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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...

Report: Design Around Engagement, Not Age

MCI Group’s research suggests that new products and events should target the kind of career goals of the target audiences, and the kinds of behaviors they’re most comfortable with A new research report suggests that associations may be overinvested in generational...

Sneak Peek: Sustainability Sanctuary at Expo! Expo! 2026

Every industry has a moment each year when its practitioners stop trading pitches and start trading proof. For exhibitions and events professionals, that moment is Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. It’s the ONE EPIC EVENT where the industry’s top...

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...
Kaylee Harris, CMP

Kaylee Harris, CMP

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. For Class of 2025 member Kaylee Harris, CMP, meeting event manager at Maritz, both mentoring others and learning from mentors have been key to her sense of...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Recent announcements about career changes include: Danielle Robards The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, has announced the appointment of Danielle Robards as director of group development, focusing on driving group sales and cultivating relationships...

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Association Launches Members-Only AI Tool

Association Launches Members-Only AI Tool

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s ELFie is designed to help members get needed information faster. Joining the growing number of associations using customized LLM and AI tools, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched its own variant,...

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