Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Will Coronavirus Spoil March Madness, Too?
An advocacy group for college athletes is calling on the NCAA to consider playing March Madness games without…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What Associations Can Borrow From the No-Code Trend
Startups and large companies alike are finding a lot to like about a recent trend of building tools…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Two Lessons on Paywalls From Costco’s Food Court
The big-box retailer is about to require membership for access to its food court—even though it likely will…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The White House Historical Association’s Newest Partner: Brooks Brothers
Much like the White House, the menswear retailer has a legacy of working with many presidents—something highlighted by…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Four Caveats to Consider Before You Talk Politics at Work
Today's political discourse is often far from civil, but it's still possible for healthy—and respectful—political expression to take…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Use Employee Advocacy to Turn Your Staff Into Digital Brand Ambassadors
Everyone has a platform and a personal brand these days—why shouldn’t your association leverage that? That’s the idea…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Latino Corporate Directors Group Introduces Tracker to Highlight Diversity Gaps
The Latino Corporate Directors Association’s Latino Board Tracker highlights in stark terms the limited number of boards on…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Credit Union Association Launches Online Training Tool to Fight Fraud
CUES’s First Line of Defense, an online learning offering with in-person elements available, aims to teach credit union…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Unsettled Status of Remote Work in 2020
Every major trend line shows that remote work allows employees to be more productive and employers to save…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why a Tech Association Merged With a Tech Incubator
The Illinois Technology Association will join forces with 1871, a Chicago-area tech incubator that focuses on small companies.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Cancel Events, Shake Up Schedules in Response to Coronavirus
Numerous events big and small have had to change their schedules or even cancel in response to lingering…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations
Hotel rooms are safer today thanks to a new law that ensures guests have immediate access to 911…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Video Game Group Launches Campaign to Highlight Industry’s Strong Points
With its new Game Generation campaign, the Entertainment Software Association is hoping to make the case that treating…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
When a Game-Changing Vendor Comes Along
The best ideas don't always crop up at a convenient time for your annual budget, but your association…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Retail Loyalty Trends Associations Should Watch
From digital kiosks to voice technology to personalized messaging, retail loyalty programs have embraced increasingly sophisticated tools and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association-Backed Coalition Promotes Alternatives to Opioids for Pain
With the help of an industry coalition, associations are making it clear that the only option to fight…
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Report: Enterprise Email Security Often Leaves the Door Open to Attacks
A new report from the tech firm BitDam finds that the two most prominent enterprise email providers struggle…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Wing It: Lessons on Sudden Succession From the British Royals
When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped away from their royal duties, they set in motion an…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Member Churn Takeaways From Streaming Services
New research finds that many people drop streaming services because they aren’t using them enough to make it…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Are Political Ads on Social Media OK? Many Say Yes
A new study from the Public Affairs Council finds that even given recent controversy over the use of…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Mobile World Congress Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns
The widely attended technology industry event, which takes place each year in Barcelona, had faced the departure of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Four Strategies to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence as a Leader
Don’t let the hard knocks define your leadership strategy. From good health to tracking your wins, try these…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Maybe It’s Not Content Management Anymore. Maybe It’s Context Management.
Content management systems are losing some of their innovation luster, in part because our needs are changing. Your…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Nonprofit Employers Face Turnover Issues as Misperceptions Linger
Nonprofit HR reports that nearly half of nonprofit employees are looking to switch jobs in the next five…
