Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Want to Diversify Your Revenue Streams? Learn From Apple
The computing giant had a really good quarter recently, thanks in large part to the fact that it…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Design Your Own Emoji
How Mexico City created civic pride by designing emojis specific to the city. Also: How a marketing expert…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Analysis: Lobbying Spend Increases in First Half of 2017, but Lobbyist Numbers Drop
A new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics and The Hill found that lobbying spending was at…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Colorado Education Association Offers Teachers Member-Driven Video Coaching
The association is the first state-level organization that offers video observation and feedback through an online platform—a platform…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Journalism Groups Join Forces to Highlight Press Freedom Issues
The newly launched U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, backed by two dozen media organizations, plans to draw attention to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Australian Film and Television Group Hopes to Boost Industry Diversity, Both On-Screen and Off
Australia's new Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network, which has supporters from associations, studios, networks, and even the federal…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Agents Study Breaks Down What Travelers Are Thinking These Days
A new report from the American Society of Travel Agents highlights travelers’ feelings on a variety of issues—from…
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Data Ethics: The Unspoken Contract You Have With Your Data
The data you acquire—no matter its source—generally comes from someone who was willing to share it with you.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Adobe Flash: Lessons on Sunsetting an Industry Standard
Adobe’s decision to finally close the doors on the Flash era of the internet highlights a coordinated response…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Window-Washing Group Offers New Safety Guide for High-Flying Members
The International Window Cleaning Association, which has a longstanding regulatory relationship with OSHA, now has a new field…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare, LGBT Military Groups Speak Out Against Transgender Ban
President Trump's announcement via Twitter of a ban on transgender people serving in the military generated a flurry…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Since Citizens United, Associations Staying on Campaign Spending Sidelines
An analysis of campaign spending in the wake of the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Former Senators to Lead New Agricultural Advocacy Group
Farmers for Free Trade, a new 501(c)(4) advocacy group, hopes to make the trade argument from an agricultural…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
British Insurance Brokers Group Aims to Streamline Claims With App Offering
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is offering members a discount for a white-label app offering that’s said to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cuba Tourism Operators Band Together as U.S. Travel Restrictions Return
As confusion about travel to the Communist country increases with the rollback of Obama-era changes, American Tour Operators…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is an Email Marketing Price War on the Way?
The pricing scheme for many email marketing service providers—which grows based on the size of your list—is one…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Short Videos Don’t Drive Much Engagement
The online video firm TwentyThree finds that viewers who are willing to stick with a long video are…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Ready for the Solar Eclipse? Not Without Eye Gear, Associations Say
With a total solar eclipse hitting the U.S. next month, associations are going out of their way to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Homebrewers Association Launches Beer Clone Guide
The American Homebrewers Association is making available specific recipes for brewing small batches of popular craft beers. The…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Marriott Teams With Accenture, 1776 on Travel Startup Incubator
The three firms are working together to start an incubator for travel and hospitality technology, with a planned…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
New Political Consultants Group Aims for More Diversity in Campaigns
The National Association of Diverse Consultants will work to connect minority political consultants to campaigns. The group’s creation…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Are Changing Up School Sunscreen Rules
Sunscreen has long been banned by many schools because of its treatment as an over-the-counter drug, but state…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What Does the Average Business Traveler Look Like?
A new report from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation highlights the economic picture of business travel—but also,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Safety for Sarah: Nonprofit Born from Camera Assistant’s Death
The 2014 death of a crew member on a film set halted production and launched a safety movement.…
