PCMA Convene Podcast

Links: ·      New research highlights toll of business travel on mental health and a need for more support from employers ·      Advancing Women in the Business Events Industry ·      How to Reduce the Stress and Anxiety of Business Travel   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·     ...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego, Jan 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Season 3 Episodes: E1 - JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan and Madeline Schimeck: ‘The Secrets to Making Giving Back Fun’ --- E2 – Austin Whitney: ‘Just be a good human, be thoughtf...

After WrestleMania concluded in Philadelphia, the CVB found a way to give the professional wrestling event’s banners a second life, while giving back — joining several other large events that have made sure that what’s left over goes to a good cause rather than the landfill. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : Waste Not, Want Not: Making Leftover Event Materials Serve the...

An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Paula Brantner Paula Brantner (she/her) of Accountability Ignited builds harassment and toxic workplace prevention systems and implements codes of conduct for academic societies, professional associations, and political organizations. She works with organizations to ensure confidentia...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·      Kristi Casey PCMA Education Strategist Kristi Casey creates engaging and immersive educational experiences. In addition to her...

The Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators draws on advances in science, technology, and medicine to keep attendees up to date on techniques to explain the science of life. By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene. Read the Article : Conference Illuminates the Art of Medicine Follow Convene: Website:        pcma.org/convene LinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information :  ·      Kristi Casey PCMA Education Strategist Kristi Casey creates engaging and immersive educational experiences. In addition to he...

Links: Corporations have big climate goals. Return-to-office mandates don't quite match them. Conferences Make Scientists Climate Transgressors   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Casey Gale, Managing...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·       Carolina Goradesky Carolina Goradesky has over 15 years of experience in the business events industry. She has been helping o...

Indiana University Bloomington conference explores music star Taylor Swift’s lyricism, feminism, economic impact, social-media presence, and more through an academic lens. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : Swifties and Scholars: Inside an Academic Conference About Taylor Swift Follow Convene: Website:        pcma.org/convene LinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-c...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·       Carolina Goradesky Carolina Goradesky has over 15 years of experience in the business events industry. She has been helping o...

An interview, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Leonard Hoops Leonard Hoops is President & CEO of Visit Indy, where he leads nearly 60 industry professionals who are charged with growing Central Indiana’s nearly $6 billion convention, tourism, and event business. He serves as the first DMO executive to chair PCMA and is currently chair...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·      Anh Nguyen, CMP Anh Nguyen, CMP, is the co-founder of Spark Event Collective and an esteemed leader in event management. With...

WorldatWork’s Courtney Mesmer developed a speaker coaching program to improve the participant experience at her organization’s annual conference. That initiative not only transformed the conference but rippled throughout the organization. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program 4 Ways to DIY a Speaker Coaching Program CMP Series...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·      Anh Nguyen, CMP Anh Nguyen, CMP, is the co-founder of Spark Event Collective and an esteemed leader in event management. With...

Links: ·      Introducing TED’s new tagline ·      Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED [video] ·      TED is 40 — here's how it all started [video]   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Ca...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·      Jennifer Bishop Jennifer Bishop brings more than 19 years of experience at PCMA in her role as Strate...

Fifteen years ago, she coached speakers for the first major TEDx event. Hayley Foster has since built that initial experience into a successful business, helping speakers to focus on what makes their message unique and their presentation authentic. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article : From Skeptic to Sought-After TEDx Speaker Coach ‘Programming Stellar Content That C...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : ·      Jennifer Bishop Jennifer Bishop brings more than 19 years of experience at PCMA in her role as Strat...

Note: In the conversation, we refer to “Carolina”. We speak of Carolina Goradesky, Head of Global Sustainability at PCMA.   Links: ·      Earth Day 2024: Ending Single-Use Plastic ·      Earth Day 2024 Official Website ·      A Sustainability Pulse Check for Events ·      Net Zero Carbon Pledge for the Events Industry ·      “Banishing Plastic” – on  Convene  cover   Get News Junkie: https://www.p...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.  Guest Information : ·      Shawn Kanungo As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo works at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. He spent 12...

How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation Rooted in New York but reaching the world online, the Grow-NY Competition and Summit provides $3 million in funding for innovative startups working throughout the agrifood ecosystem, from new farming technologies to ready-to-eat food products. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : How an Agrifoo...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.  Guest Information :  ·      Shawn Kanungo As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo works at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. He spent 1...

Links: ·      Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program ·      Read the March April cover story   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor ·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor ·...

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. Guest Information : ·      Megan Culligan Megan Culligan brings various event components together to intentionally design a live hybrid experience for online and onsite attendees...