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PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Meetings Market Survey 2025: Insights on AI, DEI, Sustainability, and Industry ShiftsIn this episode, the Editors unpack the findings of Convene’s annual Meetings Market Survey, revealing how planners are navigating 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and evolving expectations around DEI and sustainability. Discover why business models are shifting, how AI adoption is creating both opportunities and divides, and what planners predict for 2026. Links:· What’s Next?: https://www.pcma.org/whats-next-33nd-mms/· HBR: Leaders Assume Employees Are Excited About AI. They’re Wrong: https://hbr.org/2025/11/leaders-assume-employees-are-excited-about-ai-theyre-wrong Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the C...
2026-01-1627 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Celebrating 40 Years of Convene: Stories, Milestones, and What’s Ahead at Convening LeadersAs Convene marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, the team reflects on their first experiences with the meetings industry, shares behind-the-scenes stories, and previews what’s coming at PCMA Convening Leaders in Philadelphia. From the evolution of conferences to the power of community and design, this episode dives into the history, impact, and future of events. Plus, hear personal journeys that led our editors to Convene and why this industry continues to inspire. Links:· Register for Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ ...
2026-01-0924 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Connecting the Dots at Convening Leaders: Zanny Minton Beddoes, Adam Grant, Trevor Noah & Tabitha BrownIn this episode, the Convene editorial team previews the main stage lineup at Convening Leaders 2026 — including The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes, organizational psychologist Adam Grant, actress and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown, and comedian and bestselling author Trevor Noah. They explore how these keynotes and their talks will shape the rest of the conversations in Philadelphia. Links:· Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes: https://www.pcma.org/joining-the-dots-with-zanny-minton-beddoes/· Register for Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Conve...
2025-12-1922 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group NeedsMore new-build and convention center renovations are designed for integration into the larger community, creating mixed-use spaces for convention-goers and locals alike.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group Needs: https://www.pcma.org/meeting-different-needs-convention-centers/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene Subs...
2025-12-1709 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: The Stories We Loved in 2025: Fast Tracks, Inclusive Awards, Accessibility Wins and Everyday Work JoyIn this episode, the Convene Editors are swapping their favorite Convene stories from 2025 — from events that redefined attendee engagement to stories that challenged how we think about inclusion, accessibility, and workplace culture. Join Jen, Michelle, Barbara, and Kate for a behind-the-scenes look at the reporting that inspired them most — and a glimpse at what’s next for Convene. Links:· Fast Company’s Secret to Event Success: Fast Tracks With Top Innovators: https://www.pcma.org/fast-company-secret-event-success-fast-tracks-innovators/· How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature: https://www.pcma.org/rei-coop-events-are-inclusive-in-nature/· This Medica...
2025-11-2820 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Inside Convene’s Covers: How Illustrations Bring Ideas to LifeEvery issue of Convene opens with an illustrated cover — a long-standing tradition that captures ideas, not just images. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, the editorial team shares how those covers come to life, from concept to collaboration with artists around the world. Hear how illustration shapes storytelling, why abstract art sparks curiosity, and what goes into creating visuals that make readers stop, think, and turn the page. Links:· Convene’s Digital Edition: https://www.convene-digital.org/convene/library/· Point Five: https://point5.com/· Lane Press: https://lanepress.com/ Get News Junkie...
2025-11-1430 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Do We Still Need Event Swag? Sustainable Giveaways That Build Connection (and Ditch the Waste)Is swag still worth it—or just landfill with a logo? In this Talk, the Convene editors debate whether business events need giveaways at all, and what actually delivers value when they do. From “no-swag” charitable gifting and local-maker gift cards to consumables, thoughtful keepsakes, and scent-driven memories, the group shares smart ideas for reducing waste while deepening attendee connection. If you’re rethinking bags, bottles, and branded pens, this episode gives practical alternatives and guardrails. Links:· 7 Wellness-Themed Gifting Ideas: https://meetings.skift.com/2025/10/13/7-wellness-themed-gifting-ideas/· Rethinking Swag at Events: https://www.pcma.org/rethinking...
2025-11-0718 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Networking, Rebuilt: What Attendees Want vs. What Organizers Deliver (Freeman’s XLNC Deep Dive)Freeman’s latest XLNC report reveals a major mismatch: attendees want organizers to curate subject-matter experts and set purposeful topics for networking—while many planners still default to open “white space,” receptions, and chance encounters. In this Convene Talk, we unpack how to architect serendipity with intention (think BrainDate-style problem matching), design quieter, introvert-friendly options, prep exhibitors with experts—not sales scripts— and give Gen Z clearer ways to start meaningful conversations. Links:· Why Your Approach to Networking Isn’t Meeting Attendees’ Needs: https://www.pcma.org/why-your-approach-to-networking-is-not-meeting-attendees-needs/· Beyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are N...
2025-10-3117 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Travel’s Talent Crunch: How Events Can Help Close a 43-Million Worker GapThe travel industry is booming—but a World Travel & Tourism Council report warns of a 43 million-person workforce shortfall in the next decade. What does that mean for meetings and events? The Convene team digs into where the pinch is already showing, why service roles can’t be automated away, and how pipelines—student outreach, paid apprenticeships, and clearer career paths—can attract new talent. Links:· WTTC: Travel is booming, but it needs workers: https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/WTTC-summit-travel-needs-workers· X-Culture Program Inspires Students to Innovate in the Events Industry: https://www.pcma.org/xculture-p...
2025-10-2418 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Too Many Industry Events? Why Planners and Suppliers Can’t AgreeAs the events calendar fills up with global trade shows, familiar debates resurface: Are there simply too many industry events — or just not enough of the right ones? Convene editors break down insights from a recent article on the topic, discuss how event models may be due for a rethink, and explore why niche, purpose-built gatherings may hold the key to more meaningful industry connections. Links:· Both Planners and Suppliers Agree: There Are Too Many Industry Events: https://meetings.skift.com/2025/10/02/84352/· LinkedIn Post and Poll from Joe Fijol, DMCP: https://www.linkedin.com...
2025-10-1715 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: 2025 Salary Survey - Pay Gaps, Workload Strain, and Why Agency Drives SatisfactionWhat’s really behind event planners’ pay dissatisfaction, when most still love the industry? In this Convene Talk, we unpack highlights from our 2025 Salary Survey: a persistent gap between compensation and job/industry satisfaction and why agency (taking on added duties by choice) correlates with higher morale. We compare director-level compensation across association roles, examine early-career pay realities, and dig into continuing education budgets. Plus: external pressures (inflation, geography), and the story behind our cover art that asks the question many are thinking: Am I being paid what I’m worth? Links:· Salary Survey 2025...
2025-10-1019 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: SXSW 2026 Without a Convention Center: Neighborhood “Villages,” Constraints, and Smarter Brand ActivationsHow do you reimagine a city-wide icon when its central venue is gone? In this Convene Talk, the team unpacks SXSW 2026 and its pivot to badge-specific neighborhoods across Austin. We dig into why constraints spark creativity, what “villages” mean for brand activations and attendee flow, how to balance strategy vs. serendipity, and whether asking attendees to set goals up front is fair. Links:· Four Insights on SXSW’s Evolving Brand Activation Landscape for 2026: https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/insights-sxsw-evolving-brand-landscape-2026/· Designing a More Natural Convention Center for Austin: https://www.pcma.org/natural-conventi...
2025-09-2621 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Why Bleisure (Done Right) Sparks Better Ideas and Better EventsIs packing every minute of a business trip actually killing creativity? In this Convene Talk, we unpack the “leisure boom,” why adding white space to work travel and conferences fuels breakthroughs, and how design tweaks—like serendipity paths and simple sticky-note walls—unlock engagement. We also sanity-check the headline stats, discuss ROI vs. reflection time, and explore why Gen Z says their best ideas happen away from the desk. Practical takeaways for planners and travelers included.Links:· Stop Rushing Business Trips: Benefits Of The Bleisure Boom: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/08/28/stop-rushing-business-trips-benefits-of-the-bleisure-boom/· The Science of Aha...
2025-09-1918 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Fyre Festival 2 Fizzles: Lessons in Trust, Influencers, and Why Events Need ProfessionalsRemember Fyre Festival? It tried to make a comeback. In this Convene Talk, the team breaks down the short, doomed saga of “Fyre Festival 2”—from phantom venues to a surprise eBay fire-sale—and what it reveals about influencer hype, ethics, and the critical role of professional event planning. We contrast Fyre’s spin with Burning Man’s radical transparency, revisit the Andy King debate, and explore how AI deepfakes are fueling a new wave of fake events.Links:· Is Fyre Festival 2 happening? Mexican officials and hotels not so sure: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/03/05/fyre-festival-2-m...
2025-09-1220 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: When Weird Works (and When It Doesn’t): Lessons From the World’s Wildest Science ConferenceWhat happens when researchers trade lecture halls for campgrounds, five-minute rhymed papers, and walk-up songs? In this Convene Talk, the editorial team unpacks a recent Nature article on the “Woodstock of Biology” — a freewheeling festival near Prague that pushes the boundaries of what a scientific conference can be. From playful formats and outdoor experiments to questions about inclusivity, outcomes, and design principles like MAYA (“most advanced yet acceptable”), we ask: when does weird energize an event — and when does it alienate?Links:· Scientific bedlam at the world’s weirdest and wildest research conference: https://www.nature.com/articles...
2025-09-0518 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Inside Create & Cultivate: How Women-Only Business Festivals Are Reinventing Networking and EventsThe women-focused festival Create & Cultivate has grown into one of the largest business events of its kind, blending celebrity keynotes, AI-powered networking, and brand activations that wow attendees and sponsors alike. In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks what makes the event so successful, the debates around women-only spaces, and how such formats are reshaping the future of networking.Links:· How Create & Cultivate Built a Business Event Women Want to Attend Every Year: https://www.bizbash.com/event-production-planning/inside-the-2025-create-and-cultivate-festival· 40-year-old sold her company for $22 million—2 years later she bought it back and...
2025-08-2918 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in NatureWhile some companies are backing off DEI, the outdoor retailer makes inclusivity a through line at its internal events.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature: https://www.pcma.org/rei-coop-events-are-inclusive-in-nature/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene Subscribe to our news...
2025-08-2708 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Standing Their Ground - How the Events Industry Is Navigating the DEI BacklashWhen a recent U.S. executive order labeled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts “immoral and illegal,” some organizations quietly swapped out the language — while others doubled down on their commitments. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, the Convene editorial team discusses our August cover story on how the events industry is responding to the backlash. Links:· DEI Done Differently: https://www.pcma.org/magazine-issue/august-2025/· Convene Series: How to Build a Career on Your Terms with Deanna Nwosu: Mentorship, Pivots, and Purpose-Driven Growth in Events: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce746421· Denise H...
2025-08-1524 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Did the Pandemic Age Our Brains? What It Means for Events, Well-Being, and ConnectionA new study reveals that our brains may have aged nearly six months during the pandemic—regardless of whether we had COVID-19. In this Convene Talk episode, the team explores what that means for our industry, how meetings support brain health, and why live experiences are more essential than ever. Links:· Pandemic aged our brains – even those who never caught Covid, study finds: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-health-brain-health-impact-b2793636.html· An Events Industry Leader’s Strategies for Managing Stress: https://www.pcma.org/events-industry-leader-strategies-managing-stress/· Pandemic Pastimes: How Hobbies Help Us Deal w...
2025-08-0817 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: The Big Beautiful Bill: What the U.S. Policy Shift Means for the Events IndustryIn this episode of the Convene podcast, the editorial team breaks down the bill’s potential impact on the U.S. events industry — from wins like expanded Pell Grant access and airport modernization, to major concerns over Brand USA’s 80% funding cut. Tune in as we unpack the ripple effects on international attendance, workforce development, global competitiveness, and more. Links:· The $80 Million Mistake: How America Just Defunded Its Own Influence: https://www.gatheringpoint.news/p/the-80-million-mistake-how-america?r=l1yon· David Adler’s comment on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-adler_the-80...
2025-08-0123 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: BookCon’s Comeback and the Rise of Offline Book CommunitiesIn this episode, the Convene team explores why the beloved book convention is making a comeback, what it says about shifting cultural habits, and how in-person literary gatherings are reemerging as powerful community hubs. Plus, ideas for how event organizers can take inspiration from this trend to better engage younger audiences. Links:· BookCon Will Return in 2026: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/98044-bookcon-will-return-in-2026.html· Designing an Intimate Conference for 10,000: https://www.pcma.org/designing-intimate-conference-10000/· The New Era of Gathering: Embracing ‘Generous Authority’: https://www.pcma.org/priya-parker-new-era...
2025-07-2519 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: How Extreme Weather Is Disrupting Events — And What Planners Can Do About ItIn this episode, the Convene team explores new research on the rising number of weather-related disruptions — from storms and heatwaves to wildfires — and the mounting financial and operational risks for event organizers. The conversation offers insights into how planners can strengthen resilience, advocate for data-informed decisions, and turn challenges into leadership opportunities. Links:· Mapping the impact of extreme weather on global events and mass gatherings: Trends and adaptive strategies: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212420925004522· When the Show Goes On: Planning Events After a Natural Disaster: https://www.pcma.org/extreme-wea...
2025-07-1816 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Why Airports and Airlines Deserve a Bigger Role in Business EventsAirports aren’t just gateways—they can be game changers for event professionals. In this Convene Talk we explore how planners are underutilizing airports and airlines in the event experience. From welcome moments and in-airport meetings to lounge perks and missed group sales opportunities, the team shares practical ideas and examples that will have you rethinking how to partner with the travel infrastructure you (and your attendees) already use. Links:· New study reveals the top 10 airports for business travel: https://www.traveldailynews.com/statistics-trends/the-top-10-airports-for-business-travel-revealed-by-new-study/· How to Design for Return on Emotion: htt...
2025-07-1124 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: When the Show Goes On: Planning Events After a Natural DisasterThe rise of extreme weather events means planners are more often going to face the difficult decision of whether to move forward with an event at an affected destination or not. Here’s how some organizers have navigated that dilemma.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: When the Show Goes On: Planning Events After a Natural Disaster: https://www.pcma.org/extreme-weather-risk-event-planning/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTu...
2025-07-0214 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: How to Cope With Cognitive Overload in Uncertain Times: Productivity and Mental Clarity for Event ProsIn this Convene Talk episode, we unpack how the “hidden tax” of cognitive ambiguity is eroding leadership clarity — and what to do about it. From time-blocking your stress to reframing internal narratives, the team explores practical, research-backed strategies to help meeting professionals stay focused, calm, and present — even amid global disruptions and information overload. Links:· How to Stop Worrying About Tariffs (and Everything Else): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-stop-worrying-tariffs-everything-else-juliet-funt-ra8pe/· Juliet Funt: https://www.julietfunt.com/· 3 Secrets of Resilient People: https://www.pcma.org/3-secrets-resilient-people-lucy-hone-tedx-talk/ Get News Junkie: https...
2025-06-2013 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: How Tariffs, Visa Delays, and Travel Uncertainty Are Reshaping the Events IndustryIn this Convene Talk episode, our editors unpack how new U.S. border policies, rising visa wait times, and shifting international perceptions are dampening event attendance and travel. Discover what planners are doing—and not doing—to address the growing uncertainty impacting global participation at major U.S. events. Links:· An Increasingly Bleak Travel Forecast for the U.S.: https://www.pcma.org/bleak-travel-forecast-us/· Understanding Your Rights at Customs: What to Do If You’re Detained: https://www.lawsb.com/understanding-your-rights-at-customs-what-to-do-if-youre-detained/· Arriving with Ease in the United States for IPW: https://www.ipw.c...
2025-06-0635 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Does AI Boost Productivity or Kill Motivation? Exploring the Hidden Costs of Working with AIIs AI making us better—or just busier? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore surprising research on how AI boosts productivity but drains motivation. From ethical use to emotional impact, the team shares insights for event professionals navigating AI in a rapidly changing landscape. Links:· Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive—and Less Motivated: https://hbr.org/2025/05/research-gen-ai-makes-people-more-productive-and-less-motivated· The Science of Aha! Moments: Designing Events for Maximum Inspiration: https://www.pcma.org/science-of-aha-moments-designing-events-inspiration/· Can I Say That?: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Say-That-Poornima-Luthra/dp/1292737131/· How two major newspapers...
2025-05-3029 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Measuring EmotionWhile meeting organizers understand the primary role that emotional engagement and experiential factors play in their events, they find those things difficult to measure. We’ve set out to explore how to define, design and how to quantify emotional engagement and make meaningful improvements as a result.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: Measuring Emotion: https://www.pcma.org/measuring-emotion/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ ...
2025-05-2815 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: What’s New at edUcon 2025: Innovation, Inclusion, and Immersive Learning in Bourbon CityThis episode has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Learn more at GoToLouisville.com/meeting-planners/.In this episode of Convene Talk, we unpack what’s ahead at PCMA’s edUcon 2025 — from deeper learning tracks to inclusive programming and immersive local experiences. Held in Louisville, aka Bourbon City, this year’s event focuses on three themes — Blend, Innovate, and Craft — with sessions designed to be more practical, relevant, and interactive. We spotlight keynotes like Imani Ellis and Denim Richards, explore the new AI-focused Spark sessions, and discuss how first-timer filters and experiential formats make this edUcon especially participant...
2025-05-2312 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: How Medical Meetings Adapted: Lessons from Ophthalmology Conferences in a Post-Virtual WorldIn this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how medical associations like the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists adapted during COVID-19 and continue to evolve. From virtual education and subject-matter expert access to hybrid programming, cost-saving strategies, and the growing importance of captioning and flexibility, this discussion unpacks the long-term shifts reshaping medical events. Links:· https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/when-the-world-went-virtual-how-ophthalmology-s-conferences-stayed-on-track· https://www.pcma.org/expert-tips-for-better-virtual-communication/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Ed...
2025-05-1617 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: How Safety, Politics, and Perception Are Reshaping Destination Selection for EventsIn this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks a new research report from Destinations International and Future Partners that explores how perceptions around safety, politics, and social issues are increasingly influencing destination choices. Hear how planners and attendees are reacting to shifting societal pressures, weather risks, and global sentiment — and what it could mean for the future of events in the U.S. and abroad. Links:· https://destinationsinternational.org/destination-reputation· https://apnews.com/article/tourism-us-travel-trump-visitors-international-14c31b490fd382d09ad5cae625ddc937· https://www.science.org/content/article/internatio...
2025-05-0222 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Rethinking the Trade Show Experience: Data, Design, and Human ConnectionAre trade shows still relevant in the digital age? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team explores how trade shows are evolving beyond transactional exchanges to deliver meaningful, data-informed, and emotionally engaging experiences. From AI-powered matchmaking to facial recognition technology and immersive booth design, learn how organizers and exhibitors are redefining ROI—return on investment and emotion. Links:· https://www.convene-digital.org/convene/library/item/april_2025/4264229/· https://www.pcma.org/using-emotional-ai/· https://www.thedrum.com/news/2025/03/31/what-shoptalk-2025-tells-us-about-the-evolution-the-trade-show· https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/things-never-seen-trade-shows-shoptalk-2025/· https://www.i...
2025-04-2523 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Should Events Go on After a Natural Disaster? How Planners Can Responsibly Support RecoveryAs climate-related disasters grow more frequent, event organizers face difficult decisions: Should you still host your event in an affected area? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore how planners can support recovery efforts—ethically and effectively—through respectful communication, timing, and community engagement. Links:· https://nonprofitquarterly.org/an-awp-conference-in-the-wake-of-climate-disaster/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/ · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor· ...
2025-04-1819 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: The Secret to This Tech Conference’s Exponential GrowthCodeMash’s move to make the tech conference more accessible and affordable led to a family-friendly event that spawned the spin-off KidzMash just for attendees' children.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: The Secret to This Tech Conference’s Exponential Growth: https://www.pcma.org/secret-codemash-tech-conferences-exponential-growth/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: h...
2025-04-1605 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on How U.S. Policy Shifts Are Impacting Global Events and Scientific ConferencesIn this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team discusses how recent U.S. policies and funding cuts are disrupting the business events industry. From international travel challenges to scientific censorship and declining attendance, hear what’s changing—and what it means for planners, speakers, and global collaboration. Links:· https://www.pcma.org/doge-impact-meetings-industry/· https://www.pcma.org/trump-administrations-policies-and-cuts-being-felt-by-events-industry/· https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/trump-musk-french-scientist-detained· https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00903-9 Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene...
2025-04-1125 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on the Impact of Convention Centers: How Modern Design, Community Impact, and Sustainability Are Transforming CommunitiesIn this episode of the Convene Podcast, we discuss the evolving role of convention centers, from their economic impact on cities to their innovative designs fostering community connections. Links:· Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?· Convene Talk ep 50· Trends Report 2025: Help — and Bleisure Time — Wanted· Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barb...
2025-01-3119 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Fostering Trust, Belonging, and Social ConnectionLinks:· December 2024 Cover Story: How Events Can Foster Emotional Engagement· Unlocking Us Podcast: Brené with Priya Parker on The Art of Gathering· WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn· RIP Remote Year: Shutting down after nearly 10 years· How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palmer, Dep...
2025-01-2422 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Convening Leaders 2025: Emotions, Innovations, and Expert PerspectivesLinks:· Designing Neurodiverse inclusive events: Creating accessible experiences for all· Scott Galloway Tees Up His Predictions for 2025 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramX Co...
2025-01-1723 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Amal Clooney at Convening Leaders 2025: Championing Change and Fighting InjusticeThis episode has been kindly sponsored by Visit Phoenix. To learn more about them and the intriguing tagline "The desert made us do it", go to visitphoenix.com/meetings.Links:· Amal Clooney at Convening Leaders 2025· Clooney Foundation for Justice 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· ...
2025-01-1014 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Scott Galloway’s Predictions for 2025: AI, Sustainability, and the Future of EventsThis episode has been kindly sponsored by Visit Phoenix. To learn more about them and the intriguing tagline "The desert made us do it", go to visitphoenix.com/meetings.Links:· Scott Galloway at Convening Leaders 2025· How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED· CL25 Main Stage Speaker Scott Galloway on What’s Ahead for 2025· Trump’s climate threats rattle world’s biggest science meeting· Convene Talk on Navigating Controversial Speakers Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/...
2025-01-0325 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Navigating Global Shifts: Kishore Mahbubani on East-West Relations, Leadership, and Opportunities for Change at CL25Links:· Kishore Mahbubani at Convening Leaders 2025· China Books Review: Kishore Mahbubani on “Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir”· Exploring APAC’s Event Evolution with Florence Chua: Unbound, AI Innovation, and Sustainable Connections· How Events Can Drive Climate Action: Paul Dickinson on Sustainable Change, Carbon Offsets, and Convening for Climate· Liz Cheney at Convening Leaders 2025 Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palmer, Deputy...
2024-12-2017 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Daring Leadership and Authentic Connection: A Preview of Brené Brown at Convening Leaders 2025Links:· Brené Brown at Convening Leaders 2025· The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED· Maximizing Impact with Michael Bungay Stanier: How Event Planners Can Lead with Curiosity and Coaching· Brené with Michael Bungay Stanier on Dare to Lead Podcast 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor...
2024-12-1315 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Architects of Connection (Part 2)Research shows traditional networking methods don’t work for women. A growing number of female-only events and spaces are trying to get it right.Part two of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: Architects of ConnectionBeyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their WayWhy Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our n...
2024-12-1111 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Convening Leaders 2025: A Launchpad for InspirationLinks:· Convening Leaders 2025· Seven Reasons Why Houston Is in a League of its Own· It’s Time to Ditch Those Tired Generational Stereotypes· From News Junkie: The Overhaul of Convention Centers· November Special Issue 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdal...
2024-12-0620 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Navigating Dietary Requests: How Event Planners Can Manage Food Allergies, Preferences, and Labeling ChallengesLinks:· How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramX Contact Information: For anything...
2024-11-0818 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Combating Zoom Fatigue: Insights and Practical Tips for Event ProfessionalsLinks:· Is Zoom fatigue still a thing? Why video meetings are so draining, and what to do about it. 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramX ...
2024-11-0129 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: How a Medical Conference is Driving Health-Care InnovationThe World Hospital at Home Congress is helping advance the growing and critical service of bringing healthcare to people's homes around the world.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article:How a Medical Conference is Driving Health-Care InnovationFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina...
2024-10-3009 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Empowering Women: Overcoming Funding Challenges and Advancing Inclusive LeadershipLinks:· Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'· How do we Close the Climate Girls’ Gap for a More Equitable Green Transition?· [Podcast] Outrage + Optimism: US Election Special· Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary report· Advancing Women in the Business Events Industry· Do Stricter Return-to-Office Mandates Make Sense?· Champagne Cruz reel – 5 days a week in the office· NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript
2024-10-2527 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Navigating Controversial Speakers: Strategies for Event Planners to Mitigate Risks and Foster Open DialogueLinks:· Booking a Controversial Event Speaker? Here’s How to Prepare for the Unexpected· Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events· Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations· Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns· The Freeman Trust Report· Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics 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 N...
2024-10-1821 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Resilience in the Face of Climate Disasters: How Event Planners Can Help with Recovery EffortsLinks:· ‘Right Now, We’re in Triage Mode’· LA Times: Opinion: Helene destroyed my hometown. I don’t want climate change stories of false hope 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedIn
2024-10-1127 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Rethinking Event Models: Reducing Carbon Emissions with Hub and Spoke FormatsLinks:· EOS: A More Sustainable Way to Attend Distant Science Conferences· Prescribing a Hub-and-Spoke Approach· Bridging the Generation Gap at Events 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagr...
2024-10-0423 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Rebranding for the Future: How CES and CTA are Evolving Technology EventsLinks:· CES gets a rebrand (and a new logo) as organizers of the tech show step forward· How CES survived the great tech trade show meltdown· Refreshed. Recreated. Reimagined.· Igniting Innovation Since 1924. Celebrating CTA’s 100th Anniversary.· Convene Talk on TED Rebranding 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Edito...
2024-09-2720 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Driving Innovation: Building Sustainable Events and Fostering Human Connections at Convening EMEA & Convene 4 ClimateLinks:· Convening EMEA 2024· Convene 4 Climate· Convening EMEA: Trusting in the Future· Inaugural Convene 4 Climate Launching as a ‘Catalyst for Change’· 5 Ways to Inspire Event Participants to Act Sustainably· Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching 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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner...
2024-09-2021 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Breaking the Phone Habit: Strategies for Better Engagement and Mental Well-being at EventsLinks:· WP: You’re staring at your phone too much at work, and it’s costing you· Is it Time to Break Up With Your Phone?· Simon Sinek – Smartphone· Hooked: How to Build: Habit-Forming Products· Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech· The Extended Mind 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...
2024-09-1324 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Challenging Sacred Cows to Create Meaningful ExperiencesLinks:· In Search of Something Better for the Events Industry· Albert Cerezales Garcia and Stephen Rose on Embracing AI and How Technology is Shaping the Future of Events (Summer Replay)· Convene Article: Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity· Convene Talk on Embracing Failure: How to Learn, Adapt, and Succeed in the Events Industry Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palme...
2024-09-0624 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk on Embracing Failure: How to Learn, Adapt, and Succeed in the Events IndustryLinks:· CrowdStrike accepted a ‘Most Epic Fail’ award at Def Con hacking conference 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramX Contact Information: For an...
2024-08-3020 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris OlympicsParis 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article:What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris OlympicsFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.or...
2024-08-2807 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Expanding Accessibility and Neuroinclusivity in the IndustryLinks:· How Miami Beach Convention Center Is Embracing Inclusivity and Accessibility· Austin Whitney on the Convene Podcast· The Neu Project· Making Your Events Inclusive for Neurodiverse Attendees· Convene Podcast: More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation· SAP Autism Inclusion Pledge 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 W...
2024-08-2318 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Virtual Events - Strategies for Engagement and Year-Round ImpactLinks:· FC: Redefining engagement: The future of conferences in a digital age· BB: What Are Your Tricks for Getting Event Attendees Interacting?· ASTRO Plans for the ‘Best Possible Virtual Meeting,’ Including a VR-Style Exhibit Hall· Why Virtual Events Require More Planning Time· Julius Solaris and Dan Macsai, Chief Events Officer at TIME· Inc.: How Zoom Meetings (and Memes) Are Helping Power the Harris Campaign Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors:
2024-08-1624 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Making Space for Makers in PortlandPortland's My People’s Market has created opportunities for local makers and entrepreneurs who need a platform — and the events, tourism, and hospitality industries are a part of the mix.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article:Making Space for Makers in PortlandFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For anything podc...
2024-08-1405 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: How to Effectively Navigate Extreme Weather When Organizing an EventLinks:· How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events· Stress at Work: ‘Understand When Is Your Breaking Point’· Association Finds Itself ‘In the Center of a Perfect Storm’· ‘There’s no Obstacle Too Big’ to Derail Association’s Annual Event· VisitFlorida Event Insurance 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, Di...
2024-08-0916 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Overtourism and events: 'There's got to be change in how we view travel'Links:· BBC: Why it's time to rethink what it means to be a tourist· NY Times: Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists· NY Times: Japan Likes Tourists, Just Not This Many· Convene Sept 2019 Cover Story on Overtourism· Travel Journalist Analysis LI 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· ...
2024-08-0225 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: 'There has been a cultural shift in the Olympics.'Links:· Convene Dec 2023 Cover Story: Game Changer· Convene Sept-Oct 2023 Cover Story: A More Charged Environment· Ideo: Culture as Catalyst· Rolling Stone: Seine Pollution· The Guardian: Plastic-bottle seats and wooden pools· Euro News: Green dreams of the Olympics in meltdown as organisers U-turn on air conditioning· NYT: Parisians on TikTok Plead: ‘Don’t Come’ to Paris· NYT: France’s Approach to the Olympics: Food, With a Side of Games Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Con...
2024-07-2635 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights ConcernsPost Dobbs decision, the destinations where the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine can safely meet have dwindled to a select few. Here’s how the association has navigated increasingly tricky legal contracts, member dissonance and advocacy, and the difficult decision to relocate the meeting at the last minute.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article:Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights ConcernsFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramX
2024-07-2408 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Make sure your delegates know what to expect at the local airport, including travel times.Links:· WSJ: When Do You Need to Get to the Airport? We Did the Math· Pivot Podcast – Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating?· WP: Copenhagen’s New Sustainability Push? Free Coffee for Tourists.· Indy Airport Spotlights Diverse Artists With Disabilities 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...
2024-07-1929 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: May-June Cover Story - ‘You don't know what you create and where it's going to go.'Links:· May-June 2024 Convene 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: instagram.com/pcmaconveneX: x.com/pcmaconvene
2024-07-1222 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: C2 Montreal - 'They are giving attendees different versions of Montreal.'Links:· C2 Montreal 2024: How a New Venue Aimed to Inspire Networking and Connection· iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever· Convene Talk on TED’s new slogan: 'What is the value of an idea?'· May-June Cover Story – The Maker Economy 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...
2024-07-0521 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Empathy for professionals' whole lives would make a big difference.'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· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanas...
2024-06-1426 min
PCMA Convene PodcastPaula Brantner: 'Dealing with some of these incidents quickly can change the trajectory of someone's life.'An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.Guest Information:· Paula BrantnerPaula 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 confidential reporting, safe and inclusive meetings, and a harassment-free environment. An employment lawyer for over 30 years, Paula has degrees from UC Law-San Francisco and Michigan State University’s James Madison College and is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investig...
2024-06-0752 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: 'You have to allow for flexibility in how companies come to reduce their carbon emissions.'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 Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagr...
2024-05-3126 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: 'What is the value of an idea?'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· Casey Gale, Managing Editor· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/convene
2024-05-1716 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘We've kind of used recycling as a panacea.’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.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor· Jennifer D...
2024-05-1035 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Putting tremendous effort into training speakersLinks:· 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: insta...
2024-05-0339 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Having those rituals creates that good work hygiene.’Links:· The Research-Backed Benefits of Daily Rituals 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: instagram.com/pcmaconveneX: twitter.com/pcmac...
2024-04-2631 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to AllEnsuring Live Events are Accessible to AllAccessibility consultant Austin Whitney’s love of music and music festivals led to his life’s mission to improve access at events for people with disabilities.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article:Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to AllFollow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: instagram.com/pcmaconveneX: twitter.com/pcmaconvene
2024-04-2405 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Associations are in a period of reforming and redefinition.’Links:· Bridging the Generation Gap at Events· Do associations still matter?· Building Year-Round Engagement With Audiences· How to Engage Next-Gen Members· Substack/Patreon· 2 Formats That Foster Connection at Virtual Events· Why do associations exist? Why should we care? Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ 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· ...
2024-04-1927 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Captivated, not captured.’ (Part II)Links:· 'Me-centric' shift changes what attendees expect from business events and conferences· Get Ready for the ‘New Wave’ of Next Gen Attendees· Want to Future-Proof Your Events? Delight a Gen Z Audience. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma...
2024-04-1224 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Captivated, not captured.’ (Part I)Links:· 'Me-centric' shift changes what attendees expect from business events and conferences· Get Ready for the ‘New Wave’ of Next Gen Attendees· Want to Future-Proof Your Events? Delight a Gen Z Audience. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma...
2024-04-0525 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Conferences have the ability to bring people together who may disagree.’Links:· What does SXSW mean for cities now?· New markets in Europe – How Cities Become Music Incubators | EU@SXSW (euinaustin.org) Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneIns...
2024-03-2925 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘[Listen Up] - I encourage you to read it because it might surprise you.’Links:- Cover story: Listen Up- Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road- Armchair Expert episode on Supercommunicators- 4 Steps to Take Before Offering Advice Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma...
2024-03-2222 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘You have to have the channels where your complaint is taken seriously.’Links:· She was harassed at a tech conference. Now other women are sharing #MeToo moments· Making Allyship Part of the Program Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ 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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneI...
2024-03-1522 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial DestinationsWhy Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial DestinationsInstead of canceling their events at — or boycotting — politically polarized host destinations, organizations are choosing to show up and speak up, in a show of support.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article:Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial DestinationsFollow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: instagram.com/pcmaconveneX: ...
2024-03-1314 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Too many meetings? ‘That’s a systemic problem at many organizations.’Links:· CEO Says, Your AI Will Be Able to Attend Meetings For You· Business Insider with Otter CEO· Company Appoints AI-Powered Robot as CEO· Tyler Perry Interview· Men interrupting Dienst· Men interrupting Adam Grant· WEF in the metaverse· Wall-E movie· VML The Future 100: 2024· GPS negative impacts· Navigating and brain health Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ The Convene Editors:· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor· ...
2024-03-0825 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: Discovery, packages, experiences and moreLinks:· Main article: Events travel — that’s the ticket· VML The Future 100: 2024 Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winnin...
2024-03-0116 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Creating a collective event where people feel part of something bigger than themselves.’Links:· Article from The Drum· VML Future 100· Fyre Festival 2· The Rise of the Experience Economy· Singing Together Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors:· Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family.· Barba...
2024-02-2219 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: The VML Future 100 Report - ‘This year it strikes me as being particularly valuable!’Resources:· The Future 100: 2024· How AI Could Help Build Better Meeting Spaces — Online and IRL· Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Pa...
2024-02-1520 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the RoadMedical Group Takes Training Workshops on the RoadTo better support physicians’ soft skills development, the American College of Chest Physicians launched a country-wide tour of its empathetic listening training workshops, focused on the critical first five minutes of clinician/patient interaction.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Additional Resources:Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the RoadFollow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram...
2024-02-1407 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘I did not see that one [trend] coming!’Additional Resources:· One Surprising Trend Shaping Work in 2024· Ideas are Dimes a Dozen - Wharton and Cornell Tech research· Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier – HBS, Wharton and BCG study· Convene August 2022 Cover Story on the Talent Challenge· Generative AI Can Boost Productivity Without Replacing Workers Meet the Convene Editors:· Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for...
2024-02-0817 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘Let’s invest in bringing visitors to the United States.’The Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a science reporter at The Daily Oklahoman; publications director at the global nonprofit World Neighbors; and as the arts and humanities editor at the Stanford University N...
2024-02-0115 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: ‘If you are not experiencing mental blocks, you are not challenging yourself enough.’A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a sci...
2024-01-2513 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: ‘It’s Not a Matter of If, It’s a Matter of When’‘It’s Not a Matter of If, It’s a Matter of When’How the world’s largest risk management event handled an active-shooter situation — and where they found blind spots in their own plans that citywide convention organizers need to address.By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Additional Resources:‘It’s Not a Matter of If, It’s a Matter of When’Follow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene
2024-01-2411 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: A New Freeman Report: What Event Attendees Want NowA quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a sci...
2024-01-1822 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: CL24 Special 3A special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January. Register for the digital experience: https://conveningleaders.org/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist...
2024-01-1109 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: CL24 Special 2A special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January. Register for the digital experience: https://conveningleaders.org/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist...
2024-01-1026 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: CL24 SpecialA special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January. Register for the digital experience: https://conveningleaders.org/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist...
2024-01-0917 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: January 2 SpecialA special episode on our take on trends for 2024. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a sci...
2024-01-0214 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: December 21A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a sci...
2023-12-2114 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Article: Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward SustainabilityGame Changer The Olympic Games, the largest sporting event in the world, is aiming to make next year’s edition in Paris its most sustainable ever. What can the events community learn from its plans and its progress?By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Additional Resources:· Read the story here: www.pcma.org/paris-2024-olympic-games-takes-bold-strides-toward-sustainabilityFollow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene...
2023-12-2017 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: December 14A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a sci...
2023-12-1414 min
PCMA Convene PodcastConvene Talk: December 7A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors: · Michelle Russell, Editor in ChiefMichelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. · Barbara Palmer, Deputy EditorBarbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist incl...
2023-12-0709 min