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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...

What’s Next for Our Industry in Washington? A Conversation with ECA’s Tommy Goodwin

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The Fourth of July may mark the end of fireworks season for most Americans, but the political sparks are just getting started for the exhibitions and events industry. As the United States celebrates its...

Inside a Revamped Poster-Session System

A lot of research was shared at an anesthesiologists’ conference. Technology helped ensure it reached the people it needed to. Last year’s conference of the Annual Society of Anesthesiology was a big one: more than 12,000 attendees, with around 2,000 poster...

Jon Watson | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Jon Watson, Sr. National Sales Manager, Visit Detroit. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? PCMA has long been a cornerstone of the business events industry. I was first introduced to the organization while attending Capital...
Greensboro: Half the Cost, Twice the Impact

Greensboro: Half the Cost, Twice the Impact

Meet in Greensboro, an accessible, exceptional, and cost-effective destination. Greensboro, North Carolina is a friendly, accessible city with unbeatable versatility. Known for delivering half the cost and twice the impact, Greensboro offers event planners a savings...

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CEMA Summit Celebrates 35 Years

CEMA Summit Celebrates 35 Years

CEMA attendees are, first and foremost, event marketers sharing their best practices, experiences, and knowledge with one another. This year marked the 35th anniversary of CEMA (Corporate Event Marketing Association, powered by PCMA), making the 2025 CEMA Summit, held...

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The Keys to Meaningful Events

The Keys to Meaningful Events

‘There’s nothing wrong with being efficient and using past information to guide us — until it leads to complacency.’ We’re all guilty of the “wash, rinse, repeat” approach to events, including me. We lean into our experience. We know what room set works best for the...

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This Event Turns Bureaucrats Into Creatives

This Event Turns Bureaucrats Into Creatives

Attendees at the latest Creative Bureaucracy Festival in Berlin moving between stages outdoors had to pass through a passageway lined by fences that kept a messy construction area out of view. Creative Bureaucracy Festival: The name is an oxymoron, one that Johanna...

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