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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Associations Speak Up for Cash Payments
As cash increasingly gets pushed aside during the pandemic, associations call for legislation to ensure that consumers maintain…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways to Improve Remote Panel Discussions
Panel discussions, that old standby of in-person events, are actually well suited for the virtual meetings format. Here’s…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Seven Ways to Engage Remote Volunteers
Keeping volunteers engaged when their time may be committed elsewhere is a constant challenge for associations. The right…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
World Health Day: How Associations Fought for Public Health During a Year of COVID-19
Associations stepped up to take on key public health roles during the pandemic, informing the public and supporting…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Celebrating In-Person Meetings, At Home
The latest edition of Global Meetings Industry Day comes as progress is made toward reopening for in-person events.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Conquer Communication Debt Within Your Association
Communication debt may start at an individual level, but an expert on attention management says that its impacts…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Six Essential Tools for Your Remote Toolkit
Even having been at it for a while, you may not know all the tools and hacks that…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Surprise! Projects Get More Efficient Amid Pandemic
The Project Management Institute reports that organizations have been more likely to meet their business goals and reduce…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Sourdough and Video Games: Quarantine-Friendly Pursuits Have Associations, Too
Gaming, baking, gardening, and crafting have all seen a huge surge of interest since the pandemic began—and their…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Things Associations Should Know About SEO Today
Search engine optimization can feel difficult to grasp, but it’s all about matching the content to the audience,…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Note-Taking Strategies
You may be a speed demon on your keyboard and a whiz with your favorite note-taking app, but…
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Weekly Now: The Pandemic’s Impact on Ethical Behavior
A new report from the Ethics & Compliance Initiative finds a surge in rule-bending over the past year.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Four Language Pitfalls Associations Should Avoid in Member Surveys
Member surveys can help you make good business decisions, but poorly worded questions can create misleading or biased…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Ways to Make the Most of Collaboration Software
When it comes down to it, making collaboration software such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Asana work effectively…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Make Your Learning Programs Better Match Member Needs
Your members have high expectations for the education your association delivers. Meanwhile, your learning programs also have to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: The History of Women in Engineering, Through an Association’s Eyes
The Society of Women Engineers honors pioneering women in the field with a Women’s History Month timeline. Also: Tradeshows are…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Can You Manage Negative Facebook Comments?
Odds are that you’re going to be more likely to deal with haters than fans on a Facebook…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: The Case for Distributing Vaccines At Truck Stops
A coalition of trucking groups says that drivers face challenges with traditional vaccine distribution. Also: Why you should…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Are Your Member Perks Inviting Churn?
When a single benefit or annual meeting draws members in, membership churn can become an issue for associations.…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Black CEOs Take Steps to Boost Vaccine Access
Black association leaders pledge to increase access to and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines within the Black community.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Hybrid Event Strategies: Get the Best of Both Worlds
Associations are facing a transition phase where most meeting planners have to consider in-person attendees and virtual viewers.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Need Help Figuring Out the Cloud? Try Our Interactive Quiz
No two associations are likely to have the same needs when it comes to cloud computing. Check out…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
When a Larger-Than-Life Leader Steps Back, What Comes Next?
Announcements that two iconic business leaders would be leaving their roles highlight the challenges of maintaining culture amid…
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Weekly Now: American Medical Association Grapples With Past Racism
The AMA’s CEO and executive vice president takes steps to reconsider the controversial founder of the organization. Also:…
