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Influence Across America

Spark Consulting

Thanks to the generosity of my friend and colleague Ed Barks , I had the opportunity to attend Influence Across America: The Rise of State and Local Power and the Impact of Digital Media , a National Digital Roundtable panel event at the Newseum earlier this week. used the See-Say-Do model to organize their efforts and set goals.

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Make the Most of Your Social Media

Associations Now

From using video on your website to Snapchat at your meetings, some associations are trying new ways of integrating social media into their communications and marketing. Coming up with clever ways to use social media in marketing and communications is a not only a must, but a challenge, these days. Tiffany agreed.

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How the Romance Writers of America responded to racism accusations — and what associations can learn from them

Association Success

Next, came a rather public revamp of policies and initiatives intended to make the Romance Writers of America more diverse and inclusive. Four months later, the Romance Writers of America board suspended Milan for a year and banned her from ever holding a leadership position in RWA. Where to start. But it can’t end there.

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Association Community Floods Social Media With Tributes to ASAE’s Graham

Associations Now

Donations and Condolences The Graham family suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Graham’s memory to organizations that were particularly important to him, including: The National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America. VCS Cancer Foundation.

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Thanks For Playing: A Recipe for Social Media ROI

Thanks For Playing

A Recipe for Social Media ROI. Return on Investment for social media is something all our organizations continue to struggle with. The Altimeter Group has heard your cries, and produced The Social Media ROI Cookbook as a result. The Social Media ROI Cookbook from Altimeter Group Network on SlideShare.

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Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America

Associations Now

The crisis at the Romance Writers of America has been providing a few lessons on the matter, though not in the way anybody in the organization would have wished for. The move exploded spectacularly , with the larger romance community asking (especially on social media) why one of their own was punished by RWA for speaking her mind.

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Thanks For Playing: Happy Birthday, America!

Thanks For Playing

Happy Birthday, America! A Recipe for Social Media ROI. Happy Birthday, America! Alltop Social Media. How to Manage Social Employees, Social Media at Events, and Car Talk. Splash: Refreshment For Your Small-Staff Organization. SmartBrief on Social Media. 1 hour ago.

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