| April 29, 2010 - #1747 |
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Association: 'No going back to Arizona'
A recently passed controversial state immigration law has started to cost Arizona some meetings, including several by nonprofits. Now, the associations representing the state's hospitality and convention industries are trying to explain the effect of a meetings boycott to planners and politicians - including the congressman who called for the boycott. Read more.
Former state group chief to lead National Grocers Association
Original selection turned down position in January. Read more.
Convention Industry Council promotes COO to CEO
Board acknowledges day-to-day responsibilities. Read more.
6 steps to revenue-generating new media for associations
Advertisers are well aware of the multiple platforms Americans use to get their information. Groups should follow these 6 steps carefully to transform to current and new media. Read more.
3 reasons why retention is more important than recruitment
Build member loyalty and they will come, to paraphrase the famous movie line. This article comes from "Best Association," a web site of Stevens & Stevens, a nonprofit services company. Read more.
Executive Changes
Barbara Belmont (left), Michael A. Butera, Mark A. Emmert (center), John Matthews, Benita F. Shobe, Peggy Smith (right), Ryan Trainer and many more.
News in Brief
Delcor Technology Solutions' .org Food Drive, National Restaurant Association, Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation, Lions Clubs International, US Chamber, Phoenix Wish For Our Heroes Foundation, American League of Lobbyists, AMVETS, Schott Foundation, Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education, and more.
National Trends
Social media has been implemented in nearly 75% of associations that responded to the Association TRENDS Spring 2010 Association PULSE Survey. Overall, 25.6% of respondents said the ROI has not been what they expected. Read more, including trends from Kaiser Family Foundation, National Foundation for Credit Counseling, TechNet and Governors Highway Safety Association.
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| Commentary |
Membership standard put to supreme legal test
High court to balance antidiscrimination policy vs. rights of association, by Steven John Fellman. Read more.
Management study: The numbers speak for themselves
Author responds to 4/22 Straightforward column. Letter to the editor.
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