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Report: Events Pros Slower to Expand
As economic and geopolitical challenges persist, a new survey finds meetings leaders are looking for more value in current programs. According to a new survey, meetings and events leaders are restraining their ambitions in the face of political and economic headwinds,...
Big Things Are Happening in Omaha
Omaha’s $9B+ revamp is reshaping the convention attendee experience. The airport is doubling in size, the downtown convention center is undergoing a $200M renovation, and in 2028 a modern streetcar will take attendees on a post-meeting party loop. These developments...
Prompt Like an AI Pro
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Generative AI has changed how industry professionals create content, but most people are still only scratching the surface of what it can do. Typing a quick request into a chatbot is easy. Getting it to...
Keys to Member Engagement
MGI’s latest report shows soft membership numbers, but also suggests a few paths for improvement. The latest edition of MGI’s Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is a good news-bad news affair. Bad news first. Membership is in trouble, the report makes clear. In...
Know Your Consumer’s Mindset
At last year’s CEIR Predict conference, Jennifer Berg, Vice President at SSRS, delivered a research-driven look at the modern consumer in her presentation, Understanding Today’s Consumer: Insights That Drive Smarter Business Strategy. Drawing on SSRS’s tracking data,...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Preserving African American History and Creating Events That Drive Business Outcomes with Sarah Reed
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Preserving Their Stories More than 700 professionals who work in African American museums and cultural institutions gathered in Charleston last summer for a vibrant exchange of ideas and knowledge. Written...
