Associations Now

MAY 15, 2014

Experts gather in Seattle to discuss the brave new world of 21st-century communication. Communication is an important activity of any association. With the opportunities and avenues for communication greatly expanded by the internet, now is the perfect time for the 64th annual International Communication Association Conference.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 31, 2013

But as I thought about what to write for this blog post, I realized that as 2014 approaches, I need to believe these words, instead of just saying them. At your next event, plan family-friendly events at family-friendly places. Whether it’s communications, management or finances, review your practices.

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Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2014

— Shelly Alcorn, CAE (@shellyalcorn) March 10, 2014. — Incline Marketing (@InclineMktg) March 19, 2014. What Else is New? New Assn Subculture: The New Question Assns Should be Asking Every Day [link] #assnchat. A Pin Is Worth a Thousand Words.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Corporate communications expert Erik Sherman, writing for Inc.com , outlines 11 steps to creating your own media stardom. A Time to Decide: The 2014 Pulse Report Now Available [link] #assnchat #csae. — Greenfield Services (@GreenfieldSrvcs) September 8, 2014. Looking to bolster your association’s media outreach?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Using the iBeacon technology at CES 2014 was not our first foray into this type of technology. At AEM’s ICUEE event (a 500,000 plus square foot event) we tracked floor traffic, exhibitor booth traffic, and attendee trends on the show floor. In October of 2013 we deployed a similar technology with our partner Birdzi.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2014

Communicate improvement steps to your audience: Here’s what you told us. Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Someone who welcomes calls, emails or texts from anyone who’s willing to offer suggestions. Share all contact info with your audience repeatedly.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2014

How well are staff using digital channels to improve efficiency, address snags early and quickly, and generally communicate faster/better with everyone they need to? Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Fast check-in, badge printing, etc.? Shifting more content from print to digital?

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