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Managing the Communications Plan for Your Association’s Virtual Event

Protech

By Heather Hughes, Marketing Communications Specialist. I n a moment of crisis, innovation accelerates. B ut b efore we dig into the technology, staff preparation and other elements of our conference , we wanted to cover one of the first steps in transitioning to a virtual event: communication. .

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The Big Picture: Most overused phrases in press releases

The Big Picture

Most overused phrases in press releases. Factiva Insight has issued a new report listing the most overused used phrases in press releases for 2006 for the US, the UK and globally. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Most overused phrases in press releases : Comments. Communications.

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Strategic Communications Power Membership Value at the American Public Power Association

Association Adviser

We spent some time with Dayak to ask how the association’s integrated media and communications department supports public power and reinforces membership value. Meena Dayak: I’ve worked with the association for a little over three years as the vice president for integrated media and communications.

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Higher Logic Acquires Kavi: Powerful Collaboration for Thriving Communities

Higher Logic

Last month we announced our acquisition of Socious, bringing the best minds in member engagement together to lead in product innovation and the community industry. Now we can’t wait to introduce the newest member of the Higher Logic community family: we have acquired Kavi, an online collaboration software company.

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Realtors Expand Reach of Accelerator Program

Associations Now

Last week, NAR announced that its strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, will expand its REach accelerator program , already in use to push tech innovation in residential real estate, to the commercial sector. Last August, the association held its first iOi (innovation, opportunity, and investment) Summit in San Francisco.

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Tire Group Rolls Out New Name, Communications Strategy

Associations Now

So it has built a strategic communication platform to define USTMA as a trusted voice and thought leader and to convey the tire industry’s commitment to safety, innovation, economic value, and environmental stewardship, she said. USTMA also wants to communicate the industry’s contribution to the U.S.

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With Gender Equality in Mind, CES Makes Changes for 2020

Associations Now

Booth personnel may not wear clothing that is sexually revealing or that could be interpreted as undergarments,” the association said in a press release. The category addition comes months after organizers faced criticism when they rescinded an innovation award they gave to startup company Lora DiCarlo for its device for women.