Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As a conference organizer, how would you rank your competency regarding conference technologies like registration, speaker management databases, exhibits, conference apps, wayfinding signage, email marketing, CRM data bases and social media? Technology geek, technophobe or somewhere in between?

Technology 40

Technology Conference Class Cost 40

Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

But suppose you received a large and unexpected bump in your annual budget for communications and technology. What they did seem more interested in was “improving the quality of their existing communication vehicles” (54 percent) and “upgrading their publishing tools, technologies and processes” (48 percent).

Tools 60

Tools Indiana Technology Analysis 60

Associations Now

MAY 12, 2014

In fact, 80 percent of companies are producing video content for their websites, according to the “ 2014 Online Video Production Trends Report ” from the Web Video Marketing Council. Most online videos (81 percent) are being produced for company websites, followed by social media and networking sites (69 percent).

Video 40

Video Report Marketing Email Marketing 40

Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2014

According to a new study by the Nonprofit Technology Network, in tandem with the marketing firm M+R, the power of the online donation is growing, while email is becoming less effective as a fundraising vehicle. Quite the opposite.

Email Marketing 40

Email Marketing Social Media Revenue Marketing 40

Association Adviser

JULY 10, 2014

The Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation took effect July 1, 2014. This law requires the sender of any commercial electronic message to have the consent of Canadian email recipient to receive such email. You can also ask for consent by phone, fax, social media post, or in person, as long as the verbal consent is recorded.

Email Marketing 60

Email Marketing Communications Social Media Marketing 60

Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2014

Is your event technology meeting your guests’ expectations? Also: how to make your event more shareable on social media. Tips for Making Your Event Easy to Love on Social: [link] #sm #eventprofs #events. — Bizzabo (@Bizzabo) April 8, 2014. Make sure a few outlets are nearby.

Email Marketing 40

Email Marketing Social Media Event Planning Tips 40