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Rob Stott
Rob Stott is a contributing editor to Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: What’s Really Happening During Your Conference Call?
For better or worse, conference calls have long been a staple of the American work routine, but the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What’s Stopping You From Using Your Vacation Time?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Travel Association looked into how much paid time off Americans were leaving on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ABA Says LGBT Discrimination Violates Human Rights
The American Bar Association House of Delegates declared last week that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people have…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
“Shark Week” Has Researchers Fighting a Wave of Myths
For shark biologists, Discovery Channel’s annual week dedicated to the ocean prowlers is both a blessing and a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Media Groups Condemn Arrest of Reporters During Ferguson Protests
As locals and police continued to clash in a small St. Louis suburb this week, two journalists on…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Web-Based Video Interviews Are Effective
The advent of online video tools like Skype and ooVoo make it possible to interview potential hires from…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
At 70 Years Young, Smokey Bear Is Still Hot
Since August 9, 1944, Smokey Bear has been spreading the word about wildfire prevention. The groups behind the…
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Whistleblower Warning: A Quick Policy Checkup
An inspector general recently warned a nonprofit that gag provisions included in an employee separation agreement may violate…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
In DC, Flexible Work Policies Help Associations Deal With Disruption
This week’s visit by dozens of African leaders is a reminder that in Washington, DC, major international events…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Important Is Industry Experience for a New CEO?
After its data-breach debacle, Target chose a new CEO from outside the retail industry. Associations often face a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Safe Boating Council: Life Jackets by the Boatload
Going for a record, the National Safe Boating Council offers a message about safety.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Apartment Building
Two rivals join forces to make industry data on the apartment industry compelling.
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Is the Fist Bump the New Handshake?
A new study suggests that the fist bump, a greeting practice perfected by cool guys everywhere and made…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
New Survey Highlights Challenges Facing Small Membership Associations
The survey of organizations with fewer than 500 members revealed positive membership trends but found ongoing concern about…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Military Dogs, Humane Association Visit the Hill
Joined by three recently reunited military dog teams, the American Humane Association urged Congress to help bring home…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
IATA: Air Travel Still Safe, Despite Tragic Week in Aviation
In the wake of three deadly crashes just days apart, the International Air Travel Association points to improved…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let Employees Reach Their Breaking Point
A new survey reveals some of the things that drive employees crazy and could eventually lead to their…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Las Vegas Bets on New Ad Campaigns to Attract Meetings
Even though federal agencies are staying away, Las Vegas is holding its own as a meeting and convention…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bar Association Urges Members to Avoid Costly File-Sharing Lawsuits
For years, the entertainment industry campaigned hard against consumers who engaged in illegal file-sharing of copyrighted material, suing…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Dallas Police Chief: City Needs Just One Police Group
Dallas Police Chief David Brown said in a recent interview that the city would be better served by…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As Atlantic City Casinos Fold, Industry Group Ups Anti-Regulation Game
With a third announcement in less than a month of a casino set to close its doors, the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Heads West To Help Silicon Valley
Earlier this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its plan to open its first office outside the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
New In Town? Here’s a Strategy for Gaining Support at Your New Gig
When she was hired as the new executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturers Association in April 2013,…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Talent Development: What the German Football Association Figured Out
In 2000, the German national soccer team was embarrassed and seemed lost after it was knocked out of…
