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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: The Podcasting Model Holds Up
Despite early concerns that podcast listening would fall into decline, ad revenue projections are up, an IAB report…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Analysis: The Risks Nonprofits Face From COVID-19
A series of projections from the nonprofit information service Candid finds that COVID-19 makes nonprofit closures more likely…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Why You Should Experiment With New Tech Now
Discounts and extra time actually make the pandemic era perfect for trying new tools. Also: Why you should…
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Brewers’ Code of Practice Sets Standards for Real Kombucha
Kombucha Brewers International, an industry group for the increasingly trendy tea drink, says its new code of practice…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Migration Challenge for Drupal Users
It’s still a couple of years out, thanks to a COVID-19 reprieve, but an end-of-life date could create…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Timing is Everything: Highlights from Classy’s New Donor Behavior Report
A new report from the online fundraising firm Classy finds that most users leave a campaign site right…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Google’s Plan to Make Gmail More Like Slack
The company is more closely integrating video and chat elements into a Gmail redesign. Also: Think strategically about…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Ease Exhibitors’ Doubts About Virtual Events
A recent survey by Tradeshow Logic confirms that many exhibitors consider virtual events risky compared to in-person events.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
What Association Tech Departments Should Know About Reopening Offices
CIOs will be trying to do more with less as they balance remote and onsite workers when offices…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Study: What Employees Want in a Better Work Experience
A new survey from the HR tech firm Topia finds that workers want less busywork and fewer random…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Optimize Your Web-Surfing Strategy for a Remote Work World
Thanks to our newly remote lifestyles, we have to lean on web apps to do our jobs more…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How COVID-19 Accelerated the Shift Towards Digital Experiences
A new report from PwC finds that consumer spending took a dramatic move away from in person thanks…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Greeting Card Association Announces Pitch Event to Support Black Makers
The greeting card industry’s primary trade group is launching a pitch event focused on Black entrepreneurs in the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: The Factors That Drive Trust (or Distrust) in Nonprofits
An Independent Sector study finds that the level of trust people place in nonprofits correlates with their economic…
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Why a Good VPN Might Not Be Enough to Protect Remote Workers
Virtual private networks have long been a fundamental element of digital security away from the office, but there’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Things You’re Not Doing to Boost Search Traffic (But Should Be)
From installing Google AMP to giving the long tail some appreciation, here are a few tactics that can…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Recognizing the Signs of Burnout
Don't underestimate the need to keep your workload manageable and take time time to rest and recharge. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Vacation Alternatives
Association pros discuss alternate vacation plans given the big shift in travel that COVID-19 has created for many.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Deloitte Study: Millennials, Gen Z Showing Resilience Amid COVID-19 Crisis
While concerns of stress and anxiety remain for many young adults, the latest edition of The Deloitte Global…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Fork in the Apple: A Big Shift for Macs in the Workplace
Apple’s plan to push its Mac-based devices to its own custom hardware architecture creates IT maintenance issues for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fireworks Group Doubles Down on Safety Amid Sales Surge
The American Pyrotechnics Association says consumer purchasing of fireworks is way up as their usage increases in cities…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Should Your CIO Take a More Crowd-Pleasing Approach?
Obviously, information technology requires a focus on security and the organization’s bigger picture. But a too-prescriptive approach to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
California Realtors Eye a Mixed-Use Facelift for Headquarters
The California Association of Realtors is looking into a plan to replace its longtime headquarters with a mixture…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Spinal Association App Helps People Find a Wheelchair That Fits Their Needs
With its just-released My Wheelchair Guide app, the United Spinal Association hopes to take the guesswork out of…
