Can a CEO Get Away With Just a Smartphone?
In one prominent case, the answer is yes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the answer is yes for you—and it probably isn’t for your staff.
Ernie Smith
Fast-Food Franchisees Band Together, Discover Power of Associations
Franchisees for many major fast-food chains are collaborating closely as part of franchisee associations. Last week, a group of McDonald’s restaurant operators became the latest to form one.
Member Engagement, Blockchain Style
The Government Blockchain Association is hoping to juice up engagement by, fittingly, offering tokens to members as part of a long-term experiment. The more active members are, the more they accumulate tokens—which will have value on a member exchange in future years.
Hurricane Michael: Electric Group Turns Website Into Info Hub
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which is closely collaborating on the response to Hurricane Michael this week, is using its website to highlight the work being done to get affected communities back on the grid.
Statistical Association Digs Into Data for Public Health Competition
The contest, focused on the opioid crisis, aims to encourage students to take a deeper dive into the potential of a career in statistics—while highlighting the value of public data.
Success Breeds Pressure for Event Planners, Study Finds
A new report from CWT Meetings & Events reveals that a growing demand for meetings isn’t being matched with a fresh supply of new, larger hotels that are well-equipped for events.
Fashion Designers, eBay Team Up on Breast Cancer Awareness
The Council of Fashion Designers of America is launching an eBay shop to support its charitable efforts. All proceeds on member goods sold on the store will go to the council’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer initiative.
Google+ and the Problem of Letting Dormant Platforms Linger
Google was stuck with a major security crisis as a direct result of letting its little-used Google+ platform stick around. For associations, the situation highlights the risks of failing to sunset a platform that has fallen into disuse.
The Associations Haunting Houses Around the Country
Multiple associations help support haunted houses around the country—and the Halloween-themed industry is a big one that generates a whole lot of revenue.
Skydiving Group Aims to Boost Women’s Role in Sport
The Women’s Skydiving Leadership Network is launching a pair of new campaigns that aim to bring both awareness and training for women interested in the sport. The group has seen more than 2,000 members join since its 2016 creation.
