The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 28, 2010

Association Advantages for Innovation. Heres part three of the "innovation for associations" white paper Im helping to write while chairing the Innovation Task Force for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Saturday, August 28, 2010. These advantages include: 1.

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Membership Marketing

MARCH 8, 2012

Fundraising with Social Media. In the March edition of Associations Now , Andrew Lang highlights a social media success story titled Tweeting for Dollars. Labels: Social Media. There is no doubt that social media efforts can be a challenge. Fundraising with Social Media.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Next Steps for Association Innovation. This is an exciting time for the WSAE Innovation Task Force. First of all, our white paper on association innovation is nearly finished. We’re looking for appropriate venues to publish and/or present the paper, and encourage your suggestions and help in disseminating it.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Included here may be research time to develop unique content, custom Prezi or PowerPoint presentations, innovative instructional strategies, interactive learning exercises, engaging discussion topics and supplementary handouts. original research, white papers). Promotion of speaker website, blog and other social media presence.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 29, 2010

Barriers to Innovation in the Association World. In one of my last posts I shared the principles of innovation weve drafted as part of the "innovation for associations" white paper being written by the WSAE Innovation Task Force. But many associations approach risk from a decidedly conservative perspective.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing. SURGE is a free virtual conference where association professionals assemble from all corners of the world for productive conversations around innovation and change.

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Tom Morrison

OCTOBER 22, 2009

So Why Social Media for Your Association? The world of business is changing every day, and it is critical for associations to tap into the innovations in technology to help enhance our value to members and create a connection between them that cannot be separated. Pick the right social network partner. Its not theory.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Principles of Innovation. The fourth meeting of the WSAE Innovation Task Force was held on July 16, 2010. For those of you new to this conversation, Im heading up an effort for my state society to define an evidence-based model of innovation for the association community. Im also blogging about it here.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Clinic of Innovation. Heres another fascinating post about innovation from the HBR blog. It describes the first-of-its-kind "Clinic of Innovation" at Oslo University Hospital--an internal unit within the hospital that is set-up to work like an outpatient health clinic.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 31, 2011

The Innovation Hub for Associations. Ive been blogging about my work with the Innovation Task Force of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives for a while now. Its called the Innovation Hub for Associations , and can be accessed here. The core of the site can be found under the "Innovation Model" tab. at 9:18 PM.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. good design is innovative. good design is innovative. So heres a funny story.

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.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You can strengthen anecdotal information with research such as member needs surveys, white papers and case studies. Don’t forget social media. Consideration—Now you can create even more meaningful interactions using member specific content such as white papers, case studies, quizzes and videos.

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Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Innovation through Collaboration. We are always looking for new innovative ways to do things better. So I wanted to share two items that I came across this week that attribute successful innovation to collaboration. First, innovation is collaborative. Where do you find your place to innovate through collaboration?

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

I navigated a world of suits and Dilbert-esque arguments over policies, procedures and white papers. The magical world of social media accelerated the hunt. innovation. (6). social media. (3). Principled Innovation LLC. And that was where my Gen X perspective languished a bit.I generations. (2).

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Association Adviser

JULY 13, 2016

Our Association Communications Benchmarking Report recently found that while small associations tend to struggle with mobile strategy and social media engagement, mid-size and large associations have trouble customizing member communications and engaging new members. Social media. eNewsletters. Annual progress reports.

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High Context

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thoughts On Strategy: If you can’t innovate now… If you are unable to innovate your web presence now you never will. Can social media be applied to your core strategies? Innovators are inherently optimistic people, which will really make you stand out from the crowd these days! You get the picture.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

In my last post , I talked about something I called the Catch-22 of innovation. Your association wants to deliver new innovative products that meet the needs of your members, so you ask and poll them incessantly about their needs, wants and desires. Labels: Innovation , Umair Haque , WSAE. Innovation. Social Media.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 26, 2011

This is part two of my reaction to Jeff De Cagnas excellent article on business model innovation for associations in the April 2011 issue of Associations Now. The WSAE white paper on innovation calls this understanding the mind of your community. Labels: Innovation , Jeff De Cagna , WSAE. Image source. at 9:10 PM.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 29, 2011

We talked about this some in the WSAE white paper on innovation, saying that an association that enjoyed that kind of member loyalty should be willing to take more risks, because it has such a deep and forgiving bench to draw from. Innovation. Social Media. Principled Innovation. Eric Lanke.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2012

In fact, I’ve heard it said that content is the currency of Social Media. ” Images, text, video, audio, animation and illustration assets can all be reshaped, stretched, mashed up and rendered anew across blogs, websites, video channels, eBooks, white papers, tradeshow displays and more ( see 42 ideas for using content ).

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2012

At the ASAE annual meeting Sunday (8/12/12), five panelists from five accredited association management companies shared 30 Marketing Tips in the Social Media Age. 4 Increase member engagement with your social media tools by providing hands on training and support at your annual meeting. Monday, August 13, 2012.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 6, 2012

Are American Companies (associations) Headed for a Succession Crisis White Paper (19 pages) by Sarah Sladek and Bob LaBombard via Affiniscape The quick answer is Yes! Under Armour’s race to discover innovative fitness. Social Media & Internet have replaced 2 of top 3 r. Personas addressed.

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Membership Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Innovation through Collaboration. Social Media. (5). Social Networking. (6). White Paper. (4). . ► November. (2). ► October. (4). ► September. (3). ► August. (1). ► July. (4). ► June. (1). ► April. (3). ► March. (3). ▼ February. (2). ► January. (2).

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Membership Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Innovation is a must:” 5. This book serves as a wakeup call to remind marketers of the need to continue to research, innovate, test, and improve and to give those who do not see the need for change a warning of what could happen without action. Social Media. (5). Social Networking. (6). White Paper. (4).

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 10, 2012

The bottom line is that association business models are broken and in need of radical innovation right away. The 23% of members who attend the annual meeting is likely to include some (and perhaps a great many) of the people who attend a seminar or participate in social media. News on Social Media and Membership Marketing.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 31, 2025

Social media for associations. Amanda Brahlek at Parthenon Management Group shares a useful review of social media platforms, metrics, and trends , with a focus on Bluesky. Social media is ever-changing. Joanna Pineda of Matrix Group International describes strategies for mitigating the membership cliff.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 16, 2024

In Nimble’s AI success kit, you get four useful resources: two 30-minute webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers—an introduction to AI for associations and a guide to developing an AI strategy. Discover the potential of big data and how it can drive innovation within your organization. Website hosting.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

In this success kit from Nimble AMS, you get four resources: two half-hourish webinar recordings about AI for associations and two white papers, one an introduction to AI for associations and one on developing an AI strategy. Community-driven learning, like online cohort programs, meets both those member expectations. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Fri 12/2 at 10 a.m.* – Association Community (Coffee with Innovators). Darren Cambridge, an innovation strategist most recently with the American Council on Education, will lead us in dialogue on the vital topic of building and sustaining community. Learn About Google’s Algorithms and How to Optimize Your Website and Social Media.

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Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Earlier this week, I finally read the new white paper from Elizabeth Engel and Sherry Marts, Include Is a Verb: Moving from Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion. Don’t be fooled, this is not a wonky paper. Host: TTC Innovations.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

A Prescription for Innovation. This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. • Innovation is using technology to streamline operations and deliver new services.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 10, 2021

They suggest an excellent (and entertaining) white paper to read on this topic and steps you can take to start your association’s journey from digitized to digital. Despite its negatives, there are still serendipitous benefits in engaging on social media. Essential Social Media Strategies. Changing minds.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Finding new and innovative ways to replace these dollars is becoming a priority, rather than a side project for many associations.”. If you’re talking about white papers like the ones we have on our website and digital publications, the operative phrase is ‘white.’ NDR is an initiative that needs to be owned.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Management book after study after thesis after white paper on leadership has never even come close to detailing what an organization could or should be like the fiction of Star Trek does. You cant have innovation without it. innovation. (6). social media. (3). Principled Innovation LLC. They argue.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. For Jeff’s first post on why innovation is critical to the future of associations, go here. For an introduction to this dialogue, go here.

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