Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Broadcasters to Smartphone Makers: Turn On the Radio, Already!
While most smartphones natively have the capability to play FM radio, it’s a feature that’s not turned on…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: The Downsides of Multitasking
Why taking a step back from doing multiple tasks at once may be the best decision you'll make…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From an Implosion: Analyzing Gigaom’s Demise
It seemed like the technology publication Gigaom had a ton going for it—including a business model that seemed…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
After Name Change, Government Relations Group Looks Beyond Hill
Whether or not you’re convinced that the Association of Government Relations Professionals didn’t change its name to get…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bitcoin Exchange Hops Aboard Internet Association
Coinbase, a company that has managed to maintain a good reputation in a space where others have struggled,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
MPI Forecast Puts Government Events in Steep Decline
A new quarterly report from Meeting Professionals International finds that many meeting planners expect government meetings, which have…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: SXSW, a Year After Tragedy
The festivities will go on in Austin, Texas this year—365 days after a deadly crash raised questions about…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: March Madness All About Big Bets
The American Gaming Association reports that college basketball’s biggest month is going to drive $9 billion in bets…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Consumer Data Industry Makes Credit Scores Easier to Access
The trade group representing the credit-reporting industry announced this week a plan to improve data reporting, while taking…
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Studies Association Takes More Subtle Approach to Blogging Controversy
Last year, the International Studies Association attempted to place a ban on blogging for those who work on the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: The Details Behind the Net Neutrality Decision
Weeks after making the landmark vote, the FCC has released its full decision to the public. (You'll want…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Sign We Love Pets: We Spent $58 Billion On Them Last Year
A new report from the American Pet Products Association notes that many people are spending lavishly on one…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
From Millennials to Inclusion: Key Reflections From Great Ideas 2015
Couldn't make it to this year's ASAE Great Ideas Conference in Orlando? You missed out on a ton…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Citing User Privacy Concerns, Wikimedia Foundation Sues NSA
In a move that could help give critics of the National Security Agency’s online surveillance program the standing…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Research in Hand, Chemistry Council Says BPA Is Worth Fighting For
A new ad campaign by the American Chemistry Council highlights recent research by government agencies showing that bisphenol…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Language of Innovation: We’re Using the Wrong Words
When it comes to forming ideas meant to change your organization's fortunes, you won't come up with the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why This Palm Oil Sustainability Group Ditched Its Own Members
As concerns about deforestation plague palm oil manufacturers, a coalition focused on encouraging sustainability has decided to use…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Works for Veterans Groups
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations, which launched late last month, aims to boost coordination among veterans groups.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Alan Gregerman’s Really Great Idea: Strangers Inspire Your Thinking
The author of the new book The Necessity of Strangers told audience members at the Opening General Session…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
As Plastics Recycling Industry Grows, Association Follows Suit
A new report from the American Chemistry Council shows that the recycling of post-consumer plastic film has surged…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Animal-Rights Groups Declare Victory After Ringling Retires Elephants
After Ringling Bros. announced that it would retire its elephants in 2018, animal-rights groups—which paid large legal fees…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
GOV.UK: Steal These Big Ideas from Abroad
The United Kingdom's government has built a massive, well-organized online resource for its citizens to access services and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Pizza Lobby to FDA: Step Away From the Pie
With regulatory pressures on the food industry rising, one narrow, triangular-shaped sector of the industry is upping its…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
CEIR Report: Tradeshow Industry Shows Consistent Growth Trend
Ahead of its annual report on the exhibition industry, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research reported this week…
