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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...
Sea Suite

Sea Suite

The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach’s saltwater infinity pool is steps from the shoreline. It would be impossible to see all 39 towns and cities that make up The Palm Beaches in just one three-day fam trip. But our host, Discover The Palm Beaches, packed in enough...

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What’s Next?

What’s Next?

There’s an element of anxiety that comes with feeling frozen and feeling like you’re not sure what the right path to choose is,” Ben Johnston said in a recent Investopedia article. Investopedia gave it a name: “business paralysis,” which sets in when organizations try...

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Convene’s 32nd Meetings Market Survey Results

Convene’s 32nd Meetings Market Survey Results

Planners said they are leaning into data and ROI-driven decision-making, trying out new pricing or revenue models, reworking events to be more localized or segmented, and reorganizing internally to meet current and potential future challenges head on. About Our Survey...

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What’s Ahead for the Events Industry in 2026?

What’s Ahead for the Events Industry in 2026?

Whether they are generally bullish or bearish on what’s next for meetings, industry insiders agree that the rising cost of events is the top challenge they face. It’s a simple survey question that packs a big punch: Are you more worried or more excited about the...

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