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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...

New PCMA Insights Report Explores Opportunities for Information and Communications Technology Events

PCMA Insights has released “PCMA Information and Communications Technology 2026 Sector Report: The Pulse of Global Events,” the third of four market-sector reports to be published this year in collaboration with MCI and sponsored by Visit Anaheim. The new report...

World-Class Venues, Breathtaking Natural Beauty: Have You Met Spokane?

With stunning views near and far, Spokane’s convention center district is nestled in the heart of downtown and features the 100-acre Riverfront Park. A historic Northwest city. Captivating views in every direction. Downtime activities, dining, and nightlife that will...

Want Beach Vibes Plus Big City Energy? Meet in Long Beach

Glowing with nighttime energy, Long Beach lives up to the name Vibe City. If you want a world-class West Coast destination that’s a downtime dream for attendees, Long Beach is the place to meet. It’s nicknamed Vibe City for good reason: Rich with exciting attractions,...

How Leaders Can Keep Anxiety at Bay

Stress is abundant in the C-suite, especially these days. A healthy response demands responses that are authentic, not make-work. The most challenging thing about leadership is that doing it poorly often looks the same as doing it well. Confidence can rally the...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Shannon MartinezThe San Diego Convention Center announces the promotion of Shannon Martinez to chief financial officer. A native San Diegan, Martinez began her career in public accounting and has held leadership positions, including chief financial officer, across...

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Four Tips for Better Association PR

Media noise is harder than ever to cut through, so public-relations pros have to consider how to make messages meaningful. One award-winning association PR leader shares how it’s done. Time was, media relations at an association was a matter of writing press releases...

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Marshall Nayer | PCMA Member Spotlight

Marshall Nayer | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Marshall Nayer, Director, Meetings Experience, American Society of Hematology. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I joined PCMA quite late into my career, only just recently in 2023, but have been in the industry for over 20...

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