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Also: why efficiency is an easier hurdle than innovation—and why that shouldn’t stop you from being innovative. Two takes on that mindset in today’s Social Media Roundup: Start Me Up. Innovation Over Efficiency. MORE
First, I penned Community, Social Media and Risk Perceptions and then Risk Management and Open Community: More Similar than You Think. My basic premise is that both social media and risk management are association-wide activities. Risk and Social Media MORE
More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but underutilize other areas where the technology could shine. As a meeting planner, you know the potential that social media holds for events. MORE
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So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. The point is: Don’t be afraid to taste technology. MORE
Facebook’s recent controversy involving its trending topics is yet another sign that brands aren’t in the driver’s seat on social networks. Last week was a weird one for Facebook users—and those trying to read the tea leaves of social media. MORE
How one 20-something became one of the most trusted voices in social media. Callie Schweitzer, director of marketing and communications for Vox Media, used social media to commandeer her web presence and build business connections. MORE
They released a study in July that suggests use of social media internally can actually improve the productivity of knowledge workers by 25%. And to think, many people discourage social media because they don’t want their employees “wasting time.” MORE
Are you bald yet from pulling your hair out dealing with recent social medial platform changes? Or perhaps you’ve spent all afternoon biting your nails wondering how to adapt your conference social media strategy to the platform changes. Social Media Platform Changes Yet Again. MORE
Amy Sample Ward is the thought-leading CEO of NTEN , where the nonprofit technology community meets. The post Associations and Social Media in 2014: An Interview with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN appeared first on Association Strategies, Association Videos | Association Mavens. MORE
About 60 percent of respondents to our latest unscientific reader poll said they’ve encountered more surprises in technology over the past 12 months than in any other area of association management. That includes membership growth, non-dues revenue, social media and Big Data. MORE
To start, ASHA delved into what members needed and were interested in—regarding resources, content, and technology—as well as the staff’s understanding of these things. “We In some cases, this has taken the form of younger staff helping familiarize older staff with certain technologies. MORE
Next year promises to deliver exciting new mobile technology, so when planning digital strategies, associations should consider mobile apps and websites, said Kim Harwood, president of Results at Hand Software. And users can easily integrate apps into their social media platforms. MORE
Social media, IP, and the awesome that is Creative Commons. Social media ROI: you may be looking for the wrong things. Also, social media use is shifting – so should your approach. blog roundup conferences cool technology innovation marketing productivity social media ASAE Associations Now Creative Commons Innovation Excellence Intellectual property Internet privacy Jeff Hurt John Haydon NTEN professional development Technology Review MORE
An example of one exec’s experience with a wooden spoon in today’s Social Media Roundup: Get the Sauce Just Right. Industry resources are readily available, often free, from universities, industry vendors and consultants, and media conglomerates.” MORE
Even my dentist has climbed aboard the social media bandwagon. In a 24/7 plugged-in society, businesses need to embrace change and welcome technology. Are you embracing social media? An online engagement center at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting. MORE
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. Leaves change. People change. And yes, businesses change. MORE
One of the best benefits of attending professional events is networking – whether face to face or via social media. Nearly all event marketers – 88 percent – use social media to create event hype. MORE
Communications Manager, Multimedia/Social Media – American Heart Association (Dallas, TX): “The Communications Manager, Multimedia/Social Media performs external AHA news communications via the AHA homepage, online newsroom and AHA social media outlets. This position plans, develops and produces multimedia news materials, such as video, audio, podcasts, and photography, for posting on the AHA newsrooms and on AHA social media outlets. MORE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
In today’s interview, we’re talking to Chad Davis, Senior Director, Digital Media, at NAHB. I’m in the Information Technology department and report to the VP of IT. NAHB has a pretty broad social media portfolio. MORE
Are you a nonprofit that’s watching technology advance and wondering how it can benefit your organization? The human mind will always be triggered by the same things, no matter how fast technology changes. With technology, the human mind isn’t much different. MORE
Twitter’s CEO reveals that the social network is experimenting with a live-events platform that would work much like a DVR. That, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Like Tivo, But for Twitter. MORE
Susan Etlinger of Altimeter Group presented a great keynote on the concept of measuring social media results. My favorite thing she said is that there are MANY ROIs of social media. Social Media Examiner has a great post that explains this concept in detail. MORE
The 2013 Social Media Marketing Report is out. People still think Facebook is the most important social media marketing platform, even though the overwhelming majority have no idea if it’s working. Social steganography (using coded language and images), teens and Facebook advertising, or your ads might not be reaching the people you mean them to reach (I wonder if that has any bearing on the above points). MORE
Also in today’s Social Media Roundup, why IT officers need to reignite dialogue with clients. The post Social Media Roundup: Clips for Thought appeared first on Associations Now Not at Annual? MORE
#leadership #inspiration #learning #innovation #technology – all in one place. It’s a sure way of learning new ideas to make stronger connections with your members, adapt new technologies and grow your membership […]. MORE
We all know it’s true: technology is becoming more vital with each passing day. As useful (and addictive ) as technology can be, many nonprofits still don’t know how to reap the full benefits of their various software platforms. Social media integration. MORE
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. Leaves change. People change. And yes, businesses change. MORE
How to figure that out and more in today’s Social Media Roundup: Build an Effective Board. The post Social Media Roundup: Ensure Positive Board Dynamics appeared first on Associations Now Improving board performance only takes a few easy steps. MORE
Eight tips to fight back (one of which is “quit relying on Facebook for your social media interaction” to which I say TRUTH). Associations Now highlights some great recent events and studies that all point out: social media should not be used as just another broadcast mechanism where you (or your association) can shout about how great you are. MORE
If “real innovation is always the outcome of ongoing discourse among a small group of innovators who truly understand the importance of what they’re working on,” what does that mean for open innovation projects ? Does the existence of language stifle innovation? (as Tips for using social media as part of your crisis communications plan from the SocialFish blog. MORE
Eric Lanke gets real: you are not innovative. Reasons why innovation programs fail ? Social media: are you speaking Spanish in Iceland ? blog roundup cool technology curation innovation social media volunteering Associations Now Eric Lanke Gary Vaynerchuk Innovation Excellence Mariner Management Technology Review Want a good answer? Ask a good question (now with proof). Want to knock your gala out of the park? MORE
The growing trend of support-based interactions taking place on social media represents major challenges for brands seeking to maintain positive reputations online, but the trend also makes for major opportunities. Guest post by Daniel Kushner, CEO of Oktopost.com. ————–. MORE
Read all about it in today’s Social Media Roundup: Check the Pulse. Innovated Digital Wristband Can Gauge How Your Audience is Feeling – Genius Idea @_Lightwave [link] #eventprofs. A SXSW event pumped up the crowd—literally—with the help of some digital wristbands. MORE
The iPhone spent seven years in production by some of the world’s best innovators before it became a product that has changed how we go about our daily routines. It’s the one of the biggest – if not the biggest – innovations of our generation. MORE
Maddie Grant’s session at MMCC on tech tools for the socially savvy got a ton of good word of mouth last week. From that, you should definitely take that, if you’re in any way responsible for your association’s social platforms, you need to be following John Haydon. Social Media Examiner can help you out. Is counting members the right measure of success? (My My whitepaper co-author Peter Houstle talks about this a lot, too.). MORE
Want more innovation? blog roundup cool technology fundraising innovation marketing membership social media young professionals Associations Now Avectra Big Data creativity Deirdre Reid Innovation Excellence professional development Technology Review Twitter One of the biggest problems in “big data” is: what is it, exactly? Here’s one attempt to answer that. MIT responds publicly to the Aaron Swartz tragedy. MORE
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SocialFish
JUNE 26, 2013
ICF is doing a lot of great work around innovation in healthcare IT, as well as exploring how social media can help push the healthcare industry forward. Here are some awesome free resources for you to check out: Innovation from Within [WHITE PAPER].
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 29, 2014
Are you bald yet from pulling your hair out dealing with recent social medial platform changes? Or perhaps you’ve spent all afternoon biting your nails wondering how to adapt your conference social media strategy to the platform changes. Social Media Platform Changes Yet Again.
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SocialFish
JULY 8, 2013
Are you a nonprofit that’s watching technology advance and wondering how it can benefit your organization? The human mind will always be triggered by the same things, no matter how fast technology changes. With technology, the human mind isn’t much different.
SocialFish
MAY 29, 2012
First, I penned Community, Social Media and Risk Perceptions and then Risk Management and Open Community: More Similar than You Think. My basic premise is that both social media and risk management are association-wide activities. Risk and Social Media
Associations Now
JANUARY 8, 2019
More than 95 percent of planners use social media for marketing purposes, according to a recent survey, but underutilize other areas where the technology could shine. As a meeting planner, you know the potential that social media holds for events.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
The growing trend of support-based interactions taking place on social media represents major challenges for brands seeking to maintain positive reputations online, but the trend also makes for major opportunities. Guest post by Daniel Kushner, CEO of Oktopost.com. ————–.
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Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. Leaves change. People change. And yes, businesses change.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. Leaves change. People change. And yes, businesses change.
Spark Consulting
JULY 31, 2013
MIT’s Technology Review has some good (and less rah-rah) information on the Gmail changes as well. New data proves that diversity promotes innovation. Google has made some changes to Gmail, and they WILL affect you. Hubspot has the details.
Aaron Wolowiec
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. The point is: Don’t be afraid to taste technology.
SocialFish
JUNE 6, 2011
Communications Manager, Multimedia/Social Media – American Heart Association (Dallas, TX): “The Communications Manager, Multimedia/Social Media performs external AHA news communications via the AHA homepage, online newsroom and AHA social media outlets. This position plans, develops and produces multimedia news materials, such as video, audio, podcasts, and photography, for posting on the AHA newsrooms and on AHA social media outlets.
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Associations Now
MAY 17, 2016
Facebook’s recent controversy involving its trending topics is yet another sign that brands aren’t in the driver’s seat on social networks. Last week was a weird one for Facebook users—and those trying to read the tea leaves of social media.
SocialFish
AUGUST 30, 2012
They released a study in July that suggests use of social media internally can actually improve the productivity of knowledge workers by 25%. And to think, many people discourage social media because they don’t want their employees “wasting time.”
Associations Now
JANUARY 29, 2014
How to figure that out and more in today’s Social Media Roundup: Build an Effective Board. The post Social Media Roundup: Ensure Positive Board Dynamics appeared first on Associations Now Improving board performance only takes a few easy steps.
YourMembership Blog
JANUARY 26, 2017
#leadership #inspiration #learning #innovation #technology – all in one place. It’s a sure way of learning new ideas to make stronger connections with your members, adapt new technologies and grow your membership […].
Spark Consulting
JUNE 25, 2014
Maddie Grant’s session at MMCC on tech tools for the socially savvy got a ton of good word of mouth last week. From that, you should definitely take that, if you’re in any way responsible for your association’s social platforms, you need to be following John Haydon. Social Media Examiner can help you out. Is counting members the right measure of success? (My My whitepaper co-author Peter Houstle talks about this a lot, too.).
Associations Now
APRIL 7, 2014
Also: why efficiency is an easier hurdle than innovation—and why that shouldn’t stop you from being innovative. Two takes on that mindset in today’s Social Media Roundup: Start Me Up. Innovation Over Efficiency.
YourMembership Blog
MAY 3, 2012
Corporate + Social. Technology. Are Innovation and Production at Odds? May 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Membership Management , Social Media and Business Trends. The same can be said of innovation. Social Media and Business Trends.
Association Adviser
JANUARY 24, 2017
The iPhone spent seven years in production by some of the world’s best innovators before it became a product that has changed how we go about our daily routines. It’s the one of the biggest – if not the biggest – innovations of our generation.
Associations Now
JANUARY 5, 2015
Perhaps this meetings pro might be able to get you on the right track with this tip in today’s Social Media Roundup: Set Up Your Board. BREAKING: [link] acquires social LMS Digital Ignite #assnchat [link].
Spark Consulting
DECEMBER 11, 2013
Eric Lanke gets real: you are not innovative. Reasons why innovation programs fail ? Social media: are you speaking Spanish in Iceland ? blog roundup cool technology curation innovation social media volunteering Associations Now Eric Lanke Gary Vaynerchuk Innovation Excellence Mariner Management Technology Review Want a good answer? Ask a good question (now with proof). Want to knock your gala out of the park?
Aaron Wolowiec
JULY 9, 2013
Even my dentist has climbed aboard the social media bandwagon. In a 24/7 plugged-in society, businesses need to embrace change and welcome technology. Are you embracing social media? An online engagement center at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting.
Aaron Wolowiec
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Next year promises to deliver exciting new mobile technology, so when planning digital strategies, associations should consider mobile apps and websites, said Kim Harwood, president of Results at Hand Software. And users can easily integrate apps into their social media platforms.
Spark Consulting
JUNE 18, 2014
Eight tips to fight back (one of which is “quit relying on Facebook for your social media interaction” to which I say TRUTH). Associations Now highlights some great recent events and studies that all point out: social media should not be used as just another broadcast mechanism where you (or your association) can shout about how great you are.
Associations Now
APRIL 16, 2014
Plus: A technology-based scavenger hunt could give your next big meeting a dash of pizzazz. Hints on insightful input you can provide, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: “Now What Was the Point of That?”.
Aaron Wolowiec
APRIL 14, 2015
About 60 percent of respondents to our latest unscientific reader poll said they’ve encountered more surprises in technology over the past 12 months than in any other area of association management. That includes membership growth, non-dues revenue, social media and Big Data.
Associations Now
APRIL 3, 2014
Read all about it in today’s Social Media Roundup: Check the Pulse. Innovated Digital Wristband Can Gauge How Your Audience is Feeling – Genius Idea @_Lightwave [link] #eventprofs. A SXSW event pumped up the crowd—literally—with the help of some digital wristbands.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 12, 2017
We all know it’s true: technology is becoming more vital with each passing day. As useful (and addictive ) as technology can be, many nonprofits still don’t know how to reap the full benefits of their various software platforms. Social media integration.
Spark Consulting
APRIL 19, 2013
Susan Etlinger of Altimeter Group presented a great keynote on the concept of measuring social media results. My favorite thing she said is that there are MANY ROIs of social media. Social Media Examiner has a great post that explains this concept in detail.
Associations Now
MAY 23, 2013
How one 20-something became one of the most trusted voices in social media. Callie Schweitzer, director of marketing and communications for Vox Media, used social media to commandeer her web presence and build business connections.
Association Mavens
JUNE 9, 2014
Amy Sample Ward is the thought-leading CEO of NTEN , where the nonprofit technology community meets. The post Associations and Social Media in 2014: An Interview with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN appeared first on Association Strategies, Association Videos | Association Mavens.
Spark Consulting
MAY 29, 2013
The 2013 Social Media Marketing Report is out. People still think Facebook is the most important social media marketing platform, even though the overwhelming majority have no idea if it’s working. Social steganography (using coded language and images), teens and Facebook advertising, or your ads might not be reaching the people you mean them to reach (I wonder if that has any bearing on the above points).
Associations Now
JUNE 28, 2013
Twitter’s CEO reveals that the social network is experimenting with a live-events platform that would work much like a DVR. That, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Like Tivo, But for Twitter.
Spark Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2013
Social media, IP, and the awesome that is Creative Commons. Social media ROI: you may be looking for the wrong things. Also, social media use is shifting – so should your approach. blog roundup conferences cool technology innovation marketing productivity social media ASAE Associations Now Creative Commons Innovation Excellence Intellectual property Internet privacy Jeff Hurt John Haydon NTEN professional development Technology Review
Associations Now
AUGUST 5, 2013
Also in today’s Social Media Roundup, why IT officers need to reignite dialogue with clients. The post Social Media Roundup: Clips for Thought appeared first on Associations Now Not at Annual?
Spark Consulting
JUNE 12, 2013
If “real innovation is always the outcome of ongoing discourse among a small group of innovators who truly understand the importance of what they’re working on,” what does that mean for open innovation projects ? Does the existence of language stifle innovation? (as Tips for using social media as part of your crisis communications plan from the SocialFish blog.
Aaron Wolowiec
MAY 10, 2016
One of the best benefits of attending professional events is networking – whether face to face or via social media. Nearly all event marketers – 88 percent – use social media to create event hype.
Associations Now
APRIL 10, 2014
An example of one exec’s experience with a wooden spoon in today’s Social Media Roundup: Get the Sauce Just Right. Industry resources are readily available, often free, from universities, industry vendors and consultants, and media conglomerates.”
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Want more innovation? blog roundup cool technology fundraising innovation marketing membership social media young professionals Associations Now Avectra Big Data creativity Deirdre Reid Innovation Excellence professional development Technology Review Twitter One of the biggest problems in “big data” is: what is it, exactly? Here’s one attempt to answer that. MIT responds publicly to the Aaron Swartz tragedy.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
To start, ASHA delved into what members needed and were interested in—regarding resources, content, and technology—as well as the staff’s understanding of these things. “We In some cases, this has taken the form of younger staff helping familiarize older staff with certain technologies.
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