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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
NFHS Network: High School Association Preps Broadcast Debut
The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced plans to launch NFHS Network; subscription based all-digital…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Models: Hanging Out and Talking About Membership
If your members can do their own associating, do they still need to join your association? A gathering…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: You Might Be An Association Nerd
Does your life revolve around all things associations? Then you might just be an association nerd. Also: Should…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Librares to Help Get Word Out About Health Insurance Exchanges
With the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges set to come online in a few months, the American…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
National Fire Protection Association Responds After Yarnell Tragedy
The National Fire Protection Association responded rapidly to the loss of 19 firefighters who died battling a wildfire…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
BlackBerry’s Struggles: Could a Smartphone Pioneer Shut Down?
With a disastrous quarter and a flop under its belt, BlackBerry—formerly known as Research in Motion—is facing a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Why Mobile Email Signatures Are Surprisingly Important
Typos. Everyone makes them. A new study shows people are more inclined to forgive grammatical errors when sent…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Distracted Driving: CEA Starts Standards Group To Improve Safety
Calling a recent AAA study on distracted driving flawed, the Consumer Electronics Association has formed a working group…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Replace Google Reader With These New Options
We’ve finally reached the end of the line. Google Reader is gone. But on the plus side, a…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Boost Your Summer Workflow
In the summer, it’s easy to sit at your desk and daydream about relaxing on the beach. Beat…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Health Care in Danger: Associations Join Forces to Keep Doctors Safe
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and The World Medical Association (WMA) to join forces to combat…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations React to New School Nutrition Rules
New USDA regulations will bar candy and soda from school vending machines. Association reaction is mixed.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
What “White House Down” Teaches About Engagement
How the director of summer blockbuster White House Down keeps moviegoers on the edge of their seats. Also:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Baucus, Hatch Outline Tax Reform Approach
The lawmakers leading the tax reform effort in the Senate say they plan to start with a “blank…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Members Drive New Membership Model for Hotel Group
Members of the American Hotel and Lodging Association played an integral role in restructuring the organization’s membership and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Mountain Bikers Unite: Local Society Affiliates with National Group
Why did a local, volunteer-run mountain biking association decide to join a national organization as an official chapter?…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Compensation and Benefits: When Perks Pay Off
Glitzy benefits are fading from association executive compensation packages. But a sensible compensation discussion requires more than reflexively…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Editor’s Note: The Crusade for Quiet Time
Even the most outgoing people may feel drained after working an event. A little quiet time goes a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: A Cause With Personality
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society took a page from the corporate branding playbook for its new fundraising campaign.…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Cause Marketing: Time to Try a Corporate Partner?
Associations that need to raise funds but lack the marketing budget of organizations such as the Leukemia and…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Quiet Force: Introverted Employees Can Excel
Journalist Susan Cain makes a resounding call in her bestselling book Quiet to rebalance America’s extrovert-heavy workplaces and…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lean Processes for Associations: Fix Your Flow
There is a lot of waste in associations, even though they have precious few resources to squander. The…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Comings and Goings: July 2013
A roundup of new hires and other personnel moves in the association industry.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Executive Summary: Stan Bissey
Executive Director & CEO for the California Judges Association shares his life goals and inspiration.
