Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Best. Conference. Check-in. Ever.
From Twitter refreshes to a killer enterprise-software conference, some highlights from the world of social media today.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Role “Uncertainty” Plays With Unemployment
A Federal Reserve study blamed the stubbornly high unemployment rate on "uncertainty." How does that translate to real-world…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The War for Consumer Data: How Big Retail Creates Big Value
A Grocery Manufacturers Association study shows the increasing sophistication of consumer data — though some worry it could smother competition.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: For Those Second-Guessing Tech
Technology may be a key part of what makes associations tick, but if you don’t see results, you…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Planners: Could Colleges Prove the Perfect Conference Venue?
They may not be as flashy as hotels, but corporate events at universities are quickly becoming more commonplace.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Technology and Associations: Why You Need to Keep Up
In the past ten years, technology, including in the world of associations, has evolved numerous times over. Adapting…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Rising Value of LinkedIn
Could LinkedIn replace Twitter as the social media broadcasting platform of choice for business? Some quick thoughts from…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The rise of the “Amazon Tax”: What associations need to know
California’s new sales-tax law could mean more-expensive online shopping — and for some, the need to collect taxes.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Meeting Pros Support Hybrid Conferences
Meeting planners report near-universal success with virtual/physical meeting style.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Link Roundup: Engagement Points to Consider
From fighting boredom to tempering expectations: five bloggers' thoughts on engagement
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bloomberg soda ban: Associations react strongly to decision
Key industry groups have little nice to say about Bloomberg successful push’s to limit sweetened beverage sizes in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Family Health Insurance Premiums Rising Twice as Fast as Wages
While insurance premiums for families increased at a modest pace in 2012, businesses and consumers were already struggling…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Labor force declines: Young workers leave job market, older workers stay put
August’s labor report suggests that the overall workforce is getting grayer, as young people stop actively looking for…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
When rebranding makes sense: Why one association changed its name
A mobile carrier organization changes its name to the Competitive Carrier Association in an effort to hold its…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Hispanic shoppers focused on deals, not reviews, on mobile
A new study shows that shopping isn't a solitary experience for Hispanic shoppers — especially when they're going…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
RIAA’s revenue declines by nearly half, tax records show
Between 2009 and 2011, the controversial music industry group saw a decline in revenue of over 40 percent.
