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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...

Mala Dorasamy | PCMA Member Spotlight 

Get to know PCMA Member Mala Dorasamy, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) 1. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? My involvement with PCMA grew from a desire to connect more deeply with the global...

People on the Move

Brett C. Mitchell and Stacey Church Brett C. Mitchell, CVE, general manager of the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, has been installed as chair of the board of directors of the International Association of Venue Managers, replacing outgoing chair Stacey...

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...
Julia Catanese, CMP

Julia Catanese, CMP

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Julia Catanese, CMP, senior meetings, events, and trade shows planner at Cardinal Health, seemed destined for a career in the events industry,...

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New Year, New Vision for a Bright Future

Editorial Note: Originally published in the January 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. I am honored to wish you a happy 2025 in my first Perspectives column as IAEE chairperson and to share my vision for exhibitions and events. Our industry is at a pivotal...

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Hiring? Beware of Liars.

Hiring? Beware of Liars.

One out of four job seekers have lied on their resume, according to 2,000 U.S. candidates who responded to a recent study from Resume Builder. One out of four job seekers have lied on their resume, according to 2,000 U.S. candidates who responded to a recent study...

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Inside an Association’s PSA Contest

Inside an Association’s PSA Contest

A group supporting driver-ed teachers has developed a curriculum around safe driving, increasing its visibility and credibility. A partnership between a charitable nonprofit and a membership association is using the association’s expertise alongside teens’ creativity...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Kathy Dawn and Kariuki Epps Visit Cincy has promoted Kathy Dawn and Kariuki Epps to directors of sales, national accounts. Dawn and Epps bring extensive sales expertise and deep industry relationships to...

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