3 Ways Event Managers Can Make Their Events Better For Attendees
November 21, 2011
Event managers often get caught up in the event planning process. How should we set up the tables? Are these the right centerpieces? What order should our speakers present in?…
3 Reasons Lobbyists Should Have a Legislative Tracking System
November 16, 2011
Legislative tracking software has become a vital tool for lobbyists. Most states publish thousands of bills each legislative period, and sifting through them to determine what is important is a…
Why Associations Can't Ignore Social Media: Part 1 – Utilizing Facebook
November 3, 2011
Social media can be a bit confusing for people that are not familiar with it. With Facebook’s “Likes” and Twitter’s “Tweets”, the terminology alone may make one feel unsure of…
Doing More with Less
October 25, 2011
Recently, I began interviewing some of Capitol Impact’s clients. My goal was to try to understand how our clients used the applications we offer and what value they get from…
How Much is Too Much? Tips for Creating Effective Email Updates
October 18, 2011
Recently I attended the Southern Municipal Conference, a meeting of lobbyists from local municipal associations across the southeast. At the conference, Capitol Impact’s CEO Andy Paul gave a presentation on Best…
Utilizing the Communication Loop
October 12, 2011
How has communication changed with the advent of the internet? While communication certainly seems easier than it used to be, it is not necessarily more effective. The internet can cause…
