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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...

Research: Trade Shows Remain Top Marketing Investment

“Take That, Post-Pandemic Doubters. Trade Shows, Markets Are Thriving,” reads the headline of a recent article in Gifts & Decorative Accessories, highlighting how participation has returned to pre-pandemic levels at the gift and home industry’s major events in...

How Associations Can Assist Young Professionals

A new survey finds that Gen Z values skills and stability above simply climbing the ladder. Associations are well-positioned to help. “Young people these days just don’t want to lead.” Some variation of that mantra seems to get attached to every new generation; no...

Healthy Strategies for Healthcare Sponsorship

With the IAEE Healthcare Forum taking place next week, we thought we’d look at the issues that matter most to healthcare exhibition organizers. Spoiler alert: there’s no shortage of them. A recent IAEE Healthcare Insights Hour brought industry leaders together to...
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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Top 10 Best Mobile Event Apps For 2025

Top 10 Best Mobile Event Apps For 2025

Top 10 Best Mobile Event Apps For 2025 In 2025, the event landscape is set to undergo a remarkable transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing attendee expectations. According to research by Persuasion Nation, over 63% of event professionals...

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Thinking Should Be a Priority, Not a Day-Off Activity Real change happens through focused attention...

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4 Ways to Make the Workplace More Equitable

4 Ways to Make the Workplace More Equitable

DEI efforts have experienced pushback recently, with funding and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion declining in the U.S. McKinsey & Company’s annual “Women in the Workplace” report painted a fragile picture of women’s progress in corporate America,...

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A Slam-Dunk for Accessibility

A Slam-Dunk for Accessibility

When Richmond, Virginia, hosted the 2024 Wheelchair Basketball National Tournament in April, Richmond Region Tourism teamed up with local organizations with expertise in disability etiquette to make sure the athletes had an inclusive and welcoming experience...

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