Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Motorola: Why Innovation and Complacency Don’t Mix
You've heard about the woes of BlackBerry, a mobile giant turned also-ran. It isn't the only tech giant…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Dangers of Shifting Your Work Schedule
From general fatigue to serious health risks, working odd hours can prove dangerous to far more than your…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Internet Advocacy Group Ranks the Awful
In the latest edition of its iAWFUL list, the advocacy group NetChoice says that a move to attach…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Knee Defender: When Airplane Arguments Get Ugly
Flying isn’t always fun, but a little tact—and the avoidance of a tool called the Knee Defender—could ensure…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Idaho Dairy Farmers Push Back Against Media Censorship Claims
United Dairymen of Idaho moved quickly this week to respond to criticism that it had encouraged members to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How Colorado Ski Country USA Keeps Kids Interested in the Slopes
For nearly two decades, a major trade group for Colorado’s ski industry has offered fifth-graders a chance to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Productive Procrastination: Waste Time Without Wasting Your Time
Why the concept of “productive procrastination” could help you sort through a problem by removing the tough thing…
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Responsible Down Standard: Textile Trade Group Gets Down With Ethics
With outerwear brand The North Face leading the way, Textile Exchange is helping to encourage the use of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Top Comcast Critic Offers Free Cable for Clever Remixes
As the cable giant attempts to push through a merger with Time Warner Cable, a consumer-advocacy group has…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Music Industry Grapples With Street Date Debate
In an effort to fight piracy and regain some lost buzz, music-industry groups are hoping to release new…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Why Your iPhone’s Battery Life Stinks
Apple offers a recall for iPhone 5 users. Also: Instagram launches a new video app with a trick…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Hotel Charges Becoming More Common Than Ever
According to a new trend analysis from New York University, the hotel industry is continuing to follow the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Opt-Out, Not Opt-In: California Passes Tough Kill-Switch Law
Putting the wireless industry on the defensive, the Golden State has passed a law that will require the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Heart Association, Cancer Society See E-Cigarettes As Last Resort
Two well-known public-health organizations aren't exactly giving a seal of approval to electronic cigarettes, but in recent policy…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Facebook Wages War Against Clickbait
If you’re posting content on Facebook, don’t go out of your way to encourage your audience to click.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
You Can Always Get What You Want: The Rise of Press-A-Button Apps
Mobile apps are increasingly paving the way for stupid-simple commerce, hitting industries as diverse as groceries, taxi service,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Planners: Don’t Strike the Wrong Chord
The problems that can arise when you get a band to perform at your event. Also: More tips…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Families Slower to Buy Back-To-School Gear This Year
With an eye out for deals, families are slow to jump into the stores for back-to-school needs for…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
3 Challenges the Ice Bucket Challenge Creates for the ALS Association
It’s not all fun videos and plastic buckets. With an unprecedented fundraising boost from its viral campaign, the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Heavy Lifting: Association for Senior Move Managers Lends a Hand
It's a niche filled with tough discussions and big life changes, but members of the National Association of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Football Making a Comeback With High Schoolers
According to a new report from the National Federation of State High School Associations, football saw its first…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Open-Source Social Network Diaspora Grapples With Terror Group
The free ideals of social network Diaspora, an open-source platform built by a nonprofit foundation, were put to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: “A Member Online is a Member Offline”
Having a social media department isn’t enough—your membership pros have to embrace social media too. Also: One association…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Women In ETFs: Female Investing Pros Form Networking Group
With a board in place and regional chapters ready to go, Women in ETFs has managed to grow…
