Audience
For Association Professionals
For mid-level association staff and aspiring leaders working in every functional area of an association, in the U.S. and internationally.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Khan Academy: Learning in the Era of Online Connectivity
With Khan Academy’s “flipped learning” educational model drawing some high-profile attention in the form of an exclusive deal…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Citizen Science Association Experiments With Free Membership
A science-focused association is looking to kickstart its inception with free memberships.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: SXSW Becomes the New Front in Uber’s Campaign
Uber puts an event-friendly city on the hot seat at SXSW. Also: how the concepts of complexity and…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Complacency is not an Option
Why your social strategy shouldn’t stay so complacent. Also: New conference technology that turns anyone’s smartphone into a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Association Behind Drupal’s Massive Install Base
The open-source CMS platform Drupal recently announced a footprint topping 1 million websites worldwide. And like many community-driven…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Associations Weather Economic Ups and Downs
The latest results from a longitudinal study looking at economic effects on associations suggest that in good times…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Monetary Motivation: Too Much of a Good Thing is Bad, Too
Why monetary motivation causes productivity deviation. Also: one inventive expert's insight into road bumps that impede innovation.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Destinations Experiment With New Marketing Efforts
A look at how three U.S. destinations have unveiled new promotional campaigns to attract leisure and business travelers,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
What Your Association Can Learn From Hillary Clinton
There may be some nuggets of wisdom to draw from a potential Democratic presidential frontrunner's past. Also: why…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Setting Standards for Your Standard-Setting Process
A recently published study that questions the American Bar Association’s judicial qualification rankings serves as a good reminder…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Maybe Facebook Marketing is Really Worth it
Making the case for Facebook's paid marketing—when it makes sense for your needs. Also: how Getty Images just…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
On The Road: Tips for Smooth Sailing on Your Next Business Trip
Traveling for work can be fraught with delays, mechanical difficulties, and missed connections as a new study by…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Association Professionals: Nurturing Nonprofit Newbies
Fledgling association professionals have a thing or two to learn before taking the leap into nonprofit world. Also:…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Sleep Foundation Finds Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Shut-Eye
In a new report, the National Sleep Foundation looked at how much sleep children are getting (hint: it’s…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: It’s Up to You to Get Tasks Done
Make sure tasks get done—whether you’re the boss or not. Also, the types of events that conference planners…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How AARP Won the Oscars, Too
AARP’s way of getting in on the Oscars conversation shows that newsjacking isn’t just limited to social media.…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Coworking’s Sudden Growth Gives Traditional Offices Some Competition
A new study notes that coworking centers have become increasingly common worldwide over the past decade, though the…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Volunteering Numbers Are On the Decline
Associations had a range of reactions to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics survey that showed the number…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Chemical Society: The Science Behind a Viral Video
The American Chemical Society recently revamped its online video series, incorporating lessons learned in the past five years…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: What to Expect When You’re Attending
Sometimes thinking ahead about the simple stuff is what keeps your attendees sane. Also: How IHOP’s National Pancake…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Who Needs an Editorial Calendar? How to Grind Your Own Story Angles
Writing for the web doesn't always mean you need to pack an editorial calendar to the gills. Before…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Sharing Economy: New Frontiers in Self-Regulation
New economic advancements open up a new set of possibilities for regulation—and that could be a good thing.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
CPAs Bank On Online Game to Engage Students
The American Institute of CPAs recently unveiled a new online game that was conceived of by students for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
When a Member-Focused Marketing Campaign Meets a Skeptical Public
Sure, your marketing campaign may be in your members' best interests. But is it in the public's best…
