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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Medical Association: End Advertising for Prescription Drugs
The powerful American Medical Association this week called for Congress to ban pharmaceutical advertising, arguing it hurt consumers…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
An Association’s Complex “Happy Birthday” Claim
In the wake of a court ruling that removed a music publishing firm's ownership of "Happy Birthday," an…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
States Side With Retailers in Chip-and-PIN Fight
Retail associations gain support from state officials in an effort to encourage financial firms to use more secure…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Many Benefits Do Members Actually Care About?
Your association probably offers more benefits than it needs to. But which ones factor into the decision to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Rebuke Governors Over Refugee Crisis
After more than half of all U.S. governors said they would not allow Syrian refugees to relocate to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Literacy: Helping Vets Combat Student Debts
A financial literacy program announced a new book to help service members navigate their educational costs.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Brewers Association Fears Beer Merger’s Implications
The primary trade group for the craft beer world has asked federal authorities to take a close look…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Missouri Protests Show Need for Chief Diversity Officer
Student-led protests at the University of Missouri regarding mismanagement of racial issues on campus led to the resignation…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Orlando’s Smoking Policy Could Deter Convention Business
The central Florida city, a popular convention site, allows for smoking in local bars and designated hotel rooms,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Photographers Association Helps Members Get Insured
With the assistance of the group that represents them, freelance photographers will soon have access to affordable healthcare.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The State of Email Design Stinks
If you'd like to push the envelope with an email message, you might be in for a world…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fossil Fuel Lawsuit Pits Energy Groups Against Youth Activists
Major industry groups have asked to join the federal government in a climate-change lawsuit filed by a youth-activist…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Industry Directly Feels Impact of Paris Tragedy
A key global travel group says it's been working to assist those stranded or needing assistance in the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Data Intelligence Challenges Business Leaders
A lack of buy-in from leaders was found to be a hurdle to organizations in their abilities to…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
New Taxi Association Board President Refocuses Uber Fight
The Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association’s new president is ready to take on Uber and Lyft, but with…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: The Women Who Rule DC
Association executives take a bigger role on a magazine's list of the powerful women in Washington, DC. Also:…
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Banking, Consumer Groups Battle Over Mint.com
A recent incident in which two of the country's largest banks briefly blocked access to third-party personal-finance sites…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Does Your Association’s Structure Stifle Success?
A startup mentality can help an association generate new ideas. But success has less to do with "failing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Fuel Advocacy With Stories
What's the great idea? Using real-world stories to bolster advocacy efforts. Who's doing it? A coalition of groups…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Foreign Governments Crack Down on NGOs
This summer, Cambodia became the latest country to consider placing greater restrictions on nongovernmental organizations operating within its…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
After 100 Years, an Association Enters a New Phase
Milestone birthdays can evoke a sense of jubilation. They may also highlight the need for change. The latter…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How I Got Here: Lakisha A. Woods, CAE
Lakisha A. Woods, CAE Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer National Association of Home Builders Washington, DC…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Data: Current and Anticipated Uses of Meeting Apps
Associations need their meeting apps to do more than serve up the conference agenda. One recent study reveals…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Groups Oppose Fee-Diversion Plan in Highway Bill
Despite making a strong argument against using fees from airline tickets to pay for highway funding, airline and…
