Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Governors to Congress: Stop ‘Fire Borrowing,’ Fix Wildfire Funding
Members of the Western Governors’ Association are asking congressional leaders to help better fund wildfire suppression efforts, noting…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: The Secret to Getting Acquired By Google
The tech giant's test when considering an acquisition—and how it can apply to your association's own marketing. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches
With the airline industry filing a lawsuit and computer glitches leading to travelers being overcharged, the Transportation Security…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The CIO and CMO Are Learning to Work Together
A set of new studies show that, despite lingering issues including communication challenges and funding concerns, marketing and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Services Roundtable Takes Aim at “CFPB Rumors”
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau looking to expand the information it releases to the public about consumer…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Where Tech’s Hype Bubble is Ready to Burst
What's endlessly overhyped, and what's ready to go mainstream? Gartner's latest hype cycle study breaks it down. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ferguson Suits Target Police Records, Crowd Control
Arguing that the Missouri town's authorities haven't been forthcoming with public records and evidence from last week's fatal…
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Australian Ad Coalition Looks to Balance Native Ads, Quality Content
With businesses seeking to get more out of their ad buys, two Australian ad groups on both sides…
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SeaWorld Works To Solve “Blackfish” Headache—With Association Help
The theme park chain, which has faced serious knocks to its reputation (and a drop in its stock…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nextdoor: When the Gated Online Community Works
Nextdoor, a social network for neighborhoods, finds success despite being extremely tough to join. Also: how one popular…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Future of USB: The Story Behind the Little Port That Could
Since becoming common on computers nearly two decades ago, the Universal Serial Bus has turned into a do-everything…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Supercharging the Discussion: Let’s Talk Electricity at Events
Now more than ever, event attendees are in need of a charge—specifically of their laptops, tablets, and mobile…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Friends in High Places: Satellite Group, Defense Department Team Up
The Space Data Association becomes the first private-sector nonsatellite operator to collaborate with the United States Strategic Command…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Meet the Organization That Keeps Mini Golf Putting Along
The bar is relatively low for becoming a professional miniature golfer, admittedly, but it’s a sport that still…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Business Lessons from the Mason Jar
How an old-school object made a comeback with the public, even though the nature of its popularity had…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
DC Tattoo Artists Organize Against Questionable Regulations
For a second time in a year, Washington's tattoo shops and artists say, the Health Department has proposed…
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Veal Industry’s Comeback Plan: Focus on Ethical Practices
A full generation after veal largely fell off dinner plates and restaurant menus because of ethical concerns, the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Crowdfunding on the Front Lines
How one startup turned user suggestions into a way to fund breaking news coverage. Also: event-specific terminology you…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Obama Administration Partially Reverses Lobbyist Guidance
In the wake of a reinstated lawsuit and a judge's suggestion that a ban might limit the free-speech…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Tractors Steeped in History
An association dedicated to preserving the history of antique tractors celebrates its main event's 40th anniversary. Also: Sociologists…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Justice League: Times Square Performers Launch Association
With reports of violence and otherwise un-Elmo-like behavior from the panhandling costumed performers in Times Square, the performers…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Happy Birthday From Your Favorite Marketer
Imagining a world where a birthday wish turns from effective marketing tool to customer irritant. Also: why your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Presenters, Be Ready for Anything
A seasoned speaking pro says that you should have multiple versions of your presentation ready—you know, just in…
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Bar Association Teams Up With Disruptive Legal Services Startup
In a pilot program, the American Bar Association will work with the startup Rocket Lawyer, which offers access…
