Curt Wagner

Kreuzberg

Digital Editor at Convene

Digital editor at PCMA's Convene mag. Creator at Society6 (https://t.co/RCiQNwtxZ5). Cat dad, TV watcher, tennis fan and resident of Berlin.

Articles

People on the Move

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include:Mike CampoASM Global has promoted Mike Campo to General Manager of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Campo has more than 20 years of service with ASM Global, including almost 10 years at the Atlantic City Convention Center and more than a decade as assistant general manager at the Huntington Convention Center.
People on the Move

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include:Ashley AumanThe Raleigh Convention Center, as part of Raleigh’s complex of venues, has announced the promotion of Ashley Auman, CEM-AP, to Director of Sales. A 15-year sales veteran, Auman will take over the department at a strategic time as the center is presently in design meetings for its expansion.
How to Hold on to Purpose in Difficult Times

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Sherrif Karamat In recent months, the World Uncertainty Index — calculated by academics at the business intelligence company Economist Intelligence Unit by counting the number of times the word “uncertain” appears in their global country reports — has nearly tripled, climbing from 14,600 instances in June 2024 to 47,800 in February 2025.
Caroline Pekar, Member of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties 2025 Class

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself taking on a more prominent leadership and mentorship role. I’ve recognized a gap in the industry when it comes to providing guidance to emerging professionals and those new to event planning. With so many intricacies in this field, I’d love to be a resource for the next generation of event planners, helping them navigate its challenges with confidence.
People on the Move

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include: Visit Indy Strengthens Sales Team: Four Visit Indy team members have been promoted to Area Sales Leader, a new leadership role that empowers senior staff to mentor sales managers and oversee specific markets: Minerva Garcia, nearing 11 years with Visit Indy, leads corporate groups and associations in the Northeast and Southeast markets, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, as well as international groups ranging...
Measuring Emotion

2 months ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

While 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. Author: Convene Editors This article and those listed below are part of Convene’s April 2025 issue.
People on the Move

2 months ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include:Mara CraftMara Craft has been promoted to General Manager of the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater. Craft has worked at the Raleigh Convention Center for 27 years, starting as an assistant to most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing. She is an active member of the IAVM and serves on various committees for PCMA.
People on the Move

2 months ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include:Marilyn HunterThe National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced the promotion of Marilyn Hunter from senior director of meetings and conferences to vice president of meetings and conferences. Joining NACDS in 1997, Hunter initially served the association’s membership in the policy, regulatory, and legal affairs function.
How Is DOGE Impacting the Meetings Industry?

2 months ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Dave Lutz, CMP The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cost-efficiency initiative executive order includes a section for “Non-Essential Travel Justification”: “The Agency Head shall prohibit agency employees from engaging in federally funded travel for conferences or other non-essential purposes unless the travel-approving official has submitted a brief, written justification for the federally funded travel within such system.” Recently, the American Council of Education and...
Kaylee Harris, Member of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties 2025 Class

Mar 6, 2025 | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve gotten? Always seek out mentorship and be open to learning from others, regardless of their age or experience level. Building relationships with mentors has provided me with invaluable insights and guidance throughout my career. Additionally, mentoring others has been equally rewarding, as it allows me to give back and help shape the next generation of event professionals. What do you like most about your job?