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Busting Through Burnout with the Joy of Being Spontaneous
What does it say when: It might say we: Work-life balance is a phrase that’s been used extensively. We hear of it so frequently, the truth is, we often tune
The Culture Catalyst: Shifting Leadership Perspectives and Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety
I recently had the privilege of addressing a topic I believe is critically overlooked in our industry: psychological safety. Thanks to PCMA, I led two insightful sessions to bridge this
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: JoAnne Spitale, Senior Conferences Manager, Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)
For JoAnne Spitale, Meetings Manager for SB Expos & Events, an active Digital Event Strategist certification gave her the knowledge she needed to keep up with these changes, and showed employers the depth of her expertise. She spoke with us about her path to earning a DES and why she continues to recertify.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Elodie Lortal, Catering Coordinator, National Arts Centre, Canada
Switching careers to follow your passion is an amazing feeling and can be a daunting measure, especially at the beginning of a global pandemic. That level of adversary didn’t stop Elodie Lortal, Catering Coordinator, National Arts Centre, Canada, it empowered her.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: 5 Top Tips on becoming a Hybrid Destination with Tourism Northern Ireland
Learn from Northern Ireland's key business event professionals on how the Digital Event Strategist Certification has prepared them for the reopening of the industry.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Abbey Conference and Events
As part of Fáilte Ireland’s recovery plan, they and their partners, namely Abbey Conference & Events undertook the Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification to deliver digital events for their clients throughout the pandemic.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Venue Marketing Managers, Coex Convention & Exhibition Center
It doesn’t matter where you are in the world — the skills to successfully put on a digital or hybrid event transcend cultural boundaries. The only limitation? Your imagination. When COVID-19 shut the world down, the event industry was one of the hardest hits.
3 Reasons HR Professionals Should Invest in Digital Event Strategist Certification
HR professionals who are tasked with employee engagement and internal meetings are looking for ways to upskill and reskill to better adapt to the post-pandemic workplace. Below are three ways that PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification can help you organize corporate events better.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Alaina Faiello, Vice President, Professional Development, NAIFA (National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors)
Alaina Faiello, Vice President, Professional Development, NAIFA, spent time completing the DES course. This is her story.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Kristin Malek, Event Management Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Digital events are nothing new to Kristin Malek, Event Management Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska – Lincoln. As virtual events took a dominant role in 2020, Malek was ready to ace anything life threw at her, including a successful hybrid event done with her students that reached six countries and 16 states.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Jonathan Tok, Platform Lead, Now Comms Asia
There is no better education than one you can find in the real world and in the last year, there was no better teacher than being forced to put digital-first. A scary step for some and for others, like Digital Event Strategist graduate, Jonathan Tok, it was a proving ground.
Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: Maria Dempsey, Wine Educator, Director of Hospitality and Events, Gen7 Wines
Wine, digital events and the hospitality industry – normally not a mixture you would find but as it turns out, it is a true recipe for success. Maria Dempsey, CMM, DES, CSW, Wine Educator and Director of Hospitality and Events for Gen7 Wines recently completed the Digital Events Strategist course, offered by PCMA.