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Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Indie Group Embraces the Artists
A group that represents independent music labels opens up its membership to individual artists. Also: Why you should…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
BIO Attempts to Shift Drug Prices Conversation
The drug prices may be expensive, but they cost a whole lot less than the alternative. That’s the…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Down With Performance Reviews?
Consultant Jamie Notter breaks down why dropping the ever-unpopular performance review is harder than it sounds. Also: How…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Events Industry Maintains Growth Streak, but Sluggishly
The latest edition of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research's quarterly index reported the 24th straight quarter of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
September 11 Anniversary: Groups Reflect, Remember, Respond
The 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States offers an opportunity for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
White House Brings SXSW Vibe to South Lawn
Ahead of President Obama's departure from office, the White House will hold a first-of-its kind cultural event that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
California Community Colleges Group Lobbies Without a Budget
In the recent California legislative session, the Student Senate for California Community Colleges successfully lobbied for a number…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Experiential Marketing: Give People an Experience
Is the broader marketing world ready to embrace the kind of experiential marketing that conferences are known for?…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Miami Association of Realtors Looks to Attract Chinese Investors
The real estate group is teaming with a major property-search portal in China to help draw attention to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Make Design Your Domain
Australia's largest graphic design organization is offering its members a top-level domain that speaks to their career choice.
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How Do Corporate Sponsorships Affect Public Perception?
Recent research into the impact of corporate sponsorships on public perception suggests that the wrong collaboration can prove…
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Tech Giants Lay Groundwork for Artificial Intelligence Group
Employees of five of the tech world’s largest companies have been actively meeting to discuss the long-term financial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Don’t Forget Your Case Studies
How one association took a data-based approach to building effective, personalized case studies. Also: Don't forget that you…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Progressive Web Apps: A Need for Speed on Mobile
In recent months, a need for snappiness has become a major point of discussion in the mobile development space—which…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Edison Electric Institute Cheers FAA Drone Regulations
Winning many of the regulations it wanted from the FAA, the Edison Electric Institute is helping its members…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Nantucket Historical Association Catches the Big One
The Nantucket Historical Association, thanks to the help of an anonymous donor, now owns the writings of a…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Apple App Store Developers: Time to Update Your Apps
Apple gives an ultimatum to developers: Maintain your apps or we’ll remove it from the App Store. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Medical Association Energized by Fossil-Fuel Divestment
At a time when the Canadian Medical Association is taking a tougher stance against climate change, the association…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Funny or Die, Michelle Obama Give Exercise a Boost
The ultimate comedic short on staying healthy and fit, with first lady Michelle Obama and actor Nick Offerman,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Apple Ruling: Groups Criticize European Union’s Tax Strategy
After the iPhone maker received a large retroactive tax bill from the European Union because an agreement with…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Manuka Honey Association Comes Out Stinging
With the support of its overarching association, processors of manuka honey in New Zealand are working to maintain…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: How #Eventprofs Became Famous
The story of #eventprofs, one of the most popular online communities in the event space. Also: Let's talk…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Trucking Industry Mixed on Speed-Limiter Rules
The American Trucking Associations got what it wanted from the federal government after transportation-industry officials announced they would…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Land Title Association: A Members-Only Print Shop
The American Land Title Association makes it easier for members to print the marketing materials needed to reach…
