Tag
Advocacy
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Medical Association: End Advertising for Prescription Drugs
The powerful American Medical Association this week called for Congress to ban pharmaceutical advertising, arguing it hurt consumers…
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Nonprofits Rebuke Governors Over Refugee Crisis
After more than half of all U.S. governors said they would not allow Syrian refugees to relocate to…
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Brewers Association Fears Beer Merger’s Implications
The primary trade group for the craft beer world has asked federal authorities to take a close look…
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Idea Bank: Fuel Advocacy With Stories
What's the great idea? Using real-world stories to bolster advocacy efforts. Who's doing it? A coalition of groups…
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Travel Groups Oppose Fee-Diversion Plan in Highway Bill
Despite making a strong argument against using fees from airline tickets to pay for highway funding, airline and…
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U.K. Plastics Groups Announce Merger
Two U.K.-based plastics-industry trade groups with a focus on packaging concerns, the British Plastics Federation and the Packaging…
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It’s On Us: White House Backs Anti-Sexual Assault Campaign
As part of Generation Progress’ It’s On Us Week of Action, Vice President Biden encouraged students to ramp…
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Tire Industry Group Tries Petition Route to Fight Regulation
With a transportation bill threatening to add new reporting requirements to tire manufacturers across the country, the Tire…
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#TheReal10 Campaign Puts a Face on Wage Inequality
To help draw attention to the wage gap women face, a new campaign by the American Association of…
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Association Leaders Eye Aggressive Lobbying Strategies
The next generation of trade group execs aren't afraid of more aggressive lobbying tactics, The Washington Post reports.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Can Advocacy Save a Board?
One writer argues that a standing committee can give a board a stronger backbone. Perhaps---if you’re doing it…
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Ask the CEO: Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
Jorge Perez, executive director, Hispanic American Construction Industry Association, answers questions from HACIA member Marco Romero. Romero: As…
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Associations Weigh In on Tipping Debate
The restaurant industry is currently in the midst of a major debate about whether tipping should be abolished.…
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I Am a Witness: Advocacy Through Emoji
With its latest advocacy campaign, the Ad Council and its many partners have learned to speak emoji. The…
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Prison Phone Fees: Civil Rights Groups Welcome FCC Ruling
Advocacy and prison-rights groups applauded a move by the Federal Communications Commission to limit the fees charged to…
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Nonprofits Engaged in Debate Over Women in Combat
A January deadline to make military combat roles mixed gender is complicated by a Marine Corps study.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Organizations Celebrate World Food Day
Local and international groups contribute to ending world hunger. Plus: Is your organization using its employees to the…
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Travel-Industry Groups: Leave Airport Security Funding Alone
The U.S. Travel Association and other travel-industry groups are taking aim at a set of bills that threaten…
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Jewelry Associations Craft a New Council
Several prominent jewelry associations have formed a new council to promote greater representation for the industry in both…
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Native American Group Cheers California Ban of “Redskins” Mascot
The state’s move to prevent local schools from using the controversial term earned applause from a key Native…
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Tuesday Buzz: Casino Industry Ramps Up 2016 Initiative
The first Democratic presidential debate is taking place at a casino, and the gambling industry is taking notice.…
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Associations Sound Off on Trans-Pacific Partnership
After years of negotiations, the United States and 11 Pacific Rim countries reached a landmark trade deal Monday…
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Nameless Coalition Targets Facebook’s Real-Name Policy
From drag queens to dissidents, a number of groups have voiced their concerns about Facebook’s real-name policy, and…
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GLAAD Goes Global With New U.K. Initiative
Having played a role in a series of victories for the LGBT community in the United States, GLAAD…
