YourMembership

MAY 8, 2014

This technological wonder delivered the information age to us front and center, much under the content giant we know as Google, and the world that associations knew for over a century was instantly turned upside down. The Internet. The end all to be all. Everything you could want to know or gain access to can be found there. What would we do?

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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. Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2013

In the ebb and flow of the news this past year, we saw some patterns emerge—enough to suggest a few things that may be on their way out, making room for new ideas and trends likely to gain steam in 2014. That there’s so much going on in so many different spaces—politics, business, technology, pop culture—that it’s all we can do to keep up.

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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! Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. percent – indicated they use some form of technology-enabled learning.

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Associations Now

MAY 19, 2016

New research from the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council argues that the state’s tech industry is doing better than many others on the diversity front but that it still has a ways to go. In Massachusetts, the technology economy is surging.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Each month, we’re asking editors and content producers to share with us what they’re writing about, upcoming trends and other behind-the-scenes must-haves for the association industry. Associations in the fashion , mobile , supply chain , marketing and recycling industries hopped on the rebranding bandwagon as well. Rebranding.

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Virtual

JULY 2, 2014

First, the birthday of Virtual itself – July 6, 2014 marks 15 years, and we are grateful to have been a part of many global technology movements that have since transformed the lives of consumers and altered how businesses function. Our influential technology-focused client organizations helped us succeed.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

It seems associations got the memo as the industry experiences a slow uptick in virtual events. Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. The third most popular reason for offering virtual events?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Competency Models: To some degree, many associations have already defined skill and competency models for their industry. However, many associations have been at the center of their industry, and awarding professional credentials, for 50 years or more. EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 13, 2013

A new whitepaper by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events reveals 13 trends that will affect its industry. Here are five that associations will want to keep in mind as they plan for 2014 and beyond. The goal was to create a picture of the next three to five years in the exhibition industry.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 7, 2014

Having previously worked in the printing industry for 15 years I can honestly say we always loved them. The program is centered on offering a limited free trail membership through 2014. Technology allows us to connect and deliver in ways like never before. They were great sources of revenue for… the printing company.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This week YourMembership.com is “on the road” in Tempe, Arizona attending the 2014 AMC Institute Annual Meeting. It was our opinion that these associations were in the greatest need of the help the technology we were building could provide. These include: How to remain a relevant concern for their members and industry they serve.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

But that’s the approach many associations seem to be following when it comes to taming the technology beast. To help your figure out where to devote your tech energies for 2014 and beyond, we reached out to some of the association world’s best technology minds for guidance. Sound familiar? We’re wired to our work 24/7/365.

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YourMembership

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Whether it is anticipating the needs of your members, responding to internal financial concerns, or predicting industry trends, leaders are constantly trying to get their staff and boards to stay one step ahead. Technology is always evolving, but it’s not enough to acknowledge its evolution without the opportunity to recognize its value.

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Associations Now

JULY 25, 2014

Much like the rest of the tech industry, Twitter has a diversity problem. “We are keenly aware that Twitter is part of an industry that is marked by dramatic imbalances in diversity—and we are no exception,” Van Huysse wrote. — TRAVIS Inc A/V (@TRAVISInc) July 24, 2014. Stop Ambushers.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it relies on old technology. Originally, AACSB members connected through email listservs organized by affinity groups—networking groups based on industry topics or shared job responsibilities.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Seven years ago, a tragic incident in a hotel room mobilized the hospitality industry to change the way that its phone systems work. The number of people that seem to be taking an interest in getting this done is increasing at a rate that we weren’t expecting,” Hunt said in 2014, as the petition was trending.

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YourMembership

JULY 27, 2015

And while there wasn’t a specific session on Learning Management Systems , I heard from a number of association executives asking questions about LMS’s and what they need do be doing for their associations regarding this technology. And like with most technologies, those costs can be substantially impacted by not being prepared.

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Associations Now

JUNE 23, 2014

With evidence of a decline in iPhone thefts after Apple introduced a “kill switch” on its devices, industry efforts to voluntarily introduce the anti-theft mechanism are beginning to bear fruit—with Google and Microsoft recently stepping up to the plate. Phone Makers Step up. But Is It Enough?

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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.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

But the trucking industry cautioned against rushing the change. But that doesn’t mean the trucking industry is completely in favor of the higher fuel-efficiency standards proposed by the Obama administration. Industry groups say they could come with some negative side effects.

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Associations Now

JUNE 26, 2014

But IGDA also found that people working in the industry struggle with work-life balance. It’s been a while—five years to be exact—but the video game development industry is once again taking a closer look at itself. Let’s start with the good. percent in 2009.

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Associations Now

APRIL 8, 2014

Roughly two weeks before arguments in the anticipated Supreme Court case, industry groups from across the spectrum have registered wildly differing opinions on the validity of Aereo’s model. It may be the most closely watched Supreme Court case involving technology in a generation. Aereo on April 22.

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Potomac Core

MAY 3, 2016

In an era of unending economic challenges and uncertainty, industries must be relevant in order to grow. In order to remain relevant to their members Trade Association CEO’s focus more on understanding industry challenges then helping drive industry outcomes. Mirror The Industry to Drive Its Outcomes.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Additionally, those over the age of 50 were more likely to be shown in situations in which they were either isolated or dependent on others, less dependent on technology, and less affluent than younger peers—despite the fact that, in the latter case, the opposite is often true.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

Second and third: professional development and industry trends. That’s changed from 2014, in which survey participants ranked lobbying/advocacy as most important. As we said in our 2014 recommendations, avoid ‘shiny-object syndrome’ and the temptation to be all things to all people,” Naylor said.

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Potomac Core

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

With technology capabilities you can link buyers, sellers, and suppliers throughout the world, so why not capture the entire industry? Breakthrough associations provides a seat at the table for the entire “value chain” of an industry. Utilize Industry Strategic Planning Instead of Association Strategic Planning.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 9, 2017

You have a choice: You can hold your conference in a city that is building a culture of innovation in a bid to attract startups and cutting-edge industry, or one that’s not. In 2014, Bloomberg Businessweek anointed the city “the new tech hub.”. 1 in Canada—and 15th in the world—for business and technology innovation.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 13, 2020

As I wrote in 2014 , the USB Implementers Forum had managed to pull off an improbable feat over the prior two decades or so, with the technology becoming the de facto standard for plugging in just about everything. And they’re often the people using what your industry produces. specification, released 20 years ago this April.

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Potomac Core

AUGUST 3, 2016

Presidential and Congressional Elections, economic performance inside and outside the United States, mergers and acquisitions, baby boomer retirements , terror threats, and technology disruptions will influence whether or not professionals and corporate executives engage in their associations. Engage More and Sell Less.

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Associations Now

MAY 19, 2017

Through a partnership with IBM, the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants is training CPAs on technology such as artificial intelligence and data science—and preparing them for a rapidly changing landscape. As an association, we could never afford the resources to stay on top of this emerging technology.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

If you’ve answered yes to one or both of these questions, 2014 may be a great opportunity for your organization to conduct a strategic meeting audit. ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo Hosted Successful New Learning Format, Increased Attendance. Additionally, I’ll advocate here for supplier participation.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Once again Apple has triggered an event-industry innovation streak. iBeacon is Apple’s implementation of Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) wireless technology to create a different way of providing location-based information and services to iPhones and other iOS devices. iBeacon for Events, floor analytics, indoor location and more….

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YourMembership

APRIL 17, 2014

The Xperience2014 Customer Conference, held March 31 – April 1, 2014, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, FL, provided an Xcellent platform for YourMembership.com customers, employees and industry thought leaders to connect, engage, and grow. In addition, associations need to increase their investment in technology.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2015

For many years, MCI has been active globally among corporations, governments, university and non-profit sectors to develop, implement and promote sustainability strategies for meeting industry destination and service suppliers as well as corporate and association executives seeking to reduce the negative impact of their meetings.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Examples of those early statements include: Promote competitive advantages of fluid power over other technologies. Within it, however, the Board now defined three statements of specific result or outcome: Young people understand fluid power’s potential as a technology and as a career path.

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Associations Now

MAY 10, 2017

The International Congress and Convention Association’s latest report on the state of the international meetings industry puts Paris atop the list of cities for meetings for the first time since 2014, while the U.S. hosts more international meetings than any other country. What a difference a decade makes. While the U.S.

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