We surveyed members of a Fortune 500 PAC to help shape their communications strategy. Here are the key findings.

Currently, data privacy is a key compliance issue that is receiving increasing attention from courts, legislatures and customers. Ask yourself:

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America hosts a weekly podcast called “Shoe-In” that covers all things related to the footwear business. Matt Priest, our president & CEO, and I interview industry leaders, unscripted. The result is authentic content our listeners cannot get elsewhere.

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I’m excited to introduce The Association 100, a monthly newsletter covering what’s new, what’s next and what works in the world of associations.

Jennifer Curley, CEO of Curley Company and publisher of The Association 100, sits down with Francis Creighton, CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), to talk about what’s new, what’s next and what works in the world of associations.

Data is key to developing winning strategies around engagement and retention. Before you launch into the development phase, I want you to look at these critical metrics:

Did you know? Seventy percent of surveyed associations have already integrated video into their content strategy. When it comes to engaging members and prospects, video is king. But, don’t let expensive video equipment scare you. Videos can be shot on iPhones and edited into quick clips that engage, inspire and inform on a low budget.

LinkedIn is the go-to social platform for B2B communicators. With almost 600 million members, LinkedIn is constantly evolving their platform to better serve their users. Some recent updates allow associations to more effectively engage their audiences. Here’s how you can leverage the changes:

Four years ago, GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) launched a “Broadcast Studio” at our annual convention. The goal was two-fold – create a unique member benefit and provide exclusive content to media. The studio is used to conduct interviews with industry executives and experts, which are livestreamed throughout the convention.