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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...

What You May Be Getting Wrong About Event Cancellation Insurance

In an era of unpredictability, event cancellation insurance is no longer a luxury for associations; it is the strategic risk-management safety net that ensures economic resilience and that the “show goes on” The challenges facing association event planners have only...

The World has Shifted. Has Your Exhibition Strategy?

The post-war global order that governed international commerce for nearly eight decades is fracturing. Trade wars, regional conflicts, the rise of emerging market powers and the growing threat of politically motivated violence against businesses are no longer distant...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Reducing Event Food Waste and Why Climate Action Is Quietly Accelerating

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor...
How to Train Around Soft Skills

How to Train Around Soft Skills

Future leaders often have a knack for a particular job, but need help learning how to support others. Execs need to know how to support empathy, conflict management, and more. The organizational ladder is strange. Typically somebody shines in a particular department,...

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Abby Skinner | PCMA Member Spotlight

Abby Skinner | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Abby Skinner, Chapter Manager, YPO Southern 7 Chapter What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? A few years ago, I had just moved back to Atlanta during the pandemic and was looking for a new job opportunity in the events space. I...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Cathy Petersen and Ron Eifert Destination Dayton has appointed Cathy Petersen as executive vice president. She brings extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations to her new role,...

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