Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Magazine Publishers Feel Sting of Post Office Cutbacks
After last week's announcement that the U.S. Postal Service will cut Saturday mail, associations in the publishing industry are…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Macklemore: An Unexpected Success Story
The Seattle rapper Macklemore is currently on the top of the pop charts, but the real story is…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Results: LinkedIn’s Big Leap Forward
The business-focused social network may not be nearly as big as Facebook, but LinkedIn is something no other…
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How One Association Defended Herbalife From Scrutiny
With many of its members facing ongoing scrutiny over business practices—most recently Herbalife—the Direct Selling Association has its…
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Google Legal Victory in Australia Could Set Precedent
In a decision that could have broader implications worldwide, the company was found to be not legally liable…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
U.S.-China Business Council: Action On Security Threats Needed
In the wake of widely-reported hacking incidents involving major national newspapers, the U.S.-China Business Council has asked the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
TimelineJS: Showcase Your Association’s History
How one association utilized TimelineJS, a free online tool. to tell members about its history. Also: How tradeshows…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Professionals: Tell Us How You Really Feel
What does your job really entail? A number of tweeters offer up their answers. Also: why meeting professionals…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
U.S. Postal Service Drops Saturday Letter Delivery
After years of rumors, the U.S. Postal Service has decided to move to five-days-per-week letter delivery. How could…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Forget Rental Cars: Business Travelers Are Choosing Taxis
With rising prices hitting the market in recent yers, many frequent business travelers are saving money by hailing…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leaders: Hillary Clinton Deserves a Break, Too
Why just-resigned Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may play a big role in reminding everyone that time off…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Texas Medical Associations Back Medicaid Expansion
Bucking the stance of many of the state’s Republicans, two of the largest medical associations in Texas support…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Responding to Negative Feedback: Handle Change in Stride
When Gallup found its presidential polls the subject of criticism—and the results ultimately not in line with what…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Learn From the New York Times Hacking Incident
The world’s most well-known news organization found itself on the losing end of a hacking incident—along with other…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How the National Rifle Association Built its Membership Rolls
In recent weeks, media reports have focused on the advocacy prowess of the National Rifle Association as the nation grapples…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Automobile Dealers Association’s Eco-Friendly Move
In an effort to help its members reduce energy consumption, the National Automobile Dealers Association is working with…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Super Bowl for Brands: Good Timing is Everything
How one brand took a moment of Super Bowl weirdness and turned it into an opportunity. Also: Don't…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Energy Drink Companies Got Into the Lobbying Game
Facing significant public and legislative pressure over product safety, two major energy drink companies have hired lobbying firms…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: When Responsive Design Doesn’t Work
Why one startup ditched the trendy mobile/desktop design style after it found it didn’t really suit their needs.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
BlackBerry 10 and Office 2013: Still Right for Associations?
Two of the biggest brand names in the enterprise world had major launches this week. Both are trying…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Beef Up Your Customer Service
A new study reveals the promise of real-time response to customer concerns. Also: Bill Gates' annual letter offers…
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How the Fair Labor Association Helped Apple’s Labor Issues
As reports have hit western media sources about the labor practices used by the company’s Asian suppliers, the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show: When Politics Affects Your Event
Last week, the country’s largest outdoor show, feeling heat over a decision to limit the display of certain…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Executives: This One’s For the Skeptics
Trepidation among tech executives is natural, because let’s face it, if you went for everything presented to you,…
