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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Beware of the Social Media Graduate Degree
Graduate programs in social media are apparently on the rise, but one consultant says candidates with such degrees…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Music Publishers Sue Over Unlicensed Cover Songs on YouTube
An association representing music publishers filed a lawsuit in district court against a company that producers cover songs…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
AOL’s Tim Armstrong: 3 Lessons From a Very Public Firing
Last week, AOL CEO Tim Armstrong tried to ease the pressure before layoffs hit the company's struggling Patch…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Coalition for Patent Fairness Forges Unusual Allies
The Coalition for Patent Fairness has received support from numerous industries and associations, even ones that typically don’t…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Women Reach New Law Enforcement Heights With Association Help
While there’s still progress to be made, women are increasingly finding roles in law enforcement leadership—especially in the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Survey Aims to Show Libraries’ Role in “Digital Inclusion”
The American Library Association is launching a new Digital Inclusion Survey to better demonstrate the role libraries play…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: A Mobile App for Collecting Nonprofit Donations
A new app from Google aims to make collecting nonprofit donations quick and easy. Also: why traditional lectures…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Design: The Extra Step in Member Benefits
A salary calculator is a simple tool, but it's a perfect example of an association product designed with…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Mandatory Minimums: Groups Largely Positive Towards Changes
After a move by Attorney General Eric Holder to soften the federal government’s approach to prosecuting mandatory minimum…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Should Livestrong Donors Get Their Money Back?
A Livestrong donor says he’s been duped, and now he wants his money back. Are nonprofits obliged to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
If Your Email Isn’t Mobile-Friendly, It Might Hit the Trash Bin
According to a new study by Constant Contact, mobile devices are the primary way people under the age…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Make Fantasy Football a Workplace Reality?
Chances are good that many of your employees will participate in one, or seven, fantasy football leagues this…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
A Weak Touch: Microsoft Struggles With Windows 8
Microsoft’s admission that sales of Windows 8 and Surface tablets are below expectations come at the same time…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Be a Better Coach: Be Pragmatic When Coaching Your Staff
Become a better leader by being a better coach. Also: how gift bags can improve attendee engagement at…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
N.Y. Governor Rocks Tradeshow Boat
Event organizers in New York City are objecting to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement last week that the New…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Apple: The Consequences of Moving Fast and Breaking Things
Your association may have a track record of tech success, but the big question is, how do you…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Teen Says Facebook Is, Like, So Over
A teenage columnist says none of her friends use Facebook, which could mean big trouble for the social…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Albuquerque Learns to Love ‘Breaking Bad’
It may be a show about the methamphetamine trade, but its popularity has given Albuquerque, New Mexico a…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Close the Book on Indie Bookstores Just Yet
With new financial approaches and a once-formidable competition that’s showing weakness, the indie bookstore is staying strong these…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Nonprofits Have Big Impact on Voter Turnout
Does your association run a get-out-the-vote campaign during election seasons? They can be hard and tedious work, but…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Social Media Isn’t Just for Young People
A new report says older people increasingly use social media to connect online. Also: strategies for growing conference…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
AARP Launches Online Resources to Educate Americans On ACA
In an attempt to educate Americans about the new healthcare law, AARP launched two websites last week that…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Jeff Bezos: Inside a Smart Introduction
Jeff Bezos' letter to Washington Post employees contains a few lessons for how new CEOs can greet their…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Association Alert: Association for Passive Optical LAN
Major tech companies formed a new association, the Association for Passive Optical LAN, which hopes to draw attention…
