Let’s look at five ways hybrid agencies disrupt the industry: They drive change of outdated pricing models.  They provide integrated solutions that used to require multiple agencies and consultants. Trends and shifts in consumer behavior, business processes, software, data analysis, communications, and marketing philosophies have affected the need for evolved services and consulting. Prototype Today’s guest post is written by Paul Roetzer. . Hybrid agencies will come to rule the marketing services world. Disruptive Force. They lead the convergence of services.  MORE >>

Chances are, if you have, you were in need of a consultant. Consulting jobs are on the rise and are quickly becoming the job of the future. The consulting industry is booming in today’s economy. Infographics business consulting infographic strategyEver need expert advice on a particular topic? Find out more in this infographic from Zintro. Courtesy of Zintro. MORE >>

Here’s the latest post in our “INDUSTRY INSIDERS” column, where we bring you the inside scoop from several awesome association technology vendors and consultants who will share the insights they have gleaned from years of working in our association industry. Industry Insider——————— “The perfect is the enemy of the good.” – Voltaire. Voltaire said a lot of insightful things during his life, but when it comes to web design for associations, truer words were never spoken. Our back-office report isn’t showing data correctly!”. MORE >>

Development Social Media How to BE a Government Consultant and Use Social Media Wed, Oct 28, 2009 Best Practices , Government 2.0 ″ consultants. Now, consider this blog post a public service announcement for all you consultants and contractors out there (including all you Booz Allen guys too!) – I don’t want you to become the next Gov 2.0 So here’s what I’m going to do – I’m going to let you in on the secret and tell you how you can BE a good consultant in this world and add value to the Gov 2.0 Government 2.0 carpetbagger.   MORE >>

This is the inaugural post for our BRAND NEW “INDUSTRY INSIDERS” COLUMN. Every Monday, we’ll be bringing you the inside scoop from several awesome association technology vendors and consultants who will share the insights they have gleaned from years of working in our association industry. Across the association industry, staffers are packing supplies, charging mobile phones, and polishing their “Trade-Show-Walking-Shoes.”. I discovered the “special sauce” that motivates the client’s industry and its most successful members. photo credit ). MORE >>