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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Magazine Publishers Feel Sting of Post Office Cutbacks
After last week's announcement that the U.S. Postal Service will cut Saturday mail, associations in the publishing industry are…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Society for News Design Takes its Competition to Storify
The Society for News Design's live-Storifying of its annual design competition brings transparency and a model to follow…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cantaloupe Growers Unite to Aid Ailing Industry
It’s been a rough couple of years for the cantaloupe. But growers in the eastern U.S. have formed…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Embrace Failure as a Leadership Strategy
Associations often trumpet their successes, but would they have more of them if they actively courted failure?
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Macklemore: An Unexpected Success Story
The Seattle rapper Macklemore is currently on the top of the pop charts, but the real story is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
An Olive Oil Group’s Battle Against False Advertising
An olive oil group files a lawsuit against gourmet food company for misleading consumers about the ingredients used…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Financial Results: LinkedIn’s Big Leap Forward
The business-focused social network may not be nearly as big as Facebook, but LinkedIn is something no other…
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How One Association Defended Herbalife From Scrutiny
With many of its members facing ongoing scrutiny over business practices—most recently Herbalife—the Direct Selling Association has its…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
iOS app Mailbox: Get In Line, It’s Worth It
An email management app keeps a waiting list for users, but it’s worth the wait. Also: Company showcases…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
National Venture Capital Association Big on Office Hours
How one association is jumping on an industry trend to create a one-of-a-kind experience and opportunity for its…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
They Have Questions. Event Staffers Have Answers
How to prepare your event staffers for all types of questions. Also: Your most engaged employees are thought…
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Google Legal Victory in Australia Could Set Precedent
In a decision that could have broader implications worldwide, the company was found to be not legally liable…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
U.S.-China Business Council: Action On Security Threats Needed
In the wake of widely-reported hacking incidents involving major national newspapers, the U.S.-China Business Council has asked the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Automation: Don’t be Afraid of Robots. They’re Here to Help
Could automation prove dangerous or useful for employees? While a recent Atlantic article suggests that automation hurts human workers'…
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Soccer Scandal Highlights Need to Build Ethical Culture
An international soccer match-fixing scandal shows what can happen when an organization fails to promote an ethical culture.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
TimelineJS: Showcase Your Association’s History
How one association utilized TimelineJS, a free online tool. to tell members about its history. Also: How tradeshows…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How One Association Is Battling Traffic Congestion
A new report on American drive time and roadway congestion is providing fodder for the American Road and…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Playing for Keeps: A Personalized Approach to Loyalty
A new survey of travelers found that airline and hotel loyalty programs are on the decline and suggests…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Meeting Professionals: Tell Us How You Really Feel
What does your job really entail? A number of tweeters offer up their answers. Also: why meeting professionals…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Facebook Fading? Users Slowly Disengaging From Service
A Pew Research Center study shows little potential for growth and declining user engagement for Facebook—at least in…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
U.S. Postal Service Drops Saturday Letter Delivery
After years of rumors, the U.S. Postal Service has decided to move to five-days-per-week letter delivery. How could…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Few Part-Time Workers Choose Healthcare Coverage
Only 15 percent of part-time employees are eligible for healthcare coverage and even fewer enroll, according to a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Forget Rental Cars: Business Travelers Are Choosing Taxis
With rising prices hitting the market in recent yers, many frequent business travelers are saving money by hailing…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Don’t Let Human Connections Go By
Communication needs more human connection. The telephone can help. Also: the linguistic argument behind "digital disruption."
