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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Politwoops Returns: Twitter, Watchdogs Reach Deal
The Sunlight Foundation, Access Now, and the Open State Foundation are again working to point out political gaffes…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
CES Highlights: Wi-Fi Alliance Tries New Frequency
This year's edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, currently taking place in Las Vegas, has featured a lot…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Assist Dairy Farmers in Storm’s Aftermath
Goliath, the deadliest U.S. storm of 2015, killed dozens of people, but it also killed tens of thousands…
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The Fight to Fill Out the Periodic Table
Chemistry researchers around the world have trying for years to discover the next elements in the periodic table…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: How Social Debt Drives Engagement
The value of social debt in nurturing member engagement—and how you can encourage it. Also: Membership lessons from…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Boston Marathon Organizers Run Toward Documentary
The documentary Boston, currently being produced with the help of the Boston Athletic Association, is one of many…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations: Embrace Your Inner Middleman
The tech world isn't just about disruption these days. In recent years, startups have embraced the idea that…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
FTC’s Native Advertising Guidance Proves Controversial
Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission spoke up on one of the most controversial issues in the…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Craft Brewers Have a Can Problem
While canned beer has made a comeback in recent years as the packaging of choice for craft brewers,…
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Survey: Nurses Again Most Ethical, Police Officers Rebound
The latest edition of the Gallup Honesty and Ethics Survey found that nurses ranked far above any other…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Visa Waiver Reforms Receive Mixed Reviews
The passage of last week’s budget bill, which included changes in the Visa Waiver Program, was largely welcomed…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Office Parks Declining in Popularity Among Tenants
With suburban office parks becoming less desirable among employers and walkability becoming a larger factor for their workers,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Zuckerberg’s Immigration Group Changes Tactics
Fwd.us, the well-funded immigration advocacy group launched by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2013, is revamping its message…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Membership Lessons From Social Clubs
How one social club is keeping relevant with younger audiences—and growing membership at the same time. Also: Conflict's…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Groups Criticize Sierra Leone Over Arrest of Newspaper Editor
Last week's arrest of a newspaper editor in Sierra Leone, on allegations that he spread false information, led…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Downsides of Awesome Apps
That cool app you downloaded the other day may seem like a huge productivity boon for you or…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Consumer Electronics Show Tightens Event’s Security
The iconic trade show may not be in danger of any kind of terror threat, but the Consumer…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Charitable Groups Applaud Passage of Tax-Extender Law
Nonprofit groups and their causes stand to benefit greatly from a set of tax breaks permanently signed into…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Electronic Health Records Giving Doctors Headaches
According to the American Medical Association and other medical groups, one of the members’ biggest headaches is the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
AAA Says Good Weather, Low Gas Prices Will Drive Record Holiday Travel
In its latest travel forecast, AAA anticipates more than 100 million travelers during the peak of the holiday…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FAA Faces Criticism Over Drone Registration Fee
The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to charge the public $5 to register their small drones could threaten the…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Airlines for America Members Work to Boost Customer Service
With the profit picture improving for many airlines, items that were nickel-and-dimed out of the budget are starting…
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Tuesday Buzz: Throw Away Your Socially Responsible Gift
Why giving a socially responsible gift to a colleague—say, a donation in their name—may actually be a pretty…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NBA’s Players Association Takes Medical Testing to Heart
The National Basketball Players Association, out of concern for the health of former players, recently began testing former…
