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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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations and Navigating a More Complex Global Meetings Landscape

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening...

Research Report: What We’re Getting Wrong About Education Sessions

“We knew coming into this one that there was a lot of gravity to it,” Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president of industry research and insights, told Convene about the “Freeman Learning Trends Report,” the latest in its XLNC (experience, learning, networking,...

All Under One Roof: Host Seamless, High-Impact Meetings at Mohegan Sun

Where every detail is designed to impress — Mohegan Sun delivers an unforgettable setting for meetings that feel anything but ordinary. At Mohegan Sun, scale and simplicity are not competing priorities — they’re the foundation of the experience. With more than 275,000...
The Power of a Simple Welcome

The Power of a Simple Welcome

Welcome cards, handwritten by a member of the FICP staff or board, were given to every person who came through registration at the the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ most recent annual conference. We know it is harder than ever to get people to...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Dustin Arnheim Choose Chicago has promoted Dustin Arnheim to chief sales officer. He has has served as the organization’s senior vice president of sales and client services since July 2022. In his new role Arnheim will lead Choose Chicago’s global sales strategy,...

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5 Marketing Strategies From the Savannah Bananas

5 Marketing Strategies From the Savannah Bananas

Known as the “Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball,” the Savannah Bananas have taken the country by storm for their high-energy, entertaining, and choreographed games. Jesse Cole, the creator of the Banana Ball tour, uses the “Five E’s Blueprint for Fandom” to guide the...

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