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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Microsoft Surface Price: Company Preps Tablet Launch
The Microsoft Surface, a potential iPad killer, gets a price. Also: When focusing on the small stuff may…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The IT Headaches of “Bring Your Own Cloud”
If your users are ignoring the information technology systems created by your firm, maybe the solution is to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Department of Defense Bars Entertainment At Meetings
Amidst heavy scrutiny, the DoD has banned musicians, motivational speakers and promotional material at events — among other…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Get Out of Your Organizational Funk
The value of changing your approach for a new generation. Also: Do you prefer vertical or horizontal clouds?
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Be Happy: Associations Buying Positive Political Ads
Trade groups are spending heavily on political ads — but rather than going negative, many of the ads…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Netflix, National Association of the Deaf Reach Closed-Captioning Deal
Netflix, after losing a legal battle, will start offering all of its streaming content with closed-captioning by 2014.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Associations Fight Back Against NYC Soda Ban
Weeks after a controversial ban on large soft drinks went through, multiple associations sue. Also: One association member’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Our Best Reader Comments So Far
Two weeks in, we wanted to give some love to the people who spoke their minds to us.…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Beer Me: 5 Beer-Related Lessons For Associations
In honor of the Brewers Association's big shindig, the Great American Beer Festival, here are some beer-battered lessons…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Republican, Democratic Governors Associations Jockey for Position
With five seats up for grabs this November, the Republican Governors Association is on the offensive — though…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Grapple With Startup-Funding Law
While crowdfunding associations have come out in favor of the JOBS Act, other associations worry about the startup-funding…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Parsing the European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize Win
It was a real surprise: The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize win caught a lot of people off…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How One Conference Uses Klout
How one conference uses Klout to offer event-goers a discount. Also: The value of corporate responsibility.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Business Groups Battle Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act Restrictions
Four major business associations, including the Chamber of Commerce, have sued the Securities and Exchange Commission over a…
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Digital Advertising Alliance Snubs “Do Not Track” Rules
The Digital Advertising Alliance won’t penalize firms that ignore browsers which enable “Do Not Track” by default —…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Take Some Tips From the eBay Redesign
Thinking of changing up your site's design? Use the eBay redesign as a template: Go for something bold.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Public Perception of Lobbying
What one association exec says a recent report gets wrong about lobbying. Also: How to run an effective…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mobile Theft Issues: How To Keep Sensitive Data Safe
With smartphones — particularly the iPhone — becoming common targets of theft, what security options best suit associations?
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Business Travel Drops: Economic Uncertainty to Blame
The Global Business Travel Association says that there was a slight drop in business traveler levels, though spending…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Federal Workers Barred From National Weather Association Conference
Roughly 80 National Weather Service employees couldn’t travel after funding wasn’t authorized by the Department of Commerce.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Ideal Length for Email Subject Lines
What’s the ideal length for email subject lines, anyway? Also: What you can learn from a social game…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Solve Your Messaging Problem
Do you have a messaging problem? Perhaps you should re-do your promotional video. Also: Target the top brass.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Calories Count Program: Beverage Association’s Vending Initiative
The beverage industry, working with two big-city governments, will make vending machine changes for its Calories Count program.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Airlines Struggles Scare off Business Customers
Event professionals could face travel troubles with the airline, which has declined sharply in reliability in recent weeks…
