Author
Michael Hickey
Michael Hickey is a contributor to Associations Now.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Keys to Better Member Recruitment
Michael Hickey ·
Finding new ways to reach potential members. Also: Establish an association culture that promotes community and collaboration.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Right Way to Use Online Collaboration Tools
Michael Hickey ·
Maintain proper etiquette when communicating through messaging apps at work. Also: Boost your brand presence on Instagram.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Event Moderating 101
Michael Hickey ·
What good moderators do to add value to an event. Also: Believe it or not, an inefficient meeting…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Importance of Web Accessibility
Michael Hickey ·
Why making your website usable for all is critical from a moral, strategic, and legal standpoint. Also: harnessing…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Create a Social Listening Strategy
Michael Hickey ·
The steps to building a social listening strategy that gets results. Also: what an effective infographic looks like.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Empower Employees to Advance Their Careers
Michael Hickey ·
How organizations can support employees on their paths to success. Also: incorporating new technology into your existing marketing…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Rise of AI in Nonprofits
Michael Hickey ·
How artificial intelligence has affected nonprofits. Also: Make a splash with a viral marketing campaign.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: What Meeting Planners Want From Speakers
Michael Hickey ·
The factors that lead to a successful event presentation. Also: a look at the most recent changes in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Flip the Script on Mentoring
Michael Hickey ·
Empower members to shape their own mentorship experience. Also: getting to the bottom of your loss in web…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Filtering Through Feedback
Michael Hickey ·
Take a deeper look at the feedback your organization receives. Also: providing services for multiple member types within…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Nonprofit Trends to Look Out for This Year
Michael Hickey ·
Use industry standards to inform your organization's goals and decisions in 2020. Also: setting up board members for…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Help Employees Achieve Work-Life Fulfillment
Michael Hickey ·
How leaders can create a positive work environment. Also: strategies you can employ to improve your decision making.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Turn Office Complaints Into Positive Change
Michael Hickey ·
Work with employees to identify organizational problems and find solutions. Also: Airports around the country get a Nintendo…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Political Campaigns Get Two-Factor Cybersupport
Michael Hickey ·
Google teamed up with a nonprofit to keep political campaigns safe from cyberattacks. The effort shows a growing…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Member Churn Takeaways From Streaming Services
Michael Hickey, Ernie Smith ·
New research finds that many people drop streaming services because they aren’t using them enough to make it…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Subtle Power of Inbound Marketing
Michael Hickey ·
Why organizations should move away from standard promotional strategies. Also: Become more efficient with digital automation tools.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Want Members to Watch Your Webinars? Get Creative
Michael Hickey ·
Put a new spin on the online format to attract a bigger audience. Also: how your digital devices…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Developing a Conference Content Strategy
Michael Hickey ·
Learn about your attendees to deliver the right event experience. Also: how to make young professionals feel at…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Doing Inclusive Marketing Right
Michael Hickey ·
What it takes to connect with diverse audiences through inclusive marketing. Also: How your association can help industry…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The End of the BlackBerry Phone
Michael Hickey ·
The company that distributes BlackBerry’s smartphones announced it will end the partnership in August. Also: How to remain…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Find Purpose Beyond the Paycheck
Michael Hickey ·
Figure out how your work can serve others, not just yourself. Also: Why you should hire someone outside…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Make Your Event More Family-Friendly
Michael Hickey ·
Make it easier for members with children to participate in your meetings. Also: how to leave work behind…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: 10 Years of the iPad
Michael Hickey ·
A look back at the tablet’s influence on the tech landscape—as well as the meetings industry. Also: Ensure…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Preparing Your Association for PR Challenges
Michael Hickey ·
A crisis communications plan will help you expect the unexpected. Also: Want to be a better leader? Find…