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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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SCD Group: Best of the Week: 3 key topics for Association CEOs.

SCD Group

FRAN -3.37% The Houston-based company fired him because he "improperly communicated company information through social media," the company said. Edwards In the past few years, social media technologies have emerged as double-edged swords in the workplace. 8 Reasons Social Media Policies Backfire by Heather Bussing. James and Laura L.

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New Research and a Welcome Surprise from Foundation CEOs

Beth Kanter

One food bank participating in Listen for Good began the project with all sorts of “predetermined” ideas about how they could augment their food program to better serve clients – maybe menus, cooking classes, or improved nutritional information.

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