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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
California’s Plastic-Bag Ban up in the Air After Groups Spend Big
Months after the passage of SB 270, which banned the distribution of plastic bags at grocery stores, groups…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Check-In Checkup
The risks you might run into with a convoluted or unprepared event check-in area. Also: How one association…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Worksite Clinics Relieve Healthcare Headaches for Employers
Employers are turning to onsite health centers as a way to keep healthcare costs down and employees healthy.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How One Association Went “Wild” To Stay Relevant
A bestselling memoir and its film adaptation have spurred growing interest in the Pacific Crest Trail. See how…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Campus Police Groups Work to Address Racial Profiling Issues
As College campuses nationwide become hotbeds of protests against racial profiling—particularly in the wake of the deaths of…
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Not-So-Happy Returns: Retail Federation Highlights “Wardrobing” Costs
In a new survey, the National Retail Federation says that holiday-return fraud could end up costing stores billions…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Wisconsin Grocers Want to Tap the Fresh Beer Market
The Wisconsin Grocers Association is pushing for a change in state law that would allow grocery stores to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Three H’s of YouTube
If you’re looking to enhance your association’s video success or expand its web presence, the so-called three H’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cartoonists Show Solidarity After Paris Massacre
Wednesday’s mass shooting, which targeted the staff of the French satirical newspaper, led cartoonists groups worldwide to stand…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Intel Compute Stick: : The Incredible Shrinking Computer
Intel’s latest dongle turns any flat screen into a fully functioning computer. Also: why building a personal brand…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
A Peek Behind the Curtain: How CES Pulls Off That Giant Tradeshow
As it gets underway this week in Sin City, the International Consumer Electronics Show offers lessons in event…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Where Membership and Culture Meet
Changing organizational culture is a difficult job, but associations are in a special position to influence culture—the 2014…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Best Benefit Ever: Ohio Attorneys Expand Legal Education Resources
Members of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association both have something to gain from…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Writers Group: Surveillance Having a Chilling Effect
A new study released by PEN American Center suggests that writers and journalists are more fearful than ever…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Tips For Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
A new year brings with it myriad resolutions aimed at improving a person’s health, lifestyle, and worldview. But…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Viva Las Outlets: How Vegas Charged Up for CES
Considering the scale of the Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas has its work cut out for it each…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: The Chapter Challenge
The ins and outs of launching a successful network of local chapters. Also: Why evergreen content matters—but so…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Blast From the Past: Is 2015 the Year of the Chat Room?
It's been about two decades since the chat room was truly in vogue, but this year could prove…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Trello, a Tool Worth Trying
A meetings expert may have found the replacement for paper to-do lists. Also: An AMS-world acquisition worth watching.
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Architects Group Faces Pressure on Human Rights Issues
The American Institute of Architects is facing scrutiny from an activist industry group that argues that the organization’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Data Security Fight Heats Up Between Banking, Retail Groups
While Congress has remained mum on potential data security legislation, the back-and-forth between retailers and bankers continues. Last…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hotel Industry Wants Stronger WiFi Signals From FCC
In the wake of a six-figure fine against Marriott for the use of signal-blocking devices, the FCC is…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Is It Time to Build an Association App?
Has your association resolved to build an app in 2015? Make sure you haven’t left key questions unanswered.…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Time for an Untested CEO?
"Leapfrog" CEOs are popular at companies eager to innovate. But creativity doesn't have to wait till the next…
