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The future of publishing?

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What could these ideas mean for association publishing? I know some associations (including ASAE) are actively thinking about how to publish content for tablets. We think we are in the membership or meetings or publications business, when perhaps we are in the connections or community or learning or knowledge business.

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Open Community Case Study – GoPlow

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This post is part of our regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book. Community: GoPlow.

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There are only 100 copies of Open Community

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But in this new world of publishing, we plan to print on demand. Eager to see Rob Cottingham’s all new cartoons about Open Community. Eager to be the first to talk about Open Community with us and your peers–then pre-order Open Community right now. Tags: Open Community. We only printed 100 copies.

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Top SocialFish posts of 2010

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We have some great stuff in the works, including a new Open Community case study series by Deirdre Reid , and an interview series where we’ll be talking to several top association CEO’s about the ideas in our little book. Community Management Resources. Community platforms do not equal community.

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[MUST READ] The Story Behind Red Cross’s Twitter Faux Pas

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So, I published Jackie’s pitch-perfect idea , and then watched and responded until 4am as thousands of tweeters continued to react to this silly mistake. We’re honored that our mission can serve as a shared interest and that our community allows us to be part of their conversations and activities. JACKIE: Hmmm. Maybe “Rest assured.

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Six Reasons WordPress Is A Great Website Platform For Small Nonprofits

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Easy To Use – If you can edit a Word Doc, you can publish webpages with WordPress. Dynamic Content – WordPress is the number one blogging platform on the planet , allowing you to publish posts, allow readers to subscribe by RSS and comment on posts.

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The Rise of the New Digital Member

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In the age of social media, new kinds of members are emerging in the Open Community around your association, blurring the lines drawn by traditional membership categories. Do you recognize these personas in your community?The The New Publisher? Tags: Association Case Studies Open Community Presentations. The Lurker?

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