Patty Parrish, executive director of association, said in a recent telephone interview that her organization had unsuccessful discussions with the Yankees.
Like many executives of associations, he has been looking for ways to supplement dues with other income.
The association "believes in free speech," O. Burtch Drake, president and chief executive of the association, known as the Four A's, said in a statement yesterday.
"We were kind of surprised," said Robert D. Liodice, president and chief executive of the association.
Jane Scott Paul is chief executive of the association of accounting technicians (AAT).
"Amazon obviously continues to grow," said Oren Teicher, the chief executive of the association.
"It's just a devastating blow," said Richard Altman, chief executive of the association.
"Sometimes, newspapers are not considered too cool," said John F. Sturm, president and chief executive of the association in Vienna, Va.
"We don't even regard it as a close call," said Kyle McSlarrow, president and chief executive of the association.
"Clearly, self-regulation has taken hold with lightning speed," said H. Robert Wientzen, president and chief executive of the association.
"We are getting more and more calls to manage more and more lots," said Matt Geller, chief executive of the association.
