Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
DevOps Group Puts Volunteers First With Ambassador Program
With its new ambassador program, the DevOps Institute aims to promote a human-first approach to software development. Volunteers…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
NCAA Shifts Agent Standards Amid Public Outcry
To stop unscrupulous actors, the NCAA released rules for agents representing college basketball players. But a backlash highlighted…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
New Badges Highlight Girl Scouts’ Increased Focus on STEM
By request of members, most of the nearly four dozen new badges recently announced by Girl Scouts of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
International Travel on the Decline, U.S. Travel Warns
Two reports from the U.S. Travel Association show that inbound travel to the U.S. is dropping. The organization…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Want to Minimize the Pain From a Cyberattack? Get a Handle on Your Cyber Risk
Attacks on your systems may be inevitable, but preparing for cyber risk ahead of time has its own…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Groupon, Aiming to Rekindle Success, Embraces Membership Model
The company, which remains publicly traded and active on the stock market despite losing its initial momentum, is…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Is a Long Vacation or Short Break Better?
While you might dream of a European-style month-long escape from work, many Americans say the three-day weekend is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Boxing Groups Look at Safety Measures After Fighter Deaths
Concerns about brain damage and weight fluctuations, among other issues, are front of mind for boxing groups in…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why the CISO Is Getting a C-Suite Promotion
A recent study finds that the increased scrutiny of security incidents is leading many chief information security officers,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Practical and Tactical Event Strategies
Not every “wow”-worthy gesture at an event has to be bold—sometimes, it just has to be supremely useful.…
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Hispanic Journalists Offer Guide to Inclusive Reporting of Mass Shootings
In a guide released after last weekend's mass shooting in El Paso, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
As Carry-On Space Gets Bigger, Bags Are Shrinking. Here’s Why.
Even though there’s technically more room for carry-on bags on planes these days, it’s because things were way…
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Court Ruling on Donor Disclosure Rule Creates Confusion for Nonprofits
Citing a lack of public comment, a federal judge invalidated a move by the IRS to roll back…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Does the Algorithm Tell the Whole Story About Your Content?
When it comes to content strategy, it’s easy to lean on algorithms to make decisions on content presentation—but…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
In Wake of Deadly Shootings, Nonprofits Aid Local Communities
Blood banks and community foundations sprang into action to accept donations and offer assistance after two deadly mass…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
AI and Email: A Match Made in Heaven?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the tool of choice for many email marketers, who find data-driven personalization can…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Seeks to Clear Path to Law Practice for Former Inmates
The founder of the nascent National Justice Impact Bar Association says it will assist qualified "justice-impacted" people—those with…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Basketball and Blockchain: NBA Announces a Modern Twist on Trading Cards
NBA Top Shot, a new platform being developed by the creators of a successful blockchain-based game, will allow…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tennis Association “Idea Rally” Aims to Serve Up Growth Strategies
In a collaboration with the firm IdeaConnection, the Tennis Industry Association is holding a 10-day “Idea Rally” with…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
We Asked, You Answered: Amping Up Your Event’s “Wow” Factor
From small touches that add convenience to clever visual displays that get people talking, here are just a…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Diversity Out Front: Political Science Group Brings All-Female Team to Academic Journal
Starting next year, the American Political Science Association’s primary academic journal will be edited by a team of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Issues Over Institutions: How Millennials Interact With Causes
In a review of 10 years of research into how millennials support causes, the Case Foundation’s Millennial Impact…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Governors Association Helps Members Leverage Possibilities of the Great Outdoors
The National Governors Association’s new Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help state leaders share strategies for maximizing one…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Treadmill Effect: Digital Transformation and the Challenges of Keeping Up
A recent Gartner report reveals that the biggest perceived risks in tech these days are related to the…
