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Association 141+: Mission: Volunteer Leader Training Part 1

Association 141+

Basic Social Media Training. Developing Community through Communication. My first post on Basic Social Media Training can be found on the AssociationTech blog and is called Social Media and the Chapter Leader. Lets get to it with some Social Media Basics today! Lowell Aplebaum.

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Association 141+: Innovation Right Before Your Eyes

Association 141+

They had reduced student membership so it was free, and communicated this change to the chapter advisors. Certainly the concept that direct communication builds a tighter connection is not new, yet in this circumstance it was innovation at its finest - simple, new for the association, effective and sustainable. Seths Blog. SocialFish.

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Association 141+: Stop with the Surveys.No Really.Stop

Association 141+

I appreciate being given the opportunity to share my thoughts on a community I belong to and am invested in, and encourage others to do the same. Earlier this year ASAE used crowd sourcing to help determine a number of session selections for the 2012 Marketing, Membership & Communication Conference. Seths Blog. Mizz Information.

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Association 141+: Associations Should Start Making Music Videos

Association 141+

Whether trying to grab attention, create a compelling narrative or shift expectations, combining sight, sound and narrative is a recipe for maximizing communication involvement. Voice is so important and while Social Media is the easiest way to get heard, it's hard to stand out. Join Me in Louisville for #CESSE12!

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Association 141+: You've Got to Know When to Hold 'Em

Association 141+

Not taking action based on missed communication, ineffective time management or forgetting is not a calculated decision. So, while I love the concept here, ‘Knowing when to hold them,’ associations also have to make sure that they communicate why that’s part of the strategy. Join Me in Louisville for #CESSE12!

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Association 141+: 2012 Resolutions

Association 141+

Therefore, if I smile more when communicating I think I will be able to imbue those words with a greater happiness. How to Manage Social Employees, Social Media at Events, and Car Talk. Social Media And Events Continue To Grow: 2012 Research. Join Me in Louisville for #CESSE12! Seths Blog. SocialFish.