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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...
Meeting Magic in Orlando

Meeting Magic in Orlando

“Happily Ever After” — a nightly show. As the summer reached its midway point, I traveled — along with throngs of families bound for Orlando — to see the most famous set of animated ears in the world. My experience would differ from the 50 million or so visitors to...

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Industry Spotlight: Hilton

Industry Spotlight: Hilton

Learn more about Hilton Visit Hilton About At Hilton, hospitality is more than a business; it’s a legacy. Since 1919, we’ve welcomed over 3 billion guests across 139 countries and territories, offering exceptional stays through 25 world-class brands and more than...

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Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes

Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes

Zanny Minton Beddoes will present the opening keynote, “Shifting Markets, Smarter Strategy: The Global Economic Outlook in 2026,” on the Main Stage at Convening Leaders on Monday, Jan. 12, in Philadelphia. When Zanny Minton Beddoes moved from working as an economist...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Michelle Fisher Reyes Visit Pittsburgh has named Michelle Fisher Reyes as its new vice president of community and government affairs. Reyes brings more than two decades of experience building partnerships and advancing community-focused initiatives to her new role. As...

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So Good It’s EPIC

Mark your calendars and clear your schedule for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2025 this 8-10 December in Houston, Texas. Trust us when we tell you this isn’t just another industry conference… this is ONE EPIC EVENT that’s about to raise everything...

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