Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
California Contractor Bill Will Have Far-Reaching Impact, Associations Say
Several associations are raising concerns about a recently passed California measure that was touted as targeting gig economy…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
A Quiet Art Conservation Association Gets a Little Less Quiet
For nearly 70 years, the Cleveland-based Intermuseum Conservation Association has quietly helped to preserve and maintain art throughout…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Leaky Should Your Paywall Be?
After a period in which media brands embraced “leaky paywalls,” they’re increasingly starting to tie things down. But…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why Payday Could Become a Thing of the Past
Two recent surveys find a growing demand among workers for new ways to get paid—including off the traditional…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Illinois Solar Group Opens Industry’s Doors to Public With Statewide Tour
The Illinois Solar Energy Association has open houses taking place throughout the state later this month to highlight…
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New Health Data Guidelines Give Consumer Tech-Makers an Ethical Baseline
The Consumer Technology Association’s new voluntary guidelines for data use in consumer health tech balance flexibility with transparency…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Advertising Group Builds Internal Resource for Boosting Marketing Measurement
After years of working with outside groups on marketing measurement initiatives, the Association of National Advertisers is developing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Library Association Turns to Public for Help Fighting E-Book Embargo
The American Library Association is asking the public to speak up against a decision by Macmillan to severely…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
AI Partnership: Make It Easier for Experts to Attend Conferences
The Partnership on AI has released a policy paper recommending legal measures—including new visa laws—that would allow experts…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why a Major Bowling Center Operator Acquired the Professional Bowlers Association
An opportunity to expand a rising reach is a driving factor behind the acquisition of the Professional Bowlers…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Cloud Security Becomes a Challenge at Scale, Reports Say
A pair of reports highlight the dangers that organizations could face from the use of multiple cloud services,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Medical Association Expands Anti-Burnout Efforts
While the problem of physician burnout has decreased in recent years, AMA says more progress is needed. The…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How Big Should Your Livestreaming Footprint Be?
Sometimes it makes the most sense to host livestreams of your events on your own platforms—but the livestreaming…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons on Globalization From Costco’s Success in China
The membership-based wholesale retailer had a hugely successful launch in China. The secret may be a mixture of…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Looking Forward 100 Years
The past century has seen a lot of progress, but what does the next one hold for associations?…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
A New Way to Raise Muscular Dystrophy Awareness at a Familiar Time of Year
The Muscular Dystrophy Association timed its National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month to September, picking up where its historic…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Continues to Create Headaches for Borrowers
A student loan forgiveness program intended to encourage graduates to work in the public sector continues to deny…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Women’s Tennis Gained a Path to Higher Education
Since 2013, the Women’s Tennis Benefits Association has formally supported an online education program that has helped top…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Hurricane Dorian: Associations Get Into Response Mode
With both immediate and long-term response in mind, association-backed groups are picking up their efforts to assist as…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
8K Association Looks to Build Standards in High Resolution
The industry group, which counts Samsung, Panasonic, and Intel as members, recently announced a set of standards for…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Economics Association Bars Hotel Room Interviews
As part of an effort to make economics a more welcoming field for women, the American Economic Association…
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Do You Rely on Open-Source Software? Offer Your Support.
A recent scheme by a programmer to attempt to fund his open-source project through advertising drew heavy backlash…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Benchmark Report: Association Communications Struggle to Keep Up
A report from Naylor Association Solutions finds that small staffs and more competition make it tough for communications…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Offer Resources Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
The major hurricane, expected to make landfall in Florida on Labor Day, has associations of all stripes offering…
