Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Women’s Hockey Association Launches Dream Gap Tour
The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association will put on events at venues around the country to build momentum…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Raising the Vacation Stakes
An association industry pro puts more work into his out-of-office messages than most people do into their vacations.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Conservation Group Stays Focused on Preventing Future Amazon Fires
With feet on the ground and satellites in the air, the Amazon Conservation Association is keeping close eye…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Define Your Community Manager’s Role
A lack of clarity over what a community manager is supposed to do could lead them to focus…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Tech Consortium Looks to Make Computing More Confidential
The Linux Foundation-backed Confidential Computing Consortium aims to bring stakeholders together on emerging technology focused on securing private…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Four Fresh Lessons on Loyalty From Retailers
Retail programs of all shapes and sizes have become more common, and their many tricks might prove useful…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Engaged Leaders Make for a Stronger Association PAC
New research from the Public Affairs Council finds that association political action committees are more effective when staff…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: An “Impossible” Path to Leadership
The story of Impossible Foods starts with a scientist who decided to embrace leadership for a greater cause.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is SEO Losing Its Luster? Not Yet, But …
Evidence is growing that Google increasingly favors its own digital properties over organic search results. That could be…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Frozen Food Group Creates Course Materials to Educate Kids About Food Waste
In a new program, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association is serving up ready-made lesson plans to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Hospital Association Uses Grant to Build Opioid-Fighting Tactics
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania has launched a program, driven by face-to-face meetings, to encourage information…
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Hispanic Journalists Reject Conference Sponsorship From Fox News
Protesting Fox News anchors' on-air rhetoric against immigrants, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will return its share…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Email Marketers Getting Serious About Improving Their Reputations
A new report from the email deliverability firm Return Path shows that senders are getting better at protecting…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Coalition Examines Job Displacement Risks in Post-Automation World
The goal of the Emma Coalition, co-founded by the National Restaurant Association, is to kick-start the discussion about…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Back to School: Associations Help Teachers, Parents Get Ready
From new reports and campaigns to always-handy resources, these associations have plenty to work with for families, teachers,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As Ransomware Attacks Grow, Groups Tell States and Municipalities to Be Vigilant
Even before a major cyberattack on local governments in Texas, associations and trade groups were calling on states…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Launch Coalition to Support Professional Licensing
With a variety of fields represented, the new Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing aims to speak up in…
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Business Roundtable: Corporate Purpose Goes Beyond Shareholder Profits
In a statement supported by almost 200 CEOs, the Business Roundtable is broadening its definition of corporate purpose…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let Your Road Warriors Get Caught Off Guard by Device Recalls
A recent MacBook Pro battery recall could create headaches at the airport for many travelers—but even if your…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Community Bankers’ Fintech Program Sees Accelerating Momentum
The Independent Community Bankers of America found so much success with the first round of its Arkansas-based ThinkTECH…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Why Nonprofits Struggle to Show Fundraising Outcomes
Nonprofit executives say improving their tracking of fundraising impact is a top priority, according to recent research from…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Women Executives Help Close Wage Gap—But Mostly at the Top
High-level female employees tend to see their compensation go up with a woman as CEO, a new study…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FBI Agents Association Helps Build Momentum for Domestic Terrorism Law
The organization, responding to recent mass shootings, called on Congress to pass a law making domestic terrorism a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Realtors Association Launches Effort to Fight Event Food Waste
The National Association of Realtors is working with a food-salvage nonprofit to help redistribute unused food from events—and…
