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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...

Sadie Noland

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Sadie Noland, marketing & sales specialist at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, sees strategic adoption of AI as helpful to enhance...

Report: Volunteer Time Increasing in Value

The annual study by Independent Sector argues that putting a dollar figure on volunteering has strategic benefits. A new report finds that the value of volunteering for nonprofits is increasing, reflecting its increasing importance to the sector. The Value of...

Susan D. Haning is a Champion of Excellence in the Industry

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The IAEE Distinguished Service Award honors more than just professional achievement; it celebrates an IAEE member who has fundamentally shaped the future of the exhibition industry. Susan D. Haning,...
Seth Godin: Three Big Ideas

Seth Godin: Three Big Ideas

Seth Godin spoke on the Main Stage at Convening Leaders 2019 in San Francisco. Photo by Jacob Slaton/Whatever Media Group. Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of 18 books, including Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being...

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Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches

Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches

Spark can quickly find registration patterns in your event data, pointing out trends and suggesting segmentation strategies and messages that motivate prospective attendees to action. When Convene asked marketing and technology consultant Nick Borelli, who leads...

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Post-Con Survey Redo

Post-Con Survey Redo

Asking the right questions on surveys is the key to collecting actionable data. The post-con survey is key to measuring the success of your event and planning for the future, but planners continue to find it a challenge to get participants to respond. Unless you...

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