AAMA launches three blogs for the industry and association

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association recently launched three blogs atwww.aamanet.org/blog: "Trade Secrets" by Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO; "Member Edge" by Janice Yglesias, AAMA association services director; and "Socially Speaking" by Sam Sinkhorn, AAMA communications coordinator.

"We are pleased to announce the launch of the AAMA blogs, as they will enhance our online communications and better serve our members by providing the latest information on hot industry topics, association membership and social media," Walker said, in an association release.

The monthly "Trade Secrets" blog will feature Walker's perspective on issues affecting the fenestration industry, including updates on Energy Star and relevant federal legislation, in addition to topics that are applicable across all industries.

Also featuring monthly posts, "Member Edge" will focus on AAMA's membership initiatives. According to Yglesias, "The 'Member Edge' blog will provide an excellent forum to highlight the value of various AAMA programs and services, as well as to share conversations with our members about their perspectives on our association and the future of the fenestration industry."

AAMA's third blog, "Socially Speaking," will include weekly updates that highlight platform-specific social media best practices. "Now that AAMA is actively participating on both LinkedIn and Twitter, 'Socially Speaking' will supplement the how-to presentations given at AAMA conferences by serving as an additional resource for the latest in social media news, tips and trends," Sinkhorn said, in the release.