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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...

A Top CEO’s Playbook for Association Leaders

Associations aren’t Apple. But Tim Cook’s tenure has a few lessons for what leadership of any sort looks like. There isn’t much that associations have in common with Apple. Associations generally aren’t typically in the business of manufacturing, don’t have to appeal...

What Geopolitical Disruption Means for Associations

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, is joined by Francisco Gómez, Founder and CEO of Factum Global, and Pietro Macchiarella, MBA, CAE, Senior Director of Data and...

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...
Think Bold and Meet Bolder in Dallas

Think Bold and Meet Bolder in Dallas

The Hilton Anatole stands tall in Dallas’s glittering nighttime skyline, just one of the city’s grand—and newly restored—hotel offerings. Dallas isn’t just growing, it’s soaring with a globally recognized culinary scene, vibrant Arts District, and thriving nightlife....

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Brandt Krueger EventMobi has appointed Brandt Krueger as director of industry relations and partnerships. In this newly created role, he will shape EventMobi’s industry content strategy, build and deepen partnerships with meetings and events stakeholders, and help...

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Giulia Ferrero

Giulia Ferrero

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Giulia Ferrero, director of event marketing at Swapcard, has come to understand how events shape industries by creating environments where...

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