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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...

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...

Your Members Are Drowning in Information. Your Association Should Be Their Lifeline.

How AI is empowering associations to aggregate industry knowledge, deliver personalized content, and turn a new member benefit into a revenue engine. Does your industry have an overwhelming amount of content? If you’re like most associations, the answer is almost...
Membership Dip Tied to Events

Membership Dip Tied to Events

Over one-third of respondents to a recent survey have seen a decrease in their membership numbers. In August, Marketing General Inc. released a mid-year update of its Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, which tracks association membership trends. According to...

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Have an EPIC First Timer Experience at Expo! Expo!

You know that feeling when you walk into a space that’s absolutely electric with possibility? Where the air buzzes with fresh ideas, cutting-edge innovations and the kind of energy that only happens when the brightest minds in the exhibitions and events industry come...

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Science Conferences Bucking the Trend

Science Conferences Bucking the Trend

The 2025 Global Physics Summit was the first joint conference between the American Physical Society’s March and April meetings since 1999. Earlier this summer, dozens of scientists from across the U.S. traveled to Washington, D.C. for a one-of-a-kind science fair. The...

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Why Soft Skills Matter More Now

Why Soft Skills Matter More Now

Leaders have to help their people navigate uncertainty. Demonstrating empathy—and training others to do the same—can help.  An uncertain world is a world that needs soft-skills expertise. When it’s harder for organizations to see what’s coming—thanks to economic,...

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