--- title: Labor Tools Industry News | Member Communications description: Member Communications | --- [![LaborTools logo](https://www.labortools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/labor-tools-logo-white.png?width=1251&height=244&name=labor-tools-logo-white.png "LaborTools logo")](https://www.labortools.com) ![iStock_91066419_XXLARGE-edited-cropped.jpg](https://www.labortools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_91066419_XXLARGE-edited-cropped.jpg?width=5081&name=iStock_91066419_XXLARGE-edited-cropped.jpg "iStock_91066419_XXLARGE-edited-cropped.jpg") # ** LABORTOOLS INDUSTRY NEWS January 4, 2022 #### [IBEW Local 520 Members Website to Receive a Redesign Boost, Powered by BMA Media Group](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/ibew-local-520-members-website-to-receive-a-redesign-boost-powered-by-bma-media-group) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/ibew-local-520-twitter-header.jpg) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/ibew-local-520-members-website-to-receive-a-redesign-boost-powered-by-bma-media-group) After a few years, many websites need a refresh, but other times a total makeover to increase its appeal and functionality may be necessary. [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/ibew-local-520-members-website-to-receive-a-redesign-boost-powered-by-bma-media-group) June 7, 2021 #### [BMA Media ‘Cultivates a Peach’ in New Website for Georgia’s IBEW Local 613!](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-media-cultivates-a-peach-in-new-website-for-georgias-ibew-local-613) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/IBEW%20Local%20613%20-%20Union%20webiste%20and%20marketing%20by%20BMA%20Media%20Group.png) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-media-cultivates-a-peach-in-new-website-for-georgias-ibew-local-613) Running a local union in the south is a difficult task, but IBEW Local 613’s new website proves they are up to the challenge.  [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-media-cultivates-a-peach-in-new-website-for-georgias-ibew-local-613) April 26, 2021 #### [BMA Media revamps union pipe trades association’s website to address organizing demand](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-media-revamps-union-pipe-trades-associations-website-to-address-organizing-demand) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/SWPTA-Blog-Featured-Image-Houston-2.png) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-media-revamps-union-pipe-trades-associations-website-to-address-organizing-demand) Boomtime is good for business — but it opens up a host of challenges. [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-media-revamps-union-pipe-trades-associations-website-to-address-organizing-demand) December 22, 2020 #### [Union relies on BMA Media for quarterly, member communication magazine](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/union-relies-on-bma-media-for-quarterly-member-communication-magazine) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/Journal%20working%20in%20InDesign%20screen%20shot.jpg) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/union-relies-on-bma-media-for-quarterly-member-communication-magazine) For decades, the cornerstone of member communication for the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers has been a quarterly print publication known as  “The Insulators Journal.” The International Union packs a wide variety of information into the glossy magazine that is mailed to all members in both the U.S. and Canada. [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/union-relies-on-bma-media-for-quarterly-member-communication-magazine) November 30, 2020 #### [Website Rebuild to Strengthen Communication, Recruitment Tools for IUPAT District Council 6](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/website-rebuild-to-strengthen-communication-recruitment-tools-for-iupat-district-council-6) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-11-30%20at%2010.17.43%20AM.png) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/website-rebuild-to-strengthen-communication-recruitment-tools-for-iupat-district-council-6) Twenty years ago, you could throw a list of services and a phone number on a one-page, static website and consider your business/organization to have an online presence. But over time, as we have increasingly turned to the internet as our first — and usually only — method of gathering information, we have also had to dynamically transform the way we assess a website’s value. [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/website-rebuild-to-strengthen-communication-recruitment-tools-for-iupat-district-council-6) March 30, 2020 #### [Sheet Metal Local 24 uses website for COVID-19 member communication](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/sheet-metal-local-24-uses-website-for-covid-19-member-communication) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/iStock_77033501_XXXLARGE-edited-cropped.jpg) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/sheet-metal-local-24-uses-website-for-covid-19-member-communication) **BMA Media Group tracks union’s website data, assists with content** [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/sheet-metal-local-24-uses-website-for-covid-19-member-communication) December 16, 2019 #### [BMA Implements Successful Social Media Campaigns for Unions](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-implements-successful-social-media-campaigns-for-unions) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/LaborTools%20Eighteen/_assets/images/cards/social-media-management-card.png) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-implements-successful-social-media-campaigns-for-unions) In the modern age of digital communication, how important is it for your union to have a strong voice on social media? Can you effectively reach your target audience?  [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/bma-implements-successful-social-media-campaigns-for-unions) July 23, 2019 #### [Developing and Maintaining a Crisis Plan for Your Union Organization](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/developing-and-maintaining-a-crisis-plan-for-your-union-organization) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/iStock_12704911_LARGE-edited-cropped.jpg) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/developing-and-maintaining-a-crisis-plan-for-your-union-organization) When you’re in a time of crisis, communication can suffer, fade out or simply become unclear. A well developed and regularly updated crisis communication plan can ensure that your organization can respond properly. [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/developing-and-maintaining-a-crisis-plan-for-your-union-organization) May 9, 2019 #### [Creating Brand Awareness for your Union through Print Marketing](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/creating-brand-awareness-for-your-union-through-print-marketing) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/LaborTools%20Eighteen/_assets/images/recruitment/insulators-transform-recruitment-campaign.jpg) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/creating-brand-awareness-for-your-union-through-print-marketing) When you hear print, we understand you might think this is an outdated strategy that some consider obsolete, but with a creative team, powerful message and strong partnership, Labortools powered by BMA Media Group can leverage print products to grow your brand awareness.   [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/creating-brand-awareness-for-your-union-through-print-marketing) May 9, 2019 #### [Print products are still effective for use by union organizations](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/print-products-are-still-effective-for-use-by-union-organizations) [![](https://www.labortools.com/hubfs/iStock_48075882_LARGE-edited-cropped.jpg) ](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/print-products-are-still-effective-for-use-by-union-organizations) Despite what some may say, print is far from dead. In fact, when it comes to marketing, there are ways print can stand out from digital communication. [Read More](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/print-products-are-still-effective-for-use-by-union-organizations) [All posts](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/all) [[fa icon="chevron-right"]](https://www.labortools.com/labor-tools-news/topic/member-communications/page/2) ##### LaborTools powered by BMA Media Group is used to help strengthen our client’s organizations. We work with unions from the local level to the international, with training funds and labor management partnerships, as well as other labor organizations. 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