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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Electric Vehicles: Energy Department, Power Association Team Up
A new agreement between the American Public Power Association and the U.S. Department of Energy could help get…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ride-Sharing: Public Transit Group Says Uber, Lyft Complementary
In a new report, the American Public Transportation Association says it sees ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft—and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: The Problems With Hidden Fees
An association consultant breaks down the reason people hate hidden fees so much and why your organization should…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Influencer Marketing: Should You Work With a YouTuber?
Influencer marketing, or the concept of getting a prominent online creator to sell your product to their audience,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
IOC, Chooses Compromise Over Russian Olympics Ban
After the Olympics' primary antidoping watchdog argued that Russian athletes should be banned from competing in Rio altogether,…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Lieutenant Governors Forge Industry Partnership to Promote Drones
The Aerospace States Association, a lieutenant governor-led group focused on aviation issues, is partnering with Association for Unmanned…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Joining Forces Against Ransomware
Leading security companies and European police organizations work together on a new effort to stop ransomware. Also: Where…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
National Governors Association Makes Cybersecurity Its Focus
Every year, the chairperson of the bipartisan political group focuses on a singular issue. This year, Virginia Gov.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: The Dangers of Workplace FOMO
FOMO isn't limited to TV shows or video games; it's also common in the workplace. That's not a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
NBA All-Star Game Moves From Charlotte: Here’s Why.
After much soul-searching, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the call to move the 2017 NBA All-Star Game out…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Starbucks, U.K. Groups Put Energy Into Better Paper Cups
Traditional paper cups, which often have plastic mixed in, can be very difficult to recycle. But thanks to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
EMV Migration Forum Changes Name, Expands Mission
The industry forum designed to boost uptake of chip cards in the United States sees much potential for…
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Smoking in Films: MPAA Raises Speech Concerns in Battle
Should MPAA ratings be considered a form of free speech? The association thinks so, and it's pushing forth…
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Advertisers Group: Here’s Our Strategy to Boost Transparency
In a set of recommendations that follow up on a report critical of the lack of transparency in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Where the Nonprofit Jobs Are
A small town within shouting distance of Atlanta has more nonprofit jobs per capita than anywhere else in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IT Group: Pokémon Go Is “Rogue” Software
The International Association of IT Asset Managers says the buzzworthy augmented-reality game introduces too many security risks to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Modern Quilt Guild: Membership, Piece by Piece
The Modern Quilt Guild, a membership group based on quilting, is going to be delivering a new block…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Basketball May Not Be Pat Summitt’s Greatest Legacy
The legendary NCAA coach, who died last month, played a significant role in drawing public attention to Alzheimer’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Help Lay Groundwork for 5G Wireless World
The FCC's plan to open up high-end wireless spectrum gives U.S. mobile companies a leap over the rest…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Can Social Media Surface New Member Leads?
Use your social media presence to attract new members to your organization—but don’t forget the strategy. Also, find…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Other Service Economy: Software as a Service Expands
Microsoft's move to offer a monthly cloud-based enterprise package for its Windows operating system is both uncharted territory and,…
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World Anti-Doping Agency: Keep Russia Out of Olympics
In an unprecedented move that could keep the world's largest country from competing in Brazil next month, the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Skipping the Conventions, but Still Busy
A number of major trade groups are passing on the national conventions—both Republican and Democratic. But they still…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Debt Forgiveness Plan Raises Concerns for College Groups
Associations representing both for-profit and nonprofit colleges say that a plan to expand student-debt protections could potentially hurt.…
