Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Big Data’s Big Trust Problem
Despite all the chatter about big data, distrust of the concept still lingers for executives in multiple contexts.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Most Organizations Aren’t Ready for Voice Search
A new report finds that most organizations are in a poor position to benefit from the emergence of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ways to Expand Your Content Marketing Horizons
Signs are growing that more traditional content marketing approaches still have plenty of room to gain steam. But…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
When Your Heart Isn’t in It: Leadership Lessons from Magic Johnson
The NBA icon quit a leadership role on live television last week, before even telling his boss. Johnson…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Mensa’s Newest Honorary Member: A Robot That Can Draw
American Mensa is offering only its third-ever honorary membership for a fictional character to a device that aims…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner’s More Serious Approach
While a president-driven event without its guest of honor three years in a row has certainly encouraged a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As Transgender Military Ban Goes Into Effect, Groups Speak Out
The Pentagon's decision to rescind rules that allowed transgender people to serve in the military went into effect…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
“Don’t Be a Tool”: Builders Group Uses Animation to Fight Harassment
A construction industry campaign out of British Columbia aims to educate workers about bullying, harassment, and hazing. Its…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
National Volunteer Week: How Associations Are Celebrating
The event, turning 45 this year, has some associations in a thanking mood and others launching new ideas…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Podcast Listeners Skew Millennial, Use Lots of Social Media
A new report shared at the National Association of Broadcasters’ annual conference highlights a few potentially surprising tends.…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Diversity-Minded Venture Capital Group Gets Startup-Minded About Growth
All Raise, a nonprofit that aims to increase the influence of women in both the startup and venture…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ad Industry Groups Band Together in Support of Federal Privacy Laws
Three major ad industry groups are taking part in Privacy for America, an initiative pushing for stronger federal…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Advocacy Success Story Behind Congress’ Paid Internships
A recent move by Congress to fund its internships came about after nonprofit group launched by a former…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let Your Tech Resiliency Fall by the Wayside
A recent report found that many IT departments have struggled to prioritize upkeep, with innovation often winning out.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
PCMA Study Highlights the Knock Against the Room Block
Are rooms in a conference hotel block more expensive? Usually, no—but attendees often think so, which creates a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Grain Industry Highlights Safety Concerns, With OSHA’s Help
In the annual Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week, the workplace safety agency partners with the National Grain and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Your Association Shouldn’t Ignore Direct Mail
Direct mail often doesn't get the respect it deserves these days, but it's a significantly more effective medium…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Baltimore Is Deconstructing Itself—With Local Nonprofit Help
Rather than demolishing blighted buildings, the city is helping fund nonprofits that take the buildings apart piece by…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Growing Pains Around Netflix’s Growth Into a Movie Industry Player
Netflix’s recent success in the film industry has created new membership opportunities—and fresh tension with theaters and directors.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Florist Society’s Solution to Stress: A Little Flower Power
The Society of American Florists is embracing its product’s ties to ‘60s hippie culture in a new chill-out…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Meet Chuck, the Beef Industry’s New AI-Driven Take on What’s for Dinner
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released a new virtual assistant to bring some beefy knowledge to your nearest…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Busy Schedule? Don’t Skimp on Your Sleep
Recent research on sleep finds that consistency and balance are key when it comes to a good night’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Infrastructure Group Warns of Slow Repairs to Nation’s Broken Bridges
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association says 38 percent of U.S. bridges are in need of repair,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Coalition Warns of Ripple Effects From Ruling on Association Health Plans
The Coalition to Protect and Promote Association Health Plans warned that a court decision last week overturning Labor…
