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Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?

Associations Now

More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but underutilize other areas where the technology could shine. As a meeting planner, you know the potential that social media holds for events. The post Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.3.17

Reid All About it

Tue 2/7 at 12 p.m.* – Addressing Public Health Crises in the Age of Social Media. Today, thanks to social media, we can learn about a crisis literally as it’s unfolding, whether it’s a new case of Zika or a terrorist attack. Presenters: Jennifer Morales, director of communications, Infectious Diseases Society of America.

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In Wake of Admissions Scandal, College Consultants Group Steps Up

Associations Now

As a result, the Independent Educational Consultants Association was able to use communications savvy to step up for its members, offering advice on dealing with current client concerns and speaking to national media to explain that legitimate college consultants don’t break the law. Our communications department—that is one person.”.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.3.17

Reid All About it

Tue 2/7 at 12 p.m.* – Addressing Public Health Crises in the Age of Social Media. Today, thanks to social media, we can learn about a crisis literally as it’s unfolding, whether it’s a new case of Zika or a terrorist attack. Presenters: Jennifer Morales, director of communications, Infectious Diseases Society of America.

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Associations Live: Taxes for Online sales starting to look possible

Associations Live

Jim Puzzanghera from the Los Angeles Times reported that lawmakers, looking to help cash strapped local governments, are coalescing around legislation aimed at letting states require most online retailers to collect sales taxes from customers. communication. (13). communications. (29). Social Media. (24).

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From the Corner Office: John Graham, ASAE

Association Adviser

What are some of the other “legacy” communication channels (i.e. print, directories, newsletters) that will continue to be part of the association communication mix? AA: Some association leaders have told us that they’re going back to direct mail, postcards, even faxing to cut through the communication clutter. What’s your take?

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Membership IS the Value of Membership!

Association Subculture

Dave expertly tells the story of the Sound City studio in Los Angeles that saw the birth of iconic album after iconic album. Yes, communications are changing. To me, what is not up for debate is the fundamental concept of belonging - the group, the community, the tribe. And I CANNOT stop thinking about it.