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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

by | September 30, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

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...
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How Tara Brashear Mastered the Art of Showing Up

by | June 19, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The IAEE Chapter Merit Award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to advance their local chapter while exemplifying IAEE’s mission to promote and advance the exhibitions and events industry....
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The Next Shift in Strategic Event Management

by | June 19, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Shawn DuBravac will present an action-oriented framework to help event strategists prepare for the future at PCMA Business Events Summit 2026, held at Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort. Owing to his work as a futurist and author of Digital Destiny: How the New Age...
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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Site Inspections, Burnout and Meaning with Laura Gassner Otting, and Better Decision‑Making Under Pressure

by | June 19, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: How the Spokane Convention Center Turned a Reception Into a Site Inspection A progressive opening reception gave a group of association management industry professionals the chance to mix with local artists...
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Why CEO Succession Planning Matters More Now

Jun 28, 2024 |

Leaders don’t like thinking about their exits. But planning for an eventual departure keeps an association stable—and supports future leaders as well. It’s a truism in the sports world that coaches are “hired to be fired.” Every manager goes into the job knowing that...

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Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meeting Destination

Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meeting Destination

Jun 28, 2024 |

The new open-air Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in downtown Austin is the place to be for concerts and festivals alike. (John Sutfin) As you narrow down the list of destinations for your next meeting, you may be looking at other lists for inspiration. Don’t be...

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Conversion Tracking in a Post-Cookie World

Conversion Tracking in a Post-Cookie World

Jun 28, 2024 |

Privacy legislation around the world has required tech companies to exercise more restraint in the information they capture about users, and its buzzword-iest consequence has been the slow deprecation of third-party cookies. What are cookies? Cookies are bits of data...

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Take Pride in Fostering DEI

Jun 27, 2024 |

Editorial Note: Originally published in the June 2024 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. Pride Month brings to mind the importance of creating inclusive spaces within our organizations, where every team member feels valued and accepted for who they are. As we...

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