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National Association of REALTORS® Tackles Virtual Event Speaker Challenges

When NAR had to move its legislative event online due to the pandemic, that meant special considerations for its government leader speakers.

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COVID-19 Survey: The Business Events Industry’s Recovery and Inclusivity Efforts

Convene’s COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard has been regularly assessing the pandemic’s impact on events professionals — planners and suppliers — and how they are charting a path forward. We’re also asking planners about their diversity initiatives in this latest survey.
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Mental health experts are warning against spending too much time scrolling on your smartphones. Here’s why time spent on LinkedIn is a little different.
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Embracing the Digital Opportunity

COVID-19 forced organizers to swiftly move canceled face-to-face events online. Here’s what this crash course already has taught us about engaging audiences, generating revenue, and innovating in a virtual environment — and what we need to focus on next.

BY BARBARA PALMER AND CONVENE EDITORS

ILLUSTRATION BY CELYN BRAZIER

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Convene magazine, published by PCMA since 1986, is the leading meetings industry publication for educational content and professional development. Convene has won numerous awards from Association Media & Publishing, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the American Society of Business Publication Editors (Azbee), Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI), Association TRENDS, and the Society of Publication Designers.

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