Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
What a Big Web Browser Change Means for Developers
Microsoft’s decision to embrace the same browser engine that Google’s Chrome relies on may make developers’ lives easier…
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence: What the Researchers Say
A recent flurry of studies on the topic of artificial intelligence keeps an eye on the bigger picture…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Remain Optimistic About Brand USA’s Survival
With a potential government shutdown looming just before the end-of-year holidays, the U.S. Travel Association and other groups…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Minnesota Police Chiefs’ Digital Campaign Aims to Boost Recruitment
Whether in big cities or small towns, recruiting is becoming a major challenge for Minnesota police forces—and it’s…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Truckers Help Wreaths Across America Reach Cemeteries Far and Wide
A collaboration between the trucking industry and a nonprofit that honors fallen veterans continues this weekend as truckers…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why Brick-and-Mortar Retailers are Embracing Subscriptions
Borrowing cues from Amazon Prime with a need to build long-term engagement, major retailers are starting to embrace…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Christmas Tree Safety Tips: What Associations Recommend
Putting a Christmas tree in your house this year? Be smart and safe. Check out this fire-safety advice…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Shifting Needs Drive Growing Desire for Corporate Training
In a recent report, the Association for Talent Development pointed out that more than half of organizations are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hispanic Health Group Launches Association for Pharmacists
Emphasizing the growing need for pharmacists as a public health resource in the Hispanic community, the National Hispanic…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Diversity Front of Mind for PGA Ahead of Big Move
With diversity issues long facing its membership and golf in general, the association sees opportunity for improvement as…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Social Donors Less Dedicated to the Cause
A report from the mobile donation platform OneCause finds that while donations for social reasons—whether at physical events…
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Beyond GDPR: Where Data Privacy Compliance Goes Next
A 2018 defined in the IT department by lots of chatter about GDPR compliance helped create an important…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Influencer Marketing in 2019: 5 Trends to Watch
Influencer marketing isn’t just about celebrities anymore. The phenomenon is growing smaller in scale, as well as more…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Australian Retailers Led the Way on a Successful Bag Ban
Australia's National Retail Association threw its early support behind efforts by both retailers and state governments to replace…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Will We Soon Get Relief From Cramped Airline Seats?
The recent FAA reauthorization bill requires the agency to set a minimum size for airline seats. But some…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Physician Group Fills Membership Gap for Medical School Graduates
The American Academy of Family Physicians is creating a new membership category for recent medical school graduates in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Are Highlighting Hanukkah
From the food to the broader cultural impacts, associations far and wide are making efforts to highlight the…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Know Your Shape
A personality test shown off at ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo only requires a little bit of drawing.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Many Associations of George H.W. Bush
The late president, who died last week at 94, had affiliations with a wide variety of associations, especially…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Who Should Own Your Email Newsletter Production Process?
The email newsletter is a centerpiece of digital strategy for many organizations. With that in mind, perhaps its…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Employees Want Better Benefits, But They Don’t Maximize Them
A new report from the American Institute of CPAs finds that benefits are a major driving factor behind…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
5 Things Your Organization Should Do to Improve Website Accessibility
With increased attention being given to situations where website design renders content inaccessible for those with disabilities, now’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Let’s Talk Design
An interesting branding trend in the world of technology—the custom corporate typeface—is picking up. Is there something here…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Group Aims to Tackle Sports Betting Fraud
The Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association, announced this week, aims to help take formative steps to prevent and…
