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NYC-Based Freelancers Union Scores Major Legislative Victory

Associations Now

In a move likely to have ripple effects nationwide, a new law in New York City will stiffen the penalties for nonpayment of freelance contracts. The effort came about thanks in no small part to the work of the Freelancers Union, which mobilized its members—many of whom are based in the city.

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Could Less Be More When It Comes to Meetings?

Associations Now

An article posted on the Door & Window Market magazine website outlined some of those changes. At this week’s College Art Association’s 2017 Annual Conference in New York City, all attendees were welcome to stop by the meeting’s dedicated Quiet Room. Shorten learning offerings.

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Destinations Experiment With New Marketing Efforts

Associations Now

cities and states are getting creative when it comes to how they market themselves. If it’s true, it looks like there’s a new trend in the destinations space. cities and states are getting creative when it comes to how they market themselves to attract new leisure and business travelers as well as meetings and conventions.

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The Importance Confidence Plays In The Workplace with Susan Marshall of The Backbone Institute

Association Mavens

Susan is a regular columnist for Wisconsin Woman magazine. Her corporate and consulting experience includes work with Best Buy, Subaru of America, Harley-Davidson, GE Healthcare, We Energies, New York City Leadership Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and many others.

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Monday Buzz: A Transatlantic Flight to Combat Climate Change

Associations Now

Tomorrow, Finland’s largest airline, Finnair, will power a flight from Helsinki to New York City solely with biofuel , just as the United Nations Climate Summit kicks off. More than 100 world leaders will be in attendance in New York as member countries debate how to combat the looming effects of climate change.

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Watch Out, There’s Some New Competition in the Meetings Space

Associations Now

More media brands are holding events to create new revenue streams outside of traditional print and digital advertising. Earlier this week I was up in New York City taking some time for my own professional development by attending FOLIO’s MediaNext conference. They’ve found their niche, and they know how to serve it.”

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

” Naylor Marketing Manager Dana Plotke said she’s surprised by the number of associations that are still grappling with the print versus digital question. Kelly Donovan , Naylor’s team leader for online marketing, agreed. Re-thinking membership. Plotke said it’s all about mobile and engaging the next generation member.