Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Luggage Tracking Evolves, but It’s Still Not Perfect
Many travelers want the comfort of knowing that their bag is sticking with them. As a result, tracking…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Online Abuse: Twitter Takes On the Trolls
The social network’s plans to tackle online abuse get more sophisticated. Also: why you should give employees a…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Could Drone Deliveries Save Lives? A Rwanda Partnership Says Yes
A nonprofit firm is working with a drone-delivery startup and one of the world’s largest logistics companies to…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Just Use Data, Keep Reinventing Your Data Strategy
Over two decades, an ambitious firm has grown from startup subsidiary to the established maker of a tool…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Manufacturers and Associations Unite to Offer Support to Trump
With more than 1,100 signatures of support—many from association leaders—an open letter from the National Association of Manufacturers…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Group Urges EMTs to Use Notification Tool to Boost Safety
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians says that the EMS Voluntary Event Notification Tool, or E.V.E.N.T., can…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Why the Gig Economy Is Growing
According to new research from LinkedIn, side hustles are driving the gig economy in new ways. Also: A…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Snapchat Spectacles: A Snappy Release Strategy
Snapchat’s new photo-taking sunglasses draw buzz for their offbeat release strategy. Also: How one association got in on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Privacy Group Prepares Members for New EU Regulations
The International Association of Privacy Professionals, which says that many corporations are working to implement the European Union’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Civic Engagement, Local News Go Hand in Hand
A new Pew report finds that people who read the local news are more likely to be engaged…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hong Kong Bar Association Rebukes China Action
When the Chinese government barred two newly elected politicians from taking their seats in Hong Kong’s parliament, the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Airbnb’s Business-Travel Fortunes Rise
According to statistics from the travel expense firm Concur, corporate travelers significantly increased their use of Airbnb in…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
IEEE Teams With Indian Equivalent to Create Coffee-Table Book
A new coffee-table book from the electricity group puts early innovations into a modern context—and was brought to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Digital Marketing: Change Your Standards
When it comes to digital marketing, investing in cheap content suited to your audiences may beat a more…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Risk-Management Training: Always Be Prepared
A fire-chief group in Washington state teams with a risk-management group to offer free risk-management training to fire…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
What’s Next for Association Leadership in The District?
With the election underway, how will the association leadership landscape change in DC? Also: The challenges that voters…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Yacht Brokers Group Goes From State to International
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association started as a group focused on state-level legislative advocacy. Now, however, the group…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Faces Tough Challenges
For the past couple of months, some of the largest technology and communications companies in the world have…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From 18F: Let Your Internal Innovation Efforts Breathe
A federal government agency that has more in common with startup culture than bureaucracy is raising some eyebrows…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Oil Industry Group Expands Membership
With changes in the Canadian oil industry negatively affecting its member firms, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Your Association’s Website: Is Joining Easy
It’s important to design your association's website so potential members can take quick action. Also: How some companies…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Student Loan Debt Is Rising. Can Your Association Help?
A recent report found that the average amount of student loan debt topped $30,000 for last year’s graduates.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
IAB: Mobile Platforms Driving Digital Ad Growth
The Interactive Advertising Bureau’s latest Internet Advertising Revenue Report found that desktop revenues fell sharply—something more than made…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
2016 Election: Pressure’s On. Keep Your Composure
One editor's approach to election night offers a "voice of reason" to a very emotional campaign cycle. Also:…
