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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss
Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...
People on the Move
Melissa LevyThe Freeman Company has appointed Melissa Levy as President of Sparks, the company’s brand experience agency. She will now head up creative, strategy, client services, operations, and production functions, reporting to Freeman CEO Janet Dell. Levy joins...
Meet at Resorts Casino Hotel—a Top Meetings Destination With a Fun Side
Resorts Casino Atlantic City is more than entertainment, dining and gaming; it also offers expansive, world-class event facilities for your next meeting. Looking for the ideal East Coast destination for your next meeting? You might be surprised to learn that Resorts...
Edge of Summer, Full of Possibility: Meetings + OKANA Resort
A city on the rise. Oklahoma City’s skyline reflects a destination investing in growth, connectivity, and next-generation meetings. May is a hinge month for meetings—the moment when spring energy is still intact; summer schedules haven’t yet compressed calendars, and...
Abby Melville
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Abby Melville, executive meeting planner, transportation at BCD Meetings & Events, is inspired by the influence of emerging leaders in our...
Report: Cost a Key Factor in Global Association Engagement
A Global Navigators survey found that the appetite to work with U.S. associations is strong, but budgets are tight. A new report identifies cost as the chief barrier keeping international stakeholders from engaging with U.S. medical associations. Navigating the Rocky...
Your Most Undervalued Event Strategy? Look Right Outside Your Office.
Here are some ways that organizations can more intentionally bring Gen Z voices into the design process. There’s no shortage of advice on how to design events for Gen Z, although real insights are rare. Freeman has spent the past few years studying their preferences,...