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CommPartners Announces Acquisition By Symphony Technology Group (STG)

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[ Read the complete press release ]. Symphony Technology Group Acquires CommPartners, a Leading SaaS Provider of Learning Management System Software and Virtual Events . CommPartners marks STG’s fourth investment in this platform following the acquisition of CadmiumCD, EthosCE, and Warpwire in 2020.

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Startup Stories: Hyperloop Association

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According to a press release , the association’s main goals will be to position itself as the go-to organization for all hyperloop-related matters; represent, advocate, and elevate member interests; and provide guidance and insights to decision-makers and other stakeholders.

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Behind an Association Journal’s Open-Access Move

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The Association for Computing Machinery, following a broader trend, has made its flagship publication available for free, part of an evolving business model for research-based organizations. Earlier this month, Communications of the ACM , published by the Association for Computing Machinery, made two substantial moves.

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PR Group Sets Guidelines for AI Use

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In late November, the Public Relations Society of America published “ Promise & Pitfalls: The Ethical Use of AI for Public Relations Practitioners ,” a document laying out best practices for professionals using the technology. As the technology evolves, Egan said the document will likely evolve as well. “We

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ASAE Calls for More Association-Specific Relief for COVID-19 Impacted Organizations

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ASAE is a membership organization of more than 48,000 association executives and industry partners representing 7,400 organizations. ASAE calls on Congress to include association-specific relief in the next legislative relief package that is negotiated.” . A fourth relief measure will reportedly take shape over the next several weeks.

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What’s on the Horizon for Meetings in 2020?

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According to the 2020 Global Meetings Forecast Report [PDF] by American Express Meetings & Events, meeting pros think that this will be the year when technology gets fully integrated into the event experience. Here are three possibilities: Meetings Tech Will Move Beyond Apps. For example, at IAEE’s Expo!

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Thursday Buzz: Let Technology Bring Ease

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Don’t let technology complicate your relationship with members and event attendees. Recent research by the National Restaurant Association indicates that diners want restaurant operators to harness the power of technology to improve the dining-out experience, not complicate it. It’s best to keep things simple. Links for Your Day.