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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...

Keys to a Campaign That Sticks

The National Restaurant Association has launched a wide-ranging awareness campaign, but its structure is within reach of groups of any size.  Many associations develop public awareness campaigns to support their industries. But “awareness” alone isn’t a meaningful...

Detroit Keeps the Momentum Going This Fall

With world-class meeting facilities, seamless connectivity, and a team committed to success, planners can bring their biggest ideas to life in Detroit. When calendars fill quickly and event expectations continue to rise, meeting planners need a destination that offers...

Beyond the Attraction: The Infrastructure Behind Anaheim’s Meetings Appeal

Attendees make their way through the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest convention center on the West Coast. Anaheim may be synonymous with Disneyland Resort, but for meeting planners, the destination’s appeal extends far beyond its most famous attraction. That’s...
Advance Reading for ASAE’s MMC + Tech Conference

Advance Reading for ASAE’s MMC + Tech Conference

This year’s conference covers personas, surveys, AI, DEI, and more—a provides a reminder of the importance of silo-busting. Different parts of our organization aren’t talking to each other. It’s a common lament in associations, especially since what used to be...

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2025 April Connects

2025 April Connects Catch the highlights from CEMA’s first Study Tour of 2025, where 25 event professionals got an exclusive look behind the curtain at HIMSS25. In this webinar, our panel breaks down the key sessions, standout networking moments, and major takeaways...

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Set the Stage for Your Team to Perform at its Best

The pursuit of holistic well-being has evolved to encompass physical, mental and social dimensions. The Reel Insights learning track at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2024 offered a compelling exploration of cultivating health, wellness and safety....

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How to Hold on to Purpose in Difficult Times

How to Hold on to Purpose in Difficult Times

The anniversary of the pandemic recalls the way in which our industry adapted to those shocks and expanded our capacities, and should remind us to trust our own experience in turning uncertainty and fear into new possibilities. In recent months, the World Uncertainty...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Recent announcements about career changes include: Visit Indy Strengthens Sales Team: Four Visit Indy team members have been promoted to Area Sales Leader, a new leadership role that empowers senior staff to mentor sales managers and oversee specific markets:Minerva...

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Caroline Pekar

Caroline Pekar

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Caroline Pekar, an assistant events manager at Freeman, hopes in the future to fill a gap she sees in the industry by mentoring young...

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