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Blogging Elsewhere: April 2011

Reid All About it

Will you pay $195 a year to read the New York Times online? In a quest for revenue, the Times will erect a paywall on March 28. The folks at TMG’s Engage blog explain the Times’ new metered approach. Many thought ALA was too bureaucratic and not responsive enough. Read the rest at Socialfish… Photo by Mike Licht.

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Benchmarking and its Application to Your Member-based Organization

YourMembership

For instance, a marketing association can survey its membership to find out what vice presidents of marketing in New York City earn; how much their departmental budget is; and the components of their marketing mix. Provides a non-dues based form of revenue. ©1998–2011, YourMembership.com Inc. Associations. Advantages.

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Study: Nonprofits That Follow BBB Standards Raise More Money

Associations Now

Specifically, the research by professor Greg Chen of the City University of New York’s Baruch College looked at charities’ records from the years between 2006 and 2011. recommended as a consideration for charities that seek to increase revenue from donative sources.” percent fundraising increase.

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Could This Hotel’s Room Service Move Start a Trend?

Associations Now

The New York Hilton Midtown is discontinuing its room service option in August. Business travelers staying at the New York Hilton Midtown will have one less option to satisfy a late-night craving come August. percent of a hotel’s revenue, down from 1.3 percent in 2011. appeared first on Associations Now.'

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The (Questionable) Value of Being the Authority

Jamie Notter

They’re going to stick with their online encyclopedia and a set of educational curricula (which actually accounts for 85% of their revenue anyway…who knew?). December 2011 (7). November 2011 (6). October 2011 (9). September 2011 (9). August 2011 (8). July 2011 (7). June 2011 (7).

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Illinois Ruling Throws Wrench Into ‘Amazon Tax’ Dispute

Associations Now

Illinois’ highest court has struck down a state law intended to allow sales tax on e-commerce—the exact opposite of a New York state court’s decision on a similar law earlier this year. The reaction: PMA says the 2011 Illinois law devastated the industry in the state.

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Music Publishers Sue Over Unlicensed YouTube Covers

Associations Now

In late 2011, a Colombian performer named Dicken Schrader uploaded a video to YouTube of him performing the Depeche Mode song “Everything Counts, ” using an old keyboard and several household items as instruments. Big hits on YouTube.

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