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How to Maximize Social Media at Conferences

Associations Now

In just a few years, many businesses have gone from viewing social media as a distraction to an essential tool for learning and communication. While most organizers, attendees, and CVBs know to use hashtags on social media to promote a conference and foster online discussion, some groups are employing hashtags in innovative ways.

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Ready to Grow Your Association? Freelancers Are Waiting to Help

.orgCommunity

Based on my consulting experience, most associations prefer to innovate in baby steps. There are sites dedicated to IT, communications, design and a myriad of other skills. Geography— Can’t find a 3D designer in Indianapolis, try Ireland or India. At the current growth rate the majority of U.S. employees sleep.

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Failing Flailing

Idea Architects

Here in Indianapolis last year, we celebrated failure with an entire day devoted to the topic: Fail Fest. As the desire to innovate has taken hold in institutions of all forms (education, government, nonprofit, and corporate), the admonishment that "It''s OK to fail" has increased in both volume and frequency.

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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. Dig design, innovation, technology. Kindness & community is the key. You may decide to develop your own. Fun w/ wine. College Educator.