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We invite you to read the latest news about SmithBucklin client organizations and our company that received the attention of the media. |
General Media
| SmithBucklin Chairman & CEO Henry S. Givray shares his thoughts on the importance of CEOs becoming true leaders, in the article "When CEOs Aren't Leaders," published in BusinessWeek's Ideas – Outside Shot. |
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SmithBucklin Chairman & CEO Henry S. Givray’s article, “Leadership Lessons from Mom” was published in BusinessWeek’s Ideas – Outside Shot. In the article, Givray reflects on his mother’s influence on his leadership approach. |
| As a recipient of the Winning Workplaces Best Bosses 2006 award, SmithBucklin Chairman and CEO Henry S. Givray was featured in the article “The Best Bosses in Chicago.” |
| Tech Image President & CEO Mike Nikolich was featured in a Chicago Tribune article, "Firms' futures factor into mergers," which highlights the factors such as culture, staff retention and workplace practices that Nikolich took into consideration before the acquisition earlier this year. SmithBucklin Chairman & CEO Henry Givray also was quoted in the article discussing People Care, one of SmithBucklin's Chosen Values. |
| Lise Puckorius, SmithBucklin Senior Vice President, Convention and Trade Show Services, was featured in the 2007 Crain's Meeting Planners Guide, discussing the meeting industry's latest trends and challenges. The full Guide, a supplement to the 2/19 edition of Crain's Chicago Business, can be viewed here. |
Investor's Business Daily |
| SmithBucklin President and COO Julie Silverstein and several client organization board members were featured in this Investor’s Business Daily article, which discusses the positive impact software user groups have on customer satisfaction and the influence they have with their vendors. |
| Tech Image, SmithBucklin’s technology public relations firm, is featured in The Wall Street Journal article “Sale Gives PR Firm the Benefits of Becoming Employee-Owned”. The article chronicles the story behind Tech Image’s decision to become acquired by SmithBucklin, and highlights the fact that SmithBucklin is 100% employee-owned.
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Washington Post
| SmithBucklin Senior Vice President Russ Snyder was featured in a Washington Post article, "Firm Finds Its Niche in Obscure Trade Associations," which highlights the unique aspects of SmithBucklin's business, the company's growth in recent years and Snyder's career in the association management industry. |
| The William E. Smith Institute for Association Research study, Generations and the Future of Association Participation, was covered in several media outlets including the Washington Post's January 16 article “Who Says Generation Xers Aren't Joiners?” the Association Forum's January 2006 issue of Forum magazine and Association Meetings Extra. The study finds that Generation Xers are just as likely as Baby Boomers to join associations. |
Industry Media
Association Meetings
| Julie Silverstein was featured in an Association Meetings article entitled “A Woman at the Top” in the April 2006 issue. The article discusses Julie’s appointment to President, her views of gender in the workplace, and SmithBucklin’s past obstacles, current initiatives, and future goals and challenges. |
The latest William E. Smith Institute report, Where the Winners Meet: Why Happier, More Successful People Gravitate Toward Association, was profiled in a two page article titled "Shiny, Happy Members," in the March issue of Associations Now. The article takes a closer look at the report’s findings. |
| ATIA demonstrated it's commitment to accommodating the special requirements of people with multiple disabilities at their 2006 Conference and they are featured in this Best Practices article in EXPO. |
Illinois Meetings and Events |
| Lise Puckorius, SmithBucklin Senior Vice President, Convention & Trade Show Services, was profiled in Illinois Meetings and Events magazine's "People You Should Know" column. In the article, Puckorius shares advice for rookies, lessons learned and her thoughts on industry trends. |
USAE News
| Jim Luisi was featured in the May 2 issue of USAE News. The article covers the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association’s decision to select SmithBucklin as its full-service association management company. |
| Ann Elderkin was featured in the April 25 issue of USAE News. The article highlights Elderkin’s appointment to Executive Director for the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. |
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