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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Play Benefits Attendees
At work, play has been linked to greater productivity and more creativity. It’s for those same reasons that…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Hotel Amenities Paramount for a Good Experience, Business Travelers Say
A new survey from the Global Business Travel Association finds that travel mishaps don’t dampen the experience as…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Inspire a Bored Board
Periodic dips in enthusiasm are normal, but if disinterest persists, find ways to reinspire board members. Also: how…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s 44th Annual Conference & Tradeshow begins this weekend in New…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
As Population Pivots to Cremation, Funeral Directors Adapt
A new study by the National Funeral Directors Association reveals that more consumers prefer cremation and green burial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why One Group Took the Plunge Into Podcasting
The International Trademark Association launched a podcast last fall to talk industry trends. The twice-monthly cast not only…
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Report: CEO Turnover—and Ethical Lapses—on the Rise Globally
A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers found that corporate CEO turnover soared in 2018, with ethical lapses—rather than financial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: When Freebies Are Problematic
Offering a giveaway? Let fashion retailer Forever 21 give you a lesson in what not to do. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Library Groups Say LinkedIn Policy Changes Could Violate Users’ Privacy
Library patrons have long had access to resources from Lynda.com, now known as LinkedIn Learning. But library organizations…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How to Develop an E-Learning Sponsorship Strategy
Since associations are familiar with generating nondues revenue through the sponsorship of in-person educational events and online advertising,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changer: Drive Engagement With Connectional Intelligence
To provide meaningful engagement opportunities, associations need to help members master “connectional intelligence.” It’s less about chalking up…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Do Discounts for Bad Customer Service Work? A Lesson From Newspapers
If you want to keep a subscriber—or member—happy after a customer service mishap, a discount won't be enough,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Host a “Member for a Day” Event
Let prospects experience your association’s member journey, benefits included. Also: how one nonprofit is using yoga to alleviate…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How a Just-Formed Truffle Group Scored an Early Win
The Idaho Truffle Growers Association, trying to cultivate an industry from a challenging fungus, saw near-immediate support for…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Where Are You in Your Content Strategy Journey?
When it comes to being strategic about how your association creates and delivers content, are you at a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Seven Steps to Survive and Thrive in a Career Transition
I remember the moment I said, “I am a good employee; they wouldn’t fire me.” This was in…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
With a Customer Experience Focus, You See Like Members
What are the key principles of customer experience? A customer experience strategy is an outside-in business focus on…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Ask These Five Usability Questions Before You Choose Your Next Software Tool
Good apps provide a good flow—both in their own user interface and when they interact with other tools.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Genetic Testing Program Aims to Help Parkinson’s Patients, Boost Research
PD GENEration, a new initiative of the Parkinson's Foundation, will give patients access to free genetic testing and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Hometown Association Gives the Boss a Museum Treatment
The Monmouth County Historical Association will honor its most famous local resident, Bruce Springsteen, with a museum exhibit…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Rebranding Campaign Boosts Member Numbers and Pageviews
Two years ago, the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) was seeing a decline in membership and…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changers: Leading With Purpose
Columbus-based food entrepreneurs Jeni Britton Bauer and Joe DeLoss have succeeded thanks to innovation—and by bringing a diverse…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Start with One Change to Create a Sustainable Meeting
Reducing your carbon footprint is a defining characteristic of undertourism; infuse this thinking into your event by starting…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Business Group Builds Economic Case for Biodiversity
The coalition Business for Nature, announced earlier this month, plans to play a big role in global negotiations…
