Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Art Therapy Group: Coloring Books Are Great, But …
The association whose academic journal helped create a phenomenon out of coloring books targeted at adults says that…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
On Social Media, Your Brand Is a Second-Class Citizen
And that's not necessarily a bad thing. Facebook's recent controversy involving its trending topics is yet another sign…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Gap Year Association: Trend Goes Beyond Malia Obama
The growing popularity of gap years, which received additional attention thanks to a decision by President Obama’s daughter…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
MPAA Teams With Domain Registrars to Fight Piracy
As part of its latest strategy to limit the spread of online piracy, the Motion Picture Association of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
North Carolina Groups to Musicians: Protest, Don’t Boycott
North Carolina’s controversial HB2 law has led a number of musicians to boycott the state. But others have…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Turning Temporary Tattoos Into Allergy Warnings
A Japanese restaurant association is using temporary tattoos to warn tourists about the potential dangers of soba-noodle allergies.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NYC-Based Group for Uber Drivers Has Company’s Backing
Uber drivers still aren't treated as full employees under the law, but the company is making an effort…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Google’s New Payday Loan Policy Draws Mixed Response
The company announced this week that it would block payday loan companies from advertising on its platform. Civil…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How College Media Is Evolving in the Digital Era
In some ways, the college media space is a microcosm of the broader media sector. While print-based newspapers…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Computer Science Group Expands Cybersecurity Education
In an effort to give students a future leg up in an industry that's increasingly important, the Computer…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Airport Security: Group Offers Outlet for Passengers to Vent
Airlines for America has launched a new effort, “I Hate the Wait,” to encourage travelers to speak up…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Booksellers Association: Membership Grows With Indie Stores
For the seventh straight year, the American Booksellers Association is reporting a membership surge. But, while independent booksellers…
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Zenefits: A Startup’s Lesson on Compliance
A cautionary tale from the company Zenefits highlights the importance of not cutting corners with compliance. Also: A…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Radiohead Guide to Getting Noticed Online
For years, the British rock band Radiohead has successfully marketed what would otherwise be difficult-to-package material for wide…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
What’s Behind the Rise of Online Lending Associations?
With a growing interest in online lending at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a flurry of new industry…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Groups to Candidates: Back Trans-Pacific Partnership
A coalition of tech companies and industry groups are calling on the presidential candidates to back the controversial…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How the Electric Industry Sees Drones Saving the Day
The Edison Electric Institute is in the midst of a collaboration with a Silicon Valley startup to prove…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Cannabis Association’s Latest Member Benefit? Analytics
In collaboration with a new industry startup, the National Cannabis Industry Association is offering its members data on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech:NYC Builds Unified Voice for City’s Startups
A new organization dedicated to New York City's technology scene—founded by the CEO of AOL and one of…
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Tech Group to Defense Department: Don’t Endorse Products
After a top Defense Department official appeared to endorse Windows 10 last month, a major computing trade group…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
World Press Freedom Day: Where Journalism Stands in 2016
Reflecting this week’s World Press Freedom Day, media groups around the globe are asking the United Nations to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Music Education Group Ramps Up After Legislative Win
With the Every Student Succeeds Act underlining in federal law the value of music education for the first…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FCC Turns Eye to Business Broadband Regulations
Two decisions last week by the FCC could have wide-ranging effects on business broadband services for both corporations…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NYC Group Offers Uber Drivers Alternative to Unionization
The app-based driving service Uber considers its drivers independent contractors rather than employees, which generally prevents those drivers…
