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Articles
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Shorter Work Schedule: A Pitch for Working Less
Creative types work differently than your rank and files. Does that mean they should be on a shorter…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How Volunteers Can Help Respond to Disruption
The technologies your association's members use are changing. A broad volunteer conversation, plus an innovation mindset, can help…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Before The Contract Becomes Binding
What you should look for, before signing the contract. Plus: The value component of your email strategy.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CTIA, FCC Score Deal on Cell Phone Unlocking
It took CTIA: The Wireless Association a while—and some prodding—to create a voluntary policy on allowing consumers to…
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At Hearing, IRS Nominee Faces Questions on Tax-Exempt Political Groups
Appearing before the Senate Finance Committee, the Obama administration’s choice to head the IRS said he would cooperate…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association CEO Looks to Debate Congressman Over Fracking Conflict
As an ongoing conflict about the rights of local communities versus the energy industry plays out in Colorado,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Gmail’s Latest Curveball for Email Marketers
What the latest changes to Google's popular mail service could mean for association marketing campaigns. Plus: Who is…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
5 Future Trends Affecting the Events Industry
A new whitepaper by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events reveals 13 trends that will affect its…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Newtown Anniversary: Associations Help Schools Tackle Security
In the year since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, many efforts have been undertaken to better secure…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Sending Emails Without Flooding Inboxes
Email your members (just not twice daily). Plus: The compiled guide to boosting your business learning.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Boston Convention-Goers Affected By Widespread Credit Card Thefts
Recent thefts of credit card data theft in Boston have affected hundreds of people, including an estimated 300…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
AllSeen Alliance Hopes to Standardize the Internet of Things
The AllSeen Alliance, a new open-source group launched with the Linux Foundation’s help and a tech giant’s generosity,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Push House to Relax Law on Tech Purchases from China
To keep federal government computer systems safe from cybersecurity threats, current law tightly restricts agencies’ ability to buy…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Your Conference Isn’t as Cool as You Think It Is
How to distinguish your next conference from the competition. Plus: Advancing your career at the office holiday party.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Jackhammer Elegies: A Novel Approach to Promote an Industry
Novelist and managing director of the American Society of Civil Engineers Stefan Jaeger’s new book The Jackhammer Elegies…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Problem Solving In A Panic
Show your smarts by preparing a backup plan when work goes awry. Plus: How participating in a #tweetchat…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Media Reaction Sinks Cable Industry’s Latest Ad Campaign
When the National Cable & Telecommunications Association's newest viral marketing effort drew attention for all the wrong reasons,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Have Mixed Reactions to Bipartisan Budget Deal
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, a deal worked out between the heads of the House and Senate…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Charitable Giving Could Fall By 4 Percent With Deduction Cap
New research by the American Enterprise Institute found that the proposed cap on the tax deduction for charitable…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Deaf Association Calls Out “Fake” Mandela Memorial Interpreter
The Deaf Federation of South Africa is complaining to the government about the onstage interpreter at Tuesday’s Nelson…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups Focused On Small Businesses Form New Coalition
Seven trade associations representing a variety of industries are launching a new coalition aimed at "bringing the conversation…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Face To Face: How In-Person Meetings Improve Social Networking
The power of face-to-face time. Plus: Creating more engaging—and more profitable—association newsletters.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
When a Member Group Wants More Attention
If a niche within your membership feels underserved, you can either adapt to meet its needs or let…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: How to Tackle Your Competition
Give your members what your competition provides... and more. Plus: What your cursive writing says about you.
