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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Despite Declining Ranks, Auto Dealers Are Doing Pretty Well These Days
The auto industry may have had a few tough years, but the dip in sales that accompanied the…
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Indiana State Medical Association Tackles Data Theft
Two hard drives containing medical data on more than 39,000 insured individuals were stolen last month in what…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Hidden Costs of Inefficiency
When you're losing a nickel here or a dime there, it doesn't seem like a lot … until…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
House Oversight Head to Sports Leagues: Explain Your Tax-Exempt Status
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the leading congressional critic of major sports leagues' tax-exempt status, has asked 10 professional sports…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana
Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
CompTIA Helps Build New Tech Foundations for the Underemployed
The association's philanthropic arm, Creating IT Futures, is expanding its free training program for individuals looking to enter the information…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Meet Meerkat’s Twitter-Backed Competitor
The real-time streaming service Meerkat hasn’t been on the market for a full month yet, but Twitter has…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cybersecurity: Retailers Hit New Milestone in Cybersharing Efforts
Piggybacking on an existing system for the financial industry, the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center earlier this month…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Facebook Wants to Reinvent Customer Service
With its new Businesses on Messenger strategy, Facebook wants to help replace annoying customer-service phone calls with less-annoying…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Gen Con Considers Leaving Indianapolis Over “Religious Freedom” Bill
Organizers for Gen Con, Indianapolis' largest convention based on scale and economic impact, have sent a letter to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Energy Groups Hustle to Court Over Federal Fracking Rules
Two associations in the energy space have filed a lawsuit against the federal government for attempting to create…
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Compounding Pharmacists Group Shifts Execution Stance
In a move that could cause further complications for states that have the death penalty, the International Academy…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: ASAE Takes Great Ideas to Hong Kong
The first-ever Asia-Pacific edition of the Great Ideas conference went off without a hitch this week. Read on…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Public Transit Group: No “Fatal Flaws” Stopping DC Streetcar
The District of Columbia has a long way to go before its troubled new streetcar program can get…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Associations Care About Meerkat? Possibly
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the tech media of late, you might have heard about a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Jailed Without Cause? Advocacy Group Assists in Deaf Man’s Legal Fight
A deaf homeless man jailed for weeks on theft charges that turned out to be unfounded is suing…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
With Gawker’s Push , Correspondents’ Association Gets More Transparent
Last week, Gawker took the bold step of making White House “pool reports,” mostly available only to other…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Telecom Groups Plan Net Neutrality Lawsuits
A number of trade groups in the wireless and telecom are reportedly working on a lawsuit against the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Videogame Ratings Board Takes Big Step Toward Mobile
The Entertainment Software Rating Board, working in tandem with its parent organization, the International Age Rating Coalition, will…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Court Rejects Franchise Association’s Seattle Minimum-Wage Court Bid
A federal judge declined to grant the International Franchise Association a preliminary injunction against portions of Seattle's minimum-wage…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Presenting Tips From a TED Speaking Coach
How good pacing, breath control, and, uh, newspapers can make you a better speaker, according to a person…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Let The Sunshine In: Groups Leverage Sunshine Week’s Bright Light
The 10th anniversary of Sunshine Week—an effort by journalism and free-speech groups to highlight the value of open…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Telemedicine Group Sees Quick Interest In Accreditation Program
The first online healthcare service has received the American Telemedicine Association’s official seal of approval, and hundreds of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Egg Campaign Goes Over Easy With Side of Kevin Bacon
In a new ad campaign with the American Egg Board, the Hollow Man star suggests that the right…
