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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...

People on the Move

Laura PurdyLaura Purdy, general manager of Toronto’s Exhibition Place, has announced that she will retire at the end of May. She began her career in marketing and communications within the commercial real estate sector before joining SMG (now Legends Global). After a...

Non-Dues Revenue: Your Association’s Key to Sustainability

As dues income fails to keep pace with rising costs, organizations can diversify their revenue streams—or risk long-term viability. Today, many associations are faced with a fundamental question that will impact not just how they operate in the future but, more...

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...
Have We Moved the Sustainability Bar?

Have We Moved the Sustainability Bar?

New survey data from American Express suggests that sustainability plays a supporting role, rather than a starring role, in business events. The results of American Express Global Business Travel’s (AmEx GBT) annual Meetings & Events Forecast are in. What role...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Brian ZambottiBrian Zambotti, DES, has joined event-production company FirstHand as its new chief strategy officer. With more than 24 years of experience producing large-scale events for associations and organizations nationwide, Zambotti has dedicated his career to...

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Meet in Chicago—a City That’s Never Outdone

Meet in Chicago—a City That’s Never Outdone

Chicago doesn’t just host meetings, it transforms them. If you’re looking for an accessible, thriving city for your next meeting or conference, you’d be wise to choose Chicago. Served by two international airports with more than 240 daily nonstop flights, Chicago is...

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