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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.12.17

Reid All About it

Find out how the Handbell Missions of America changed their programs and benefits to meet the needs of their members, how they use communication and membership tools to encourage renewals, and what membership trends are on our minds. Host: Altai Systems. See how different fonts and typography communicate beyond the words they form.

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Wireless Emergency Alerts Give NYC a Rude Awakening

Associations Now

CTIA-The Wireless Association has worked with federal agencies to plug mobile phones into emergency warning systems like those for TV and radio. Amber Alert woke many in New York City this week, some are questioning it. The system went off at 4 a.m. After a 4 a.m.

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Are We All Generalists in Association Culture?

Association Success

Today, I am the Director of Data Systems and Technology for ACPA—College Student Educators International. I became an Air Force linguist after dropping out of community college in 1997. Over the next three years I learned the skills necessary to become a systems administrator, as well as a customer service (desktop support) person.

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The Headaches of Thanksgiving Travel: Could They Happen Year-Round?

Associations Now

Not a High-Flyer Speaking of air-travel annoyances, a proposal by the Federal Communications Commission to allow people to make phone calls during flight drew a strongly negative reaction last week , with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA in particular criticizing the idea. But it notes that seven major U.S.

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Social Media and Shiny Object Syndrome

Associations Now

Masterson and her colleague Anna Baker, communications and social media manager at ADA, considered this when they decided to revamp the social media strategy for two of ADA’s signature fundraising campaigns. Then they created a three-tiered system of implementation, with each tier matching the scale and capabilities of the local offices.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

Associations must adapt to shifting demographics, new communication platforms and changing member preferences. According to Naylor CEO Alex DeBarr, there is a new generation of middle and upper management in every market that takes their information and guidance from multiple sources. It’s cautious optimism at best. Here’s why.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Right now, take New York City. Here’s the Biggest Thing to Worry About With Coronavirus (source: NY Times) March 12, 2020 – […] Italy, especially Northern Italy, has a solid health care system. One big reason for the extreme response: The coronavirus has overwhelmed the country’s health system, particularly in the north.