Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Association Behind Colombia’s Fast-Growing Floral Exports
Colombia has seen dramatic growth in recent years as a source of flower exports, with Valentine’s Day one…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Drop Support
Supporting a piece of technology is often a business decision, one in which difficult decisions must be made.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cattlemen’s Association Calls for Tougher Meat Labeling Standards
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, responding to member concerns, has called on the USDA to issue stricter standards so…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How a Norwegian Athletic Group Is Setting a High Mark for Gender Parity
After a landmark agreement supported by both male and female players, the Norwegian Football Association is paying all…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: More Associations Repurposing Conference Content
The latest version of Omnipress’ State of the Conference Industry Report finds that many association pros are taking…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Farm Equipment Groups Pledge to Make Equipment Repairs More Accessible
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment Dealers Association have pledged to boost access to information related…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Megatrends Report Pinpoints Leadership Pipeline, Mentoring, HR Issues
The 2018 edition of the Global Leadership Forecast, based on wide-reaching survey results, finds that talent pipeline issues…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Cool Runnings, Revisited: How Associations Helped Buoy the Jamaican Bobsled Team
Three decades ago, Jamaica made waves after sporting a bobsled team at the Winter Olympics. They got there…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Ethanol Group Jumps on Educational Offering for Students
The Renewable Fuels Association, an ethanol group, just launched a new offering aimed at teaching students about the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
College Health Group Expands Assessment Offerings to Faculty, Staff
For decades, the American College Health Association has used assessment tools to track the well-being of students. Now,…
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Should HR Care About Artificial Intelligence?
While AI definitely isn’t in the job title for human resources departments, the move toward automation could change…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Nike Is Rethinking Membership Offerings on Mobile Platforms
The athletic apparel giant has been making a big brand play on mobile in recent months and is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Group Hopes to Take on Tech’s Addictive Tendencies
The Center for Humane Technology, launched this week, counts people once associated with Google and Facebook among its…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your SEO Strategy Need a Rethink in 2018?
You may think you have a handle on the dark arts of search engine optimization, but the fact…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Lessons From the Super Bowl’s Unlikely MVP
Nick Foles was a backup quarterback who came to define the Philadelphia Eagles’ postseason success—and his leadership success…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Checking in on Media Membership Programs: How Are They Doing?
News outlets in recent years have put a lot of weight into membership programs, with an eye toward…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Why We Ignore Digital Communications
In the age of instant communication, why are people taking their sweet time to get back to us?…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
GuideStar Report: Most Nonprofits Struggle With Financial Picture
An analysis of the nonprofit sector's financial health highlights a strong imbalance among organizations, finding that many are…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Gives Growing Obstacle Course Trend a Leg Up
The American Obstacle Course Racing Association won’t act as a governing body, but it will support both the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
MLB’s Removal of Cleveland Logo Is Latest Win for Native American Group
With the Cleveland Indians announcing the retirement of their mascot this week, the National Congress of American Indians…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Take Steps to Protect Shuttered News Sites
The Internet Archive and Freedom of the Press Foundation are working together to archive digital news outlets threatened…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
After Congressional Nudge, Internet Association Puts Focus on Diversity
The technology trade group recently revealed it would hire a director of diversity and inclusion policy, a move…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Streaming Video Group Grants Membership to Startups, Influencers
The Streaming Video Alliance, including some of the largest companies in the online video space, recently gave a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Whisky Association Joins Scottish Campaign to Drop Plastic Straws
Following the lead of a newspaper’s campaign, the Scotch Whisky Association will ban plastic straws at its organization…
