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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Carry-On Baggage: Associations Mixed on the TSA’s Loosening Standards
While two major groups passionately argued against changes to carry-on baggage standards, another suggested it would be help…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why a Casino Group Stepped in On an Online Gambling Case
In an unusual move, the American Gaming Association, which has traditionally supported online gambling, spoke out against an…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tumblr for Associations: With Good Content, They’ll Tumbl for You
One organization's Tumblr success story. Also: An animated GIF that tells you everything you need to know about…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The General Services Administration’s Meetings Cost Control Plan
Still reeling from a conference scandal, the General Services Administration is hoping to cut conference costs by implementing…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Drop the Cloak of Anonymous Comments
Why anonymous comments bring out the worst in people—and why one newspaper could move away from them for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
We the People: Why the White House Spoke out on Cellphones
Over the past few months, the Obama administration’s “We the People” site has proven an effective engagement tool…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Human Error: Learn From Everyone Else’s Mistakes
From Evernote to Yahoo, tech companies face a lot of big headaches. But human error or inaction can…
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The Battle Against Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying can have a damaging effect on a work environment—especially if it’s coming from a supervisor. Here’s…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Environmental Industry Associations: Waste Groups Combine Efforts
The combined group, which hasn't yet given itself an updated name, hopes to eliminate confusion and improve industry…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Budweiser’s Lesson: Get Your PR Response In Motion
Finding that your product is under attack? How one major beer company, Budweiser, reacted when it felt the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons from an Ouster: Where Groupon’s Andrew Mason Went Wrong
Once the fastest-growing company ever, Groupon flew a little too close to the sun, leading to the ouster…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
National Day of Unplugging: Time To Turn it Off
After work today, the National Day of Unplugging could give you just the break from technology you need.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
SHIELD Act: Congress Puts the Heat on “Patent Trolls”
A new bill, complete with bipartisan support in Congress, could help dissuade “patent trolls”—companies that file lawsuits but…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Work on Your Addiction To Meetings
How you can cut back on your meeting time so you actually have more time to do your…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Air Traffic Control: Could Sequestration Affect YourTravel?
One of the many angles heard in recent days regarding the pending sequestration is that it may cause…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Firefox Wants To Block Third-Party Cookies
With one association exec calling the move a “nuclear strike” against the ad industry, Firefox considers blocking third-party…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Big Data: Is Your Data Actionable, Or Just Big?
Why knowing exactly what to do with your big data is more important than having it in the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Colorado Springs’ Move Beyond Paid Membership
The city’s convention & visitors bureau is trying a new tactic in an effort to encourage more tourism…
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What Associations Could Learn From C. Everett Koop
One of the most-recognized figures for public health in the United States, C. Everett Koop never let personal…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Why Face-To-Face Meetings Top Virtual
A recent study suggests that face-to-face meetings have a huge advantage on the creative front. Also: how one…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Online Presence Instill a Sense of Wonder?
Your site may be functional and useful, but is it inspiring? Maybe you can't reach the heights of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
General Services Administration Cancels Annual Expo
Citing the specter of sequestration and budget issues related to travel, the General Services Administration has canceled its 2013…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Association Leaders: Don’t Get Caught Up In Precedents
Why you shoudln’t assume that everything association leaders do sets a precedent. Also: Could Windows 8-based tablets prove…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists Shifts Course
After months of controversy facing its industry, the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists is now welcoming more regulation…
