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Unpacking a Year of Events Industry Research
Getting attendees to return to your events requires an understanding of their core objectives according to Freeman’s Ken Holsinger. At the end of last year, Freeman published its End-of-Year Recap to provide highlights of the event company’s research conducted over...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: A Biennial Gathering with Deep Impact and Building Sustainable Success with Erin Stafford
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine Collaboration How a national leadership conference amplifies the impact of a powerful network of Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. Written and read by...
More Than Hacking It
Gevme’s Keerat Singh introduces the Spark Hackathon challenge. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group. Things moved quickly for Patricia Guidetti, DES, senior director of programs for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, when she arrived at the...
CEM Spotlight on Abdulkarim Althumayri, CEM
Abdulkarim Althumayri, CLMP, CEM is a senior loyalty, partnerships and events professional with more than 10 years of experience in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector. Currently serving as the Events Manager for Saudi Entertainment Ventures, he has led major cinema...
Rocco LaForgia | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Rocco LaForgia, Director of Sales Worldwide Accounts, Hilton Worldwide Sales What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? As I was entering the industry, I had heard from numerous colleagues that PCMA was THE place to be. The...
People on the Move
Bob JamesonVisit Fort Worth President and CEO Bob Jameson has announced that he will retire on April 30 after 13 years at the destination management organization. His legacy includes the development of the Fort Worth Sports Commission, the Hear Fort Worth music...
