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Katie Bascuas
Katie Bascuas is a former associate editor at Associations Now in Washington, DC.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Immersion Studies: Hotel Execs Plan Deep Dive in India
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide recently announced that a group of its executives will spend a month in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Soccer, Artificial Turf, and How Associations Play Into the Mix
A new report that looks at the correlation between soccer players and cancer is questioning the safety of…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Association to Certify Newbie Cybersecurity Professionals
ISACA, a global IT association, launched a new certification to better prepare cybersecurity professionals as they embark on…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Healthy By Example: How Trucking Execs Are Promoting Well-Being
At its annual meeting this week, the American Trucking Association is keeping track of several industry executives—their steps,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Going ‘Glocal’
Don’t forget local nuance when developing your global event strategy.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Memo: Best of Both Worlds
Learn how the Global Cold Chain Alliance and a vendor struck up a co-development deal.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Brought to you By… Butterflies
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Green Power: Office Plants Make You More Productive
New research illustrates the positive potential of plants at work. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Online Support Group Helps Those with Heart Disease
Sponsored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, the Support Network allows people to share stories and reach…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Groups: Airlines Should Disclose Baggage Fees Upfront
The Global Business Travel Association, along with other travel groups, filed comments this week with the U.S. Department…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Tips For Producing Online Video From a Popular YouTube Host
Launching a new video? Emily Graslie, host of the online educational series The Brain Scoop, shared a few…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Association Study: Lawyers Value Work-Life Balance, Too
The Association of Corporate Counsel is hoping a new study on work-life balance will shed light on how…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
New Tool Captures Print and Digital Magazine Consumption
To account for changes in how people read magazines, the Association of Magazine Media launched a new audience-measurement…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
National Restaurant Association: Inside An HR Overhaul
HR professional Dawn Cacciotti recently won an award for her efforts to increase employee engagement and participation in…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Telecommuters May Work Harder to Prove They’re Not Slacking Off
If you think all telecommuters are slacking off, think again. A new study from the University of Illinois…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Working for Record Latino Voter Turnout This Year
Latino organizations throughout the U.S. are encouraging those in their communities to register to vote during this year’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Disabilities Group Takes Issue With Kanye West
The group’s president and CEO is calling out the rapper after he singled out two disabled people who…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What Goes Into a Successful Mentor Relationship?
One mentor/mentee pair share their perspective about the tactics to forge a rewarding mentor relationship.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
‘Organic-Palooza’: Social Media Festival Highlights Organic Month
To get members and consumers more engaged on topics related to the organics industry, the Organic Trade Association…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
What Scottish Independence Could Mean for Its National Drink
The Scotch Whisky Association is outlining some of the possible effects—largely to do with trade—that an independent Scotland…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Volunteers Tap’Beer Geek’ Knowledge at Great American Beer Festival
The Brewers Association is bringing back a group of Beer Geeks—or knowledgeable beer enthusiasts—for the second year at…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Newspaper Contest Aims to Prevent Texting and Driving Among Teens
To help spread the word about the dangers of texting while driving, the South Carolina Press Association and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How A Circus Association Walks the Tightrope of Member Communication
With a range of member demographics spanning kids to adults, the American Youth Circus Organization decided to change…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Press Association on the Hunt for Vietnam Service Member Photos
As part of a national memorial project, the Kansas Press Association is joining other state press associations around…
