Audience
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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
With New Name, Detroit Sports Media Group Makes a Pitch for New Members
Long the home for TV and radio journalists, the Motor City group now welcomes sports journalists across media…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Instagram Recruitment
The American Society of Interior Designers takes advantage of Instagram’s visual appeal to market to prospective members.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Advisory Boards: What Should Their Role Be?
Associations frequently use advisory boards to develop a meeting’s curriculum or to help identify industry trends and breaking…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Is Twitter Winning the Battle Against Online Abuse?
Twitter makes progress in its fight against online abuse. Also: Why you should rethink how you use social…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Are Changing Up School Sunscreen Rules
Sunscreen has long been banned by many schools because of its treatment as an over-the-counter drug, but state…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Can Get Media Traction with Press Releases
Here are six tips associations can use when writing and sending out press releases.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Ad Campaign Shares Human Story of Equipment Manufacturing
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers launched a new campaign this week to highlight the contributions of the industry…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Is Your Organization as Inclusive as You Think It Is?
Here’s how you can tell if your diversity and inclusion program is really making a difference. Also: Google’s…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Alexa, How Much Are My Membership Dues?
As voice recognition apps spread, associations are exploring ways to answer common membership questions and provide popular services…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why What’s on the Menu Might Make or Break Your Next Event
Destinations like Montreal have both the local specialties and the international breadth to scratch the culinary itch for…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Leadership Styles That Don’t Work
These leadership styles are only going to make your job more difficult. Also: Tips for running a more…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Personalized Events: Make It Personal
Simple ways to evolve your meetings to make them feel more personalized. Also: how to give constructive feedback…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Neurologist Shortages Widespread in U.S., Alzheimer’s Association Warns
According to new research released at an association event, neurological care is struggling to keep up with the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The American Chemical Society Creates an Ad Agency Experience
What do advertisers really want from association publications? Sure, they pay for ad space to promote their products…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
I Can’t Live Without My … Microsoft OneNote
“I use OneNote to centralize several key functions. I have a notebook to manage my to-do lists. I’m…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How to Launch a Successful Knowledge-Sharing Network
Associations are always looking for ways to bring in more revenue and to better serve their members. And…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Improve Component Relations With a Chapter Advisory Board
Too many associations and components go about their business without much thought about their relationship, unless they're complaining…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: Volunteer Matrix
The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives uses a volunteer matrix, which is a spreadsheet that helps to track…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Get Your Members to Exercise Their Membership
How to encourage your members to get the most from their membership. Also: Why work-life balance may not…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Involve Young Pros In Your Meeting Planning and Marketing Efforts
In order to make meetings more inclusive and welcoming, it’s often a good idea to get all generations—young,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
A Growing Gig Economy: What Makes Freelance Workers Tick?
The gig economy is growing in prominence, but what’s the best way to leverage it? A new report…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fraternity Groups Put Full Support Behind Anti-Hazing Legislation
The REACH Act, which would increase reporting requirements after hazing incidents in hopes of preventing tragedies, has received…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Growing Pains: How to Manage Them
A new report finds that while most nonprofits plan to grow, risk factors and operational complexities raise challenges…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Use MOOCs to Build Community
Have an online course? Encourage your members to hang out with other members when they dive into the…
