最高の Eventprofs ポッドキャスト (2024)

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EP125: "In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events." with Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research and Strategy 44:54

11d ago44:54

44:54

Join me for an insightful conversation with Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research and Strategy, as he shares his journey in the events industry and discusses his new book, In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events. Enrico reflects on the history of gatherings, the impact of culture on events, and the future of in-person conne…

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EP124: "From Acquisitions to Advocacy: Insights into the exhibition industry" - Doug Emslie, Chairman Cuil Bay Capital & Raccoon Media Group 43:01

25d ago43:01

43:01

In this episode, I welcome Doug Emslie, former CEO of Tarsus Group, and current chairman of Cuil Bay capital and Raccoon Media Group. Doug shares insights into his recent investment in Jacobs Media, a leader in travel media and events, to support its expansion into global markets, particularly the Middle East and U.S, and the launch of an animal he…

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EP123: "Taking Risks Shaped My Career" - Global Growth & Leadership - The Geoff Dickinson Story - CEO dmg events 53:40

1M ago53:40

53:40

Join me in this insightful episode as I sit down with Geoff Dickinson, CEO of DMG Events, to explore his incredible career journey, from humble beginnings and studying law to becoming one of the most influential leaders in the global events industry. In this candid interview Geoff talks about his his background, and the fact that he wasn't worried …

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EP122: "Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship! with Kate Disley, CEO & Founder of TEMBO" 40:34

2M ago40:34

40:34

In this episode, I sit down with Kate Disley, founder and CEO of TEMBO, a specialist marketing agency for event organisers, to explore her incredible entrepreneurial journey. Kate shares how a simple misunderstanding launched her into the world of exhibitions and events, turning an unexpected twist into a thriving business.We dive into the challeng…

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EP121: "I thought we were going to kill Tiger Woods! Rick Stainton's Journey from Start-Up to Success, to Shaping the Future of the Events Industry" 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

In this episode, I sit down with Rick Stainton, the visionary founder of The Smyle Group, one of the world’s leading creative creative agencies delivering live and digital brand experiences globally. Rick shares his inspiring 20-year entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of launching Smyle with a bold vision, to growing it into a global powe…

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EP120: "From Dining Table to Global Enterprise! A Founder's Journey with Ross Ashman, The Public Sector Network" 54:55

3M ago54:55

54:55

In this episode, I sit down with Ross Ashman, co-founder and CEO of Public Sector Network, a multi-million dollar social learning platform based out of Australia, created to improve the life of public sector employees - and the citizens they serve. Ross takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial experience. From his beginnings as an event sa…

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EP119: "From Journalism, to Events to Football: Inside The Life of Michael Westcott, Co-Founder CloserStill Media, Co-Chair Torquay Utd" 48:20

4M ago48:20

48:20

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Westcott, Co-Founder and Board Director of Global Trade Show & Exhibition Organiser CloserStill Media and Co-Chair of Torquay United Football Club in the UK. Michael shares his inspiring journey from a budding journalist to a key player in the global events industry. Discover how Michael’s early passion for …

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EP118: "Building a $143m Events Business! The Explosive Growth Story of Terrapinn with CEO Greg Hitchen" 27:45

5M ago27:45

27:45

Welcome to the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show where I chat with Greg Hitchen, CEO of Terrapinn, a global trade show and conference organiser. In this episode, Greg shares insights into Terrapin's impressive growth trajectory, with revenues skyrocketing from $68 million in 2019 to an expected $143 million in 2024. We delve into the strategies …

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EP117: "From Pub Meetups to The World's Largest SEO Conference : The Brighton SEO Story with Kelvin Newman" 42:58

5M ago42:58

42:58

Welcome to another episode of The Dan Assor Show. In this episode, we sit down with Kelvin Newman, the mastermind behind brightonSEO, the world's largest search marketing conference & Trade Show. Kelvin shares his incredible journey from a small meetup in a pub in Brighton, England, to organising events in the UK and US attended by thousands of dig…

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EP116: "From Sandwich Shop to Global Brand: Neil Felton's FESPA Story" 39:25

6M ago39:25

39:25

Welcome to the latest episode featuring Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, a global federation of national trade associations and organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen, digital and textile printing industry. In this insightful conversation, Neil shares the fascinating journey of FESPA, from its humble beginnings above a sandwich shop to b…

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EP115: "From Acting School to Event Mastermind: Jessica Webber, Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences" 48:11

6M ago48:11

48:11

For the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show podcast for eventprofs, I interviewed Jessica Webber, the Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences. The conversation is a dive deep into the world of event management, community building, and the future of live events. Key Highlights: Creating Memorable Experiences: Jessica shared her unique journey fro…

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EP114: "A Personal Journey to Revolutionizing Workplace Inclusion & Diversity" - Ray Rhodes, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, RX 45:51

7M ago45:51

45:51

Ray Rhodes, the Head of Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) at RX, shares his journey from personal struggles as part of the LGBTQI+ community in a conservative setting to spearheading global I&D initiatives. Through the establishment of employee resource groups and a focus on psychological safety, Ray illustrates the significant cultural transformation …

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EP113: "From Start-Up to Scale-Up: The Founder's Journey with Amy Baker, CEO & Co-Founder, The PIE" #eventprofs 33:02

9M ago33:02

33:02

My guest for this episode is Amy Baker CEO and Co-founder of The PIE, a media, recruitment and events business created to inform, inspire and connect a global community of leaders in international education, edtech and global language learning. The PIE’s flagship news website reached one million users in 2023 and Amy is a regular commentator and ho…

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EP112: Exclusive! “Trixie LohMirmand, 18 years at the helm of the Dubai World Trade Centre!"#eventprofs 46:07

9M ago46:07

46:07

For almost 2 decades, Trixie LohMirmand has been at the helm of the UAEs leading event venue, the Dubai World Trade Centre.For the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show I had the privilege to discuss a range of topics with Trixie, with highlights including; Trixie's experience arriving in 2005 as a young female leader in Dubai and her personal journ…

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EP111: "Exclusive! Mike Seaman, CEO Raccoon Media Group, on M&A strategy and the recent acquisition of Abilities Expo USA!" #eventprofs 19:02

10M ago19:02

19:02

Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon) is set to double its portfolio in the first year since it was acquired by Cuil Bay Capital (CBC) with the acquisition of Abilities Expo in the USA. This announcement brings Raccoon’s UK and US show portfolio to 17 events with more launches and acquisitions to be announced later in the year. In this exclusive interview …

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EP110: "Mike Costain, MD Lyrical Communications, 20 years in events, working with founders and transforming the InstallerSHOW" #eventprofs 39:08

10M ago39:08

39:08

My guest for this episode is Mike Costain, MD of Lyrical Communications, organisers of InstallerSHOW, the UK’s number one destination for influential installers and specifiers of heat, water, air and energy technology. In 2022, after a period of rapid growth, Lyrical was acquired by Nineteen Group, the UK based events and media business, and Mike s…

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EP109: "Helen Woodbridge, Easyfairs, M&A strategy + the acquisition of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics" #eventprofs 15:49

11M ago15:49

15:49

In early January 2024, Easyfairs, the world’s largest privately owned exhibition organiser, announced the acquisition of European Trade & Exhibition Services, organiser of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, bolstering its already extensive engineering and manufacturing portfolio that incorporates Advanced Engineering as well as many other brands…

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EP108: "Global Exhibition Industry Update with Trevor Foley(Chairman), Miranda Martin (MD), from tfconnect" #eventprofs 15:56

11M ago15:56

15:56

My guests for this episode are the new Managing Director of tfconnect Miranda Martin, and founder and now Chairman, Trevor Foley.tfconnect is the events and exhibitions industry's recognised global recruiter and senior executive search and selection specialist. https://www.tfconnect.global/Miranda and Trevor discuss M&A, Private Equity, the evoluti…

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EP107: "Data Powered Revenue Acceleration for Event Organisers" with Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO H2K Labs #eventprofs 37:03

12M ago37:03

37:03

My guest for this episode is Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO & Founder of H2K Labs. Based out of Florida, H2K Labs helps events, media, marketing, and technology companies develop data-powered revenue growth.https://www.h2klabs.com/ Conversation includes: What is meant by a data first approach? What are the first steps businesses can make in utilising d…

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EP106: "From Start Up to Scale Up: The Founder's Journey with Ruth Yarnit, Co-Founder & CEO of LeadDev 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

My guest for this episode is Ruth Yarnit Co-Founder and CEO of LeadDev (formerly White October Events). Ruth co-founded LeadDev in 2013 with Dave Fletcher. Started as a small UK conference, the LeadDev team have developed their content function for their community as well as now running conferences in London, Berlin, New York and the West Coast of …

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EP105: "Josh White, Founder, CanO Water, on how events fuel their mission to reduce single use plastic!" #eventprofs 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

My guest for this episode is Josh White, Co-Founder and Global Brand Director of CanO Water. A remote island. Plastic bottles everywhere. This sight changed everything for three friends from London. There had to be a more recyclable and recycled solution.Spotting a lot of brands they knew from home, bottled water seemed to be the biggest culprit. T…

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EP104: "How we built the largest event on the planet for talent acquisition" with Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO RecFest #eventprofs 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

My guest for this episode is Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO, of The Recruitment Events Co. who create engaging experiences that empower, connect, and inspire talent acquisition professionals worldwide. RecFest, which now takes place annually in the UK, Knebworth, and USA, Kentucky, stands as a testament to their dedication to innovation and collabora…

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EP103: "Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer, on 35 years of running South by Southwest, one of the most important events in the USA!" #eventprofs 40:58

1y ago40:58

40:58

My guest for this episode is Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming officer of South by Southwest “SXSW” Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference an d festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for 300,000+ global professionals…

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EP102: Exclusive: "Peter Jones, CEO Nineteen Group discusses the recent acquisition of Oliver Kinross" #eventprofs 18:02

1y ago18:02

18:02

On October 3rd Nineteen Group announced that it had acquired London and Hong Kong-based global trade show organiser, Oliver Kinross. Formed in 2008, the Oliver Kinross business includes a series of Build Expos in New York, Chicago, Sydney and London.In this exclusive interview Peter Jones, CEO of UK based Nineteen Group, discusses why he believes N…

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EP101: "Overcoming The Fear of Change with Dahlia El Gazzar" #eventprofs 48:05

1y ago48:05

48:05

My guest for this episode is Dahlia El Gazzar, who lives and works out of Melrose Massachusetts in the USA. Dahlia is the owner of Dahlia + Agency, brand + experience + marketing agency. With more than a decade of experience in the meetings and events sector, working on both the professional planning side and as an association collaborator, Dahlia …

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EP100: "From Start Up to Scale Up To Exit: The Founder's Journey with Terry O'Dwyer, Founder & CEO of LSX" #eventprofs 54:54

1y ago54:54

54:54

My guest for this episode is Terry O'Dwyer Founder and CEO of LSX which since 2014 has established itself as a global powerhouse in life science deal making events by growing a collection of partnering and strategy events that have played a crucial role in fundraising and M&A for global Biotech, Medtech and Healthtech companies. In August 2023 it w…

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EP99: "Jo-Anne Kelleway: The Event Wizard from Oz! From Sydney Start-Up to Global Game Changer" #eventprofs 43:15

1y ago43:15

43:15

My guest for this episode is Jo-Anne Kelleway, International Industry Ambassador for Freeman Company, the world’s largest exhibition services, logistics and technology company Jo-Anne lives in Sydney, Australia and is the founder & former CEO of The Info Salons Group, which in 2018 after 31 years Jo-Anne 2018 sold to The Freeman Company. The Info S…

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EP98: "Driving Growth & Innovation In The Events Industry" with Jonny Baynes, Partner, Plural Strategy #eventprofs 45:48

1+ y ago45:48

45:48

My guest for this episode is Jonny Baynes, a partner at Plural Strategy, a strategy consultancy for the media, information and technology industries. Jonny has over 25 years of experience in the media and events sectors and leads Plural’s Events practice, working with leading corporates, investors and venues in the sector globally to drive growth a…

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EP97: "From Royal Air Force To The Events Industry" with Oliver Smart, MD, Jonas Event Technology #eventprofs 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

56:28

In this episode I speak with Oliver Smart, Managing Director of Jonas Event Technology, a provider of event registration for organisers of trade shows, consumer events and conferences. Oliver spent 4 years as a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets , and is a Reserve in the British Army. He joined Jonas Event Technology in 2017, and has risen …

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EP96: "Navigating the start up jungle with Gaby Mendes, Founder Talk Twenties" #eventprofs 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

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In this episode I spoke with Gaby Mendes, founder of Talk Twenties, an award-winning media and events platform that helps young people navigate the rollercoaster years of their adult life.Discussion Includes; Gaby's background and where the ambition to start her own business came from The journey of developing the idea for Talk Twenties & TwentiesF…

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EP95: "Towards a Greener Future: Navigating the Path to Net Zero in the Events Industry" #eventprofs 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

Originally broadcast live on the Yoonity Connect virtual events platform on Tuesday 4th July, I had the privilege to host a webinar with a stellar panel of event industry professionals who came together to discuss how to Navigate the Path to Net Zero in the Events Industry. The webinar was a partnership between The Dan Assor Show and the Business D…

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EP94: "Leadership, Culture & Connecting Communities with Duncan Wood, CEO Rapid News Group" #eventprofs 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

43:53

In this episode I spoke with Duncan Wood, CEO of Rapid News Group who operate trade shows and publish magazines all over the world, including TCT 3Sixty, TCT Asia, TCT Japan, Med-Tech Innovation Expo and Interplas. Discussion Includes; Duncan's personal journey & lessons learned during the pandemic How best to serve & mobilise communities including…

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EP93: "The Solopreneurs: Perks & Challenges of a Start-Up with Anna-Marie Trzebinski & Charli Briggs" #eventprofs 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

44:48

Charli Briggs and Ann-Marie Trzebinski are event industry entrepreneurs who set up their businesses in the summer of 2020. In this episode they talk to me about the journey they have been on as a small business owner, including; Why they took the decision to start their business The challenges they have faced both personally and professionally, and…

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EP92: Exclusive! "The Big Interview with Stephen Carter, Group CEO Informa Plc" #eventprofs 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

52:36

I had the privilege to speak with Lord Stephen Carter, Group CEO of Informa Plc, directly after the release of Informa’s 2023 AGM trading update on 15th June.Informa is a leading Business Intelligence, Academic Publishing, Knowledge and B2B Events Group, listed on the FTSE 100 in UK, has offices in more than 30 countries, and employs 11,000 staff.S…

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EP91: "An Eventful Career! Memories, Learnings & The Future of Business Networking with Simon Foster" CEO Arc network & former CEO UBM EMEA & Comexposium #eventprofs 42:26

1+ y ago42:26

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This week I spoke with with Simon Foster, Group CEO of the private equity-funded, B2B group Arc network, which launched in 2021. Simon has more than 20 years experience managing B2B business globally including CEO of UBM EMEA (now Informa) & CEO of Comexposium.The company, backed by EagleTree Capital, of New York, has completed a number of acquisit…

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EP90: "The CEO from Down Under: An Insight into the Australian Exhibition Industry" with Brad Langton, CEO National Media 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

32:49

This week I spoke with with Brad Langton CEO of Australian events business, National Media.National Media, headquartered in Gold Coast, Queensland own and operate a portfolio of market-leading events and data-driven marketing products across a range of industries and professional sectors.Brad provides an insight into the Australian exhibition indus…

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E89: "The Future of B2B Events: Exploring Trends & Challenges" with Duncan Kirk, CEO ROARB2B 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

This week I spoke with with Duncan Kirk, CEO ROAR B2B, who operate events in the Care, Health, Business Technology & Environment Markets, including Naidex, UK Cyber Week, Flexpo, Legalex & Flood Expo.Duncan founded ROAR B2B in 2019, when he secured investment from Apiary Capital to fund the acquisition of a portfolio of leading events from Prysm Me…

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E88: "Unpacking the In-Person Event Boom: Trends & Challenges" (previously broadcast live into LinkedIn) 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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Welcome to the on demand version of a special panel debate, which was previously broadcast live into LinkedIn on 20th April. Over 700 event professionals from around the world registered for this virtual event.I was joined by co-host Julius Solaris, founder of Boldpush, a management consulting agency for the events industry, and a stellar panel of …

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E87: "The Running Man - How a Media Group is Disrupting the Health & Wellbeing Markets" with Mike Seaman CEO Raccoon Media Group #eventprofs 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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This week I spoke with with Mike Seaman, CEO Raccoon Media Group, a dynamic, high-growth media business focused on health and wellbeing markets. The business launched in 2017 and is dedicated to getting people from all backgrounds healthy, outside and active via its portfolio of events and media properties which include The National Cycling Show, N…

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E86: "The Boy From Brazil" - Bruno Roquette, the life of an Exhibition Stand Builder #eventprofs 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

31:50

This week I spoke with Bruno Roquette, Director at Standbuilder.co.uk, a London based exhibition contractor serving the UK and Europe. Discussion includes: Bruno’s journey to starting the business, from growing up in Brazil to owning a restaurant to serving clients all over Europe! How the business has adapted over the years to build and to stay re…

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E85: "The State of the Trade Show & Exhibition Industry with Phil Soar" #eventprofs 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

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This week I spoke with exhibition industry veteran Phil Soar, who has built an empire of successful shows over the last 30 years and is the Chairman of b2b events organisers, CloserStill Media & Nineteen Group. Discussion includes; The pace of the recovery of the global trade show & exhibition industry post pandemic, including a discussion on the k…

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E84: "How to be a successful woman in the trade show industry with Laura Shapiro" #eventprofs 56:25

1+ y ago56:25

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This week I spoke with Laura Shapiro, Portfolio Director of CloserStill Media, and President of Women in Exhibitions Chapter (UK).Laura has been working at global business exhibitions organiser CloserStill Media for over 11 years, rising through the ranks from a Sales Manager to Portfolio Director, where she leads an multi award-winning portfolio o…

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E83: "Events & Exhibitions Industry Recruitment Update" with Trevor Foley, MD, tfconnect #eventprofs 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

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This week I spoke with Trevor Foley, MD, tfconnect, a specialist recruitment and executive search consultancy for the global events and exhibitions industry. Discussion includes The types of roles show organisers are recruiting for across the globe The skill sets that show organisers are looking & the pool of talent available Compensation plans: Wh…

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E82: "World Exclusive! Doug Emslie, CEO of Tarsus, talks to me just 48 hours after the $940m acquisition by Informa" #eventprofs 22:29

1+ y ago22:29

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World Exclusive! Douglas Emslie CEO Tarsus Group talks to me just 48 hours after the proposed $940m acquisition by Informa. Discussion includes: When & how the deal came about How the reopening of the exhibition industry in China played its part in the acquisition Why Informa are the best partner for Tarsus What the deal means for Tarsus clients an…

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E81: "What we owe attendees: Hacks to ramp up registration & attendee experience", with growth & change leader, Vanessa Lovatt 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn on 9th March 2023 I was joined by growth & change leader Vanessa Lovatt. Discussion included: Concept planning your event with the attendee expectations in mind Prioritising attendee experience and attendee takeaways in your pre-show marketing Designing your live event so that every attendee leaves your event s…

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E80: "Turning a dream into a reality. The story behind the launch of the Clean & Tidy Home Show" with Penny Moyses #eventprofs 42:35

2y ago42:35

42:35

In this episode I spoke with Penny Moyses, Founder & Event Director of the Clean & Tidy Home Show, taking place 14/15 October 2023 at London Excel. The conversation includes: Penny's background in the events industry The background behind the decision to launch her own business The vision behind the launch of the Clean & Tidy Home Show Challenges f…

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EP79: "The Launch of The Power of Events" with Rick Stainton #eventprofs 22:46

2y ago22:46

22:46

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn on 9th February 2023. Rick Stainton, Founder of the Smyle Group, talked to me about the The POWER of EVENTS (UK), which officially launches on 16th February. We discussed the origins and objectives of the communication hub which is designed to Showcase, Respect & Value the power of the UK Events Industry, and h…

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E78:"Achieving your events industry goals in 2023" with Juliet Tripp, The Events Coach® #eventpofs 35:25

2y ago35:25

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Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn on 2nd February 2023 Practical and tangible tips to let go of limiting beliefs, stop standing in your own way and weave goal setting into your routine as an events professional. Whether you are scaling an events business, growing your personal brand or going for a dream role - you'll walk away fired up and insp…

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E77: "The State of the Trade Show Industry" with Peter Jones, CEO Nineteen Group 34:01

2y ago34:01

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Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn on 19th January, Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Group, one of the UKs fastest growing events businesses, gave me an update on the Trade Show industry. You can watch this episode on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7020823493273378816/ The Dan Assor Show is supported by community p…

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E76: "In conversation with Tim Willoughby", Managing Director, Exhibitions at Mark Allen #eventprofs 48:49

2y ago48:49

48:49

This week I spoke with Tim Willoughby, Managing Director, Exhibitions at Mark Allen, a family-owned media company which specialises in professional content and services for global audiences. The conversation includes: The conversation includes; Tim's background in the media and events industry Introduction to Mark Allen Growth through acquisitions …

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