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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

Reid All About it

After collecting and synthesizing the data, he’ll share a report summarizing the ideas submitted. Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Engagement boxes. Scott Barry Kaufman ).

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Alt-Weeklies May Struggle, But Don’t Count Them Out

Associations Now

Large-market publications such as the Phoenix and The Village Voice have market challenges that many smaller publications don’t, she said, noting, “No one sees it as a death sentence for any of the others.” But the association that represents the newspapers is working hard to prove the analysts wrong.

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American Legion Takes Rare Step in Calling for VA Leader’s Resignation

Associations Now

A 2011 training event in Orlando drew criticism when reports revealed that the agency spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on training videos, promotional items, and contractor travel. This was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” Dellinger, a onetime defender of Shinseki, told The New York Times.

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What Ideas Can Your Meeting Steal From the Super Bowl?

Associations Now

The Tuesday prior to Sunday’s big game is Super Bowl Media Day, which gives thousands of reporters access to players and coaches. Here are three ways I think associations can inject some Super Bowl-worthy fanfare into their meetings on a smaller scale: Put your spin on media day.