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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. “I went to … the ASAE technology conference, and there I did some market research. Innovation Over Efficiency. “Too many companies appear to be overlaying digital technologies on their existing infrastructure and business model,” he notes. 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. A Conference for Volunteer Management Professionals , a participant raised the question of who owns social media. So who owns social media in your association? Being social” is the new imperative for success. 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. billion users—about 42 percent of the world’s population—social can engage attendees, market to new audiences, and more. Are planners effectively using the technology to reap the benefits? MORE
I also wanted to learn what their techniques would be for using social media ambassadors and experience it as a social media ambassador first-hand so it could help me advise nonprofits. What is a social media ambassador? The first step is to recruit by providing opportunities for Social Media Ambassadors to opt into your email list so you can begin the cultivation process. Is your nonprofit using social media brand ambassadors? MORE
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?”. The location-services technology alerts applications via Bluetooth when users are near a particular location. The use of location-based technology is becoming increasingly popular among marketers and event planners, and it was on full display at the event. MORE
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]. Amidst the challenges and opportunities, innovation is not an option for survival —it’s a requirement.” ” Social Media – The Competitive Edge in Healthcare [WHITE PAPER]. MORE
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. Social Media Examiner has some great tips for becoming a thought leader in your industry , and isn’t that one of the things all associations want? Google has made some changes to Gmail, and they WILL affect you. Hubspot has the details. MORE
Corporate + Social. Technology. Are Innovation and Production at Odds? May 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention , Membership Management , Social Media and Business Trends. HBR posted a good article recently about Why Managers Don’t Really Want to Innovate. The article pointed out that most companies are not willing to devote time to innovation because innovative time steals from production time. Corporate + Social. MORE
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. As 8-to-5 days at the office have slowly turned into 24-hour social media networking from the car and virtual meetings during the kids’ soccer practices, social media has filled in the gaps. 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. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg pledged to meet with conservative commentators and media outlets to ensure they weren’t being left out by the social network. ” Social Alone Isn’t Enough. 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.” Use of social technologies internally needs to improve communication and collaboration. Social media is running at the speed of light. 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. Let’s face it, things won’t be the same now that these behemoth social platforms are public companies. Four Social Media Conference Strategy Tips. 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. Associations are generally not early adopters of technology, but they are taking steps to close the knowledge gap. 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
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. Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities. And users can easily integrate apps into their social media platforms. MORE
Social media trends for 2014 (aren’t some of these the same “trends” we’ve seen for the past 5 years?). blog roundup cool technology innovation leadership management marketing social media advertising Anna Caraveli Association Adviser Associations Now CRM Eric Lanke Innovation Excellence Jamie Notter Jeff Hurt LinkedIn Maddie Grant Mashable New Year''s Resolutions Socious Tom Hood It’s trends time. 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. I’ll talk to two experts in innovation, Jeff de Cagna , founder of Principled Innovation LLC, and Sarah Sladek , founder of XYZ University. Are you embracing social media? An online engagement center at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting. Photo courtesy of ASAE on Flickr. MORE
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. in conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association , polled association professionals to learn how they set innovation goals, how they support innovation, what rewards and recognition they offer and how they set metrics for innovation. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. MORE
” Can affective computing (computers that use facial recognition technology to read your mood) improve education? It’s a little late, but the Declaration of Innovation. What is your social media genotype ? blog roundup community cool technology innovation leadership marketing membership social media Anna Caraveli Association Jam Associations Now HubSpot Innovation Excellence productivity Shelly Alcorn SocialFish Technology Review MORE
The session included an update of Celgene’s work in patient advocacy and an announcement of their Innovation Impact Awards Program , focused on incorporating the patient voice into pharmaceutical and biotech research and development. Stefani gave an overview of health care technology trends and some projects that Google is working on. It got started in upstate NY by Pat Quinn and through social networks, it spread to Pete Frates. Click for Twitter Transcript. 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 this series of interviews of Association Social Media Managers, you’ll be able to compare notes on what all of these fab organizations are doing with their social media management – from how they organize the roles and responsibilities, to how they manage content flow through the organization and out to social, to what campaigns they tried, to how they see the future of association social media. . NAHB has a pretty broad social media portfolio. MORE
The real reason associations don’t innovate? blog roundup innovation leadership management membership social media young professionals Avectra Big Data Deirdre Reid Eric Lanke Innovation Excellence Jamie Notter Jason Lauritsen KiKi L''Italien Shelly Alcorn Technology Review Twitter Tips for emerging association professionals from Shelly Alcorn and KiKi L’Italien. MORE
sxsw and its discontents : what are the ethical implications of new technology? blog roundup cool technology fundraising innovation leadership marketing membership social media Associations Now Beth Kanter sxsw Technology Review Twitter Wikipedia Fix your pitch (aka “don’t be creepy”). We hear about disruptive tech all the time, but which ones will have particular impact on associations? Associations Now clues us in. 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. Social media can promote online giving in various ways, and it’s important to understand the psychological tactics behind it—so you can increase the amount of donations for your nonprofit or association! With technology, the human mind isn’t much different. 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
Fundraising with Social Media. In the March edition of Associations Now , Andrew Lang highlights a social media success story titled Tweeting for Dollars. ” The program he highlights is run by Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) using Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts to request donations to fund scholarships for their annual conference. Labels: Social Media. There is no doubt that social media efforts can be a challenge. 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 […]. As an association leader, you have a great case for going to Xperience 2017. It’s a chance to grow your skills in leadership. 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. Between donation tools, donor or member management software, online community platforms, and other technological tools, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the capabilities and forget to make the most of these amazing solutions. MORE
The State of Social Business from Altimeter Group (it’s on Slideshare, but it’s not really a presentation). blog roundup cool technology innovation leadership marketing membership social media young professionals Altimeter Group Associations Now Christina Smith Facebook Innovation Excellence Jamie Notter John Haydon professional development Sarah Hill Technology Review John Haydon tells us how to write more (and better) blog posts. MORE
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. in conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association , polled association professionals to learn how they set innovation goals, how they support innovation, what rewards and recognition they offer and how they set metrics for innovation. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative. 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
How to figure that out and more in today’s Social Media Roundup: Build an Effective Board. “I have personally worked with over 25 board teams, and the results are consistent—improve dynamics and overall board performance, creativity, innovation, and satisfaction are enhanced,” she writes. (ht The post Social Media Roundup: Ensure Positive Board Dynamics appeared first on Associations Now Improving board performance only takes a few easy steps. 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. While the “ real time social media war room ” model might not be a possibility for every business, a social media support coverage schedule is pivotal. A brand’s reputation can go south extremely quickly on social media. 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. SXSW is obviously one of the main hubs for innovation in events (even tangentially ), and this year wasn’t any exception. The post Social Media Roundup: Real-Time Analytics, in the Flesh appeared first on Associations Now 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. We keep our calendars, check our bank accounts, download music, update social media and watch movies – all from one device that fits in our pockets. Which all goes to show that innovation doesn’t just happen. 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
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]. Digital Ignite’s social learning platform, Crowd Wisdom, is already tightly integrated with YourMembership’s membership software, making the acquisition a natural fit, according to the news release. “At MORE
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]. Amidst the challenges and opportunities, innovation is not an option for survival —it’s a requirement.” ” Social Media – The Competitive Edge in Healthcare [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. Let’s face it, things won’t be the same now that these behemoth social platforms are public companies. Four Social Media Conference Strategy Tips.
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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. Social media can promote online giving in various ways, and it’s important to understand the psychological tactics behind it—so you can increase the amount of donations for your nonprofit or association! 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. A Conference for Volunteer Management Professionals , a participant raised the question of who owns social media. So who owns social media in your association? Being social” is the new imperative for success.
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. billion users—about 42 percent of the world’s population—social can engage attendees, market to new audiences, and more. Are planners effectively using the technology to reap the benefits?
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. While the “ real time social media war room ” model might not be a possibility for every business, a social media support coverage schedule is pivotal. A brand’s reputation can go south extremely quickly on social media.
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.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. in conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association , polled association professionals to learn how they set innovation goals, how they support innovation, what rewards and recognition they offer and how they set metrics for innovation. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative.
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.).
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. Social Media Examiner has some great tips for becoming a thought leader in your industry , and isn’t that one of the things all associations want? Google has made some changes to Gmail, and they WILL affect you. Hubspot has the details.
Aaron Wolowiec
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. in conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association , polled association professionals to learn how they set innovation goals, how they support innovation, what rewards and recognition they offer and how they set metrics for innovation. Nearly 350 associations participated in the Association Innovation Benchmarking Report , which found most associations are at least moderately innovative.
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. As 8-to-5 days at the office have slowly turned into 24-hour social media networking from the car and virtual meetings during the kids’ soccer practices, social media has filled in the gaps.
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?
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. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg pledged to meet with conservative commentators and media outlets to ensure they weren’t being left out by the social network. ” Social Alone Isn’t Enough.
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.” Use of social technologies internally needs to improve communication and collaboration. Social media is running at the speed of light.
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
JANUARY 29, 2014
How to figure that out and more in today’s Social Media Roundup: Build an Effective Board. “I have personally worked with over 25 board teams, and the results are consistent—improve dynamics and overall board performance, creativity, innovation, and satisfaction are enhanced,” she writes. (ht 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 […]. As an association leader, you have a great case for going to Xperience 2017. It’s a chance to grow your skills in leadership.
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. “I went to … the ASAE technology conference, and there I did some market research. Innovation Over Efficiency. “Too many companies appear to be overlaying digital technologies on their existing infrastructure and business model,” he notes.
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).
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
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.
Beth Kanter
JUNE 1, 2015
The session included an update of Celgene’s work in patient advocacy and an announcement of their Innovation Impact Awards Program , focused on incorporating the patient voice into pharmaceutical and biotech research and development. Stefani gave an overview of health care technology trends and some projects that Google is working on. It got started in upstate NY by Pat Quinn and through social networks, it spread to Pete Frates. Click for Twitter Transcript.
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. We keep our calendars, check our bank accounts, download music, update social media and watch movies – all from one device that fits in our pockets. Which all goes to show that innovation doesn’t just happen.
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. HBR posted a good article recently about Why Managers Don’t Really Want to Innovate. The article pointed out that most companies are not willing to devote time to innovation because innovative time steals from production time. Corporate + Social.
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]. Digital Ignite’s social learning platform, Crowd Wisdom, is already tightly integrated with YourMembership’s membership software, making the acquisition a natural fit, according to the news release. “At
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.
Spark Consulting
JANUARY 8, 2014
Social media trends for 2014 (aren’t some of these the same “trends” we’ve seen for the past 5 years?). blog roundup cool technology innovation leadership management marketing social media advertising Anna Caraveli Association Adviser Associations Now CRM Eric Lanke Innovation Excellence Jamie Notter Jeff Hurt LinkedIn Maddie Grant Mashable New Year''s Resolutions Socious Tom Hood It’s trends time.
Spark Consulting
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The real reason associations don’t innovate? blog roundup innovation leadership management membership social media young professionals Avectra Big Data Deirdre Reid Eric Lanke Innovation Excellence Jamie Notter Jason Lauritsen KiKi L''Italien Shelly Alcorn Technology Review Twitter Tips for emerging association professionals from Shelly Alcorn and KiKi L’Italien.
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. I’ll talk to two experts in innovation, Jeff de Cagna , founder of Principled Innovation LLC, and Sarah Sladek , founder of XYZ University. Are you embracing social media? An online engagement center at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting. Photo courtesy of ASAE on Flickr.
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?”. The location-services technology alerts applications via Bluetooth when users are near a particular location. The use of location-based technology is becoming increasingly popular among marketers and event planners, and it was on full display at the event.
Spark Consulting
JULY 10, 2013
” Can affective computing (computers that use facial recognition technology to read your mood) improve education? It’s a little late, but the Declaration of Innovation. What is your social media genotype ? blog roundup community cool technology innovation leadership marketing membership social media Anna Caraveli Association Jam Associations Now HubSpot Innovation Excellence productivity Shelly Alcorn SocialFish Technology Review
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. Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities. And users can easily integrate apps into their social media platforms.
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 24, 2013
sxsw and its discontents : what are the ethical implications of new technology? blog roundup cool technology fundraising innovation leadership marketing membership social media Associations Now Beth Kanter sxsw Technology Review Twitter Wikipedia Fix your pitch (aka “don’t be creepy”). We hear about disruptive tech all the time, but which ones will have particular impact on associations? Associations Now clues us in.
Spark Consulting
OCTOBER 30, 2013
The State of Social Business from Altimeter Group (it’s on Slideshare, but it’s not really a presentation). blog roundup cool technology innovation leadership marketing membership social media young professionals Altimeter Group Associations Now Christina Smith Facebook Innovation Excellence Jamie Notter John Haydon professional development Sarah Hill Technology Review John Haydon tells us how to write more (and better) blog posts.
Membership Marketing
MARCH 8, 2012
Fundraising with Social Media. In the March edition of Associations Now , Andrew Lang highlights a social media success story titled Tweeting for Dollars. ” The program he highlights is run by Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) using Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts to request donations to fund scholarships for their annual conference. Labels: Social Media. There is no doubt that social media efforts can be a challenge.
Beth Kanter
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
I also wanted to learn what their techniques would be for using social media ambassadors and experience it as a social media ambassador first-hand so it could help me advise nonprofits. What is a social media ambassador? The first step is to recruit by providing opportunities for Social Media Ambassadors to opt into your email list so you can begin the cultivation process. Is your nonprofit using social media brand ambassadors?
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 are generally not early adopters of technology, but they are taking steps to close the knowledge gap.
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. SXSW is obviously one of the main hubs for innovation in events (even tangentially ), and this year wasn’t any exception. The post Social Media Roundup: Real-Time Analytics, in the Flesh appeared first on Associations Now
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. Between donation tools, donor or member management software, online community platforms, and other technological tools, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the capabilities and forget to make the most of these amazing solutions.
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