Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Retail Federation: Target Breach Shows Need For Upgrades
In the wake of the widespread data theft at Target and a number of other retail chains over…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: What Could Get Us To Compost More?
A National Waste & Recycling Association-sponsored survey found that almost three-fourths of people polled currently don't compost, but…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The PC Industry’s Bad Year
According to two separate market analysts, personal computer sales lost a lot of ground in 2013. Also: How…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Latest Headache From Google+
Why a recent change to the way Google+ works could have you getting unwanted email messages. Also: Insights…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
MPAA Joins Web Standards Group Amid Digital Rights Controversy
The World Wide Web Consortium, which has been considering controversial new digital rights management rules, says the Motion…
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Deadspin’s Baseball Hall of Fame Stunt Draws Attention
In a move designed to protest the "avalanche of sanctimony" around the Baseball Hall of Fame vote, a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Why the Boss is Smiling
According to a new study, bosses generally tend to be happier than their employees—despite the extra stress that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Future of the Furnace: What’s Holding Back the Heat?
While the Department of Energy and advocacy groups have been trying to improve the efficiency of natural gas-based…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington
A leaked discussion draft by the Grocery Manufacturers Association suggests creating a national (albeit voluntary) standard for GMO…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Marketing Trends to Start Your Year
From email newsletters to Facebook updates, the outlets that nonprofit marketers rely on most. Also: why you shouldn't…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Colorado Pot Shops Work Through Financial Hiccups
While the sale of recreational-use marijuana is now legal in Colorado, its status as illegal under U.S. law…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New High-Frequency Trading Group Works To Burnish Industry’s Image
The Modern Markets Initiative, a new trade group launched with the help of advisers from both the Romney…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Problem With Jelly
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone's latest network has a problem: Jelly comes at a time when the social media…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Pilot Fatigue Rules Put Extra Pressure On Airlines
The combination of recent severe weather and new FAA rules to prevent pilot fatigue has put JetBlue (and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Battle of the Light Bulb Fizzles As Lighting Rules Take Effect
While the federal government's rules affecting the manufacture of traditional light bulbs have drawn some conservative fire, the…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Learning: Want Better Events? Push Your Speakers To Improve
One event pro's take on improving the educational experience for attendees puts the onus on the speakers. Also:…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Challenge Your Association: Three Ways To Stretch Your Wings in 2014
Shake off that holiday dust; you've got a new year in front of you. Your association can do…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Groups Talk up FAA’s Unmanned Drone Tests
The FAA's recent decision on test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, gave six different states a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Breaking Off the Partnership: When a Strategic Alliance Breaks Down
Partnerships are great, but the needs of your organizations might not match up forever. A recent split between…
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Survey: Retailers Raise Concerns About Continued Return Fraud
A recent survey by the National Retail Federation found fraudulent returns expected to add up to a nearly…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: In Defense of Generation X
The unsung Generation X definitely deserves some of your attention. Also: Become a well-oiled machine for learning in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Are These Startups the Future of Nonprofits?
How nonprofit firms like Watsi and Pencils of Promise are bringing startup approaches to charitable causes. Also: Advice…
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Ruling Upholds Border Patrol’s Rights to Search Electronics
An association-backed lawsuit against the search and seizure of electronics at border crossings was dismissed this week in…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How the Boy Scouts Implemented Their Landmark LGBT Policy
As of January 1, the youth scouting organization now has a policy allowing gay youths—and while LGBT groups…
