PCMA Convene Podcast

PCMA Convene Magazine
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Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events. Join the Convene editors as we dive into the latest topics of interest to — and some flying under the radar of — the business events community.

  1. 6d ago

    Article: The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart

    Ditching generic keynotes for real talk on important topics unlocked a deeper level of connection with the Women in Travel Summit audience. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article:  The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart: https://www.pcma.org/women-in-travel-summit/ 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 newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart

  2. Sep 23

    Article: Meetings, Made Personal

    Event organizers are redesigning their meetings to add the kinds of interactive speaking, learning, and networking experiences that are hard to create online. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Meetings, Made Personal: https://www.pcma.org/meetings-made-personal/  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 newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: Meetings, Made Personal

  3. Sep 16

    Article: DEI Under Pressure

    Political backlash and potential legal action continue to be a concern for organizations whose events fall under a DEI umbrella. Here’s what to know from a legal standpoint and how one DEI speaker whose business was decimated is moving forward. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  DEI Under Pressure: https://www.pcma.org/dei-under-pressure/ 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 newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: DEI Under Pressure

  4. Sep 11

    Interview: Own Your Voice: Elizabeth Maxson on Turning Marketing—and Events—Into a Business Case the C-Suite Can't Ignore

    In this interview, CEMA Summit speaker Elizabeth Maxson, Chief Marketing Officer of Contentful, shares how she's built credibility for marketing — and by extension, events — across three very different CMO seats at Quip, Tableau, and Contentful. We explore what it actually takes to earn a seat at the leadership table, how to turn pipeline data into a business case a CMO can't ignore, and why owning your voice matters more than perfecting your pitch. Elizabeth also opens up about the AI experimentation reshaping her marketing stack, and why her early background managing events gave her an edge most marketers never develop.   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   Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Interview: Own Your Voice: Elizabeth Maxson on Turning Marketing—and Events—Into a Business Case the C-Suite Can't Ignore

  5. Sep 9

    Article: How the New PCMA Axis Platform Helps Event Planners Deepen Their Industry Connections

    PCMA’s new community digital forum helps members to stay continuously connected and grow their professional networks, thanks to its mobile-first design and AI matchmaking features. Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor of Convene. Read the Article:  How the New PCMA Axis Platform Helps Event Planners Deepen Their Industry Connections: https://www.pcma.org/new-axis-platform-deepen-industry-connections/ 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 newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: How the New PCMA Axis Platform Helps Event Planners Deepen Their Industry Connections

  6. Sep 2

    Article: Beyond a Code of Conduct: How to Plan for Civility at Events

    An expert who assists in harassment and toxic conflict management for organizations and networks shares some best practices for planners. Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Beyond a Code of Conduct: How to Plan for Civility at Events: https://www.pcma.org/plan-for-civility-at-events/ 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 newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: Beyond a Code of Conduct: How to Plan for Civility at Events

  7. Aug 28

    Talk [REPLAY]: How Geopolitics, Travel Disruptions, and Rising Costs Are Reshaping Global Meetings

    Travel volatility, geopolitics, and safety concerns are changing how meetings are planned. In this Talk Replay episode, the Convene team discusses what it means for planners, destinations, and the future of global events.   Links: ·       Rotary Convention Moves From Honolulu to Dubai to Barcelona:  https://meetings.skift.com/2026/04/15/rotary-convention-moves-from-honolulu-to-dubai-to-barcelona/ ·       Think Airfares Are High? Brace Yourself for Bag Fees and Fuel Surcharges.:  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/travel/airfare-bag-fees-fuel-surcharges.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.VTGc.XWa_FKvDykjM&smid=nytcore-ios-share ·       PCMA 2026 Outlook Report:  https://www.pcma.org/pcma-insights/ ·       Airfare Hikes Are Another Blow to Strained Meeting Budgets:  https://meetings.skift.com/2026/03/25/airfare-hikes-are-another-blow-to-strained-meeting-budgets/?utm_source=ask_skift ·       Trump slump? Attendance plummets at some science meetings, but others hold steady:  https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-slump-attendance-plummets-some-science-meetings-others-hold-steady  ·       War in Iran Likely to Impact Summer Travel Costs:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-04-11/war-in-iran-likely-to-impact-summer-travel-costs-video   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 ·      Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor ·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor   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     Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.   Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team:  https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/   Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Talk [REPLAY]: How Geopolitics, Travel Disruptions, and Rising Costs Are Reshaping Global Meetings

  8. Aug 26

    Article: Learning as an Art Form

    These educators integrate art into teaching strategies, so it’s only natural that their own continuing education program at their society’s annual conference would tap creative expression as a learning tool, too. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Learning as an Art Form: https://www.pcma.org/learning-as-an-art-form/ 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 newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: Learning as an Art Form
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Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events. Join the Convene editors as we dive into the latest topics of interest to — and some flying under the radar of — the business events community.

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  • Creator
    PCMA Convene Magazine
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    384
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  • Copyright
    © 2015
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    PCMA Convene Podcast

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