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Articles
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Asking Potential Volunteers to Think Differently About Their Time
A study shows giving time away makes you feel like you have more time, but how do you…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Solve Your Messaging Problem
Do you have a messaging problem? Perhaps you should re-do your promotional video. Also: Target the top brass.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Calories Count Program: Beverage Association’s Vending Initiative
The beverage industry, working with two big-city governments, will make vending machine changes for its Calories Count program.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
American Airlines Struggles Scare off Business Customers
Event professionals could face travel troubles with the airline, which has declined sharply in reliability in recent weeks…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tesla Motors Frustrates Dealers With Factory-Owned Stores
The electric vehicle manufacturer is taking a cue from Apple by selling its cars at stores it owns.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Travel Technology Association Plays the Name Game
Facing industry changes, the trade association representing travel technology companies recently unveiled a new, more identifiable name.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Dick Costolo and Comedy’s Role in Leadership
How one big-name CEO got his roots in improv. Also: A debate post-mortem.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Iranian Associations Blame Ahmadinejad for Economic Unrest
The business groups say the president and his administration are responsible for much of the decline in the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Keeps Changing: Peek Over Your Shoulder
Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest may get all the headlines, but don't forget about their smaller, quickly growing competitors.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Closed Community Gamification
How gamification inside of a closed community can kickstart engagement. Also: Attend your meetings like a leader.
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Mobile Payment Security: New Field, Fresh Challenges
The future of mobile payment space could be a big deal, especially for event professionals. But mobile payment…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Internet Explorer 9 Safest Browser
The Microsoft browser is much better at discovering and blocking malware than its competitors, according to research.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Reframe the Context
Things not looking in your favor? Find a way they will. Also: How an established media company made…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Basketball Players Association Fights Flopping Fines
The basketball league wants to significantly stiffen its fines for flopping, but the National Basketball Players Association isn't…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
NAOCS: The Conservative Alternative to AARP
The National Association of Conservative Seniors is entering a space that has been dominated by one organization for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Global Economy Still Hurting International Meetings
Despite slow growth for meetings due to continuing economic pressures, most international meeting planners are optimistic about 2013.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Leadership Gap in the Nonprofit Community
Do nonprofits need to work harder on building awareness for their missions — by doing a better job…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Talking Points Memo’s Membership Model
Talking Points Memo, a popular political site, tries out the membership model. Also: Tips for presenting to your…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Going All In: Poker Association Pushes for Legalization
The potential legalization of real-money online poker could be coming after the election, and the Poker Players Alliance…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
AARP Presidential Endorsement: Why They Plan To Stay Neutral
Why one very large association chose to announce its political neutrality. Also: LinkedIn's new Company Pages.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.8 Percent: What You Need to Know
The unemployment rate has reached its lowest rate since January of 2009 — here’s what that means for…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Books: Do Leaders Make a Difference?
Not always. But when they’re at your organization at the right time—with the right skills their impact can be…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
State Takes Over New York Racing Association
Mismanagement and corruption at the New York Racing Association led the state to take control of the organization.…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Google Settles With Association of American Publishers
The Association of American Publishers settles over Google's Library Project, though an authors' association remains a holdout.
