This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program. Guest Information : · Jen Vaseleck Jen Vaseleck is an Operations Manager for the Event Management Team at Maritz. Jen's passion for creating memorable experiences for others and providing exceptional service has guided her throughout her career. · Nikki Gonzales Nikki Gonzales is the Chief of Staff at Soundings. Just as s...
Mar 05, 2024•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Links: · 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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’s wide-ran...
Mar 01, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We are kicking off Season 2, recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, where we're rethinking events and offering fresh industry insights alongside PCMA's 20 in Twenties honorees. Episode 1 features Nikki Gonzales from Soundings Connect and Jen Vaseleck from Matirtz, discussing strategies for keeping things fresh with a seasoned boss. Episode 2, dives into digital design, featuring Alana Mallory from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Matthew Johnson from Medscape. Episode 3, explores sourcin...
Feb 29, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Indigenous Artwork Gives Visual Identity to HIV Science Conference When the International AIDS Society commissioned a local artist for its conference logo, it did more than honor the Indigenous population of host city Brisbane. It helped raise awareness of that community’s challenges with HIV. By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene. Read the Article : Indigenous Artwork Gives Visual Identity to HIV Science Conference Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pc...
Feb 28, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Chief Michelle 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...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity The opening and closing sessions at Convening EMEA 2023, which dared to be a little different, paid off by creating memorable experiences that supported the goals of the event — and what matters most to participants. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene In...
Feb 21, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Introduction: This episode offers a look back to some of the best moments from season one of the Convene Podcast, recorded at Convening EMEA 2023, where we brought together different generations to share their perspectives on hot industry topics. Hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, digital media editor of Convene. Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: twitter.com/pcmaconvene Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.o...
Feb 16, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 Chief Michelle 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...
Feb 15, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road To 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 Road Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pc...
Feb 14, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonficti...
Feb 08, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation Visit Salt Lake and Destination Toledo are two of the growing number of CVBs that have recently earned autism travel accreditation, after learning about how Mesa, Arizona, is breaking new ground for inclusive travel. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Additional Resources : More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X...
Feb 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’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 ...
Feb 01, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Making Flexible Work Pay Off for Women Harvard University’s Claudia Goldin, the winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for economics, links the gender pay gap in the workplace to time pressures on women with children. How does that play out in the business events industry — and what can our industry do to help narrow the pay gap in other sectors? By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Additional Resources : Making Flexible Work Pay Off for Women Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedI...
Jan 31, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a ...
Jan 25, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
‘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/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: twitter.com/pc...
Jan 24, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a ...
Jan 18, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Salary Survey 2023: Highs and Lows for Event Pros The return of face-to-face meetings is good news, but it brings a host of pandemic-related and other challenges for event professionals as well. Convene examines the ups and downs that come with the job — both monetary and otherwise — in the 2023 Salary Survey. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Additional Resources : · Read more on the survey or download the full results: www.pcma.org/salary-survey-2023-highs-lows-event-pros · A de...
Jan 17, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
A 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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor ...
Jan 11, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A 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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor ...
Jan 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
A 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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor ...
Jan 09, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Capitol Hill Addresses Visa Wait Time Issue Convention attendees and exhibitors from some non-U.S. destinations have been contending with visitor visa processing times as long as 800 days, negatively impacting international participation at U.S.-based events. New legislation targeting the issue offers some hope. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Additional Resources : · Read the story here: www.pcma.org/capitol-hill-addresses-visa-wait-time-issue Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/conven...
Jan 03, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A 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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a jour...
Jan 02, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In the spirit of the approaching holidays in many parts of the world, thank you for your support in the past weeks, since we restarted the Convene Podcast. We are truly thankful for each and every one of you who took the time to listen or send us feedback. The Convene Podcast will be taking a brief break over the holidays and there will be no new episodes released during the last week of December. We will return with fresh, inspiring content on January 2nd, 2024. We can't wait to kick off the ne...
Dec 22, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : · Albert Cerezales Garcia Albert Cerezales Garcia is Strategic Consultant at MCI Group ( www.mci-group.com ). Garcia is all about delivering results with cross-cultural teams that resonate on a global scale. · Stephen Rose Stephen Rose is Head of Global Communication Services at Siemens AG ( www.siemens.com ). Rose’s work is chara...
Dec 22, 2023•1 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a...
Dec 21, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Game 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-sustainability Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.co...
Dec 20, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : · Albert Cerezales Garcia Albert Cerezales Garcia is Strategic Consultant at MCI Group ( www.mci-group.com ). Garcia is all about delivering results with cross-cultural teams that resonate on a global scale. · Stephen Rose Stephen Rose is Head of Global Communication Services at Siemens AG ( www.siemens.com ). Rose’s work is chara...
Dec 19, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : · Signe Schønemann Signe Schønemann is Brand Manager Marketing & Communication at Bellagroup ( www.bellagroup.dk ). Schønemann is dedicated to maintaining brand excellence, driving ROI, and shaping effective brand strategies. · Silvano Schaer Silvano Schaer is Chief Commercial Officer at Congrex Switzerland ( congrex.com ). Sc...
Dec 15, 2023•59 sec•Season 1Ep. 5
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 Chief Michelle 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 Editor Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a...
Dec 14, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
‘Let’s Have These Conversations’ About Civil Rights An annual summer event produced by the Big Ten Conference for student athletes brings the United States’ civil rights history to life. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Additional Resources : · Read the story here: www.pcma.org/civil-rights-student-athletes-big-life-series Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: twitter.com/pcmaconvene Subscribe to...
Dec 13, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
