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Chris Brandon
Christopher Brandon is a contributor to Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Gaming Association Spins New Movie to Its Advantage
An association representing casinos says the new movie Runner, Runner illustrates the need for government regulation of online…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Millennials Imagine No Possessions
Millennials don’t care much about possessions like expensive cars. What do they value? Plus: Ex-Googlers answer common SEO…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Remembering Names: How to Memorize Someone’s Name
Remembering the names of people you’re introduced to at meetings is essential to doing good business. Plus: Why…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways to Fight Digital Burnout
It’s a growing trend: Take time-off from the Internet when you start to feel overwhelmed. You may not…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How to Keep Your Workers Loyal
You don’t have to spend big bucks dishing out crazy perks to inspire employee loyalty. Plus: Respond to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Google Outage: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
When all of Google’s services went down, we realized just how reliant we are on the search company.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Recruiters: Do Your Job Postings Sound Robotic?
Job postings are like windows to your organization’s soul. Make sure they have a human voice. Plus: creating…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Online influencers: How to Connect With the A-List
Online influencers are people with big voices and big audiences on the web, and they can help your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Beware of the Social Media Graduate Degree
Graduate programs in social media are apparently on the rise, but one consultant says candidates with such degrees…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Music Publishers Sue Over Unlicensed Cover Songs on YouTube
An association representing music publishers filed a lawsuit in district court against a company that producers cover songs…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Should Livestrong Donors Get Their Money Back?
A Livestrong donor says he’s been duped, and now he wants his money back. Are nonprofits obliged to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Teen Says Facebook Is, Like, So Over
A teenage columnist says none of her friends use Facebook, which could mean big trouble for the social…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Bitly for Feelings Gets So Emotional, Baby
Many organizations use Bitly to create bookmarklets to distribute on their social media channels. With Bitly for Feelings,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
What Jeff Bezos’ Newspaper Shakeup Means for Associations
When Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post, it sent a shockwave through the media industry. What…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hospitality Association Urges Bars to Dump Russian Vodka
Bars and restaurants In New York and around the world are boycotting Russian vodka in response to the…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE 2013: Unexpected Partnerships Produce Results
Cinnabon President Kat Cole talks about the importance of strategic partnerships at ASAE 2013. Plus: One leader's cheerful…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
California Association Turns Farm Workers Into Farm Owners
An organic farming association in Northern California trains immigrant field workers how to manage their own farms.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Eminent Domain: Associations Fight Unusual Plan to Save Homes
Associations in the mortgage and real estate industries oppose the use of eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: 6 Tips for Taking Great Notes
The ASAE Annual Meeting starts next week—improve your note taking skills just in time. Plus: Should the top…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Do You Work During Your Vacation?
More than half of people surveyed say their boss expects them to work during vacation. Plus: Are Facebook…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Rise of the Chief Digital Officer
More companies are adding chief digital officer to the ever-expanding list of C-level execs. What could a CDO…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Will Small Businesses Cut Staff to Comply With Health Reform?
The Affordable Care Act could lead to around half of small businesses cutting hours for full-time employees, a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How to Write an Effective Op-Ed
Publishing an effective op-ed in the local paper can be a boon for your organization. Don’t blow it.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: When to Hire a Social Media Agency
No time to update Twitter and Facebook? There’s an agency for that. Plus: 11 tips for surviving your…
