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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...
3 Things That Keep Event Planners Awake at Night

3 Things That Keep Event Planners Awake at Night

Event planners worry about meeting growing attendee expectations while dealing with rising costs, reduced staffs, and smaller budgets. There’s a lot to unpack in Convene’s 31st Meetings Market Survey, which will be published in November, but here’s one main takeaway:...

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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. AI Assistants Are Blabbing Our Embarrassing Work Secrets Corporate assistants have long been the...

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‘Right Now, We’re in Triage Mode’

‘Right Now, We’re in Triage Mode’

AccuWeather estimates that the total economic loss from Hurricane Helene could total up to $250 billion. So far, it is the deadliest storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina. (World Central Kitchen) “Right now, we’re in triage mode,” said Melissa Murray,...

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