spent all afternoon biting your nails wondering how to adapt your conference social media strategy to the platform changes. Four Social Media Conference Strategy Tips. Invest in a conference or organization blog. A blog is arguably the best medium to align with this shift.

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Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2014

— Shelly Alcorn, CAE (@shellyalcorn) March 10, 2014. Future strategy includes creating robust…programs and pathways into your industries and professions,” she writes. — Incline Marketing (@InclineMktg) March 19, 2014. That and more in today’s Social Media Roundup. What Else is New? ht @ InclineMktg ).

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

While associations have made headway in navigating communication chaos, only 6 percent of the more than 700 associations surveyed reported they have a fully integrated communications strategy. Perhaps more problematic, however, is that very few associations employ social, mobile or video strategy. Remember: Data are good.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Defining marketing goals for 2014 and developing specific, measurable objectives allow you to measure your growth and adjust future marketing strategies throughout the year based on the data because you will know what is – and what is not -working. Effective SEO begins with strategy and data. Wordtracker. Is Your Site Optimized?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The 2014 State of Digital Marketing in Associations benchmarking study was administered mid-October through mid-November, with membership associations holding the largest response rate. For associations rating themselves most effective at marketing, strategy and planning is their most frequently cited capability. Embrace content.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014. The NSTA digital badge platform and strategies drive professional development through a micro-credentialing system that affirms gains in knowledge, participation in learning communities and change in classroom practice. How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy.

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Virtual

JULY 29, 2015

Maybe it’s because of facts like these, cited in a 2014 Harvard Business Review blog : 65% of conference call participants admit to doing other work while “listening” in. They’re convenient; they’re cost-effective; they’re eco-friendly… Why hasn’t every association and consortium shifted exclusively to teleconference board meetings?

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Instead, the session was developed as a result of a conversation I overheard at last year’s conference describing the challenges associations often have implementing strategy they’ve either developed internally or in conjunction with a consultant. In fact, a 2013 HBR blog post suggests, “Execution is a minefield… Agendas compete.

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Associations Now

MAY 5, 2014

Why a “business out front, party in the back” strategy may help you better leverage your online community. In Kelly’s latest interview in his Association Mavens video series (shown above), Martin tells him that the best strategy is to get your front-facing social networks to work in tandem with your closed communities.

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Associations Now

JULY 16, 2019

day long-term average, though a slight improvement from the low point of 16 days in 2014. In an interview with HR Dive , Accountemps Senior Executive Director Michael Steinitz offered strategies for supporting both vacationing employees and others covering for them at the office. Travel Association, the average employee took 17.2

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Ungrated

JUNE 23, 2021

Part of that mission includes publishing amazing resources, best practices, and solutions through our blogs, newsletters, magazine, and digital channels. CAI has earned at least one EXCEL Award nearly every year for the past 15 years and received four awards in both 2017 and 2014. We believe our content is king.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 29, 2019

Achieving great engagement requires a commitment to a great member engagement strategy. Why is a Member Engagement Strategy So Important? And the first step to improving member engagement is creating a winning member engagement strategy. How Do You Create an Effective Member Engagement Strategy?

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

“It was our sense that to have a building on Fifth Avenue with a gallery on the street level is inconsistent with the strategy we’re proposing,” Grefé says. a series of posts on the AIGA Insights blog directly from Grefé and the AIGA board. The post Want Your Members’ Opinions on Strategy?

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Beth Kanter

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating two workshops on becoming a Networked Nonprofit: Effective Social Strategy for nonprofits in Santa Barbara hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara. The 2014 version – new and improved has arrived! The 2014 LightBox Collaborative Editorial Calendar has arrived!

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

This month’s guest blog post is by Mariama Holman, content marketing specialist for MultiView , a digital marketing company for associations. The time is now; the fourth quarter of 2014 is filled with a myriad of seasonal events. Heed these helpful hints: Develop a strategy. Set and track goals. Unfortunately, 97.5

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Associations Now

JUNE 3, 2019

per hour more than those at for-profits, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2014, the latest year for which figures are available. The HubSpot blog offers tips on how to train your brain for smart decision making. The YourMembership blog outlines strategies for providing value at every stage.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

“When I presented the idea of using the 100 million-plus BitTorrent and TRON community to do an awareness and fundraising campaign, it received great internal support,” Bailinson said in a post this week on the BitTorrent blog. “I The strategy is similar of that used in the massively successful Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Life expectancy increased to 76 for men and 81 for women in 2014. To prepare your association and professional development strategy for an aging workforce and, therefore, an aging membership, you need to know what’s going on in your industry. “Today’s seniors are healthier, better educated, and more productive than ever.”.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 26, 2015

So here’s my top five list I wish Jenny circa 2014 had seen: 1. As Richard Millington states in this excellent blog post , “People are far more likely to stop participating in a community because it's boring, than because there are people, opinions and activities which they don't like.”.

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

According to the Association Lab survey, the association executives who responded believe that information management, including both volume and quality of information, is their members’ top concern in 2014. It always was, of course, but now everyone has blogs and social media.)

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Optimist Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Images matter, but do you have a strategy and plan behind your image use on social media? See this example from Macmillan (the top charity brand in the YouGov 2014 CharityIndex ). It tells the story of members’ different fundraising techniques as outlined in their accompanying blog. Spreading your message and brand.

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YourMembership

APRIL 24, 2014

Last week we shared the most noteworthy association management concepts from the Xperience2014 Customer Conference, held March 31 – April 1, 2014 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Utilize NeuroMarketing Strategies. Petersburg, FL. 3) Demonstrate how you will eliminate your members’ pain, and. (4) Embrace Gamification.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A tech giant shows how to lead the way on content strategy through the clever use of paid distribution. Paying to advertise your content may seem crazy to some—for one thing, organic reach is way cheaper—but if your strategy is well-focused, it doesn’t have to be quite so painful. You know who’s good at blogging?

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 24, 2016

As part of that adoption, they wrote their own Governance Policy, which attempted to spell out, as clearly as possible, the differing roles between the Board and the staff executive when it came to strategy and execution. Here are the actual clauses from that document: “Ends” determination is a pivotal duty of the Board.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This month’s guest blog post is by Amanda Batson, education architect and consultant for ADB Partners, LLC , who will be speaking at ASAE’s Technology Conference and Expo. Now Next Generation Learning will be a pathway at the ASAE 2014 Technology Conference and Expo. Channels for Learning: Association Video Strategies. .

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 14, 2014

These are challenges like the ability to communicate value, insufficient staff, identifying prospects, lack of marketing expertise, and the lack of a plan or strategy. The Membership Marketing Blog is written by Tony Rossell, Senior Vice President of Marketing General, Inc. 2014 Benchmarking Survey Growth Strategy Marketing Tips'

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Associations Now

AUGUST 17, 2016

The strategy—which evokes similar offerings from Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, and a few other global air carriers—expands on the company’s flat-bed seats, which were introduced in 2008, complete with memory foam (because you need memory foam). .” Trying to get a little social traction for your blog’s content?

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 3, 2014

As we wrap up 2014, we complete our “subscriber-requested” three part China series with an indepth overview of the China healthcare market. This two part video presentation will cover the following topics requested by the readers of GrowGlobally blog: Part 1 (12 minutes) Click here to play . Industry Growth Statistics.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Driving revenue for your association takes more than a lucky break, so be sure to think through your strategy. Your strategy for raising nondues revenue can’t depend on hitting on a hot viral campaign. — John Ricco (@johnricco) September 8, 2014. — RealMatch (@RealMatch) September 8, 2014.

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Eric Lanke

AUGUST 22, 2016

But if you've identified and are hitting the right performance metrics, you can rest assured that you're pleasing enough people to warrant maintaining the course that you're on. + + + This post first appeared on Eric Lanke's blog , an association executive and author. Image Source https://greilmarcus.net/2014/07/11/the-beatles-1979/.

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Membership Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

If you are looking for powerful ideas and strategies to grow your organization’s membership next year, this is a program you may want to consider. and one of the leading authorities on membership and I will be teaming up to present a one-day program titled, Membership Success for 2014: Developing and Executing a Powerful Strategy.

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