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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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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
D.C. Hotels Suffer As Federal Conferences Cancel, Cut Costs
Hotels in Washington D.C. are facing numerous cancellations from the federal government, which has been looking to cut…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Technology Councils of North America Study Favors Government Help
In a new study, roughly two-thirds of tech business executives say they would like the government to play…
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Study: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act Comes Up Short
Five years after its passage, the post-Abramoff lobbying ethics law has improved transparency but is a hurdle to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Online Radio Firms Launch Coalition Amid Criticism
A number of online radio companies have joined the Internet Radio Fairness Coalition, but the music industry isn't…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: International Air Traffic Growing, But U.S. Airports Stagnate
A Brookings Institution study says that the U.S. isn’t doing enough to invest in its international airports.
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Sprout Growers Face Food Safety Crisis, Deal WIth PR Blowback
Recent concerns about food-borne illness have the sprout growers and suppliers working to reassure worried consumers that their…
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National Press Photographers Association Joins Occupy Lawsuit
The National Press Photographers Association cites numerous violations of civil rights during the Occupy Wall Street protests.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Groups Sue Over “Conflict Minerals” Rule
The “conflict minerals” rule, designed to limit trade of minerals from conflict areas, is too burdensome to administer,…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
National Venture Capital Association: Deals, Totals Decline
The National Venture Capital Association reports that, while some big investments took place in the third quarter, the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 Reconsiders Bankruptcy
The Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, created by the American Bankruptcy Institute, plans to submit…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Consumer Electronics Group: Strong Holiday Retail Growth
A new study predicts an increase in holiday spending this year of 11 percent — a more optimistic…
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Advanced Medical Technology Association’s Ethics Code
The Advanced Medical Technology Association established a code of ethics to ensure appropriate activity between healthcare providers and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Business Groups Battle Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act Restrictions
Four major business associations, including the Chamber of Commerce, have sued the Securities and Exchange Commission over a…
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Digital Advertising Alliance Snubs “Do Not Track” Rules
The Digital Advertising Alliance won’t penalize firms that ignore browsers which enable “Do Not Track” by default —…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
American Cable Association Battles Over Sports TV Contracts
The American Cable Association spoke out against the rising cost of sports television rights, as Major League Baseball…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Calories Count Program: Beverage Association’s Vending Initiative
The beverage industry, working with two big-city governments, will make vending machine changes for its Calories Count program.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Airlines Struggles Scare off Business Customers
Event professionals could face travel troubles with the airline, which has declined sharply in reliability in recent weeks…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tesla Motors Frustrates Dealers With Factory-Owned Stores
The electric vehicle manufacturer is taking a cue from Apple by selling its cars at stores it owns.…
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Mobile Payment Security: New Field, Fresh Challenges
The future of mobile payment space could be a big deal, especially for event professionals. But mobile payment…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Internet Explorer 9 Safest Browser
The Microsoft browser is much better at discovering and blocking malware than its competitors, according to research.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Retail Federation: Slower Holiday Sales Growth
In a widely-watched benchmark for economic growth, the group predicts a slowdown compared to the prior two holiday…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Restaurant Group Hails Swipe-Fee Reforms, One Year Later
Small business has gained from last year’s cap, the National Restaurant Association says, but it’s still pushing for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Center for Democratic Deliberation: Who Will Win the Great Debate?
How do you win a presidential debate? Associations Now gained some insight from the director of the Center…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Algae Biomass Organization Jokes, But Not Really
The Algae Biomass Organization, a.k.a. the algae trade association, had fun last week while defending the honor of…
