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Daily Buzz: Are You Maximizing Social Media at Events?

Associations Now

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. Each group will receive $1 million, Forbes reported.

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How a Local Restaurant Association Is Making Taco Tuesday for Everyone

Associations Now

PTO said that it was a “commonplace term, message, or expression widely used by a variety of sources that merely conveys an ordinary, familiar, well-recognized concept or sentiment,” the New York Times reported in September.

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Lunchtime Links: The Shelf Life of Social Media Trends

Associations Now

The cat craze of 2013, as social media trends go, has clocked out. The social media cat craze is so yesterday—as are the plethora of internet trends that go out as quickly as they come in. Why your social media know-how needs constant refreshing, and more, in today’s Lunchtime Links. Be really nice to them.

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Hello, Perfect Community Manager - Are You There?

Higher Logic

Currently there are 114, 657+ open positions for community managers on LinkedIn – New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles rank as the top three cities in the United States. Social media has changed the game. It’s not a new tactic, but especially for this particular position, check them out on social.

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Association Weekly Wrap-Up for February 8th!

YourMembership

4) What the 2012 Pulse Report Means for Your Association by XYZ University. The 2012 Pulse report by Greenfield Services Inc. What does the report show and what does it mean for your association? Well, things are changing: the economy, technology, social media tools and paradigms for using them, generation shifts.

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Social Media Roundup: Fresh Updates Now Playing on Google+

Associations Now

In an attempt to increase user count—and level the social network playing field—Google+ is pulling fresh tricks from up its sleeve. The details, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Google+ wants you. Follow the leader: Google+ is staking its spot on the VIP list of social network sites. ht @TahiraCreates ).

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Social Media for the C-Suite: Avoid Saying Stupid Things

Associations Now

Sensitivity is key In related news, a number of brands stepped into it on September 11: Off-key updates came from a diverse group, including AT&T, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Pretzel Chips. Every time you turn around, it seems someone is saying something stupid on social media. You’re probably no Pax Dickinson.