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4 Hot Tech Topics to Watch in 2018

Higher Logic

Unsurprisingly, that will continue in 2018. The biggest privacy topic in 2018 will likely be GDPR, which goes into effect in May. It’s pricey, although in 2018 we can expect advances to continue dropping the price point for AI technology. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t affected when things move forward.

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Daily Buzz: Finding Success Without Facebook

Associations Now

For some, the social media platform is no longer a part of their marketing plans. that the company was not making any money on its Facebook advertisements in 2018. A recent post on the Hootsuite blog highlights the benefits of a social media content calendar and how to put one together. Other Links of Note.

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Why The Greeting Card Association Is Getting Into The Tradeshow Business

Associations Now

With the internet, smartphones, and social media giving consumers a plethora of options to communicate with and stay connected to friends and family, it wouldn’t be surprising to read that an industry that relies almost entirely on snail mail is struggling. “Add And GCA has good reason to think this will be the case.

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Daily Buzz: Empathy is Key to Organizational Change

Associations Now

— Personify (@Personifycorp) December 19, 2018. The reality of any business venture is that sometimes you have to raise prices. Associations are no different—except higher prices often translate to increased membership dues. If this is on your radar for 2019, here are a few tips to help the process go smoothly.

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2019 Tech Trends: 3 Factors Associations Should Watch

Associations Now

See, 12 months ago, my first blog post of the year predicted that there would be, and I quote, “ Tough Headwinds for Personalization in 2018.” Apple chose to price high at a time when people were willing to stick with their old phones and laptops a little longer. I have a lot to live up to with this year-beginning column.

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Daily Buzz: How to Save Money on Business Travel

Associations Now

In fact, research from Hipmunk , a travel planning platform, shows that small-business travelers tend to book flights later and at a higher price than those booking trips for leisure—and that just by booking six weeks before travel, they can save up to $200 per domestic flight. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) December 13, 2018.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.3.17

Reid All About it

Don’t let your eyes gloss over the news about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which takes effect in May 2018. What’s the best way to finish the year strong so you can begin 2018 even stronger? Hear the freshest ways you can use social media and in-app gamification to help attendees get the most of your event.

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