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Better Because You Were There

Velvet Chainsaw

According to The New York Times , living with the pandemic “has pushed us to reckon with our deepest questions … [about] how we make meaning of our time on this earth.” In particular, COVID-19 has brought the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, social responsibility, and wellness to the fore. Here are some suggestions.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

Reid All About it

Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Hear about the strategies and tools modern associations are using to supercharge member engagement. Scott Barry Kaufman ). Tue 3/9 at 1 p.m. –

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Could Less Be More When It Comes to Meetings?

Associations Now

With that in mind, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) restructured its 80th Annual Conference, which took place in Phoenix this week. At this week’s College Art Association’s 2017 Annual Conference in New York City, all attendees were welcome to stop by the meeting’s dedicated Quiet Room.

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Alt-Weeklies May Struggle, But Don’t Count Them Out

Associations Now

Large-market publications such as the Phoenix and The Village Voice have market challenges that many smaller publications don’t, she said, noting, “No one sees it as a death sentence for any of the others.” But the association that represents the newspapers is working hard to prove the analysts wrong.

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Wednesday Buzz: Clarity in a World of Acronyms

Associations Now

In The New York Times , University of California-Berkeley journalism professor David Tuller makes the case for clarity —especially as your audience changes—when it comes to the use of acronyms. You also have a marketing strategy. Considering the line of work you’re in, you deal with a lot of acronyms.

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What Ideas Can Your Meeting Steal From the Super Bowl?

Associations Now

Questions range from serious ones about game strategy and thoughts on opposing players to milder fare— like when Patriots player Jerod Mayo’s daughter asked head coach Bill Belichick what stuffed animals he liked. The Tuesday prior to Sunday’s big game is Super Bowl Media Day, which gives thousands of reporters access to players and coaches.