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The communications struggle continues

Aaron Wolowiec

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. you guessed it.

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A look back at 2015

Aaron Wolowiec

It’s hard to quantify those day-to-day “ah-ha” moments, but we hope you enjoy this glance at our 2015. Here’s a look at 2015: Marketing and Communications. In September, Event Garde held a marketing and communications retreat in which we discussed our communications strategy and marketing goals. Capacity-building.

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The communications struggle continues

Aaron Wolowiec

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. you guessed it.

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Onboarding for Retention: How to Engage New Members for the Long-Term

Higher Logic

You can communicate all the benefits of your association in a layered way that doesn’t overwhelm them , encouraging them toward deeper participation in your community, where members are already networking, connecting, and collaborating. Read more: How to Improve First-Year Member Retention.

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2016 Benchmarking Study Reveals Association Communication Hurdles Remain

Association Adviser

Each year when Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions launch the Association Communications Benchmarking Study , we certainly hope to see measurable improvements in the ways associations communicate with members. 1 association communications challenge (cited by nearly 70 percent of respondents, up 16 percent from 2010).

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How to Engage Members Without Desk Jobs

Higher Logic

2015 Benchmarking Report. All communities are different, so experiment to see what works with your particular group of members. A mobile app takes the sense of ease one step further - instead of going through a browser, the app lets members have a uniquely mobile experience catered to their specific phone. Download the.

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The Importance of Language for Your Community

Higher Logic

There’s a certain amount of pride that goes along with knowing just how to order a complicated drink at Starbucks. Someone who speaks Starbucks’ language is more invested in the brand and is more likely to enjoy the feeling of being an insider, rather than someone who hasn’t taken the time to learn how to order that unique coffee drink.