Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Sort Out Your Rules of Order
Trying to figure out what exactly should go in your meeting minutes? Fortunately, this lawyer's feedback should help…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Loyalty Programs Valued, But Struggle With Engagement
While such programs are popular with companies, a new Forrester study on loyalty programs suggests that actual engagement…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
UNITY Fractures: Journalists Diversity Coalition Loses Partner
Months after the National Association of Hispanic Journalists first mentioned possibly leaving UNITY, the group pulled the trigger…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: An Exotic Take on Event Planning
Partying in a cemetery sounds weird, but it's not the weirdest place that event planners have taken over…
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Should Nonprofits Drop Unpaid Internships, Too?
With a major publisher choosing to end its unpaid internship program rather than pay current and former interns…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Want Your Branded Videos to Get Massive Reach? Use Instagram
According to a new analysis by viral-video tracking firm Unruly, 40 percent of the service’s top 1,000 videos…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
HealthCare.gov: A Healthy Discussion on a Website in Crisis
With the high-profile, extremely complex HealthCare.gov facing major technical problems, it's worth considering how you can avoid similar…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Millennial Business Travelers Like the Extra Perks
With those between 18 and 30 traveling for work more than their peers, it's important to know what…
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Ready To Wear: Fair Trade Group Moves From Coffee to Clothing
At a time when scrutiny of fashion industry practices are nearing a peak, Fair Trade USA's certification program…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Use Your Spotlight Sparingly
The spotlight your association can offer members is important; here's how to use it the right way. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Are Digital Magazines Really Working for Publishers?
While digital magazines on iPads and other platforms hold much promise for the industry at large, the format…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Illinois Ruling Throws Wrench Into ‘Amazon Tax’ Dispute
While the state ruled against a loophole intended to allow states to tax online commerce, New York went…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
9 Disruptive Ideas for Associations To Watch
These approaches may not be the ones your association needs now, but they could be the ones that…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What I Mean When I Write About Disruption
Too often, industries play catch-up to new technology. How can associations do more to keep their industries ahead…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Warrior? Get Online on Your Own WiFi
With a persistent internet connection a priority for many business travelers, perhaps it’s worth buying a supply of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tipping the Scales: Association Holds Annual Pet Obesity Survey
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is working with vets and owners this week to track the dangers…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How Mobile Technology Is Changing the Way We Commute
According to two new studies, the way we use devices is leading some—especially millennials—to ditch commuting to work…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Natural Products Association Members to Association: Stay Small
Are associations better served by focusing narrowly on current members’ interests or by working to grow their bases?…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Association Need a Chief Privacy Officer?
According to a new study by Gartner, many organizations are struggling to take a focused approach to privacy…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Government Shutdown: Head Start Protest Draws Hundreds to Capitol Hill
The National Head Start Association held a 10 a.m. rally on Wednesday to draw attention to the impact…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
California’s “Do Not Track” Law Keeps Door Open for Standard
While ad groups are not speaking out in favor of a California law requiring disclosure of whether a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What to Consider When Considering a Merger
Even if two organizations are in the same industry, a merger that looks good on paper may not…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New iPhone OS Making You Dizzy? It Isn’t Just You
Reports of Apple’s newest operating system giving users motion sickness are rising. But an association with experience in…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Proposed In-Flight Electronics Standards Land at FAA
Working with an advisory panel, the FAA is expected to approve a new set of regulations on the…
