CEO DATELINE - Association: Truck driver shortage will lead to summer gas crunch
A shortage of qualified truck drivers to deliver gasoline could lead to some gas stations running out of fuel when many people hit the road this summer, the National Tank Truck Carriers recently told CNN.Want more news?
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Small groups weigh in-house, outsourced communications
Staff will have a deeper understanding of members and industry, but outside contractors can offer variety of skills and contactsCurrie
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Hart's blog cuts through copyright hype
HartTerry Hart began blogging about copyright law, policy and history soon after graduating from law school in 2010. More than a decade later, he still writes weekly updates for Copyhype—and the blog still has a following.The secret to keeping a personal blog going strong for so long? Being passionate about the topic, Hart told CEO Update.
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Association turns to video game to steer kids to trucking
Facing an industry shortage in technicians, American Trucking Associations seeks to spark interest through smartphone appCareer play: Players perform maintenance and repairs on a fleet of tractor-trailers in a new video game for mobile devices developed by the American Trucking Associations.
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Organizers of in-person events give vaccine passports a pass
Software showing proof of vaccination is available, but associations favor continued precautions to stop spread of COVID-19 insteadBenjaminAssociations are putting in place numerous COVID-19 safeguards as they prepare to relaunch their live events. Left off the table: Requiring attendees to show proof of vaccination.
Read MoreDigital offerings boost association media revenue, stability
Many groups rely on print to reach audiences and generate revenue but have also expanded their portfolios during the pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll on newspapers and other media outlets, but the effects on the association media ecosystem have been mixed: Some groups found opportunities by providing members career advice and news about the impact of the crisis on their industries, according to association media professionals contacted by CEO Update.
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