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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...
Kelly Parkinson

Kelly Parkinson

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Kelly Parkinson, resource development manager for the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, believes the event professionals have an opportunity...

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Meetings Industry Braces for Effects of Tariffs

Meetings Industry Braces for Effects of Tariffs

According to a new Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) statement, the latest round of proposed tariffs will “increase costs for business and professional event organizers, exhibitors, and attendees alike.” When Convene spoke in December with Tommy Goodwin,...

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