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Venues and Destinations Use Virtual Planning Tools for Clients

Associations Now

“An immersive experience lets the planner feel like they’re in Atlantic City and see the variety of ways their meeting or event can fit in our spaces,” said Marketing Director Karina Anthony in a press release. One platform being used is Realync , which allows for live interactive video tours of sites.

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Associations Prep and Debut Virtual Conference Options

Associations Now

IAS-USA quickly developed a plan [PDF] to get presenters to submit video recordings of their slide presentations, which were then streamed to attendees. In addition, poster presenters had the option to upload a five-minute video description of their research. In addition, SOPHE will host a virtual exhibit hall.

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New Hotline Supports Families of Children With Hearing Loss

Associations Now

“Having access to another parent who has traveled a similar road can be a lifesaver for new parents of a child with hearing loss,” Guignard said in a press release. Cochlear and GN ReSound, two hearing technology companies, have partnered with AG Bell on the hotline.

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The Four Writing Tics You Must Leave Behind in 2016

Higher Logic

You get to use words like “cloud-compliant” and “operationalize” to show you’re a sophisticated user of technology, in touch with the latest trends. Take these sentences from a press release by hybris, a division of the software giant SAP, about a new “billing solution.”. It’s efficient. Remove qualifiers.

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Clean-Energy Groups Unite on Social Media Campaign

Associations Now

More than 600,000 worked to generate clean power, and about 100,000 worked in advanced grid technologies. 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

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What Video’s Rapid Rise Means for Your Association

Association Adviser

Thanks to improving internet speed, online video, once considered a clunky, unsatisfying experience has gone mainstream—in a big way. Consider these findings from comScore, Inc : Internet users viewed on average 19 hours of video in the month of December. internet users have viewed online video. Video ads account for 22.6

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Daily Buzz: GoFundMe Launches Fundraising Platform for Nonprofits

Associations Now

“Regardless of size or budget, we want to empower nonprofits to reach new audiences, raise money more efficiently, and further their missions,” said GoFundMe CEO Rob Solomon in a press release. Seat-back devices are also quickly dated, as they’re nearly impossible to replace as quickly as technology develops.”.

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