Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Tough Headwinds for Personalization in 2018
As the ability to personalize member experiences matures, we’re going to see many conversations about how organizations use…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Good News for Retail: Holiday Numbers Look Stronger Than Expected
The retail sector saw holiday sales numbers jump by nearly 5 percent, according to an estimate by Mastercard.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Apple Offers Reprieve on Rules That Targeted Event Apps
Responding to more than six months of criticism and concern from vendors and organizations alike, Apple announced a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Are Prepping for the Holiday Break
Ready for the holiday break? You’re not alone on that front—a number of associations have been getting things…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: From Magazine to Podcast
How one well-known company that dropped its iconic magazine is bringing it back—in podcast form. Also: the hard…
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Could Age Targeting for Online Job Ads Run Afoul of the Law?
A recent story drew attention to the fact that targeted advertising offered by social networks like Facebook could…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
CompTIA’s New “Stacked” Certification Strategy Rewards Versatile Members
The information technology group announced this week that it would create a new class of certifications for those…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Days After FCC Repeal, New Net Neutrality Bill Draws Criticism
A new bill introduced in the wake of the FCC’s repeal of open-internet rules doesn’t go far enough…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Deadly Amtrak Crash Highlights Safety Challenges for Rail Associations
Monday’s Amtrak crash near Olympia, Washington, which occurred as the train was traveling at high speeds on a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Kentucky Alcohol Groups: We’ll Pay for the Designated Driver This Holiday Season
Groups representing Kentucky distillers, brewers, and wholesalers are funding more than $10,000 in free rides for Kentucky residents…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Science, Medical Groups Criticize “Banned Words” in Federal Budget Documents
While government officials downplayed the impact of a list of banned words received by the Centers for Disease…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Infrastructure: Do Your Tools Have Too Many Knobs?
If it feels like you’re relying a little too heavily on “life hacks” to get through your day,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Associations Lag Behind on Personalization Issues
A new report from the association tech conglomerate Community Brands finds that technology often leads to better member…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The White House Historical Association’s Long Legacy of Christmas Ornaments
For more than three decades, the association has created an ornament honoring a specific president each year. Learn…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Expect Holiday Travel to Break Records, AAA Says
The automotive association revealed this week that more than 100 million people are going to be on the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Gear Up for Legal Battles After Net Neutrality Repeal
The controversial rollback of the FCC’s existing open internet rules, which has faced heavy criticism from states, advocacy…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Initiative Hopes to Put Ocean Plastics Back Into Supply Chain
A group of major companies, including Dell and General Motors, are working together as part of NextWave, an…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Plenty of Blame to Go Around for Skills Gap
The American Staffing Association’s latest employment survey finds that many institutions share some of the blame for employees…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Broadcasters Group Makes Room For Startups With New Membership Tier
The global broadcast technology group IABM is offering new companies in its sector a low-cost member tier designed…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
#Tech17 Town Hall Sees a Tough, Transparent Conversation on Vendor Mergers
Capping off a year that significantly reshaped the association tech landscape, the 2017 Technology Conference and Expo was…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Speak Out Against Human Rights Violations in Myanmar
Industry groups and nonprofits focused on the garment and textile sectors are speaking out against the country’s treatment…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Petroleum Group Takes on Methane Emissions With Voluntary Program
Dozens of major oil producers and American Petroleum Institute members announced that they would follow a voluntary standard…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Is There a Bright Side to Apple’s Event App Purge?
The move by Apple to push out certain classes of template-based apps from its iOS App Store has…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Gmail’s Dominance Having Powerful Effect on Email Marketing
A new report from Yes Lifecycle Marketing points out that Gmail has grown massively in recent years, and…
