Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Plant-Based Foods Get Time in Grocery Store Spotlight
The Plant Based Foods Association, which represents makers of foods with plant-derived proteins, is working closely with a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Machinery Groups Launch Awareness Campaign Amid Ethanol Shift
As the Trump administration works on a rule change that would allow higher-ethanol gasoline blends to be used…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
3 Tips For Tweaking Your Business Travel Program
Consider offering your employees more flexibility and comfort when they travel—but don't be afraid to take a close…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: How the Meetings Space is Evolving Over Time
A new report, based on historic data from the International Congress and Convention Association, finds that meetings are…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What Associations Can Learn from Sears’ Decline Into Bankruptcy
Sears was a company that effectively invented the retail economy, but it stayed stagnant in areas that didn’t…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Can a CEO Get Away With Just a Smartphone?
In one prominent case, the answer is yes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the answer is yes for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fast-Food Franchisees Band Together, Discover Power of Associations
Franchisees for many major fast-food chains are collaborating closely as part of franchisee associations. Last week, a group…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Member Engagement, Blockchain Style
The Government Blockchain Association is hoping to juice up engagement by, fittingly, offering tokens to members as part…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Hurricane Michael: Electric Group Turns Website Into Info Hub
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which is closely collaborating on the response to Hurricane Michael this week,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Statistical Association Digs Into Data for Public Health Competition
The contest, focused on the opioid crisis, aims to encourage students to take a deeper dive into the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Success Breeds Pressure for Event Planners, Study Finds
A new report from CWT Meetings & Events reveals that a growing demand for meetings isn’t being matched…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Fashion Designers, eBay Team Up on Breast Cancer Awareness
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is launching an eBay shop to support its charitable efforts. All…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Google+ and the Problem of Letting Dormant Platforms Linger
Google was stuck with a major security crisis as a direct result of letting its little-used Google+ platform…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Associations Haunting Houses Around the Country
Multiple associations help support haunted houses around the country—and the Halloween-themed industry is a big one that generates…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Skydiving Group Aims to Boost Women’s Role in Sport
The Women’s Skydiving Leadership Network is launching a pair of new campaigns that aim to bring both awareness…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let Your Guard Down: The Challenges of Phishing
Even savvy tech users can get nailed by someone actively trying to trick them via a phishing email.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
GuideStar: Nonprofit CEO Salaries Still Growing
The nonprofit data analysis firm reports that CEO salaries are still on the rise, based on tax filings…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
A Plain-Language Lesson From a Wi-Fi Group
After relying on technical names for its standards for two decades, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced this week that…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Japan Is Selling Americans on Craft Beer
A marketing group that aims to extend the reach of Japanese foods globally is giving an extra boost…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Grads Find Loan Forgiveness Program Not Living Up to Promise
The federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for college graduates has only helped 96 people since its…
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IEEE Program Tackles Challenges of Ethics in Automation
The Ethics Certification Program for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, announced by the IEEE Standards Association this week, will…
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Edelman Study: Consumers Weigh A Brand’s Principles As Much As Its Products
The latest edition of the public relations firm’s Earned Brand Study spoke to consumers who wanted to engage…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
What California’s New Diversity Law Says About Boards
California’s just-passed law requiring women to have a place on the boards of public companies reflects wide interest…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Security, Cost Remain Pressure Points for Event Planners
A new report from the travel marketing firm Development Counsellors International found that security issues are a top…
