{"id":19655,"date":"2020-10-01T13:51:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T17:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/?p=19655"},"modified":"2020-10-09T11:38:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T15:38:24","slug":"digital-event-strategist-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/digital-event-strategist-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"AAE Team Members Earn Digital Event Strategist Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s become clear that virtual events are going to be the norm for a while, and will likely become a mainstay in the event industry for some time to come. As we guide our clients and help them with the logistics of their events, we knew it was important that our team members be experts on all things virtual events. We are excited to announce that four team members have earned the Digital Event Strategist Certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0offered through the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team members who are now certified as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcma.org\/products\/des\/\">Digital Event Strategists<\/a> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edie Boan, Director of Client Services;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marissa Gallo, CMP, Logistics Manager;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katie Carson, Senior Account Executive; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maddy Robinson, Account Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Digital-Events-Strategist-bg-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Digital-Events-Strategist-bg-logo.png 450w, https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Digital-Events-Strategist-bg-logo-300x133.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This certification from PCMA recognizes individuals as authorities on digital and live stream events. From technology platforms to event formats, the DES certification program covered a wide range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/virtual-meeting-best-practices-tips-for-improving-the-viewing-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual event best practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verything I learned through this certification process allows me to be perfectly aligned with meeting our clients\u2019 objectives for their events,\u201d Boan said. \u201cThis certification is most helpful when I work with first-time event planners who rely on our expertise. It also allows me to help prepare our speakers with technology guidance for their virtual event live streams and recordings.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team has seen a tremendous increase in the demand for support of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual events,\u201d said Greg Friedlander, CEO. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important for us to be a trusted resource for our clients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether they plan live, virtual, or even hybrid events in the future. I am very proud of our team for this achievement.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From first-time virtual event planners to experienced virtual event professionals, the PCMA Digital Event Strategist certification demonstrates a mastery of the elements and tactics needed for success. Our team is ready to help make your virtual event successful with a great speaker. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/infopages\/contactus.php\">Contact us<\/a> to get started. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s become clear that virtual events are going to be the norm for a while, and will likely become a mainstay in the event industry for some time to come. 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