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Rob Stott
Rob Stott is a contributing editor to Associations Now.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Gaming Manufacturers Hit Jackpot With Skills-Based Slots Bill
A newly signed Nevada law paved the way for skills-based slot machines in the state’s casinos. The Association…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Despite Big Setbacks, Commercial Spaceflight is Taking Off
For the third time in the last eight months, an attempted space shuttle launch ended in disaster. Though…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Amid Shark Attack Fears, Lifeguards Present Safety Concerns
The media attention brought on by the number of violent shark attacks this summer has given the U.S.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Education Department Backtracks on College Ratings System
Late last year, DOE said it was getting into the college-ratings system game as a way to help…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Sports Security Group Starts Financial Transparency Initiative
As the international investigation continues into the widespread corruption that plagued soccer’s governing body, a global sports security…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Counselors: Employers Need to Respond After Tragedy
It’s impossible to predict how employees will respond to tragic events like the recent shooting at a Charleston,…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Partner to Promote Year-Round Outdoor Recreation
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors has teamed up with the International…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How a Shift in Thinking Helped One Association Reach a New Audience
Each year, the publishing arm of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Advocacy: It’s Time for Associations to Gear Up for 2016
Election night is a year and a half away, but with presidential hopefuls already hitting the campaign trail,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Green Are Your State’s Purchasing Practices?
A new benchmarking tool developed by the National Association of State Procurement Officials provides a coast-to-coast picture of…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Paleontological Society Takes a Bite out of Jurassic World
With the fourth film in the ever-popular Jurassic Park franchise now playing in theaters, one paleontologist breaks down…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Women Still Face Biases About Work and Family
Research shows that mothers are still judged more harshly than fathers as they try to juggle work and…
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AMA Report Calls for Age-Based Competency Testing for Doctors
With an aging workforce, there’s concern among doctors that the quality of patient care provided by senior practitioners…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is the COO an Endangered Species?
A recent study of corporate C-suites discovered that the chief operating officer is slowly vanishing. Is a similar…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Extreme Pet Grooming: One Association Tracking the Trend
As a globally recognized certification body for pet groomers and their salons, International Pet Groomers, Inc., is privy…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Struggle to Engage Members in Advocacy Efforts
Association advocacy is a year-round job, but government relations professionals say it can be tough to keep members…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
In China, Proposed Law Would Hurt Foreign Nonprofits
The Communist Party in China, concerned that “Western anti-China forces” are spreading dissent within its borders, introduced legislation…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
LGBT Media Group: Here’s How to Tell the Caitlyn Jenner Story
In an open letter to members of the media, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association shared advice…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Spread the Word: Millennials Love Mayo, Survey Says
Every industry has been doing its due diligence to gain insight into the millennial generation. In today’s edition,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Film Archivists’ New Supporting Role: Silent Film Preservation
Universal Pictures wants to fully restore and properly archive more than a dozen silent films from the studio’s…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
After Arrests, Can FIFA Be Fixed?
With FIFA under the microscope like never before, an association governance guru—with experience overhauling umbrella sports organizations—offers some…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Free Ride: Winter Sport Groups Help Riders With Disabilities
How a shift in thinking helped get people with disabilities on the ski slopes.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: One-Hour Problem Solving
Introducing one-hour problem solving, a unique meeting session promised to solve real issues faced by members.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Electronic Recycling Association Boots Up Fundraising Program
Everyday electronics turn into piles of toxic trash when they reach a landfill. To help reduce the buildup,…
