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Is Association Technology at a Turning Point?

Associations Now

A recent deal in the association technology space raises some interesting questions about the state of the sector and what’s next. It also inspired another similar collaboration a couple years later, when LeBron “The Decision” James and Chris Bosh joined Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat, helping the team win two championships in four years.).

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.7.21

Reid All About it

In some of these cases, technology and common sense can save the day and, in others, you might have to knock some sense into your board. Marketing must-haves. Doug Kessler at Velocity Partners says three things matters most in B2B marketing right now: meaning, metrics and mojo. I found myself saying “Yes!” Virtual audience.

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Association Brain Food: 5.5.23

Reid All About it

Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. As one of the top destinations and home to a diverse and international population, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau knows all about international audiences. CMP credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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A Gridiron Tale About Updating Your Technology

Associations Now

Although … Maybe your old technology still does the job? That’s the situation the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has anticipated ahead of the league’s annual draft later this week, as it worked out a deal to simplify the contract process using mobile technology. A smartphone.) “Our

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What business is your association in?

SCD Group

opened his column on Jeff Bezos purchase of the Miami Herald writing: “. Whether a newspaper publisher, a railroad company, BlackBerry or an association, disruptive technology changes everything. Everything was great until the insurance market changed and the association could no longer find a carrier to provide the liability package.

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Airlines, Travel Agency Groups Compromise on Personalization Plan

Associations Now

. “The pre-internet messaging standard (EDIFACT) used to deliver airline fare and schedule data to [travel agencies and travel management companies] cannot easily accommodate the way in which many airlines want to market and sell their products today,” IATA says on its website.

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Lunchtime Links: NFL Case Shines a Spotlight on Workplace Bullying

Associations Now

Though it’s hard to imagine someone the size of an NFL lineman—more than 300 pounds in many cases—complaining about being bullied, that’s the reality facing the Miami Dolphins, as NYU’s Arthur L. The technology allows you to cast a wide net and reach members and prospective members online, wherever they are.

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