Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Bar Association Raises Concerns About NSA Spying Efforts
The revelation that protected communications between an American law firm and the Indonesian government were intercepted by a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meet the Anti-Conference: YxYY Attendees Go With the Flow
The YxYY conference doesn't need much more than some good weather, a pool, and some smart attendees to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Information Overload: Maybe Your Members Aren’t Overloaded
An association marketing expert suggests that you might be imagining your members' "information overload" concerns. Also: How not…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Workplace Lessons From the NFL’s Efforts Against Racism
A nonprofit named for the first black coach in NFL history says efforts to ban a racial slur’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Guard Association Pushes Back on Defense Department Cuts
The association that represents the interests of the National Guard says that the Defense Department's plan to cut…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Association Gives “12 Years a Slave” a Place in the Classroom
Thanks to a deal brokered by Montel Williams with the National School Boards Association, the Oscar-nominated film will…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
In Defense of the Insular Social Network
A recent study that directly compared major social networks to private communities raises some fascinating questions about the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How to Survive a Conference Call
Conference calls annoying and seemingly useless? Perhaps lowering your expectations might help a little bit. Also: How a…
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The FAA’s Latest Drone Problem: Some Are Jumping the Gun
Despite the agency's ongoing efforts to craft policy to regulate unmanned aerial vehicles, the lengthy process is causing…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Machine-to-Machine Group Reports Robust Membership Growth
The International M2M Council reports that it has added hundreds of new members to its rolls in a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: A Bird’s-Eye View Of Expo Halls
A new database of expo halls could make it easy to figure out exactly where you're holding your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
So, When Should You Book That Flight, Anyway?
Still getting stuck with high airfares when flying to events? Check out this roundup of advice to figure…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
White House Patent Reform Progress Draws Association Praise
The Obama administration announced its progress on improving the patent system this week through a number of initiatives,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Now LinkedIn Wants To Make Everyone an Influencer
The company's popular publishing platform, until now exclusive, soon will be open to everyone—a move that could help…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Trucking Industry Warns Not to Rush New Fuel Standards
While President Obama’s announcement of plans to strengthen fuel-efficiency and emission standards for large trucks drew applause over…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
YouTube Video Providers Form Trade Group
A new trade group hopes to help video networks on YouTube draw advertiser interest and create a unified…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Pre-Event Training: Ensure Your Staff “Gets It” Before the Event
Proper pre-event training could mean the difference between success and disaster. Also: a new AMS review service hopes…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Small Carriers Feel the Pinch From Pilot Shortages
Pilot fatigue rules have pushed larger airlines to increase hiring to maintain their schedules, but smaller carriers have…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FCC Chair Outlines New Net Neutrality Approach
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler says that the agency is still committed to proposing open internet rules…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
So Long, Snow Days? School Groups Push Telecommuting For Students
Feeling additional pressure because of the many weather-related closings this winter, some school districts are looking at e-learning…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Golden Handcuffs: Get Your Members Hooked for Life
How a popular developer site's membership model earned the "golden handcuffs" from its many devoted users. Also: A…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Banking Guidelines Give Marijuana Shops Some Breathing Room
Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department gave legal marijuana dispensaries access to the federal banking system—something they didn't…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Sorry, Bozo: Clown Membership on the Decline, Associations Say
Two major groups representing clowns in the U.S. say that their membership has dropped significantly in recent years.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
American Dental Association: Get Kids Brushing Early, Prevent Cavities
Last week, the American Dental Association encouraged broader age range for the use of fluoride toothpaste—a change that…
