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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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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cantaloupe Growers Unite to Aid Ailing Industry
It’s been a rough couple of years for the cantaloupe. But growers in the eastern U.S. have formed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
An Olive Oil Group’s Battle Against False Advertising
An olive oil group files a lawsuit against gourmet food company for misleading consumers about the ingredients used…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
National Venture Capital Association Big on Office Hours
How one association is jumping on an industry trend to create a one-of-a-kind experience and opportunity for its…
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Google Legal Victory in Australia Could Set Precedent
In a decision that could have broader implications worldwide, the company was found to be not legally liable…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Automation: Don’t be Afraid of Robots. They’re Here to Help
Could automation prove dangerous or useful for employees? While a recent Atlantic article suggests that automation hurts human workers'…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Group Backs FTC Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps
The Association for Competitive Technology praised the Federal Trade Commission’s recently released Mobile Privacy Disclosures report but expressed…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
National Federation of Independent Business’ Video Contest
The contest, sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Business, will offer small-business owners a way to share…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Centennial Celebration of the 16th Amendment
The federal income tax turns 100 this week. And whether you like paying that tax, it’s become a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Energy Drink Companies Got Into the Lobbying Game
Facing significant public and legislative pressure over product safety, two major energy drink companies have hired lobbying firms…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Dispute Resolution
The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute's move to offer dispute resolution helps protect the reputations of members.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey Shows Super Spending for Super Bowl Sunday
Spending by consumers and advertisers for Super Bowl XLVII is hitting record highs this year. You probably don’t…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Budget Concerns Cut Into Military Conference Attendance
Several military conferences are expecting fewer attendees, or are being cancelled outright, due to sequestration worries.
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How the Fair Labor Association Helped Apple’s Labor Issues
As reports have hit western media sources about the labor practices used by the company’s Asian suppliers, the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association for Electronic Music Takes Shape
Electronic dance music now has its own voice in the music industry, but with the Association for Electronic…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Hospitality Industry: Address a Global Issue, Build Your Workforce
A new white paper says the hospitality industry can reduce the youth joblessness rate and create its next…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What do average tradeshow attendees look like?
What does the average trade show attendee look like? A new report from CEIR details some findings.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Sticker Shock: Fares, Fees, and Other Budget Busters for 2013
Some travel trends for 2013 and just how much airline prices are really rising.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mobile App Privacy Guidelines Draw Fire from Internet Groups
Industry associations say they support protecting app users’ privacy but claim that the California attorney general’s recommendations could…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Aaron Swartz’s Story is Important to You
Over the weekend, the tech world lost an important figure who had made significant contributions to the internet.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Beverage Association Counters Diet Soda Study
The American Beverage Association was quick to counter a study that looked at a potential health risk of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
eMarketer Report: Online Advertising Hit $100 Billion in 2012
Online advertising grew to an all-time high in 2012, and it’s on track to have even bigger gains…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Conrad Concierge App Helps Hotel Guests
A look at the Conrad Concierge app, which helps hotel guests with requests.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Steroids Statement
When the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced that no players would be allowed into the Baseball Hall…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Vendors: Don’t Let Time Tick Away at Tradeshows
How one company utilizes 100 percent of its time at CES. Also: The Internet Association’s video message to…
