Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Sports Fans Coalition’s Streaming Service Tests Copyright Law
The coalition's Locast service will stream NFL games to New York audiences without a license from broadcasters. The…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Long Road to Introducing New Dog or Cat Breeds
Last week’s news that new dog and cat breeds were officially approved for competition highlights the fact that…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Subscription Strategy: Why a Monthly Service Could Be a Savvy Play
Your organization may emphasize yearly membership, but a huge amount of consumer interest is currently focused on monthly,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Takeaways From the Sam’s Club Closures
Sam’s Club, a Walmart-affiliated membership-based retailer, shut down a large number of locations this week with little notice.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Texas Hospital Association Turns Heads, Cuts Costs With “Smart Ribbon”
The hospital trade group has helped its members save hundreds of thousands of dollars through the implementation of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Drip Dangers: Associations Sound Alarm About IV Bag Shortage
Associations are continuing to raise concerns about a shortage of IV bags filled with saline or nutrients—along with…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Anxiety, Bad Habits Common for Frequent Business Travelers
A new analysis from Columbia University on the impact of frequent business travel suggests that issues of insomnia,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
MetroNow Coalition Aims to Repair DC Metro System’s Funding
The MetroNow Coalition, made up of leaders of several organizations around the Beltway, says the future of DC's…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Gender Carries Over in Thought Leadership, Too
Recent research on the written word from Linstock Communications makes the case that many organizations tend to convey…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
NFL’s Rooney Rule Inspires England’s Football Association
The 2003 rule meant to encourage a focus on hiring for diversity in the National Football League is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why the U.S. Public Domain Might Start Growing Again
Changes in the political climate, driven by tech-minded advocacy groups, mean that it’s less likely that an extension…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
What Should You Make of the CPU Security Crisis?
Meltdown and Spectre, a series of hardware-level exploits only disclosed last week, led to a collective freak-out on…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Going Global: Professional Women’s Group Gets International Offshoot
At a time when women’s issues are at the top of the news cycle, the parent company of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups’ Public Housing Campaign Aims to Move Beyond the Stereotypes
The nonprofit campaign ReThink: Why Housing Matters doesn’t shy away from the negative stereotypes around public housing—but it…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Federal Marijuana Policy Change Sparks Outcry from Cannabis Groups
Marijuana industry groups at the state and national levels are reacting strongly to a move by Attorney General…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why “Do Not Disturb” Might Become a Thing of the Past
After dozens were killed and hundreds wounded when a gunman fired on a crowd from a Las Vegas…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Google’s Nonprofit Ad Grants Program Sees Revamp
The company is making higher-value keywords available to nonprofits that take part in its charitable Ad Grants program,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Join Microsoft in New Rural Broadband Coalition
Microsoft and an array of nonprofits are launching a new advocacy group focused on improving access to broadband…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Apple Drops App Developer Fees for Nonprofits
The Apple Developer Program, required for app-makers that want to appear in the App Store, will now be…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Looming Real ID Deadline Could Cause Airport Headaches for Some
The federal deadline on Real ID compliance has been extended for many states until October, though residents of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Is Pinball Making a Comeback? This Association Says Yes
The International Flipper Pinball Association, revived by the sons of a pinball legend more than a decade ago,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Association of National Advertisers’ Latest Acquisition Aims for Word of Mouth Buzz
ANA, which has acquired a number of smaller groups in recent years, announced the latest addition to its…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations’ Tips for Dealing With Extreme Cold
From advice on heart health to safety tips with space heaters, associations far and wide have lots of…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Miss America Organization, Reeling From Email Scandal, Revamps Board
A board shakeup at the Miss America Organization was announced this week after reports that its CEO and…
