Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2014

Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well. I have a deep-rooted, organic friendship with the industry,” he said. It was this quote that brought it back to associations for me.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 9, 2014

A leaked discussion draft by the Grocery Manufacturers Association suggests creating a national (albeit voluntary) labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms, but activists say the association is clouding the issue. But environmentalists and organic food groups say the association has an ulterior motive.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

“The escalating rhetoric, the threats, the dueling press releases, and the inability to find common ground between the two sides are simply driving up the cost of products, jeopardizing American jobs, and threatening the long-term viability of businesses large and small.” “The time for monitoring has passed.

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Associations Now

JULY 16, 2013

A bill that would require the labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has bipartisan support, and something else: a major food-industry backer. However, the movement toward GMO labeling has not been without setbacks, most notably a ballot initiative that failed in California last year. Opposition.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

While global brands like Nike and LEGO have developed and implemented successful strategies, other companies and industries have been slower to engage, including destination marketing organizations and convention bureaus, says Marketing Challenges International. content marketing—not sales. The third is to use visual media to create impact.

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ChatterBachs

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on his life and what we as individuals and organizations can learn from him. Does your organization get invited into the lives of its members, employees, and/or customers? And not just as a mammoth organization or a leader in your industry? has lessons to teach.

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Associations Now

MAY 12, 2015

Associations Win Webbys Last month’s Webby Awards brought home the bacon for two association websites: Visit California , which won top honors in the category, and the volunteer platform Do-It.org , which won the People’s Voice award. A Link-Fixing Checklist. It’s better for search engines and users alike.

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Beth Kanter

OCTOBER 28, 2014

As Beth Kanter has written about extensively, new technologies are disrupting traditional approaches, and breaking down silos within and between organizations. The social sector is at a critical inflection point, with external and internal forces challenging many old ways of working. with her family.

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