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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

But because hotel phones required guests to dial 9 before calling 911, the calls for help placed by Kari’s daughter never went through,” Pai told Houston’s KHOU earlier this month. “We are all taught from a very young age to dial 911 for emergencies. Thanks to Hank’s courage and dedication, Kari’s Law was enacted to change this.”.

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Could Your Association Thrive in a Remote-First Culture?

Associations Now

And what if not every role, especially not the ones involving technology or creativity, need quite that level of centralization? This is a growing debate in the fields of technology and media in particular that I think associations could probably appreciate.

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It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Association Professional: Erin Sevitz on Working Hard, Being Agile and Leaving Your Mark

Association Adviser

When I worked for Naylor I was based in Florida, but eventually I wanted to return to Houston. While I wasn’t necessarily looking to work at an association, through the PRSA Houston Chapter job board, I found a posting for an editorial manager role with IFMA. IFMA Houston Service Center of Excellence © Aker Imaging.

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14 Blogs and Podcasts that Will Keep You Current on Online Community and Marketing Automation

Higher Logic

How can we keep up with the technology world but also filter out the things that aren’t useful? Associations Now shares both technology news and association membership news in their blog, covering tech updates, lessons learned, engagement theories, and best practices. before you buy it. Associations Now. Social Pros.

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FCC Fines Expo Vendor $750K for Blocking Wireless Hotspots

Associations Now

convention centers—over its use of technology that blocked individuals from using wireless hotspots. Last fall, the FCC hit Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center with a $600,000 fine for using wireless-blocking technology. The firm is the largest provider of such services to the tradeshow industry.

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Monday Buzz: Why Business Principles Still Apply to Nonprofits

Associations Now

” The commercial showed off the use of oil in paint, makeup, and technology in colorful and somewhat edgy imagery. And there’s no better opportunity to launch this new campaign than during today’s Super Bowl in the energy capital of Houston, and in front of the largest audience possible.” The opening line?

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Conference Circuit: An Iconic Global Tech Event Turns 90

Associations Now

A technology industry event rich in history begins in Berlin. What began as an exhibition for nascent broadcasting technologies has evolved into one of the world’s largest exhibitions of consumer technology. But when the event began way back in 1924, the concept of advanced wristwatch technology was far, far away.