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For the people who work with associations from outside them: sponsors, industry partners, consultants, donors, media and retired professionals.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
National Education Association’s Auto Purchase Advantage Program
The National Education Association helps its members find the right car with its Auto Purchase Advantage Program.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Associations: Housing Industry Picking Up Steam
The housing industry is showing signs of recovery with increased homebuilder confidence, higher existing home sales, and an…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Onion on Social Media: All Smoke and Mirrors
Ever feel like social media is a lot of huff and puff? This parody by The Onion is…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Pet Products Association: Pets Won’t Get Left Out at Holidays
The American Pet Products Association is predicting that pets may have a banner year this holiday season.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Sizzle, But for How Long?
Post-Thanksgiving shopping days may be leading the way for now, but could changing retail tastes move the industry…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Vending Machines: Industries Back Chicago’s Plan for Healthier Options
The Windy City is the latest to crack down on calorie consumption, and industry groups are backing the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Good Are Online Hotel Reviews? Depends on Who You Ask
Online hotel recommendations are either helpful or useless, according to two recent, conflicting studies. So, who’s right, anyway?
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Association of Orthodontists: What Does Your Smile Say?
A new American Association of Orthodontists study shows that many Americans connect an attractive smile with professional success.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How the Internet Turned the Adoption Field Upside-Down
With social media and Craigslist helping break down barriers, the field of adoption is changing significantly. But associations…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meetings Planners: Increased Optimism for Industry
Almost a third of meeting planners expect the number of meetings to increase next year, according to a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Argue Ongoing Case Over Market Data Fees
A tech group and a securities industry association are making oral arguments in their lawsuit over whether stock…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Airbnb Adds Millions Into San Francisco’s Economy
The rent-out-your-home service, often used as a hotel alternative, has driven millions into San Francisco's economy.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association Fights Mobile Theft
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association is working to implement a database similar to one created by a U.S.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Samsung Galaxy S III Phone Tops iPhone in Sales
The Samsung Galaxy S III is now the world's most popular smartphone model, barely edging out the iPhone…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
American Trucking Association: Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage
As the number of drivers declines, the American Trucking Association is calling for its members to adapt to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CTIA-The Wireless Association Dials Into Green Movement
CTIA-The Wireless Association created a new Green Working Group that will focus on wireless device recycling and more…
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Lunchtime Links: Nate Silver’s Numbers Didn’t Lie
Nate Silver’s spot-on prediction of the presidential election is a big win for big data. Also: Why the…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
New Crowdfunding Law: Investor Interest Grows, Research Shows
With a new crowdfunding law about to take effect, new data from the Crowdfunding Professional Association shows the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Microsoft Software Security Improves Significantly
Microsoft software security improved partly due to the aggressive approach to updating patches, according to security firm Kapersky.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Swipe Fees Flareup: Groups Fight Settlement In Court
Major retail associations and numerous merchants, have filed briefs against a $7.2 billion swipe fees settlement which they…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Seed Associations Are Growing New GMO Regulations
With patents soon expiring on a key genetically-modified organism, a number of industry groups joined forces to create…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Innovation Grant Program Open for Applications
The ASAE Innovation Grant Program will accept applications until the end of November.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
There’s an Association for Everything: Honey
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Hurricane Sandy Travel Toll Continues to Mount
Lost revenue from business travel and tourism in storm-affected areas is contributing to billions of dollars’ worth of…
