Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Controversial Aereo Wins Major Association Ally
The Aereo service, which uses thousands of tiny antennas to offer streaming television to New York City residents,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Measuring Hurricane Sandy’s Impact
With New York City and surrounding regions put underwater Monday night, industry and trade interests could also feel…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
D.C. Hotels Suffer As Federal Conferences Cancel, Cut Costs
Hotels in Washington D.C. are facing numerous cancellations from the federal government, which has been looking to cut…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
IT Challenges: Tech’s Trend Towards Complexity
To put it simply, each major change adds IT challenges and infrastructure needs, and the way to prepare…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Staying Open for Hurricane Sandy
Still trying to keep an event going despite the storm? Put yourself in your members' shoes. Also: Why…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Technology Councils of North America Study Favors Government Help
In a new study, roughly two-thirds of tech business executives say they would like the government to play…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Fallout From Hurricane Sandy
Conference cancellations and delays are the story of the day. Also: A conference for emergency managers keeps moving.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Box-Office Blues: Film Associations Make PR Push
With the film industry losing ground to television on the cultural relevance front, a number of film associations…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Trouble With Hurricane Sandy
What event planners should know ahead of Hurricane Sandy. Also: What you can learn from startups about uncertain…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Association of Manufacturers: Fiscal Cliff Hurting Economy
In a new report, the National Association of Manufacturers says automatic cuts have already wiped out a million…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Headaches with Sustainable Events
The headaches of going sustainable. Also: Lessons from a giant beer company’s efforts to cut costs.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Online Radio Firms Launch Coalition Amid Criticism
A number of online radio companies have joined the Internet Radio Fairness Coalition, but the music industry isn't…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
VIDEO: 2013 ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition Teaser
The best teaser for the 2013 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition you’ll see all week. Also: Tips for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
One Internet Association Forms, Another Winds Down
A month after the formation of the Internet Association, an earlier forebearer, NetCoalition, announces its plan to end…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: International Air Traffic Growing, But U.S. Airports Stagnate
A Brookings Institution study says that the U.S. isn’t doing enough to invest in its international airports.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Membership With Hilton HHonors
How one convention-planner group is teaming up with Hilton. Also: Why your employees might be wary of going…
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National Press Photographers Association Joins Occupy Lawsuit
The National Press Photographers Association cites numerous violations of civil rights during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Groups Sue Over “Conflict Minerals” Rule
The “conflict minerals” rule, designed to limit trade of minerals from conflict areas, is too burdensome to administer,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Evernote for Event Planners
Why one event planner says Evernote is a lifesaver. Also: Where to dig for blog posts when you're…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Barnes & Noble Card-Skimming Incident: What You Can Learn
While high-profile, it’s far from the first incident of its kind. Here’s how you can prevent such incidents.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Library Associations Join Owners’ Rights Initiative
Two major library groups, along with a number of retailers, have joined together to protect the first sale…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Lessons From Viral Videos
What a misunderstanding about a sign teaches about membership thought patterns. Also: Grasping emotional reactions to web design.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Oh Yeah, There’s a New iPad mini
Apple upgrades its iPad line, adding a new iPad Mini. Also: The joys of Dropbox add-ons.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Scientific Groups Express Worry Over Science Conference Cuts
The scientific community often relies on conferences to share new scientific ideas. But many are worried that recent…
