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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...

A Top CEO’s Playbook for Association Leaders

Associations aren’t Apple. But Tim Cook’s tenure has a few lessons for what leadership of any sort looks like. There isn’t much that associations have in common with Apple. Associations generally aren’t typically in the business of manufacturing, don’t have to appeal...

What Geopolitical Disruption Means for Associations

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, is joined by Francisco Gómez, Founder and CEO of Factum Global, and Pietro Macchiarella, MBA, CAE, Senior Director of Data and...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations and Navigating a More Complex Global Meetings Landscape

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening...

CEM Spotlight on Tina Altman, CEM

Tina Altman, CEM is the Director of Sales at International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) with 13 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry. Known for building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth, she is passionate about...

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Top 10 Best Event Floor Plan Software for 2026

Top 10 Best Event Floor Plan Software for 2026 Planning events in 2026 requires a level of precision and clarity that goes far beyond traditional venue sketches. Organizers now depend on event floor plan software to design layouts that are accurate, scalable, and easy...

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What Meeting Planners Miss About Attendees

Association meetings push quality content, but a new report suggests that cost has a stronger influence on who attends. When it comes to association events, is content really king? The (ahem) conventional wisdom around meetings is that if you have a solid education...

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Industry Spotlight: Visit Anaheim

Industry Spotlight: Visit Anaheim

Learn more about Visit Anaheim Visit Anaheim About Visit Anaheim is the official destination marketing organization for Anaheim, California—home to the award-winning Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) and one of the most vibrant meeting and convention districts in the...

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