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For Association Professionals
For mid-level association staff and aspiring leaders working in every functional area of an association, in the U.S. and internationally.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How Security Practices Can Deepen Value
Other than providing security, improving privacy practices can reinforce the association-member relationship. Also: how science says to structure…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits, School Groups Pick up Fight Against Cyberbullying
A recent report finds that cyberbullying is on the rise, particularly among young girls. Helping to tackle these…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Halloween Petition Campaign Picks Up … in the Middle of July
Last fall, the Halloween & Costume Association started a petition to move Halloween to a weekend date. The…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Be Brave in Your Marketing Campaigns
Research shows that taking a big risk in your marketing efforts has big payoff opportunities. Also: a data…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Essentials for an Effective Communications Team
Building and leading communications teams that deliver are high priorities for all associations. But how do you know…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Connect With Your Slackers to Engage Members Online
Your members may love your online community, but don’t kid yourself: They connect elsewhere too. When Digital Analytics…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Accessibility is Cornerstone of a Successful Meeting
Accessibility and convenience cuts down on transportation costs and enables attendees to experience a destination’s unique venues and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How Much Data Actually Comes From Your AMS?
Research shows that the number is a lot smaller than many associations might think. Also: what new research…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
CMO Council: Consumers Want Marketers Wherever They Are
A report from the CMO Council finds that consumers increasingly look for brands in multiple media—and that includes…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: A Shirt With a Message
To nurture a sense of belonging and commitment to mission, the Electronic Frontier Foundation designed a t-shirt that…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Play Benefits Attendees
At work, play has been linked to greater productivity and more creativity. It’s for those same reasons that…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Inspire a Bored Board
Periodic dips in enthusiasm are normal, but if disinterest persists, find ways to reinspire board members. Also: how…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s 44th Annual Conference & Tradeshow begins this weekend in New…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
As Population Pivots to Cremation, Funeral Directors Adapt
A new study by the National Funeral Directors Association reveals that more consumers prefer cremation and green burial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why One Group Took the Plunge Into Podcasting
The International Trademark Association launched a podcast last fall to talk industry trends. The twice-monthly cast not only…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: When Freebies Are Problematic
Offering a giveaway? Let fashion retailer Forever 21 give you a lesson in what not to do. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Library Groups Say LinkedIn Policy Changes Could Violate Users’ Privacy
Library patrons have long had access to resources from Lynda.com, now known as LinkedIn Learning. But library organizations…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How to Develop an E-Learning Sponsorship Strategy
Since associations are familiar with generating nondues revenue through the sponsorship of in-person educational events and online advertising,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changer: Drive Engagement With Connectional Intelligence
To provide meaningful engagement opportunities, associations need to help members master “connectional intelligence.” It’s less about chalking up…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Do Discounts for Bad Customer Service Work? A Lesson From Newspapers
If you want to keep a subscriber—or member—happy after a customer service mishap, a discount won't be enough,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Host a “Member for a Day” Event
Let prospects experience your association’s member journey, benefits included. Also: how one nonprofit is using yoga to alleviate…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How a Just-Formed Truffle Group Scored an Early Win
The Idaho Truffle Growers Association, trying to cultivate an industry from a challenging fungus, saw near-immediate support for…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Where Are You in Your Content Strategy Journey?
When it comes to being strategic about how your association creates and delivers content, are you at a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
With a Customer Experience Focus, You See Like Members
What are the key principles of customer experience? A customer experience strategy is an outside-in business focus on…
