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What’s in store for 2014?

Aaron Wolowiec

This week’s guest blog post is by Alexa Stanard , editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. In other words, use technology thoughtfully. Technology is a supplementary tool. I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry. Here’s what she had to say. Finally, cost isn’t everything.

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ASAE Annual Exhibitors Miss Another Opportunity

Reid All About it

So why are you telling someone who didn’t come to your booth: “Thanks so much for stopping by our booth at ASAE in Detroit. One was titled, “How Associations Can Grow Membership and Generate More Revenue,” and linked to a blog post about one of their key take-aways from the conference. We enjoyed visiting with you.”. Become an ally.

Detroit 150
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The new association “normal”

Aaron Wolowiec

This month’s guest blog post is an interview with John Graham, ASAE president. AA: You referenced ASAE’s hybrid membership model in your opening remarks at ASAE’s annual convention in Detroit. But, technology actually enables communication. The younger generation is much more comfortable with technology.

Detroit 100
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Wednesday Buzz: The Outdated-Browser Blues

Associations Now

Also: a sneak peek at what #ASAE15 attendees should expect from Detroit. ” During the Closing General Session on Tuesday at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition , Nashville attendees got their first taste of the 2015 conference in Detroit with decorative food sourced from the Mitten. Might be time to upgrade.

Detroit 40
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Press Photographers Group Ups the Ante on Advocacy

Associations Now

The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights how the organization has adjusted its advocacy efforts in an increasingly mobile world. The proliferation of mobile technology means that everyone with a smartphone in their pocket—roughly 61 percent of U.S.

Detroit 40
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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: Time for.

Idea Architects

As Harvard economist Ed Glaeser notes, "Communications technology and face-to-face interactions are complements like salt and pepper rather than substitutes like butter and margarine.” Labels: conferences , leadership limerick , meetings , technology. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Blog Archive. Newer Post.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

Every few months I share a few interesting websites, blogs, or publications from sources a bit off the beaten path of most volunteer or staff leaders. The premise: while modern management is one of humankinds most important inventions, it is now a mature technology that must be reinvented for a new age.". Learning 2011 Design Blog.