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March 5, 2020

Could Text Be the Future of Digital Learning?

Could Text Be the Future of Digital Learning?

Interview with Michael Ioffe and Ryan Laverty, co-CEOs of Arist.co "We get texts everyday - from friends, loved ones, and coworkers. What if those same texts could teach us something? What if they could teach everyone, everyday?" – Michael Ioffe, co-founder of Arist More about Arist.co from this Babson Thought…

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Feb. 24, 2020

How to Be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone

How to Be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone

For this Association Chat podcast interview, I talked with Deedre Daniel is the founder of The Interesting Conversations Company®. Prior to starting this company, she spent nearly two decades at GEICO, where she rose through the ranks from call center sales associate to head of the Affinity Marketing division. Her…

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Jan. 23, 2020

The Future of the Internet and .ORG for Associations

The Future of the Internet and .ORG for Associations

The commercialization of the internet continues, but what does that mean for associations when it comes to the domain they use most? The .ORG addresses our associations use may soon be owned by a for-profit company – and nonprofits, NGOs, and now regulatory officials around the world are in an…

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Dec. 26, 2019

Association Chat Interviews Author of Indistractable, Nir Eyal

Association Chat Interviews Author of Indistractable, Nir Eyal

Want to join Association Chat? It's a free community + podcast for association professionals that's 10-years-old! #assnchat #ASAE19 #eventprofs 😀 - Make sure you are on the mailing list at https://associationchat.com/ - Join the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ - $$$ Support Association Chat! Your one-time or monthly contribution will help…

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Dec. 26, 2019

Hooked and Indistractable for Associations with Nir Eyal

Hooked and Indistractable for Associations with Nir Eyal

Here is the rough cut of the live interview I did with author Nir Eyal last month in DC for the Association Chat Patreon patron book club members! We discovered that the digital file from my mic was corrupted and so the sound is a little fuzzy when I'm talking.…

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Dec. 13, 2019

Can You Really Fast-Track Trust? Yes! Here's How...

Can You Really Fast-Track Trust? Yes! Here's How...

In today's fast-paced world, we must be ready to change all the time. But there can be no change without trust and you can't BUY trust! In this video, I share a few ways you can speed up the trust process. While relationships *do* take time to build, you can…

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Dec. 13, 2019

3 Ways to Build Your Online Community and Keep Your Members Coming Back for More!

3 Ways to Build Your Online Community and Keep Your Members Coming Back for More!

3 easy ways to encourage repeat visits for your online community! (*You can get more ideas like this at https://associationchat.com/!) FOLLOW Association Chat: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13680339/ WEBSITE: https://associationchat.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/assnchat INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/associationchatlive/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/associationchat Have you joined the Association Chat mailing list? Don’t miss out on important news and…

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Dec. 10, 2019

Associations and the Future of Work: Interview with Jane Oates

Associations and the Future of Work: Interview with Jane Oates

In this episode, KiKi interviews Jane Oates, president of WorkingNation. WorkingNation is a nonprofit campaign founded in 2016 by venture capitalist Art Bilger to expose hard truths about the looming unemployment crisis and bring the country together to create and amplify solutions for a changing economy. An educator and policy…

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Nov. 26, 2019

Associations and the .ORG Controversy – #SaveDotOrg Interview with NTEN's Amy Sample Ward

Associations and the .ORG Controversy – #SaveDotOrg Interview with NTEN's Amy Sample Ward

On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Gizmodo posted an article about the acquisition of the non-profit that oversees the .ORG. On Friday, November 15th, Association Chat wrote about it in an article titled, "The .ORG Just Changed Ownership – What Does This Mean for Associations?" In short, this acquisition spells serious…

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Nov. 14, 2019

Association Chat Meetup in Old Town Alexandria NOV 15, 2019

Association Chat Meetup in Old Town Alexandria NOV 15, 2019

If you’d like to come together and meet up for some coffee and conversation around the topics of content and community, Association Chat will host a discussion tomorrow at Misha’s in Alexandria from 3-5 pm ET. There is a small cost to attend, but Patreon Patrons can attend for free.…

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Oct. 28, 2019

How We Can Come Together [Even When We Disagree]!

How We Can Come Together [Even When We Disagree]!

In this episode, KiKi interviews Philippa Hughes, a social sculptor, creative placemaker, and cultural strategist. Hughes designs art-fueled projects “connecting people who would not normally meet in meaningful, humanizing dialogue.” Her current project, “Looking for America” is on tour and features discussions on what it means to be American. #civildiscourse…

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Oct. 28, 2019

Why Demographics are Broken and Values Are the Future of Data

Why Demographics are Broken and Values Are the Future of Data

In this episode, host KiKi L'Italien interviews David Allison about the fall of demographics and generational stereotyping and why we can do better as leaders, salespeople, marketers, and humans when we start asking what people care about rather than when they were born. David Allison has spent his career helping…

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Oct. 27, 2019

How to Read People and Diffuse Crisis [AUDIO]

How to Read People and Diffuse Crisis [AUDIO]

Host KiKi L’Italien interviews two experts to tell us what we can learn about convincing others from a crisis communications expert and hostage negotiator! Communications expert Adele Cehrs and former FBI special agent and hostage negotiator Chip Massey talks with Association Chat about advanced communications skills every leader needs. Body…

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Oct. 27, 2019

The Future of Work Demands More Collaboration: Panel Discussion [AUDIO]

The Future of Work Demands More Collaboration: Panel Discussion [AUDIO]

With automation and digitalization revolutionizing how we work, there is an ever-present need for learning new skills. How can people learn the skills they need for jobs that didn't exist five years ago? This is a modern dilemma many associations are trying to solve for the industries and professions they…

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Oct. 21, 2019

THE FIRST 10: Convince Me Masterclass with Adele Cehrs and Chip Massey

THE FIRST 10: Convince Me Masterclass with Adele Cehrs and Chip Massey

“How to Get People To Do What You Want” – Negotiations, Listening, and How to Get What You Want This Association Chat "FIRST 10" interview features the story of negotiating a surrender with the target of a manhunt..and how you can learn to use the same skills to get what…

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Oct. 18, 2019

Why Values Are the Future of Data and Demographic Stereotypes Must Die

Why Values Are the Future of Data and Demographic Stereotypes Must Die

"Millennials like avocado toast.” Are demographic stereotypes destroying your organization’s future and your credibility as a marketer? KiKi L'Italien interviews David Allison about “valuegraphics,” the focus of his recent book and the research that could (should) change the way you talk to your audiences. #assnchat #associations #eventprofs #np #hr #cmgr…

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Oct. 11, 2019

How to Read People and Get What You Want!

How to Read People and Get What You Want!

What can we learn about convincing others from a crisis communications expert and hostage negotiator? I've been seeing the buzz around an upcoming masterclass in NY on this topic, but I wanted to bring the hosts of the event – Adele Cehrs and Chip Massey – to Association Chat to…

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Sept. 26, 2019

Event Tech Stacks – Episode #114: Association Women Technology Champions

Event Tech Stacks – Episode #114: Association Women Technology Champions

Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) and Association Chat joined forces for a session on Event Technology Stacks in a unique format (a makeshift "virtual fishbowl" of sorts). Events and meetings are central to associations, but often the technology supporting them is anything but centralized. Today, a successful event often requires…

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Sept. 12, 2019

How to Launch a Thriving Online Community of 220,000+ Members | Corey Brown on Association Chat

How to Launch a Thriving Online Community of 220,000+ Members | Corey Brown on Association Chat

Corey Brown has always been a self-starter. After co-founding Squidoo with author and marketing guru, Seth Godin, Corey moved on to found several other highly successful communities and businesses. Over the past 11 years, Corey has cultivated an online community of over 220,000 bass guitar enthusiasts and he has fascinating…

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Aug. 29, 2019

BOLD - How to Design Communities That Thrive

BOLD - How to Design Communities That Thrive

BUILDING BOLD BELONGING What is the mystery behind building a real team of collaborators? You can't buy trust. But you can optimize for it. Building a collaborative community takes time and a one-day ropes course isn't going to be enough to make your team stick together. But what if you…

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Aug. 27, 2019

Association Chat LIVE!

Association Chat LIVE!

Don't miss this great interview! -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Valuegraphics: Revolutionize Your Marketing Strategy with David Allison | Values-Driven World 🌍" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtaCKnRQ070 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Aug. 24, 2019

The State of Community with Rachel Happe, Community Roundtable

The State of Community with Rachel Happe, Community Roundtable

Host KiKi L'Italien talks about the State of Community and Community Management with Rachel Happe, co-founder of The Community Roundtable. #cmgr #community #associations #socialmedia -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Valuegraphics: Revolutionize Your Marketing Strategy with David Allison | Values-Driven World 🌍" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtaCKnRQ070 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Aug. 23, 2019

Trust Me, You'll Love It: How to sell community and engagement to your members

Trust Me, You'll Love It: How to sell community and engagement to your members

Association Chat Show Notes: Rachel Sheerin “Trust Me, You'll Love It: How to sell community and engagement to your members“ Recording date: 8/23/19 At a time when our world needs new solutions for new problems in every industry, collaborating and working together is more important than ever. And associations have…

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Aug. 16, 2019

Capturing the Moment with Videographer Paul King

Capturing the Moment with Videographer Paul King

Don't forget to join me today at noon ET for an Association Chat LIVE discussion about video content! Join me for "Capturing the Moment" with videographer Paul King #videotips #content #videocontent Book a FREE 15-minute strategy session call to discover how you can improve your video marketing. https://www.kingedits.com/association Okay, so…

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