“If one wants to reach younger people at an earlier age to shape their minds in a critical way, you really need to know how ideas and emotions are expressed visually.” ~ Martin Scorsese Do you have one of those “little, black dresses?” For a professional woman in any metropolitan area, that is an absolute must-have wardrobe basic. It’s …
Marketing: A Gardener’s Almanac
Do you spend much time in the garden? Is it a chore or therapy? I am an avid gardener. Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep at night, planning my gardening activities for the weekend. Or, I wake up EARLY Saturday morning and am unable to fall back asleep, anticipating the day ahead. This past weekend, I got to play in the …
Gen Y: Retention and Loyalty
Our daughter was recognized as an Outstanding Scholar recently at her university and I was truly touched with the intimacy of the ceremony and recognition given to each student. But what blew me away was the tribute to the educators and influencers that helped motivate each student to achieve such a high level of excellence. As an educator myself, I …
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Association Membership: Keeping Gen Y Motivated and Engaged
“The challenge inherent in keeping Gen Y engaged is that we’re easily distracted, we want to see progress from our daily efforts, and have a high need to stay in touch with those leading us.” ~ (p. 108) Translation for Associations: GenY needs to know OFTEN why being a part of your association matters. They need to see measureable …
Associations, Are You Talking to Me?
I’ve been waiting to see if some of the associations that I’m interested in would reach out to me first. Why? I’d rather spend the money on a weekend get away or dinner at my favorite restaurant, unless you can convince me of the value of membership in your association. I love to read posts by XYZ University’s Shannon Neeser. …
Digital Marketing: 3 Things Dave Matthews Band Can Teach Us
Tuesday, December 18th was a big day for me. I turned 25, attended AMADC’s panel discussion on digital marketing for non-profits, and topped the evening off with the Dave Matthews Band (DMB) concert at first Mariner Arena inBaltimore. I’m a huge DMB fan. Every time the band comes around the area, I make a point to attend his concerts. I …
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Pinterested?
Have you noticed the craze over Pinterest? Honestly, I had heard about it long before I ventured to check it out. Once I did, though, I was immediately hooked. In a day and age where everything is about individual identification and self-expression, Pinterest is at the forefront of this in the online world. What is Pinterest? Great question! Many people …
New Relationship Marketing: Interview With Mari Smith – Part 2
This is our second of two posts from our interview of Mari Smith about her latest book: The New Relationship Marketing. In Part II, we asked Mari these questions: Can you speak to us more about surrounding yourself with the right connections? What are some of the biggest mistakes businesses make today regards social technologies online and offline? Do you …
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SOCIAL MEDIA PHILANTHROPY: “HER AIM IS TRUE”
“Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us.” –Robert Redford I like to think I’m a person who sees the glass half full. I’ve always been intrigued by obstacles and how a simple mind shift can reveal possibility and the path to success. Oftentimes that mind shift requires creative problem-solving and a willingness to take risks. Isn’t that …
5 TIPS TO MAKING YOUR WEBSITE SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY
Strategic branding and web design are very important for businesses. Social media has changed the way brands relate to their audience and potential clients. As brands consider revamping their websites, we interviewed our web designer, Will Rabil, for some suggestions on how to make your website stand out in social media. To re-cap, here are the key points that Will …
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