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How Representing NYC Has Prepared Fred Dixon to Showcase the U.S.
NYC Tourism + Conventions president and CEO Fred Dixon will become president and CEO of Brand USA beginning July 15. Next month, Fred Dixon will expand his horizons beyond New York City, going from focusing on attracting visitors to the city’s five boroughs to the...
An Events Industry Leader’s Strategies for Managing Stress
Having a support network can help you get through stressful situations, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence CEO Annette Gregg said during a recent “Everyday Awareness” event. The pandemic may be officially behind us, but a convergence of other pressures —...
Taylor Swift: The European Conference Version
No, Taylor Swift is not asking a question at one of the many academic conferences dedicated to her. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was listening to a performance at this year’s Grammy Awards. (Sonja Flemming/CBS photo) In whatever part of the world that Taylor...
5 Data Points to Attract and Retain Exhibitors and Attendees
Sam Lippman of Lippman Connects presented his annual “5 Points in 5 Minutes” at the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Lippman Connects) A hallmark of the annual one-day Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum...
Jenna Wiese
This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Jenna Wiese, National Account Director, Destination DC, talks about the challenge of rising event costs and how if she had her way,...
Shamera Stewart
This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Shamera Stewart, MBA, CMP, DES, Senior Consultant, Events and Operations, at CarMax, shares how she got into the events industry, the...
