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For Industry Professionals
For the people who work with associations from outside them: sponsors, industry partners, consultants, donors, media and retired professionals.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Learning From Bad Publicity: Gulf Cruise Disaster
A cruise industry association is looking into last month's widely publicized Carnival Cruise incident, as it continues to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Michael Bloomberg’s Soda Ban: Groups Score Big Court Victory
A day before a ban on large-size sodas in New York City was set to take place, a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Mixed on Whole Foods’ GMO Labeling Plan
While one association has long been pushing for the change, another worries that the organic food chain’s decision…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How the Housing Market Gave Jobs a Big Bump
The housing industry, after years of struggle, appears to be turning a corner—and as a result, construction is…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media: The Hospitality Industry’s Missed Opportunity
New research shows that even though up to half of sales for 13 percent of restaurants, hotels, and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why a Casino Group Stepped in On an Online Gambling Case
In an unusual move, the American Gaming Association, which has traditionally supported online gambling, spoke out against an…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Global Air Travel Demand May Bounce Back in 2013
As global economies show improvement, the urge for air travel is rising. One travel association predicts an increase…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
We the People: Why the White House Spoke out on Cellphones
Over the past few months, the Obama administration’s “We the People” site has proven an effective engagement tool…
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National Association of Broadcasters’ Best Benefit Ever: Legal Advice
The National Association of Broadcasters have helped their members wade through challenging waters with free legal advice.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
There’s An Association For Everything: Skis
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Free WiFi a Necessary Perk for Many Hotel Guests
According to a recent study, freely-available wireless access is a must-have for many hotel guests, and few are…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Firefox Wants To Block Third-Party Cookies
With one association exec calling the move a “nuclear strike” against the ad industry, Firefox considers blocking third-party…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdfunding Professional Association Starts Global Education Network
Still in its infancy, the Crowdfunding Professional Association relied on the expertise of its founders and the skills…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Blitz: A Member-Centered Advocacy Campaign
The U.S. Travel Association is turning to its members to power up its advocacy efforts. The new grassroots…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
General Services Administration Cancels Annual Expo
Citing the specter of sequestration and budget issues related to travel, the General Services Administration has canceled its 2013…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Hotel Lobbies: An Office Away From the Office
Need a useful off-premises workspace for your association—or perhaps a place for a really small-scale meeting with your…
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Associations Raise Concerns On Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a 1970s-era law which the federal government has used more heavily in recent…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Yep, There’s An Association for Meteorite Collectors
Last week's historic Chelyabinsk meteor explosion has caused a sudden interest in meteorites, but without the help of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
White House Correspondents Association’s Battle Over Press Access
It may have been a golf game that raised the issue, but according to the White House Correspondents…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What American Airlines’ Merger With US Airways Means For You
While the deal is backed by airline-related unions and associations, the deal may hit frequent flyers hard—by leading…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Game On: Group Looks to Standardize Online Gambling
In an industry transformed by the internet, one association is using collaboration to develop online gambling standards that…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Get Ready For the Most Engaging State of the Union
The White House builds a network for citizens to engage via social media during the president's annual speech.
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Horsemeat Crisis: How Associations Are Responding
In recent weeks, reports that beef products have been contaminated with horsemeat have dominated news reports in Europe.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Responding to the Mobile Technology Imperative
As mobile continues to quickly eclipse desktop internet browsing, one IT trade association is launching a new community…
