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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...

CEMA Connects: Sticky Strategy: Your Event Isn’t the End. It’s the Beginning

CEMA Connects: Sticky Strategy: Your Event Isn’t the End. It’s the Beginning Building on ITA Group’s session at CEMA Summit, this webinar explores how to design events with long-term objectives in mind, creating intentional experiences that reinforce key messages,...

How Much Foresight Should a Board Do?

In unsettled times, a board might wonder how far to look ahead. The better question is how well-equipped the board is to discuss it. It can be difficult to tell at moments like this whether an association board is better off developing a five-year strategic plan, a...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Conference Engagement, Leadership, and the Value of Events

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Conference Rooms That Talk Back Create New Opportunities for Engagement At the Strategic Management Society’s annual conference, interaction is not an afterthought — it is how members present research,...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Jim RussellJim Russell has been named as Maritz’s global head, business events solutions. He has previously held leadership roles at Freeman and Encore (formerly PSAV), and currently serves as the chair of the international board of directors for MPI. Kireem...

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Hospital Group Refreshes Advocacy Push

With cutbacks on the table and more noise on the Hill, the Children’s Hospital Association is making its messaging blunter. The Children’s Hospital Association has launched a new advocacy campaign with a more direct message designed to cut through the noise around...

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