By Katie McClammer on 7/24/2008 8:22 AM

On July 24th, SmartCEO publications commemorated its 4th year of excellence in the workplace. Entitled The Bravo! Women Business Achievement Awards, this award celebrates 25 women who are active leaders and role models in the Greater Baltimore area. 

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By Katie McClammer on 7/18/2008 2:08 PM

This video was taped before the 2008 CASE Summit and features Nayeli Garcia, Associate Director of University Programs.

 

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By Katie McClammer on 7/7/2008 9:03 AM

Myra Norton Explains Prospect Identification Through Networks

 

BALTIMORE (July 2008) – This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement’s (APRA) Annual Conference. The event will be held in Denver, Colorado, August 20-23, 2008. Community Analytics’ CEO Myra Norton will be presenting a session that discusses how the utilization of influence networks drives prospect identification.

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By Katie McClammer on 7/1/2008 9:16 AM

Business Wire released an article last week stating that 55% of consumers want an ongoing dialogue with brands, according to a recent survey conducted by ExpoTV. This video-based social network found that direct consumer engagement creates brand advocacy. Consumers have a growing desire to talk to both familiar and new brands.

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By Katie McClammer on 6/18/2008 2:08 PM

 BALTIMORE (June 2008) – The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG), in partnership with the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and the Regional Giving Circle Planning Committee, will be hosting the 2008 GivingCircleConnector Workshop on June 25th in Baltimore, Maryland. The workshop, designed for donors and professional staff of existing giving circle leaders, offers attendees a chance to learn about a variety of issues important to the region's giving circle community.

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By Katie McClammer on 6/3/2008 3:23 PM

CEO Brings Human Networks to Institutional Researchers

 

BALTIMORE (May 2008) – May 24th kicks off the first of four days at the 48th Annual Air Forum. The Forum brings together approximately 1,700 institutional research professionals to learn the most recent methods of institutional research, exchange information and ideas about postsecondary educational institutions, and network with colleagues. This year’s conference, themed “Adapting to Meet New Challenges,” recognizes that as the population evolves, budgets shift, and accountability increases, the institutional researcher will be vital in providing the information needed to meet these challenges.

 

 

Asked to present on behalf of AIR’s Annual Forum was Community Analytics’ CEO, Myra Norton. Her session, entitled, “Bringing the Power of Human Networks® to University Advancement,” aims to educate professionals on how to engage community leaders in order to reach new donors, recruit the right leadership, and improve overall alumni involvement and support. Discovering true Alumni Leaders and their social networks helps institutions make decisions about donating time, talent, and resources. Norton’s session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th at 11:30am.

 

“In today’s ever-changing environment it is imperative that Advancement professionals focus their efforts on the true leaders of their institution’s community, not just the individuals that donate the most.” says Norton, “Furthermore, it is these next generation alumni who will play the critical role of supporters a ... Read More »

By Katie McClammer on 6/3/2008 1:21 PM

Employees Team Up to Revitalize Herring Run Park

 

BALTIMORE (May 2008) – Bright and early on Saturday, May 17th, Community Analytics employees rallied together for yet another community service event. Led by Research Manager Shannon Pirrung, employees volunteered to help pull weeds and plant seasonal species in Herring Run Park in Baltimore, Maryland.

 

  

 

The event was host by the Herring Run Watershed Association, an organization whose mission is to improve the environmental and aesthetic quality of the Herring Run Watershed by conducting stewardship and education programs, and by mobilizing volunteers for monitoring, restoration and advocacy. With the help of other community members, the Community Analytics team was able to clear a 1500 square feet area of invasive species and save 11 trees from suffocating. While the trees were not hurt in the process, five of Community Analytics’ team members fell victim to Herring Run Park’s poison oak.

 

“Pulling weeds for four hours is tough work, but seeing the outcome and beauty of the Park makes the experience worth it. Everyone was a lot of fun to work with and I cannot wait until next time,” says Pirrung.

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By Katie McClammer on 5/28/2008 10:03 AM

Community Analytics Chosen as a Panelist for HR.com’s Latest Webinar

 

BALTIMORE (May 2008) – Entitled “The Power of Human Networks®,” Community Analytics’ CEO Myra Norton will team up with Ken Boughrum of Stromberg Consulting and Ketchum Communication’s Rob Flaherty to host HR.com’s  latest webinar designed for Human Resource and Marketing professionals. The webcast is scheduled to air on June 5th and will be made available for listeners to access the information session beginning at 11am ET.

 

The interactive session will focus on developing more effective ways to engage your workforce and influence key people in your communities through the use of Network Analysis. In order to accomplish this, Norton, Boughrum, and Flaherty plan to explain how this research process enables you to map informal networks in order to more efficiently shape opinion, speed decision making, and influence behavior within organizations.

 

 

HR.com intends for its audience to not only learn more about the history and methodology of social network analysis; but more importantly, educate them on how important social networks are in today’s hyper-communication environment. Listeners will be able to take away concrete examples and key insights that will allow them to improve business performance and efficiency.

 

“As organizations seek to achieve greater levels of customer loyalty and drive deeper employee engagement, a concrete understanding of the influence that human networks have in the workplace will become essential for driving organizational effectiveness. I look ... Read More »

By Katie McClammer on 5/28/2008 9:41 AM

Myra Norton to Reveal Methods for Optimizing Market Spending 

 

BALTIMORE (May 2008) – Community Analytics, a research organization that applies the principles of social networking to drive organizational performance, will present at the 2008 BMA Annual Conference on June 11-13th in Loews Lake Las Vegas, Nevada. The Annual Conference will feature a theme of "Marketing in High-Definition: Ideas and Innovations for Visionary Marketing Plans," and intends to help business-to-business marketers crystallize their marketing programs, advance their brands, and network with their peers.

 

 

Community Analytics’ Chief Executive, Myra Norton will co-host a session entitled, “Optimizing Marketing Spend through Influence Networks.” Along with Steve Patrizi (Director of Advertising Sales, LinkedIn Corp.), Tom Michael (VP/Strategy Practice Lead, Jack Morton Worldwide), and Matt Goddard (Co-founder and CEO, R2integrated), the panel intends to educate attendees on methods to develop relationship capital and how community engagement empowers marketing communications. This panel discussion will align with the day’s theme of “Maximizing Marketing for Business Growth.”

 

Along with presenting, Community Analytics will also be sponsoring the event. “The BMA is an excellent organization and we are honored to partner with an association dedicated to increasing the value, importance, and impact of B2B marketing around the world,” Katie Weishaar remarked.  

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