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How to Write and Distribute a Nonprofit Press Release
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Looking to write a nonprofit press release and aren't sure where to start? Here's everything you need to know + examples and a free template
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Reviving the Press Release
Wild Apricot
MARCH 12, 2012
Maybe it's time to revive the press release to help you drive traffic, increase member engagement, and boost search engine rankings. public relations
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Writing a Press Release for Associations
GrowthZone
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The purpose of a press release is to get attention, make news, and generate publicity. The Basics of Crafting a Press Release: Make it newsworthy; it’s not an ad, it’s a news article. Key Components of a Press Release: Letterhead (identify that it’s from your organization). For Immediate Release” under the date. A Press Release Should Not: Be longer than 1 page. Use a detailed subject line in your email (not simply “Press Release”).
How Associations Can Get Media Traction with Press Releases
Associations Now
JULY 20, 2017
Here are six tips associations can use when writing and sending out press releases. Like other media outlets, Associations Now finds out about some of these initiatives through well-written and well-timed press releases. Press release titles should be relatively short,” Kane said. After all, a one-line title enables a reader to grasp the gist of the release. “It Subscribing to a wire service extends a press release’s reach.
Study: The Press Release Is Not Dead
Associations Now
AUGUST 20, 2014
Despite the glut of information available to almost anyone, many journalists still rely on the press release and PR professionals for story leads. One communications pro shares some tips on crafting an effective release and the art of media pitching. For example, the wire service’s “2014 Media Survey” found a heavy reliance on press releases. When evaluating a press release, the most important information journalists look for is.
How (and why) to Write an Association Press Release
GrowthZone
JUNE 27, 2017
The purpose of a press release is to get attention, make news, and generate publicity. The Basics of Crafting a Press Release: Make it newsworthy; it’s not an ad, it’s a news article. Key Components of a Press Release: Letterhead (identify that it’s from your organization). For Immediate Release” under the date. A Press Release Should Not: Be longer than 1 page. Use a detailed subject line in your email (not simply “Press Release”).
The Big Picture: Most overused phrases in press releases
The Big Picture
JANUARY 18, 2007
Most overused phrases in press releases. Factiva Insight has issued a new report listing the most overused used phrases in press releases for 2006 for the US, the UK and globally. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Most overused phrases in press releases : Comments. The Big Picture. A big-picture view of issues and trends affecting associations - in Mississippi and nationally. Shawn on Facebook. Shawn on Twitter. Shawn on Google+.
ASAE Condemns Assault on Democracy at U.S. Capitol
AssociationChat
JANUARY 7, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. NEWS asae press release U.S. January 7, 2021. ASAE Condemns Assault on Democracy at U.S. Capitol. WASHINGTON — ASAE strongly condemns the violent, unlawful revolt against civil authority and America’s democratic process that took place yesterday at the U.S.
Add your press release to a blog.
AE on the Verge
JULY 19, 2012
If you email or fax your association press release to the media, consider what else you should do with it: 1. and include your blog address in the press release. The tag will likely show up on their own Facebook page, which means their friends, family, business acquaintances, others will enjoy seeing their name/picture (and read your press release too.). Add at least one hashtag to further promote your press release to the intended audience.
New Survey Shows Americans Want Economy-Wide, Federal Privacy Protections
InternetAssociation
MAY 13, 2020
Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) today released the results of a national public opinion survey that demonstrate Americans’ strong support for economy-wide, federal privacy protections. News Press Releases federal privacy federal privacy law privacy privacy legislation Survey
Protech Announces SSO Integration with Web Scribble
Protech
JULY 29, 2020
About Protech Association Answers AMS Integration integrations Job Board Press Release Web ScribbleCOLUMBIA, Md. July 29, 2020 – Protech Associates, Inc.
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ASAE Calls for More Association-Specific Relief for COVID-19 Impacted Organizations
AssociationChat
APRIL 6, 2020
NEWS 501(c)(3) 501(c)(6) advocacy and Economic Security (CARES) Act asae ASAE Research Foundation Capitol Hill Coronavirus Aid covid-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) pandemic press release Relief Susan RobertsonWASHINGTON— ASAE applauded Congress for swiftly constructing a $2.2
Protech Adds Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth and Boost Industry Partnerships
Protech
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
About Protech Association Answers CRO John Bjorn Press ReleaseCOLUMBIA, Md. Nove mber 11, 2020 – Protech Associates, Inc. Protech), a proven association management technology provider for associations and member-based organizations, hired John Bjorn as Chief Revenue Officer.
Internet Association Hires New Legal & Policy Counsel
InternetAssociation
JUNE 23, 2020
News Press Releases content moderation federal privacy intermediary liability protections legal and policy privacy
Internet Association Hires New Head Lobbyist In California
InternetAssociation
JUNE 1, 2020
News Press Releases California California legislature New Hire Sacramento state government affairs
Internet Association Releases Proposal For Racial Justice And Reform And Reaffirms Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
InternetAssociation
JUNE 17, 2020
Washington, DC - Internet Association (IA) today released racial justice and reform considerations for policymakers as they work to address systemic racism and inequality. News Press Releases black lives matters diversity Diversity and Inclusion racial justice workforce
Internet Association Launches Website Highlighting the Industry’s COVID-19 Response Efforts
InternetAssociation
APRIL 6, 2020
News Press Releases coronavirus covid-19 member efforts membership new websiteWashington, DC – Internet Association (IA) today launched a website highlighting the internet industry’s wide-ranging response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related resources.
IA Calls On Supreme Court To Weigh In On Section 230’s Crucial Role In Content Moderation
InternetAssociation
JUNE 12, 2020
News Press Releases CDA 230 como content moderation enigma software v malwarebytes section 230“Online content moderation efforts enabled by Section 230 make the best of the internet possible and help people enjoy safe experiences online.” Jon Berroya, IA Interim President and CEO.
New Quarterly IA Research Shows Consumer Preferences For Carsharing For The First Time
InternetAssociation
MARCH 31, 2020
Washington, DC — Internet Association today released the Q1 2020 (Q3 2019 data) IA Industry Indicators Report (3I Report), which provides quarterly indicators for the internet sector. News Press Releases 3i 3i quarterly report 3i report
March Jobs Report Shows Online Jobs Posting Up After Last Month’s Drop, But Still Down By Half Over Last 12 Months
InternetAssociation
MARCH 31, 2020
Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) today released the March IA Industry Indicators: Jobs (3i Jobs) report , which presents monthly insights on the U.S. News Press Releases 3i 3i jobs 3i jobs report 3i report
Internet Companies Unveil UK-U.S. Trade White Paper As They Call For ‘Best-In-Class’ Digital Trade Provisions
InternetAssociation
JULY 2, 2020
News Press ReleasesLondon, UK - Internet Association (IA) – the trade association that represents leading global internet companies on public policy – today has unveiled a White Paper detailing the key digital provisions that should be part of any U.S.-UK UK trade agreement.
ASAE Reveals 2020 Gold Circle Awards Winners
AssociationChat
APRIL 10, 2020
NEWS asae gold circle awards press releaseWASHINGTON — ASAE announces the winners of the 2020 Gold Circle Awards competition, which denotes excellence, innovation, and achievement in association/nonprofit marketing, membership, and communications programs.
Thanks For Playing: What I'm Reading
Thanks For Playing
JULY 11, 2012
Do you do press releases? skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thanks For Playing. Seeking community in associations since 2008. 11 July 2012. What Im Reading. 10 Skills for the future workforce. Want to reward your readers? How about a cookie ? you know you do) PRSA can help you write better boilerplate (although I’d probably avoid the alliteration thing). Secret to success ? Long view, simplicity, speed. Thats it. Dealing with the pain of innovation.
SilkStart Selected as Finalist for 16th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards
SilkStart
APRIL 12, 2017
press releaseApril 12th, 2017 (Victoria, BC) – SilkStart, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Membership Management Platform, is excited to announce our selection as a finalist for the 16th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards in the category of Technology Company of the Year (1-10 employees). VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council) announced 48 finalists in 12 award categories on April 11th, 2017.
WBT Systems Enhances Social Learning for Professionals with New TopClass LMS Release
WBT Systems
AUGUST 11, 2016
TRAININGPRESSRELEASES.COM ) – With the latest release of the TopClass Learning Management System, WBT Systems expands the social learning capabilities of their comprehensive and flexible learning platform for associations, training organizations and extended enterprise. The post WBT Systems Enhances Social Learning for Professionals with New TopClass LMS Release appeared first on WBT Systems.
Union Station Turns Red to Support Joplin, Missouri ?Red Tie? event.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
JUNE 6, 2011
Learning from the ‘Netflix Diet.’
YourMembership Blog
JUNE 13, 2017
The wildly popular internet brand with more than 100 million members in more than 190 countries recently published a press release about its global audience’s viewing habits. Can Netflix viewer data support our education plans? That audience enjoys more than 125 million hours of television shows and movies every single day. What the data shows. The post Learning from the ‘Netflix Diet.’ appeared first on YourMembership. Online Learning Professional Development
Free Non-profit Webinar Round-up for November
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 19, 2011
Topics include mobile marketing; press releases; email marketing; multi-channel fundraising; volunteer job descriptions; grant proposals and much more. This month we've found 22 free non-profit webinars. Fundraising webinar Non-profit social media
IMEX America picks Swapcard
AssociationChat
MARCH 24, 2021
[ Read full press release ]. Swapcard has partnered with IMEX Group, the premier global organizer for the business events community, to deliver a new portfolio of digital experiences for the global meetings and events industry.
Big Data, Acres of Diamonds and more
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 5, 2012
Here are some of the fresh links we've bookmarked on Apricot Jam this week: Big Data Without Defining Success First is a Big Mistake; Finding Your Organization's Acres of Diamonds and 8 Principles for Writing a Nonprofit Press Release. Fundraising Apricot Jam; data
CommPartners Announces Acquisition By Symphony Technology Group (STG)
AssociationChat
MARCH 23, 2021
[ Read the complete press release ]. Symphony Technology Group Acquires CommPartners, a Leading SaaS Provider of Learning Management System Software and Virtual Events .
Association Marketing: 4 Ways to Promote Your Professional Association Wins
Association Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
3. Take advantage of press releases. But press releases still work—arguably, even better—for digital publications. For professional associations, this means your story doesn’t have to target the New York Times print edition in order to be press release-ready. Google News will display a press release on Business Wire the same way it does for traditional publications.
Membership Management Software News: YourMembership.com and Affiniscape Combine
YourMembership Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2012
To learn more about this exciting time, please read our recent press release. Categories: YourMembership.com News Tags: affiniscape , associations , membership management software , merger , yourmembership.com We’re ushering out 2012 with a bang in this exciting merger, creating the world’s largest and fastest growing provider of web-based membership management software and association management software.
MemberClicks Acquires WebLink, an Association Management Software Company
MembersClicks
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Read the full press release here.]. We announced some very exciting news yesterday! As you may have heard, MemberClicks acquired WebLink , an association management software company located in Indianapolis. You may have some questions, so we want to provide you with a few answers. Take a look! Association Views
AMS News: Fonteva Acquired by Togetherwork
AssociationChat
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Read the full press release. Arlington, Va., February 10, 2021 – Fonteva announced that it has been acquired by Togetherwork , the leader in integrated software and payments for managing communities, groups and organizations. Togethrwork CEO Neil Platt. “I’m
#DropsMic Public Speaking Tips for Association Professionals
AMR Management Services
MAY 4, 2018
As association professionals, we all engage in written communication pretty much all day every day, whether it’s writing emails, articles, social media posts, press releases, blogs, white papers
More Venture Capital in the AMS Space
Effective Database
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
According to the press release, MemberSuite will use the money to “add over 50 team members, with a focus on hiring in sales, marketing, and engineering…” This investment is the latest in a string of private equity and venture capital in the AMS market. The latest announcement of venture capital money investing in an AMS company is MemberSuite. As noted here , Revolution Ventures is investing $11 million in MemberSuite.
Higher Logic Acquires Kavi: Powerful Collaboration for Thriving Communities
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Read more about the acquisition in our press release. 2017 is shaping up to be our best year yet! Last month we announced our acquisition of Socious, bringing the best minds in member engagement together to lead in product innovation and the community industry. Now we can’t wait to introduce the newest member of the Higher Logic community family: we have acquired Kavi, an online collaboration software company.
You’ve Got to Read This: August 23, 2011
Reid All About it
AUGUST 23, 2011
Claire Celsi asks us to: “Challenge yourself never to send another standard press release again.” She wants us to use our skills and creativity instead to get our news in front of reporters, and gives Six Alternatives to Sending a Press Release. If you absolutely must send a press release, I wrote earlier this year about ways to improve a press release’s chances of piquing interest.
Higher Logic Acquires Informz and Real Magnet
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Read more about the acquisition in our press release. We can’t believe how eventful 2017 has been for Higher Logic. We’re so proud of all the hard work our employees, partners, and customers have put in to help make this a banner year. And the news doesn’t stop there - we have acquired Informz and Real Magnet! Informz and Real Magnet are old friends of ours, so we’re beyond excited to officially welcome them into the Higher Logic family.
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