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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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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Battle of the Light Bulb Fizzles As Lighting Rules Take Effect
While the federal government's rules affecting the manufacture of traditional light bulbs have drawn some conservative fire, the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Nonprofit Hopes to Bolster Animal Safety in Movies
A group set to launch this month says it will improve upon the American Humane Association’s “No Animals…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Industry Groups Talk up FAA’s Unmanned Drone Tests
The FAA's recent decision on test sites for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, gave six different states a…
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Survey: Retailers Raise Concerns About Continued Return Fraud
A recent survey by the National Retail Federation found fraudulent returns expected to add up to a nearly…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Are These Startups the Future of Nonprofits?
How nonprofit firms like Watsi and Pencils of Promise are bringing startup approaches to charitable causes. Also: Advice…
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Ruling Upholds Border Patrol’s Rights to Search Electronics
An association-backed lawsuit against the search and seizure of electronics at border crossings was dismissed this week in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Starting an Event Planning Company? Read This First
Before taking your event planning solo, keep in mind the business factors that come with the territory. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Las Vegas, Other Resort Cities Bear Brunt of Federal Travel Cuts
Following several high-profile conference scandals, federal agencies have shied away from hosting meetings in resort destinations like Las…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Postal Service Gets “Exigent” Rate Increase, But Not Forever
The U.S. Postal Service persuaded the Postal Regulatory Commission to allow a temporary increase in the postage rate…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NYC Bans Foam Packaging, But Industry Group Wins Concession
While an association and major manufacturer lobbied hard against New York City's ban on "environmentally destructive" polystyrene foam…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
What Champagne Teaches About Economic Trends
If you’re thinking of opening up a bottle of wine to celebrate the new year, the type you…
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New Jersey Mug Shot Bill Raises Open-Access Concerns
A proposed law targeting ethically questionable sites that post arrest mug shots easily passed in the New Jersey…
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A Giant Target: Lessons From a Massive Case of Retail Fraud
Retail giant Target announced that it was the victim of a data breach during the busiest part of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wind Energy, Environmental Groups at Odds Over Eagle Rule
After the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent decision to extend the wind industry’s permits to legally kill…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
One Cable to Rule Them All: Group Hopes to Standardize Laptop Plugs
Riding high on the success of its USB-based mobile standard, the International Electrotechnical Commission hopes to bring that…
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The ACI’s Case for the Cleanliness Of Your Antibacterial Soap
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised big questions about the safety of a commonly used…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Restaurant Association Dishes on Culinary Trends
Trends lists dominate headlines this time of year. The National Restaurant Association, which recently released its list of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study Reveals U.S. Cities With Best and Worst Travel Taxes
A new Global Business Travel Association study shows the impact taxes have on a traveler’s bill and ranks…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Court OKs Swipe-Fee Settlement, but Trade Groups Plan Appeal
A U.S. District judge has approved the $5.7 billion settlement for retailers in the long-running legal fight over…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CTIA, FCC Score Deal on Cell Phone Unlocking
It took CTIA: The Wireless Association a while—and some prodding—to create a voluntary policy on allowing consumers to…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
AllSeen Alliance Hopes to Standardize the Internet of Things
The AllSeen Alliance, a new open-source group launched with the Linux Foundation’s help and a tech giant’s generosity,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Media Reaction Sinks Cable Industry’s Latest Ad Campaign
When the National Cable & Telecommunications Association's newest viral marketing effort drew attention for all the wrong reasons,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Securities Group Calls for Stock Market Infrastructure Updates
Months after a system crash caused an hours-long shutdown of the Nasdaq, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Patent Reform Battle Heats Up With Legislative, Supreme Court Action
On the heels of the House passing a closely watched patent reform bill, the Supreme Court has accepted…
