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#LAstory: How Discover Los Angeles Won Instagram

Associations Now

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board’s recent ad campaign “What’s Your L.A. ” got a lot of traction on social media. “We said to the brands, let us educate you on how the platform works because we know what’s going to be best for you.”. The secret? Yes, it’s a thing.

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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

Ungrated

and president of the CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter. “We Part of that includes upholding a diverse and inclusive board, handling social media discourse with care, and resolving conflict productively. We forged a deeper understanding of each region’s needs and an authentic call for collaboration.

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In Wake of Admissions Scandal, College Consultants Group Steps Up

Associations Now

After the FBI exposed college admissions cheats, the Independent Educational Consultants Association helped members stay ahead of any potential fallout. They were worried, this is what people would think that college education consultants do: they funnel bribes.”. The focus on educational consultants didn’t come until the second day.

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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. Hosts: SmartMeetings, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles and Sundance Helicopters.

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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. Hosts: SmartMeetings, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles and Sundance Helicopters.

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10 Questions Answered About Association Jam

KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup

A few years ago when I was at CalSAE we decided to try an experiment with our educational roadshow concept. Besides, we usually get our education on and then we go drink, we''re just flipping the order and seeing what happens! How did you get people involved in helping with the Jam?

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College Players’ Group Helps Athletes Launch National Protest

Associations Now

NCPA and the college players are also using social media and the hashtags #APU and #AllPlayersUnited to push their message and a petition. As a higher education association, the NCAA supports open and civil debate regarding all aspects of college athletics,” NCAA spokesperson Stacey Osburn told the Los Angeles Times. “As