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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...

How Boards Can Adapt in the AI Era

The technology has brought big changes to associations’ industries. But the response needs to address more than AI. AI is here to stay. Time to change everything you know about how your board operates? The question is a little facetious. But only a little. After all,...

From Member Signals to Value: How AI Helps Associations Stay Relevant

Members reveal what they need through every interaction. AI can help associations act on that information and deliver personalized experiences.  Members have more ways than ever to get answers, education, and connection. They can search online, ask an AI tool, follow...

Five Ways to Build Legacy Into Your Next Event

Destination Canada’s Legacy & Impact Study provides the most comprehensive evidence yet that events create lasting economic, social, and environmental impact. Photo courtesy Hubert Kang. Historically, the business events industry has measured success in headcounts...

How CEOs Can Build Aligned Teams

Being “mission-focused” isn’t enough. A leadership expert shares tips on how to help your people feel invested in their work. There are a lot of myths that circulate in the association world, one of which is that an association leader’s job is easier there because...

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From Trends to Essential Truths

From Trends to Essential Truths How can we create exceptional events in an industry increasingly influenced by new technologies, shifting demographics, and evolving values and expectations? Based on extensive research conducted by PCMA, CEMA, Marriott International,...

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5 Things Corporate Events Are Doing Right

5 Things Corporate Events Are Doing Right

When meetings prioritize comfort, creativity, and connection, audiences feel cared for, not just credentialed. I’ve had the opportunity in my role recently to spend more time inside corporate events to see firsthand how the best brands in the world are using live...

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