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Realtors Expand Reach of Accelerator Program

Associations Now

An accelerator program, of course. 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. Its tactic of choice?

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Meet The Animated Brain Starring in an Association Campaign

Associations Now

According to a press release, the campaign aims to fill what’s seen as a gap in dementia prevention among young children. Her innovative strategy of teaching children who will then engage in dialogue within households to ‘educate-up’ to parents and grandparents while reducing the stigma of dementia is timely,” he stated.

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The Fantasy Sports Industry Is Still Growing—Despite the Extra Regulations

Associations Now

According to a June press release from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, it generates $7.22 “The fantasy sports industry’s continuing growth demonstrates consumers’ passion for the hobby and their desire to play with friends and family,” Charchian said in the release. million players in the U.S.

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Four Steps to a Better Member Toolkit

Associations Now

She’s worked on them for the American Staffing Association and the American College of Cardiology, and in her current role as program director for growth at Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, she’s thinking about how toolkits can better serve industry partners. Brainstorm the mission and vision for the toolkit.

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Digital & Mental Spring Cleaning

Vanguard Tech

So I took a quick look to see what could go away to make room for the next round of digital innovation. Go beyond association press releases or early registration announcements and give your members news they can use to make their jobs/lives easier. As I synced my iPhone I got a notice I had 70 app updates. Promote. –

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Time for an Untested CEO?

Associations Now

“Leapfrog” CEOs are popular at companies eager to innovate. Believing that the company needs a change of course and a new kind of leader—one with more relevant experience and a more future-oriented perspective—the board passes over senior executives, who have ‘aged out’ of consideration, and chooses a less seasoned leader.”.

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How a Major Corporation Crowdsources Product Innovation (And How You Can Too)

Higher Logic

Starbucks is one of many companies that’s using crowdsourcing to take innovation directly to their customers. Starbucks’s online crowdsourcing community has a direct impact on its customers’ daily lives and purchases, making it a valuable tool for innovation as well as driving profits. Of course not. Promote What You Implement.

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