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Nov. 20, 2018

What Associations Need to Know About Human Trafficking

What Associations Need to Know About Human Trafficking

Join us for this very important episode discussing human trafficking. What do the associations need to know about human trafficking? In today's episode, you will be able to know all the important factors that need to be considered about human trafficking. Hate Facebook, but love Association Chat? Join this new…

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Nov. 20, 2018

What Associations Need to Know About Gratitude!

What Associations Need to Know About Gratitude!

Join us for this very important episode discussing human trafficking. Hate Facebook, but love Association Chat? Join this new online community for Association Chat. (I'm still getting used to using it and trying out different features...there are lots of new ways to engage!) Join the community here: https://lnkd.in/eRJ_sVk Association Chat…

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Nov. 19, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: November 19, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: November 19, 2018

Does human trafficking figure into where you hold your next conference? Find out what associations need to know about modern slavery on this week's Association Chat. New online community for Association Chat is just getting started on The Mighty Network. https://associationchat.mn.co/ Be sure to add yourself to the mailing list…

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Nov. 14, 2018

Association Chat Discusses Design Thinking [UPDATED]

Association Chat Discusses Design Thinking [UPDATED]

Design Thinking - learn about the elements of design thinking and how associations are using this framework to solve their biggest problems. Association Chat interviewed Layla Masri, president of Bean Creative for this episode. This was just supposed to be a test run with full tech, but it truly was…

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Nov. 13, 2018

Associations and Design Thinking

Associations and Design Thinking

Multistreaming with https://restream.io/ Association Chat with Layla Masri, Bean Creative! -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Valuegraphics: Revolutionize Your Marketing Strategy with David Allison | Values-Driven World 🌍" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtaCKnRQ070 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Nov. 12, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: November 12, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: November 12, 2018

This is KiKi L’Italien coming to you with your Association Chat News Flash Briefing for today, November 13, 2018! This week I’m testing the new production flow for the weekly podcast interview series with Blake Althen from Human Factor. We’ll be discussing design thinking for associations on Tuesday the 12th…

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Nov. 5, 2018

Association Chat News Flash Briefing for the Week of November 5, 2018

Association Chat News Flash Briefing for the Week of November 5, 2018

How to listen to Association Chat Flash Briefings on Amazon Echo devices There's now a new way get Association Chat News updates throughout the week! Association Chat is now delivering the latest association industry news updates weekly through Amazon Echo devices. You'll need to add Association Chat as a skill…

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Oct. 19, 2018

Why is Foresight the Future of Governing?

Why is Foresight the Future of Governing?

Association Chat Why is Foresight the Future of Governing? Show date: 10/19/18 Twitter Handles. @kikilitalien @pinnovation Link to show: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/future-foresight-governing About Association Chat. Welcome to another great episode of Association Chat, your weekly online discussion for the association community where we warm ourselves by the virtual fire with the topics…

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Oct. 16, 2018

The Biggest Problems with Succession Planning & How to Solve Them

The Biggest Problems with Succession Planning & How to Solve Them

For today’s show we’re taking a look at succession planning. CEO succession planning is one of the most important duties of every association board of directors - and of every incumbent CEO. But few associations - even large, sophisticated ones - have developed comprehensive succession plans. We'll explore why that…

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Oct. 9, 2018

How Associations Can Prepare for the Future of Search & SEO (Voice & Robots)

How Associations Can Prepare for the Future of Search & SEO (Voice & Robots)

Part 3 of the Association ChatBOT Com Series The system of searching will change, but the needs of the end user won't. People are always going to be looking for things, and you just need to know how to get your results to show up for them. Join KiKi L'Italien…

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Oct. 7, 2018

Join in the Most Important Association Industry Conversations Today!

Join in the Most Important Association Industry Conversations Today!

Back in 2009, I took on the role of hosting weekly live online tweet chats for the association industry using the hashtag #assnchat. Those tweet chats turned into live online interviews every week with thought leaders covering topics important to the industry. I have several official sponsorships available on the…

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Oct. 2, 2018

Mensa, Geek Chic, and Innovation in the Association for High IQs!

Mensa, Geek Chic, and Innovation in the Association for High IQs!

High intelligence is often perceived as an antiquated way of identifying people. In reality, it’s so much more. As pop culture has embraced high intelligence and Geek Culture thanks to the popularity of the Big Bang Theory, House, Scorpion, etc. American Mensa is taking this opportunity to inform and engage…

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Oct. 1, 2018

How Will You Finish Strong in 2018? [Association Chat Flash Briefing: Week of October 1, 2018]

How Will You Finish Strong in 2018? [Association Chat Flash Briefing: Week of October 1, 2018]

How Are You Finishing Strong in 2018? – Welcome to Association Chat News! Join your host, KiKi L’Italien, with a look at this Association Chat News flash briefing for the first week of October – October 1, 2018. This is the 4th quarter of 2018 and this is about the…

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Sept. 27, 2018

Association Chat: ASAE Discussion Surrounding Ethics and the Great Ideas Call for Content Leaders

Association Chat: ASAE Discussion Surrounding Ethics and the Great Ideas Call for Content Leaders

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Sept. 21, 2018

Ethics Controversy Around the ASAE Great Ideas Call For Content Leaders

Ethics Controversy Around the ASAE Great Ideas Call For Content Leaders

The ASAE Great Ideas Brouhaha - September 21, 2018 - 12:30 EST A seemingly simple post sharing the ASAE Great Ideas Call for Speakers was posted to the members-only Association Chat Facebook Group on Friday, September 6, 2018. This post sparked a controversy over ethics issues concerning plagiarism, intellectual property,…

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Sept. 18, 2018

How to Be A Leader for Change in the Workplace | Diversity and Inclusivity

How to Be A Leader for Change in the Workplace | Diversity and Inclusivity

Diversity and Inclusion and What Associations Still Need To Learn - with Michelle Mason As CEO of Association Forum, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, introduced the core value of Welcoming Environment®. When an association values differences and creates a welcoming environment – one that is comfortable, inclusive, and empowering – it…

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Sept. 17, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: Week of 09-17-18

Association Chat Flash Briefing: Week of 09-17-18

Last week's association controversy surrounding ethics and IP...plus tomorrow's Association Chat will feature Michelle Mason talking with Association Chat about Diversity and Inclusion! Don't forget! If you haven't joined the Association Chat Facebook *GROUP* (not this...the Chat Facebook *PAGE*), you can join it over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/permalink/1091726577658750/?comment_id=1093524620812279&reply_comment_id=1093528544145220¬if_id=1537223001534444¬if_t=group_comment -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Valuegraphics:…

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Sept. 11, 2018

Brilliant Marketing Advice for Any Association Budget!

Brilliant Marketing Advice for Any Association Budget!

In order to grow a successful membership program, you need to know how to market your association and you need to have the money to do it. It's no surprise that most algorithms on social media are pay-to-play and marketing is becoming increasingly expensive. So how can you market your…

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Sept. 5, 2018

"What the Bot?!?": Bots, marketing automation, and what it all means for associations!

"What the Bot?!?": Bots, marketing automation, and what it all means for associations!

For today’s show, It’s the Bot Com Series (maybe it’s bot dot com) and we’re talking with Dave Will of PropFuel and Tom McClintock of Relationship Martech as we explore what associations can do--not to avoid being left behind--but to leap-frog their way into automated marketing channels! Marketing automation is…

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Sept. 4, 2018

EventBots and the EventProfs Who Love Them

EventBots and the EventProfs Who Love Them

For this episode of Association Chat, we talked with Elizabeth Glau, CMP, about event bots. Elizabeth guides experiences that create strong and immediate connections. As the Product Marketing Manager for Sciensio, she brings 15 years of experience in the events industry to help planners understand the latest technology: EventBots. Elizabeth…

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Sept. 4, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: Week of September 3, 2018

Association Chat Flash Briefing: Week of September 3, 2018

ASSOCIATION CHAT NEWS THIS WEEK – Here’s What’s New in Association Chat-land for the Week of September 3, 2018… I finally did the #kikichallenge! Check it out and tell me what you think. My daughter was maybe a little embarrassed and I know for sure my husband was, but hey…could…

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Sept. 2, 2018

Association Chat does the #KIKICHALLENGE

Association Chat does the #KIKICHALLENGE

KiKi takes on the #KIKICHALLENGE for Association Chat! If you like it or want to support Association Chat, please visit patreon.com/associationchat and donate! -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- 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, 2018

Association Chat Update and Upcoming Business Meeting for Patrons

Association Chat Update and Upcoming Business Meeting for Patrons

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Aug. 23, 2018

Online Review for Meetings and Events: #ReviewChat Interviews Kim Estep of Convention Nation

Online Review for Meetings and Events: #ReviewChat Interviews Kim Estep of Convention Nation

Welcome to Review Chat, a monthly discussion about the business, marketing, ethics, and science behind online customer reviews (OCRs). I am host of Review Chat, KiKi L’Italien. And also with me is my co-host for Review Chat, the Executive Director of the Review Society, Ben Martin. On today’s show, we…

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