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Strengthen Your Event’s Digital Defense with Essential Cybersecurity Measures

by Aidan | Mar 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

In the fast-paced world of event management, cybersecurity often takes a backseat to more visible aspects of planning. However, as our recent IAEE Show Organizer Insights Hour revealed, this oversight can lead to significant vulnerabilities. With events increasingly...

Chloe Hanna

by Aidan | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Chloe Hanna, growth and operations lead at Lightbulb Teams, predicts that event costs will continue to rise in 2025, creating continuing...

Inside an Association’s Federal Workforce Response

by Aidan | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized

White House-ordered layoffs and travel restrictions have challenged the American Association for Public Opinion Research. It’s found ways to assist members, fast. Tristanne M. Staudt is facing what she calls the “worst-case scenario.” As the executive director of the...

Kaylee Harris, CMP

by Aidan | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. For Class of 2025 member Kaylee Harris, CMP, meeting event manager at Maritz, both mentoring others and learning from mentors have been key to her sense of...

People on the Move

by Aidan | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Recent announcements about career changes include: Danielle Robards The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, has announced the appointment of Danielle Robards as director of group development, focusing on driving group sales and cultivating relationships...

Starting New and Better Conversations About Food Waste at Meetings

by Aidan | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Food waste was identified as “very high priority” for more than half — 55 percent — of meeting planners surveyed, yet conversations between meeting planners and venues about food waste tend to be rare, according to a 2024 survey. From untouched box lunches and...