Leonard to lead generic drug association as its next CEO
Association for Accessible Medicines taps longtime player in national health policy arena as industry fights battles over drug pricesLeonardA trade group representing generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers and distributors has appointed the top executive of the National Pharmaceutical Council as its CEO.
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Oil, gas groups weather economic storm as members struggle
Associations representing the industry say they have so far avoided drastic cost-cutting measures like layoffs and expect sector to recoverHarbertThe oil and gas industry has taken a beating like few other economic sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, but trade groups say they are holding out even as their members face an uncertain future.
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Mason advises association leaders to try new things that might or might not work
2020 AWARD HONOREE: PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY CEO OF THE YEARMason takes on risks and embraces the unknown as CEO of Association ForumMasonCEO Update: How are you meeting the challenges of a pandemic and economic crisis?
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Be cautious of legal risks when drafting codes of conduct
Ethics guidelines for your industry or profession need a clear, detailed review process in place if they permit membership terminationEricksonThe Security Industry Association recently adopted its first code of conduct to govern member behavior, and if that causes some companies to drop out of the group, then so be it, said CEO Don Erickson.
Read MoreLessons learned from retooling member and dues models
Three associations share their experiences from switching up qualifications for membership and what they pay for products, servicesThe fragrance industry is evolving fast, and for the Fragrance Creators Association, that meant taking a hard look at who it represents and whether it had the resources needed to do its job.
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Not all associations lament loss of lobbying at conventions
Presidential nominating events had long been fading in significance; some groups do miss in-person opportunities to showcase industryCOVID-19 killed live political conventions this year, but as with some other things, the pandemic may have hastened an overdue development.
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