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Joint Membership: The “Special Sauce” for Chapter Relations

Associations Now

It’s a critical advantage for the Global Business Travel Association, where joint membership makes it possible to communicate directly and efficiently with their 9,000 members, based in 39 chapters spread across the world. The biggest benefit has been the streamlining of direct marketing and communication to chapter members,” Algyer says. “In

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Don’t Just Use Data, Keep Reinventing Your Data Strategy

Associations Now

Two decades ago, one of the most innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) products ever created by a major company first saw the light of day. It came from Detroit. It offers a great example for associations to follow. It’s still going strong. And it didn’t come from Silicon Valley, either.

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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

Idea Architects

Despite ample research indicating that many volunteers prefer short-term project work versus long-term committee or board positions, too many organizations still use under an older mental operating software about individual motivation and loyalty. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. CharlieCurve - Charlie Wollborg; Detroit; Chief Troublemaker at Curve. You may decide to develop your own. I know a thing or two about marketing.