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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Tips: From the Airport to the Hotel
Make things easier on attendees by offering up travel tips on making it to the hotel easily. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Argue Ongoing Case Over Market Data Fees
A tech group and a securities industry association are making oral arguments in their lawsuit over whether stock…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
TravelClick Report: Hotel Prices on Rise After Recession
A new report from TravelClick notes that hotel prices — and committed occupancy rates — are on the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: On Employing an Online Celebrity
Your worker is famous for something they did on the internet. What do you do? Also: A quick…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Diabetes Blue Circle Struggles With American Associations
The United Nations has given the diabetes blue circle its blessing as the universal symbol for the disease.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Mobile Device Management: Learn How to Manage BYOD
Despite the clear trend toward bring-your-own-device computing, IT departments haven't moved nearly as quickly toward mobile device management.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Chris Brogan: Focus On Interactions, Not Social Media Tools
Social media is boring if you over-emphasize the tools, says Human Business Works’ Chris Brogan. Also: Give big…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Airbnb Adds Millions Into San Francisco’s Economy
The rent-out-your-home service, often used as a hotel alternative, has driven millions into San Francisco's economy.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Other Shoe Drops for Lance Armstrong, Livestrong
The charity’s high-profile founder, Lance Armstrong, resigns from the charity’s board after continued fallout from his athletic career.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Health Insurance Exchanges Deadlines Extended for States
With many states struggling to meet the November 16 deadline to announce their intentions, the federal government gave…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Value of an Engaged Community
A digital marketing firm breaks down the benefits of an engaged community. Also: Why the small things matter…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association Fights Mobile Theft
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association is working to implement a database similar to one created by a U.S.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Don’t Let Powerpoint Ruin Meetings
Maybe your next board meeting might be better off with zero Powerpoint slides. Also: Selling your message with…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Auto Industry Struggles With Sandy’s Aftermath
Thousands of vehicles were taken off the road — and thousands more new and used vehicles suffered massive…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Professional Learns From Getting Burned
How one event professional turned a bad experience into something others could learn from. Also: Instagram as a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Things Turning Around for Younger Americans
A series of new studies show that job prospects and new Is there an opportunity for associations to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Samsung Galaxy S III Phone Tops iPhone in Sales
The Samsung Galaxy S III is now the world's most popular smartphone model, barely edging out the iPhone…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Twitter Password Resets Raise Security Fears
Though the company says it was unintentional, thousands of Twitter password resets freaked out users this morning. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Online Publishers Association: Brands Favor Premium Content
A new study from the Online Publishers Association shows that marketers prefer their brand-focused campaigns to be associated…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Hindsight Bias: Changing What You Said, After the Fact
Do you have a hindsight bias problem? If your recent history is looking revisionist in nature, you might.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Trends Leaning Towards Tech
Workers on the road love their mobile devices, but that doesn’t mean they’re opposed to less tech, either,…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Gas Shortages Continue in Sandy-Ravaged Areas
Associations, including AAA, are playing key roles in keeping both consumers and station owners informed as the industry…
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Lunchtime Links: Nate Silver’s Numbers Didn’t Lie
Nate Silver’s spot-on prediction of the presidential election is a big win for big data. Also: Why the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Secretary of the Army Temporarily Bans Outside Conferences
The Secretary of the Army, in an effort to cut costs, has ordered a departmentwide suspension of outside…
