Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat announced changes to the organisation’s leadership structure aimed at continuing the transformation of PCMA from a legacy meeting industry association into a global leader in the business events industry. PCMA formally launches “ PCMA Insights ”.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 6, 2022

Have you recently entered the events industry and are looking for associations to join that will help you learn the tricks of the trade? Joining a professional association will help take your career to the next level. Joining a professional association will help take your career to the next level. American Planning Association.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Veteran association and business events marketer Carolyn Clark has joined the DAHLIA+ Agency as leader of the agency’s growing portfolio of digital marketing services. Over Clark’s seven year tenure at PCMA her team led marketing initiatives resulting in sequential years of record membership, marquee event attendance and revenue growth.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 11, 2022

In a statement, PCMA condemned the “unprovoked and unjustified attacks on the people of Ukraine” and that “we stand united against war and acts of evil against innocent civilians.” PCMA is committed to contributing to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund to support the urgent need for food, water, and shelter.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 9, 2018

Planners, destination management professionals and suppliers attending Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)’s annual Convening Leaders event were resolved in their quest to “amplify engagement” and learn new ways to delight attendees. Engagement is the New Membership. PCMA sees it as a measure of its relevancy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The huge majority of those beneficiaries were in the form of membership renewal grants issued directly to members in financial distress and new member grants provided for Chapters to allocate towards prospective members also facing financial concerns. Since April 2020, MPI Foundation has given back more than $1.1

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 21, 2019

a professional in the meetings and events industry is not required to hold a membership in their professional association. HOWEVER, the benefits that come with an association membership are both tangible and intangible. Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). Membership is About Knowledge!

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

When users join the platform, it prompts them to share certain things about themselves. One last thing, you can have different levels of membership,” adds Will. Imagine PCMA had its own section; NPI has its own section. If you want to check out the #EventProfs community , join us! These little hiccups start to add up.”

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

This follows the November 2021 PCMA announcement of a partnership with JUNO as its official year-round community platform provider. The platform came online for PCMA’s Convening Leaders that took place in January. Glisser Raises $4.9M in Private Equity Funding. May 17, 2022. As part of the investment U.S.-based March 15, 2022.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

“This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. 20 in Their Twenties is supported by the PCMA Education Foundation and Visit Seattle. My goal since I joined Explore St.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Users can toggle between the tables to join different conversations or be randomly shuffled at timed intervals. Presenters can join the main stage and broadcast a presentation to all users. In either variation, utilize the HD native streaming player that allows attendees to raise their hand to join the stage. Albert’s Aha!

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Kiki Fox: Kiki is a passionate woman who’s a member of IAEE, MPI, and PCMA. She joined in as the Marketing and Operations Director for IMEX in Frankfurt as part of the original launch team for the exhibition. She has spoken for PCMA, Convention Industry Council, © Systems and many others. county finalist in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2018

Young girls today don’t need to join a troop and put on a uniform and earn badges to get a sense of self-worth,” Hope said. They planned an all-new Girl Scout-powered event for the remaining two-and-a-half days, one that was open to all girls and which could potentially expand its membership base of 1.8 million girls.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We all wanted PCMA to do well — we wanted it to grow and to grow up,” Barbara Nichols, an early Convene editor and former PCMA president, said in a recent interview about the magazine’s founding. PCMA staffer John Oliver was the first editor.) A magic machine (called a micro-computer) was leased. Our Very, Very Slow Start.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

As long as we’re showcasing what makes this such an innovative and inspiring industry, let’s ask others to join the celebration. For an association, that benefits advocacy, membership, and revenue objectives. The post 19 Thought Leaders Told Us What They Think About How the Industry is Getting Better appeared first on PCMA Convene.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We were pleased with 94 companies that decided to join us for first-ever NECA 2020 LIVE.”. If you can use technology all year long and provide your customers with leads as a subscription service, there are opportunities, which means instead of selling a trade show, you’re going to be selling a year-long membership engagement.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

Event Management Conferences January PCMA Convening Leaders January 8 - 11, 2023 – Columbus, OH The Convening Leaders Conference is the best place for business event professionals to spark innovative ideas and gain insights from industry leaders. IBTM World has one goal: to inspire the events world and deliver exceptional experiences.

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