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. For Immediate Release” under the date. Post the release on your website. MORE

Source: NYSPHSAA Press Release]. I’d like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all who are suffering loss from this tragedy,” said LAE President Debbie Meaux in a press release. MORE

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. MORE

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. For Immediate Release” under the date. Post the release on your website. MORE

Read the full press release here. We have very exciting news to share this morning. Informz has been acquired by Higher Logic, an industry leader in cloud-based community platforms. MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

press releases, logos on your site, social media promotion, email marketing, etc.). When it comes to finding a conference speaker, associations work with a limited (if any) budget. The challenge, though, is that a talented speaker is a key to increasing attendance and engaging members. MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

However, David points out traditional PR tactics such as distributing your press release through a newswire or having relationships with reporters so you can directly pitch your stories still matter. We already know your association website is a destination for members. MORE

Over the next decade, the subscription box industry is on track to generate more than $90 billion in annual revenues,” said Paul Chambers, one of the cofounders of SUBTA, in a press release. “We MORE

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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+. MORE

Online communities are all about getting relevant, ongoing conversations to customers quickly and easily. The community industry is quickly becoming a frontrunner for the customer experience, with an emphasis on the growing importance of communities for customer relationships, feedback, and support. MORE

Yet, many event planners struggle with attracting media attention and getting enough press coverage. Send press releases to traditional and non-traditional media. Instead of just doing a big press conference, host an evening launch reception and mini-junkets. MORE

Source: Advanced Energy Economy press release. People often don’t realize that energy efficiency is such a huge jobs creator,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan in a press release. “It Rallying behind a U.S. MORE

In order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of your press release, you will want to make sure that they conform to certain generally accepted formatting practices. By following the press release format guide below, you’ll increase the reach and popularity of your company. But first, what is a press release? Whether you are planning on having a startup or you already have a company, here’s a handy guide on how to write a press release. MORE

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. MORE

Read more about the acquisition in our press release. MORE

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 MORE

Give New Life to Your Press Release. With the rise of social media, some pundits have declared the press release dead. Others say that’s an extreme view; a good release still plays an important role. I’ve been a busy blogging bee lately. MORE

Press releases can improve the visibility of your organization and recognize key people and events. Include live links in your press releases. Include the press release in the body of an email as well as attach the document. MORE

Maybe it's time to revive the press release to help you drive traffic, increase member engagement, and boost search engine rankings. public relations MORE

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. MORE

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 MORE

Surely everyone’s read our press release.” I know the rest of the country doesn’t want to hear it, but all I’ve watched on TV this week is Super Bowl highlights. I’ve watched the replay of the game. I’ve watched the NFL films featuring the mic’d up players. MORE

According to a GMA press release , “Best If Used By” is a description of product quality, “where the product may not taste or perform as expected but is safe to use or consume.” Sarasin, FMI president and CEO, in a press release. MORE

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 MORE

In alignment with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, interventions will focus on establishing systems to seamlessly link people to care immediately after HIV diagnosis, and support retention in care to achieve viral suppression,” according to a NACHHO press release. MORE

Last week, the Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group released a report with Internet of Things security and privacy recommendations. Unapproved access or control. Unauthorized monitoring or surveillance. Device or system failures. MORE

section: Tabbed content means you can stay on the homepage and see the four most recent news stories, press releases, issues or publications, without having to leave and click through to a separate landing page, giving you more choice over when you want to leave the homepage and read in more depth. MORE

But a recently released report—“ Divergent Views/Common Ground: The Leadership Perspectives of C-Suite Executives and Millennial Leaders ” [PDF]—from The Conference Board, Development Dimensions International, and RW2 Enterprises does just this. MORE

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Instead of just cranking out more press releases or tweets, maybe you need to make a Day of it. Last week I saw the coolest Facebook post from my sister-in-law, who works at EMC in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. MORE

Read the press release to learn more. Lean how associations make it easy for you. Niche job boards, recruitment advertising and sponsorship solutions make it easier than ever for associations to bring value to their industry and members. MORE

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 MORE

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. MORE

Standard press releases are often misdirected, irrelevant and boring. Here are some creative alternatives to sending a press release from Claire Celsi at Ragan’s PR Daily. MORE

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. MORE

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. Release at an odd time. “ MORE

To learn more about this exciting time, please read our recent press release. MORE

“At Girl Scouts of the USA, we recognize that in our increasingly tech-driven world, future generations must possess the skills to navigate the complexities and inherent challenges of the cyber realm,” said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo in a press release. MORE