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Archive for the ‘Social Networking Technology’ Category

A Shout-Out to IECA’s 2011 Social Media All-Stars

by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, Independent Educational Consultants Association As we say goodbye to 2011, we would like to show appreciation for the many individuals and companies that have been a part of our social media effort. We salute the most active participants in our IECA social media universe. Top 10 Contributors to the … Read more »

Attending the Dallas Conference…Virtually

by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA While I did not attend the Dallas conference in person, I still felt like I participated by following the tweets and photos from the event. I could sense the energy from attendees as they greeted old friends in Conference Central during registration and in the hallways in between … Read more »

Nearly 100 Presenters will Examine Hot Topics in College Admission, Boarding Schools, Special Purpose Programs & Independent Educational Consulting

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA IECA’s Conference registration for our 35th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas opens this week. Attendees will be treated to exceptional opportunities for networking, information exchange, and unique keynotes from nationally recognized experts. In addition, dozens of breakout sessions will allow attendees to personalize their attendance. Tracks allow for independent … Read more »

An IECA Consultant’s Journey with Technology

by Suzanne Luse, IECA Member (Minnesota) Ten years ago this month, I launched Suzanne Luse and Associates, Inc. At that time, I was a total novice with technology and did not know the difference between an e-mail address and a Web site. So my journey to utilizing technology in my business began! We work with … Read more »

IECA Web Site Placed in Top 10%

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Like most associations, businesses, and non-profits, IECA’s Web site is our storefront in the digital age. It is how most families learn about the profession, gain valuable information about school selection, and search for an independent educational consultant (IEC) they can feel good about. According to Google Analytics, over … Read more »

A Day in the Life of a Social Media Bootcamp Attendee

by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA I had the pleasure of attending edSocialMedia’s pre-conference social media Bootcamp at IECA’s spring conference in Philadelphia yesterday. From the get-go I knew it was going to be a different workshop than others I have attended. This was not a session to sit back, listen, and take a few … Read more »

Social Media and IECs

by Benjamin Caldarelli, IECA Associate Member (Arizona) [NOTE: We have invited IECA members to contribute to the Independent Educational Consulting Blog. The views expressed in their blogs are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of IECA. If you would like to contribute to IECA's blog, contact Sarah Brachman at Sarah@IECAonline.com] For a … Read more »

IECs and School Counselors: What Do We Have in Common?

by Emily Snyder, M.A., IECA Professional Member (Virginia) Yesterday I attended a meeting to learn more about how to utilize NACAC’s Member-to-Member portal for sharing information. What ultimately emerged from the meeting, however, was a much more philosophical discussion—which I found quite valuable —mostly surrounding the impact of technology on ethics, current trends, and future … Read more »

What I Learned About How Mobile Technologies are Changing the Way Associations Communicate with Members

by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA I recently attended a technology conference hosted by ASAE (American Society for Association Executives) in Washington, DC. The conference featured sessions on social technology strategies, mobile apps, search engine optimization, and emerging technology trends (among many others), but one of the most informative sessions I participated in was … Read more »

Saluting our 2010 Social Media All Stars

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA As 2010 comes to a close, I want everyone to know how appreciative we are of the more than one thousand individuals and companies that have been a part of our social media effort. We want to salute the most active participants in our IECA social media universe. First, … Read more »

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