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Matrix Group’s Favorite Tech Tools for Staff Productivity

Last week, a group of Matrix Group staff hosted a Tech Talk on our favorite tech tools. The Tech Talk was inspired by a conversation with a client who wanted to know more about Slack, one of our favorite tech tools. At Matrix Group, we use a lot of tech tools to do our work, stay....   Full Story

5 Reasons NOT to Rebrand Your Organization

In my last blog post, I discussed the 7 good reasons to rebrand your organization. But when does it NOT make sense to rebrand? Here’s what my friend Jane Barwis, CEO of BRG Communications, and I have to say about this topic. We recently did a webinar on rebranding because many of our clients are rebranding or thinking about […] The post 5 Reasons NOT to Rebrand Your Organization appeared first on The MatriX Files. Full Story

Who Should be in Charge of Your Membership Database Migration?

I get asked this question a lot by clients and prospects: CEOs and Executive Directors who are about to embark on a move to a new membership database want to know who should be in charge of the migration. My answer: Not IT. Create a small committee that includes membership, meetings and IT, maybe one more … Continue reading Who Should be in Charge of Your Membership Database Migration? → Full Story

The Best Membership Database for Trade Associations

If you work with or for an association, you know that a key difference in association types is whether the members are companies or individuals. Associations that have companies for members are typically called trade associations. While MatrixMaxx serves BOTH trade associations and professional societies, we have some unique features that specifically benefit trade associations. … Continue reading The Best Membership Database for Trade Associations → Full Story

Workflow for Managing and Sourcing Content for Multiple Social Media Accounts

As a social media coordinator for Matrix Group and some of our clients, I manage content and posts across a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on a daily basis. When you consider multiple platforms for multiple … Continue reading → The post Workflow for Managing and Sourcing Content for Multiple Social Media Accounts appeared first on snack o'clock. Full Story

What is the Gutenberg WordPress Update?

WordPress is set to revolutionize massive swathes of the internet with the introduction of its new editor called Gutenberg, coming soon in the 5.0 release. While change can be scary, this update has a lot of promise in terms of … Continue reading → The post What is the Gutenberg WordPress Update? appeared first on snack o'clock. Full Story