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Articles
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Ups and Downs of One Great Member Benefit
If one great member benefit lasts longer than your dues cycle, a lot of people will join to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Art of Printed Brochures
In this day and age, having a digital presence for your business is almost mandatory, but don’t forsake…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Now it’s the States’ Turn to Grapple With Swipe Fees
In the latest round of conflict between retailers and financial institutions over interchange fees, a number of states…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Humane Society Urges USDA to Investigate Bull-Running Events
With the famous Running of the Bulls festival underway in Pamplona, Spain, the Humane Society of the United…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Weigh In on FCC Plan to Loosen Indecency Restrictions
The Federal Communications Commission has been inundated with public comments about its plan to ease restrictions on profanity…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Challenges Google’s Bid for .App Domains
As part of its application to operate .app domains, Google would set restrictive criteria defining the industry and…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Values Statements: Let Your Employees Define the Values
How to use employee input to develop more effective values statements. Also: why you should constantly rethink strategies…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Secret to Upworthy’s Success? One Awesome Headline
The "meaningful content" platform Upworthy is one of the fastest-growing online media outlets in history based on traffic…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Don’t Over-Promote Your Brand
In-your-face promotion can create brand awareness, but too much promotion can lead to a marketing fail. Instead, keep…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Guns in Schools: School Districts, Associations, Insurers Square Off
While some school districts are trying to allow educators and other employees to carry guns on campus, insurance…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bitcoin Foundation Faces Scrutiny in California
The Bitcoin Foundation, which represents advocates of the hyped-but-controversial online currency, isn’t finding its presence welcome in California.…
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California Realtors Association Publishing Ethics Violations
To educate its members and the public about unethical behavior in the real estate industry, the California Realtors…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Calls to Action: Don’t Beat Around the Bush
Why your organization should focus on detailed language in its calls to action. Also: How to keep the…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Office Tenant Survey Reveals Trends in Current, Future Space Needs
Much has changed since 1999, the last time the Building Owners and Managers Association International conducted an office…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Lessons From the End of Google Reader
Google Reader's creator says he would've gone solo with his idea today. How do you help ensure your…
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Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Updated: What You Should Know
For the first time in 15 years, the Federal Trade Commission has revamped the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Say Goodbye To Empty Promises
Don't go around making promises you can't keep. Also: Netflix's philosophy is simpler than you'd imagine---cut out the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Work Email Causes Confusion, Resentment
New research suggests you should mind your manners and notice personality-type cues when sending and receiving email at…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Email Marketing 101
Before you push the send button, consider whether your email is relevant to the receiver. Also: Don’t run…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Healthcare Employer Mandate Delayed Until 2015
With challenges facing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the White House has delayed a key portion…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Sequester Puts National Security Activities at Risk
A majority of surveyed homeland and national security contracting companies believe their federal clients’ ability to carry out…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
New Trucking Rules Take Effect, Face Industry Legal Challenge
As road safety advocates hail the arrival of new federal regulations intended to reduce truck driver fatigue, the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Celebrate Your Team’s Interdependence
The best organizations have staff that works well together. Also: Storify gets a facelift—and new user settings.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
LGBT Groups Collaborate to Boost Diversity in STEM Fields
Campus Pride and the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals are teaming up to…
