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Articles
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
International Surfing Association Nets New Iranian Members
The introduction of the popular sport into the Middle East nation spurs the formation of a local surfing…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Talent: A Bottom-Line Succession Planning Argument
A new study shows---yet again---that boards are sluggish at succession planning. Can a stronger focus on its financial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
CEO to CEO: Leveraging Tech Tools
How is your association leveraging tech tools to pursue your mission? As a small association, we leverage social…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
3 Ways to Prevent Speakers From Selling
There are few more disappointing things than going to a conference and hearing speakers give sales pitches about…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Luke Zimmer
Luke Zimmer Assistant Manager, Sections and Member Engagement American Staffing Association Alexandria, Virginia Luke Zimmer has been in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Case of the Abandoned Shopping Cart
If you are Costco, an abandoned shopping cart means melting ice cream forming a sticky pool on the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
4 Tools for Leading Effective Meetings
A couple years ago, I had to make a critical presentation to my team. I needed their support…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How the Membership Experience Becomes Member Value
The question of value seems to be one that those of us in the association community will always…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Airlines, Private Companies Take Stab at Faster Airport Security
CLEAR, a company that uses biometrics to offer a shortcut at the airport security line, has earned a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Roundup: Associations React to British Brexit “Yes” Vote
The decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, which came about in a close vote,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: The Super Bowl of Ham Radio
The American Radio Relay League National Field Day, the biggest event of the year for ham radio operators,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How Should Associations Respond Following a National Tragedy?
It can be tempting for associations to weigh in on a national tragedy, but before they do, they…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Perks of Having a Secret Attendee
Getting feedback—both positive and negative—about conferences and meetings is a great way for associations to improve and evolve.…
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International Olympic Committee Takes on IAAF’s Russia Ban
In the lead-up to the Rio Olympics, the International Olympic Committee this week took a stand on a…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
National Marine Educators Association: Life Aquatic
The National Marine Educators Association’s 2016 Annual Conference starts in Orlando in the upcoming days.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Plenty of App Developer Jobs, But …
There's a lot of money to be made in software development, says ACT: The App Association. Despite this—and…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Work to Credential More Social Workers
The Commission for Case Manager Certification and the National Association of Social Workers are working together to increase…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From Periscope’s Big Moment in Congress
Personal live streams from smartphones worked around a rule that allowed shutting off public-access television footage on the…
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The Hidden Business Costs of a Cyberattack
Understanding the havoc cyberattacks can wreak on an association’s business is the first step to remaining proactive against…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Could Pro Sports Shake Up Vegas?
The major convention hub, on the cusp of getting an NHL team, hits a crossroads as the traditional…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Canadian Group Connects Syrian Refugees With Jobs, Opportunities
The Refugee Career Jumpstart Project, launched in response to Canada's influx of Syrian refugees, started as a collaboration…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
British Groups Join Call for Princeton Battlefield Preservation
An American-based coalition, dedicated to preserving a Revolutionary War battlefield, secures a pair of unlikely allies from across…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
GSMA, CTIA Bringing Mobile World Congress Vibe to U.S.
In a new partnership that could create a major new event for the American technology sector, CTIA: The…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Obvious Benefit That Young Members Are Looking For
A new study suggests associations overlook the primary motivation for young members: jobs. But is that a benefit…
