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‘Creating a collective event where people feel part of something bigger than themselves.’

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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 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 News Service.

·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

Before joining the team in 2020, Jen spent more than a decade contributing to titles in the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle space. She has also had brief interludes in public relations and sales. If not writing, she is probably planning her next trip.

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

Based in her New Jersey home office, Casey Gale enjoys writing DEI and news pieces as they relate to the meetings and events industry. She spends her downtime reading and playing with her two fluffy office mates — her cats, Hildy and Walter. 

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

Before joining PCMA Curt Wagner spent 22 years at the Chicago Tribune in various positions, including as a national/foreign copy editor, news designer, and as entertainment editor and TV writer for RedEye newspaper.

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is her love of learning.

 

Follow Convene:

LinkedIn:     linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene

Instagram:  instagram.com/pcmaconvene

 

Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.

 

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     35:06
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  • Convene Article: Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns

     08:33
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  • Convene Talk: Make sure your delegates know what to expect at the local airport, including travel times.

     29:15
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  • Convene Article: Discovering Indigenous Culture Through Crafts and Stories

     07:19
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  • Convene Talk: May-June Cover Story - ‘You don't know what you create and where it's going to go.'

     22:14
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  • Convene Article: How Knoxville Became a Model for Supporting Local Makers

     08:53
    As Etsy’s first official U.S. ‘Maker City,’ Knoxville, Tennessee, is growing the local economy through arts, crafts, and entrepreneurship.By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.Read the Article:How Knoxville Became a Model for Supporting Local MakersFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact 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

  • Convene Talk: C2 Montreal - 'They are giving attendees different versions of Montreal.'

     21:23
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  • Convene Article: Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

     09:03
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  • Marc Ghafoori: What can you do to really amplify the experience by just rearranging the floorplan?'

     30:19
    An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.Guest Information:·      Marc GhafooriMarc Ghafoori is the Sr. VP Brand Strategy at HERITAGE, where they build truly memorable events. At HERITAGE, Marc works to find better ways for clients and their stakeholder’s visions to come to life through partnership.   Episode TranscriptLinks to mentioned resources:·      Claude.ai·      Empathy: The Key to Connection at Business Events, by Marc Ghafoori·      The Dynamics of Change, by Marc GhafooriFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact 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
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