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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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As New Tech Beckons, ATM Industry Struggles with Skimmers
The rollout of EMV, or chip-and-PIN technology, is coming soon for ATMs, and considering the rise in fraudulent…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Culinary Federation Cooks Up a Master Chef Pipeline
Restaurant kitchens across the country face an impending shortage of chefs. The American Culinary Federation is working on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
FCC Fines Vendor $750K for Blocking Wireless Hotspots
In its second major move on the issue, the Federal Communications Commission announced Tuesday that it was fining…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Rechargeable Battery Group Backs Tighter Shipping Standards
Concerns about lithium-ion batteries overheating during shipping have prompted a key trade group to throw its weight behind…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Updated Per Diem Gives Federal Employees Wiggle Room
The General Services Administration's new travel per diem rates, which take effect in October, offer up the first…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Alzheimer’s Association, Shutterfly Launch Photo Partnership
The Alzheimer's Association's latest partnership aims to foster a creative, photographic aid for families coping with the disease.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New York City Taxi Drivers Launch Uber Response
As ride-sharing services continue to flourish, New York City taxi drivers have formed their own association to ensure…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
American Press Institute Conducts Largest-Ever Journalism Survey
In an attempt to define 21st-century journalism and identify the challenges journalists face today, the American Press Institute…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Gamescom: Meet the Event That Drew 345,000 People
Gamescom, in its sixth year, was already one of the world’s largest videogame-industry events, but it was even…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Vaping Association: FDA Rules Could Hurt Small Businesses
Electronic cigarettes have been a popular smoking alternative for a while, and their rise has come largely from…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Learning the ARTS of Retail Technology
The National Retail Federation’s IT-focused division provides a one-stop shopping experience for those looking to learn about technology.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Trucking Group: Apps Cool, But Safety Still Comes First
Uber and Yelp-like apps for truckers are growing in popularity, but the industry's primary association is not entirely…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mic Check: Broadway’s Cordless Microphone Problem
The push for more spectrum by wireless companies has created a big problem for industries that rely on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hotel Group: Expedia, Orbitz Merger Could Hurt Consumers
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has come out against the merger of Expedia and Orbitz, two of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How an Association Helped a Soccer Club Go Green
The Forest Green Rovers, an English football club, has earned a reputation for bringing an eco-friendly ethos to…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Ice Bucket Challenge Will Return #EveryAugustUntilACure
After last summer's soaking success, the ALS Association is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge. Plus: How to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
With Banking an Issue, Cannabis Group Boosts Lobbying
The National Cannabis Industry Association is working with lobbying firms on both sides of the aisle in an…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Shift: Recording Industry Seeks Software Change to Fight Piracy
Taking a new approach, the Recording Industry Association of America is asking BitTorrent, Inc., which creates a number…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Tech Group: Help Us Boost Federal Cybersecurity
With the help of a new survey, the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council is looking…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
South African Hunters Reconsider Stance on Lions After Cecil Shooting
As a result of the shooting of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, the president of the Professional Hunters’…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Paper and Packaging Board Campaign Touts Paper’s Softer Side
Heartwarming commercials combined with education and research are driving the Paper and Packaging Board’s “How Life Unfolds” campaign.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Agricultural Association Pushes Drone Safety
While the National Agricultural Aviation Association says there’s potential for unmanned aerial vehicles to help farmers, a new…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Leaders: Don’t Stifle Innovation in Internet of Things
During a hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee, the leaders of many trade groups made the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Sorority Conference Souvenir Causes TSA Headaches
As Delta Sigma Theta members were leaving Houston following their annual meeting last week, they ran into airport…
