Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 7, 2019

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Learning conferences are havens where participants consider, assess and practice new patterns of thinking, while nurturing new mental models on how to do their work. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2019

According to CEOWORLD magazine and the “Future of Jobs” report by the World Economic Forum, the top two skills that will be most desired by employers/CEOs by 2020 are complex problem-solving and critical thinking. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 15, 2022

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Which of these strategies are you currently using for sponsorship pricing? How involved is your leadership with the budget maker? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Sponsorships 370

Sponsorships Conference 2022 2019 370

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. How can our organizations become advocates for good — and be a part of the healing? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. The post Better Because You Were There appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

2012 364

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Which of these event tech predictions surprises you? What other changes do you see impacting the future of event technology?

Event Tech 362

Event Tech Tech B2B Event Technology 362

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Instead of organizing around your products, coordinate your efforts around your customers — especially for your largest investors. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Sponsorships 69

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Advertising Contracts 69

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 10, 2022

Our trade magazines mainly report on big events, the ones with big-name speakers and eye candy razzle-dazzle. So as I predicted in 2020 , we haven’t seen the old normal since the pandemic started, and it’s likely we’ll never see it again. What we shouldn’t do. The event industry unduly focuses on large meetings.

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Meetings Meeting Design 2020 Speakers 330

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. How have you managed expectations of increased costs with your senior leadership? What creative solutions have you found to mitigate high costs? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Event Planning 370

Event Planning Food and Beverage 2023 2019 370

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. How are you thinking differently about repackaging your conference content? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. The post Beyond Hybrid: Repackaging Your Conference Content appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

Conference 366

Conference Sponsorships Education 2021 366

Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2020

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Conversely, rookie speakers would require that you schedule several calls and be more of a stickler on deadlines. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. What improvements can you make to your speaker prep calls?

Speakers 362

Speakers Education 2019 Conference 362

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Monitor and learn from what the travel or cruise line industries are doing to regain consumer confidence. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

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Contracts 2009 Hotels 2020 397

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. What sort of cancellation policies are you putting in place for your members? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. The post Risk, Revenue Recognition and Recovery appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 26, 2018

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. We need to do a better job of designing learning experiences that offer all of our attendees the opportunity to share in small-group conversations. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

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Conference Education Healthcare Speakers 346

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. I think our model is ripe for disruption without a more transparent and trusted platform. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Are your business practices around your trade show transparent to your exhibitors?

Trade Shows 306

Trade Shows B2B 2019 Sustainability 306

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Want more info, read Marketo’s thorough explanation and comparison of Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Conference 321

Conference Social Media 2018 B2B 321

Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 17, 2019

See Michael Shermer, editor in chief of Skeptic magazine, The Belief Module, Skeptic 5 , no. For that reason, we have a fondness for personal narratives. Our brains are inclined to any information that comes in the form of the story. Our Misguided Trust In Stories.

Government 334

Government Speakers Conference Management 334

IMG

AUGUST 14, 2023

Magazine, represents a coveted acknowledgment of outstanding entrepreneurial achievements within the competitive landscape of American business. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation,” said Amanda Ma , Founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group. 5000 list, published annually by Inc.

Marketing 195

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. If your process does not include this capability, make plans to implement it for your next conference. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. What other recommendations to you have for the registration process?

Airlines 294

Airlines Trade Shows Conference Consulting 294

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Reprinted with permission of Convene, the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Senior staff and/or volunteer leaders who open doors and nurture relationships. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. At which tiers are you customizing your sponsorship packages?

Sponsorships 273

Sponsorships Advertising Education Transportation 273

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. What big changes are you planning to make in 2021? Is your organization willing to take on more risk? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

2021 284

2021 Conference 2020 Sustainability 284

Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Are your moderators from industry or professional facilitators? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. The post Panel Sessions 3.0 for 2023 appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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2023 Speakers 2022 Conference 243

Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Honoring excellence in event-marketing strategy and execution, the a href="[link] target="_blank"Corporate Event Award.

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Corporate Events Event Marketing Marketing Events 92

Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 17, 2024

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. It will also help guide and expedite cross-functional team meetings. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Consulting 221

Consulting 2024 Management Marketing 221

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Another way you can leverage the powerful lever of first right of refusal is to identify and offer your high-visibility digital and on-site branding opportunities to your top loyal sponsors first.

Sponsorships 221

Sponsorships Advertising 2023 2019 221

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 5, 2024

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. If so, what criteria have you used to help identify those individuals? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

B2B 221

B2B 2023 Conference Education 221

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. What types of professional development do you offer to your leaders? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Consulting 243

Consulting Education 2022 2019 243

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2024

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. While this is more costly for the show organizer, it supports the desires of the exhibitor and can improve the attendee experience. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

2024 221

2024 Negotiating 2023 Hotels 221

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. If your organization has a nominating or awards committee, be sure to tap current and past members to be part of the taskforce — and part of the solution. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

2024 195

2024 Management Meetings Events 195

Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

ROCHESTER MN. Exhibitor Group is proud to announce the following 25 convention centers as winners of its sixth annual Centers of Excellence Awards.

2025 92

2025 Venues 92

Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. What are some other ways you have dealt with staff shortages at your conferences? How do you plan to prepare for your future meetings? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Conference 195

Conference Food and Beverage 2022 Hotels 195

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Create an environment where the vendor feels like an extension of your team. Better yet, become their favorite client. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Negotiating 195

Negotiating 2023 Financial Management 195

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 3, 2022

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. Which of these strategies are you considering for your next hybrid event? What kind of digital extensions have you used with success? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Conference 195

Conference 2022 2019 Marketing 195

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association. What kind of contingency plans do you have in place for your main-stage speakers? If and when speakers push back, what are some solutions? Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

Speakers 195

Speakers Banking Conference 2023 195

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The finalists will be featured in the December Smart Meetings Magazine ( You can see last year’s winners here ). By voting for the industry’s brightest hotels, venues, and CVBs, you’re contributing to a future where every meeting and event can be extraordinary. Cast your vote by Monday, Sept.

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2024 Hotels Venues Meetings 98

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In. The company counts Ares and RXR Realty among its investors, and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. Learn more at [link]

2025 105

2025 Hospitality Venues Entertainment 105

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Little’s Prism magazine , which is devoted entirely to sustainability. There was a backlash against ESG investment and climate change regulation in the U.S. last year, “with similar examples of watering down or postponement of sustainability-related regulation in some parts of Europe,” according to the most recent issue of Arthur D.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Events Marketing Meetings 105

Event Marketer

AUGUST 16, 2024

SPARKLING ICE X NEW YORK MAGAZINE Sparkling Ice and New York Magazine teamed up for a multifaceted experiential program at Montauk Beach House from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Fashion Sports 2006 Transportation 110