General Information

Program Description

In a world with a quickly fracturing "splinternet," multiplying digital channels, struggling newspapers, and a postal service on the brink of disaster, choosing the right way to get your message out matters more than ever.

Learning to select -- and reject -- the various tools from print to pixels will enable your association to ride the waves of change. The Gold Circle Award program is proud to present an open forum on what works, what doesn't, and what might land in your Twitter account one second from now.

You'll also have an opportunity to learn a bit about the Gold Circle Award program; entries for this year's competition close on March 31, 2010, so you want to be ready!

The in-person program will begin with a presentation on effective practices gathered from the 2009 Gold Circle Award(GCA) competition winners. The GCA program recognizes excellence in communication campaigns produced by associations.

The presentation will be followed by a series of round table discussions facilitated by ASAE & The Center's Communication Section Council.

Round Table Discussion Topics will include:

• Media Relations
• Print Communications
• ROI in Communications
• Social Media (includding Blogs)
• Streaming Video/Podcasts
• Web sites

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about effective communications, explore innovative ideas and swap best practices with your association peers.

This is a complimentary program brought to you by the Greater Washington Network, exclusively for ASAE & The Center members. Please note, while coffee and water will be available, no food will be served at this meeting.

Capacity is limited, so register today!

Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon.
Fee: Complimentary for ASAE & The Center Members

The 2008 Gold Circle Awards were made possible with funding from The Magazine Group, the leader of custom quality media for associations.

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