Association Success

MAY 14, 2020

Most of us can agree collaboration and communication contribute to growing creativity, but Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek have managed to put collaboration at the core of their association. . We have all heard the phrase “two heads are better than one.” Kisskeys and Ruzek are often asked about their co-leadership model because it’s so rare.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 15, 2022

She joined the team as an office administrator, was named Marketing & Communications Manager in 2010 and then became a Co-Director of Associations North in 2017. Our mission is to advance and serve associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Ken Schmidt, the former director of communications for Harley Davidson, came to Super Forum 2016 to explain how Harley Davidson’s success was built on community. It’s because when you buy a Harley, you’re not just buying a motorcycle - you’re buying an experience, an identity and a ticket into their unique community.

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Associations Now

MAY 11, 2015

After a years-long debate over whether it could purchase a small South Dakota station, the online radio provider won big last week with the FCC—frustrating music publishing groups like ASCAP in the process. Last week, Pandora gained approval to purchase South Dakota terrestrial radio station KXMZ-FM.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

What we found is that consumers—they trust farmers and ranchers,” said Paul Spooner, USFRA’s affiliate relations and ag communications manager. USFRA narrowed down the applications to eight semifinalists, and then asked the public, the previous class of faces, and USFRA’s communications committee to weigh in.

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Association Adviser

JULY 26, 2016

Is our name and messaging across all communications consistent and in step with what the organization stands for and delivers to its members?’ A fun teaser tagline was developed, Fresh, New & True, to give all communications with our members glimpse into what is coming. There was confusion as to our offerings and benefits.

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Association Adviser

JULY 15, 2014

Angela Kisskeys , marketing and communications manager, Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) , which represents associations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, said her organization doesn’t lobby directly unless the issue impacts the overall operations of non-profits.

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