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Don’t Manage Social Media Like the NFL

Associations Now

The National Football League in recent weeks has arguably earned more attention for its unusually tight social media policy than anything happening on the field. The league is starting to reverse course, but it nonetheless remains a great example of how not to manage a social strategy.

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How the Pope Is Connecting with Younger Generations on Social Media: Pope Emojis

Beth Kanter

As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. The Pope is a great example of changing with the times. “In Unless the church engages social media, he said, “we will wind up talking to ourselves.”.

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Internship Intel

Aaron Wolowiec

My colleague, Aaron Wolowiec , founder of Event Garde , posted on Collaborate , a private social network for members of the American Society of Association Executives , that I was looking for examples of successful internship programs. And examples I got. Thanks to everyone who provided insight, advice and examples.

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Marketing Resources for Associations and Small Businesses

Association Navigator

They also have editions covering Baltimore and Philadelphia. Their latest e-book, the Hinge Re:Branding Kit , is a great example of their high quality materials and it’s available free. Ari describes the impact on business from increased competition, transparency and social media.

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Survey: Size Matters When Running An Association Today

Associations Now

Mid-size and large associations were more likely than small associations to have adequate cash reserves, for example. Social Media and Communications. Facebook dominates in the social media arena. Organizational size was also the biggest predictor of solid operating practices, according to the survey.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth Kanter

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. Why Facebook is a Fundraising Game Changer: John Haydon, blogger and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies , believes that without Facebook pushing the limits of how people use social media, fundraising wouldn’t be as social.

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

AssociationChat

We found that while Retail, Real-Estate, and Travel & Hospitality industries have struggled, industries such as Media & Entertainment, Video Conferencing and Social Media have prospered. Audiences still want to engage in the content and follow the shows and actors on social media.