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Salary Survey 2025: Payment Due?
We look into the question of whether event organizers are compensated well enough for their efforts, skills, experience, and contributions, using our Annual Salary Survey as a guidepost.
Is It Time to Revisit Your Organization’s Cancellation Policies for Events?
In recent PCMA Catalyst community conversations, planners debated the wisdom of cancellation fees, took a look at event security, and shared how to encourage booking within the block.
CEMA Summit Celebrates 35 Years
CEMA Summit 2025 broke attendance records and introduced new initiatives for event marketers designed to keep their community connected all year long.
Think Like an Innovator
According to Freeman audience research, the difference between a good and a great event may come down to mindset.
Inside a Gathering of Finance Officers
In April, the Native American Finance Officers Association held its 43rd annual conference in New Orleans, marrying tech and tradition to maximize engagement.
3 Practical Use Cases for AI at Events
Concurrent sessions are the meat and potatoes of professional conferences. Use AI to improve the recipe.
This Negative TikTok Became a Teachable Moment
How a TikTok video berating hotel and conference staff at the National Federation of the Blind’s convention was turned into a learning opportunity.
Science Conferences Bucking the Trend
Record attendance at two major global scientific conferences — despite domestic funding cuts and travel headaches for international attendees — demonstrates the resilience of the scientific community and strategic thinking on the part of organizers.
DEI Done Differently
Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain central to the work of events professionals. You just need to read between the lines of session titles and marketing campaigns.
CSR Professionals Survey the Political Landscape for DEI
A recent survey reveals how corporate citizenship professionals are adjusting to DEI backlash while remaining true to their company’s commitment to its values.
‘We’re Not Changing What We Do’: Standing Strong Amidst DEI Backlash
How DEI is embedded in Minneapolis’ DNA and blueprint for future growth and why other destinations — and the events ecosystem — need to better convey the business case for diversity.
Should You Put More of Yourself Into Your Emails?
Your email messages likely aren’t communicating as clearly to others as you think they are, says organizational expert Andrew Brodsky. Here’s why and what to do about it.