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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Incorporating the Old With the New at Events
You want your conference to be on trend, but there’s something to be said for nostalgia. Could the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Paid Leave Movement Gets Boost from New Study, Social Media
Nearly all full-time employees have access to a number of paid leave options, according to a new study…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Interventional Radiology Experts Go Hands-On
The Society of Interventional Radiology has overhauled its programming to provide in-depth learning experiences. Plus: A conference explores…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bankers Association Makes Pitch for Bitcoin Regulations
In a letter to a state-banking regulatory body, the American Bankers Association suggested that a national database of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: A Boating Association Leader’s Legacy
The boating community mourns the death and remembers the achievements of a cofounder of the Boat Owners Association…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Indie Bookstores Aren’t Surging Everywhere
One of the greatest American success stories in recent years has been the strong recovery of the independent…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
”SPIKE” Your Marketing Efforts To Take Them To The Next Level
PR and marketing strategist Adele Cehrs shares how associations can boost marketing ROI by taking advantage of noteworthy,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
One Day to Rule Them All? Music Industry Nearing Global Release Day
A leading international music trade group is on the verge of announcing a uniform release date for new…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Is California’s Plastic-Bag Ban on the Ropes?
The state law, which was to take effect later this year, is now on hold after a plastics-industry…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Could New York Minimum Wage Boost End Tipping?
New York’s plan to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to $7.50—one of the highest levels in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Alzheimer’s Association in the Spotlight at Academy Awards
The Oscars stage gives winners an opportunity to talk about causes that are near and dear to them.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
On Cusp of Its Second Century, Watermelon Association Focuses on Gen Y
At its recent annual meeting, the 101-year-old National Watermelon Association addressed the importance of engaging with younger members…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: A Double Dose of Volunteer Wisdom
Finding that your volunteer retention and development efforts are underperforming? Plus: how to get the most out of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
From New to Loyal: How to Bridge the Engagement Gap
The author of a new book on membership shares how businesses beyond the association realm are rewarding desired…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
In Wake of Terror Threat, Retail Associations Tout Security at Malls
The International Council of Shopping Centers says that the Mall of America and the organization’s other member malls…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Text Discounts for Information, Referral Providers
Members of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services can get discounts on short text codes for rapid…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
No Smoking on Planes: Lung Association Reflects on Legislative Win
A quarter-century ago, the American Lung Association successfully made the argument to Congress that smoking shouldn't be allowed…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Agriculture Groups Challenge Nutrition Proposal’s Sustainability Goals
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, for the first time, considered the impact of the American diet on the…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Opinion Journalists’ Group Partners with Poynter to Boost Training
The Association of Opinion Journalists and the Poynter Institute announced a new partnership that the organizations hope will…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Utah Restaurant Association to Cyclists: Skip the Drive-Thru
After the association failed to prevent passage of a Salt Lake City ordinance allowing bike riders to breeze…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Diversity Matters, Emoji Edition
How one industry group's work is ensuring that emoji represent a broader range of human diversity. Also: Get…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Let the Cloud Become Your House of Cards
Here’s something you can learn from the streaming maestros at Netflix: Cloud computing has the potential to become…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Leader to Leader: Motivation and Staff Relations
What motivates you as a volunteer leader? "Humans are the only species that can evolve during their lifetimes."…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
IDEX: U.S. Military Looks to Boost Conference Presence Overseas
After a period in which international and domestic conferences alike were off-limits for Defense Department employees, a top…
