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Lunchtime Links: Flickr's Makeover Roomier in More Ways Than One
Does your association use Flickr for event coverage? Everything you need to know about the network’s redesign. Also: Look back at your association's accomplishments to reevaluate what's working and what isn't.
Survey: IT Departments Not Buying Into Windows 8
IT departments don’t believe Windows 8 is an improvement or will save companies enough money to merit its implementation, according to a Forrester Research survey.
New Study Gives Hope to Gamification Marketers
Gamification may not be a fad after all. Marketers just need to retool their strategy if they want to get the most out of it, according to a Forrester study.
Study: Mobile Marketing Field Growing Quickly
According to a new study by the Mobile Marketing Association, the field is experiencing rapid growth in both investment and employment—something which associations could certainly benefit from. But the association's study, beyond promoting the industry, also has a secondary motive.
IEEE Launches Open-Access ‘Mega-Journal’
The association hopes its newest open-access journal—a platform for scientists and engineers to make their research on a variety of subjects widely available—will help advance the technology industry.
Lunchtime Links: Picture Ways To Engage Using Snapchat
How Snapchat could create a bond between your association and its members. Also: A contest across multiple social media platforms shows where customer engagement lies.
Social Media Roundup: Google+ Gets A New Look
Google+'s redesign shows they're leaning towards socially visual content. Also: Don't let conflict between board members go undiscussed.
Unboxed: Why You Should Rethink Your Software
The age of the stand-alone app that you buy in a store is about to fade away, fast. And while it's a useful, proven business model that takes more than a few cues from membership models, Software as a Service (SaaS) could put you on the hook for a lot of extra costs if you're not careful with allocating resources.
Lunchtime Links: With Data, Bigger May Not Mean Better
Does size matter when it comes to data? More data may actually be a waste of time, according to one Quartz writer. Also: How flexible schedules can help you retain and support your employees.
The Tech Landscape on Airplanes Could Change
With the Federal Aviation Administration considering changes to in-flight electronic rules, an association's new study shows many travelers don't even turn their devices off. Meanwhile, WiFi could soon become a bit faster on flights.









