Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tesla Motors Frustrates Dealers With Factory-Owned Stores
The electric vehicle manufacturer is taking a cue from Apple by selling its cars at stores it owns.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Dick Costolo and Comedy’s Role in Leadership
How one big-name CEO got his roots in improv. Also: A debate post-mortem.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Keeps Changing: Peek Over Your Shoulder
Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest may get all the headlines, but don't forget about their smaller, quickly growing competitors.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Closed Community Gamification
How gamification inside of a closed community can kickstart engagement. Also: Attend your meetings like a leader.
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Mobile Payment Security: New Field, Fresh Challenges
The future of mobile payment space could be a big deal, especially for event professionals. But mobile payment…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Internet Explorer 9 Safest Browser
The Microsoft browser is much better at discovering and blocking malware than its competitors, according to research.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Reframe the Context
Things not looking in your favor? Find a way they will. Also: How an established media company made…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Basketball Players Association Fights Flopping Fines
The basketball league wants to significantly stiffen its fines for flopping, but the National Basketball Players Association isn't…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Talking Points Memo’s Membership Model
Talking Points Memo, a popular political site, tries out the membership model. Also: Tips for presenting to your…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Going All In: Poker Association Pushes for Legalization
The potential legalization of real-money online poker could be coming after the election, and the Poker Players Alliance…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
AARP Presidential Endorsement: Why They Plan To Stay Neutral
Why one very large association chose to announce its political neutrality. Also: LinkedIn's new Company Pages.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.8 Percent: What You Need to Know
The unemployment rate has reached its lowest rate since January of 2009 — here’s what that means for…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Google Settles With Association of American Publishers
The Association of American Publishers settles over Google's Library Project, though an authors' association remains a holdout.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Business Advantages of Baldness
The business advantages of baldness (really). Also: Conflict isn't always a bad thing.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Great Streets: American Planning Association’s 2012 List
The American Planning Association’s 2012 list of Great Streets includes thoroughfares in cities both big and small.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
MPAA Head Christopher Dodd: SOPA and PIPA “Not Coming Back”
Former Sen. Christopher Dodd, speaking about two controversial copyright bills, says the association has moved in a different…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Facebook’s 1 Billion Active Users Served
Mark Zuckerberg announced the news this morning. Also: How the FTC's online endorsement rules could affect your next…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Down with Fax Machines: What Office Mainstay Would You Throw Out?
A study by LinkedIn reports that workers would give fax machines and traditional work hours the heave-ho.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Build your content strategy
The value of a content strategy. Also: Why talking to consumers is different from talking to businesses.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Retail Federation: Slower Holiday Sales Growth
In a widely-watched benchmark for economic growth, the group predicts a slowdown compared to the prior two holiday…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Online Telecommuting Calculator: How To Save Money
A new online telecommuting calculator makes it a breeze to figure out the cost savings from working at…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Smart Thoughts on Ongoing Education
Even if you're busy, don't forget to focus on learning. Also: If you're running a conference, make the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Keep Your Membership Database In Line
A database changes, but keeping stuff in line is totally doable with some planning. Also: Get a new…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Federal Investigation: Wasteful Spending at Veterans Agency Events
Nearly $762,000 was wastefully spent at employee conferences last year, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs investigation.…
