Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Creative Commons Gives Its Search Engine a Big Refresh
The organization behind the popular licensing standard has launched a new search engine that aims to make it…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Are Airline Subscription Add-Ons Worth Your Time?
Whether for wireless or an annual discount on baggage, air travelers these days are faced with an array…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Curious About SMS Marketing? These Three Strategies Could Get You Going
SMS marketing has been around a while, and holds lots of appeal due to its higher engagement and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Urge Awareness of Stroke Risk After Recent Celebrity Deaths
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association are amplifying their public health messaging after the recent deaths…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report Reveals Global Exhibition Industry Is a $325 Billion Business
UFI reports that the U.S. and Europe represent the two largest markets for the global exhibition industry, and…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why Some CEOs Still Struggle With Social Media
At this point, social media is old hat, but many leaders find it challenging to capture the right…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Five Millennial-Friendly Benefits to Offer Your Team
From free food to a commitment to student loans, organizations looking to hire younger workers are learning to…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Nonprofits Excluding People With Disabilities
RespectAbility, a bipartisan group focused on inclusion for individuals with disabilities, says that bias is a key factor…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Tips for Improving Your Email Newsletter Workflow
Trying to reach your audience with an email newsletter? You need the right tools, the right processes, and…
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The Industry Group That’s Fighting Counterfeit Printer Ink
For decades, the Imaging Supplies Coalition has targeted the growing sale and manufacture of counterfeit printer accessories—particularly ink.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
African American Film Critics Launch Television Awards Ceremony
After putting on an event honoring film and television for a decade, the African American Film Critics Association…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Gartner: Leaders on Edge About Complying With Privacy Regulations
With privacy regulations on the rise at the national, state, and global levels, many organizations—along with their chief…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare Groups Pool Digital Resources to Improve Leadership Collaboration
Two major healthcare groups have launched Leadership Evolve, a multimedia content initiative that aims to improve collaboration among…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
AARP Gives McDonald’s a Job-Recruiting Lift
With older individuals looking to stay in the workforce longer, whether by financial need or choice, McDonald’s is…
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PDF Association: Flaws in Mueller Report Show What Not to Do With a PDF
The most famous PDF in the world—the long-awaited Mueller report—had critical technical flaws, according to the PDF Association,…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Local Media Association Looks to Effect “Profound” Change With Accelerator
The association, representing news outlets around the country, is preparing a strategy to help find new revenue sources…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
A Failed Consumer App Might Be Your New Favorite Tool
Recently, consumer apps such as Google+ and BlackBerry Messenger have pivoted to pure business software plays—where they might…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Why Human Resources and Analytics Make a Great Team
HR was often forgotten about in analytics conversations just a few years ago, but evidence seems to be…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Associations Can Learn From the Starbucks Rewards Backlash
The coffee giant promises more flexibility in its revamped rewards program, but consumers are smart enough to realize…
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Energy Storage Group Gets Proactive on Corporate Responsibility
The Energy Storage Association, overseeing a growing industry, has created a corporate responsibility initiative that aims to put…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Flight Attendants Group: Why We Care About Climate Change
In an op-ed for Vox, the president of the Association of Flight Attendants made the connection between air…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Organizations Assess Impact of New EU Copyright Directive
This week's approval of the long-debated European Union Copyright Directive by the EU's member states has groups for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What 5G Could Mean for Events
The drumbeat of hype around 5G is picking up, but it might take awhile for meeting planners to…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Aluminum Association Creates New Standard Process for 3D Printing
The association registered its first alloy designed for 3D printing applications this week—something so new that it had…
