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The Headline Sponsor of the show is Jonas Event Technology, an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. https://jonas.events/
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Charity Partner - Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK
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EP115: "From Acting School to Event Mastermind: Jessica Webber, Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences"
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 from acting to event management and her passion for crafting unforgettable moments.
Building True Communities: We discussed how events can forge strong communities.
Integrating Technology: Jessica elaborated on the role of AI and technology in enhancing event planning, execution, and post-event networking.
Festivalization of B2B Events: Learn how Bloomberg is incorporating festival-like elements into their events to provide diverse and immersive experiences.
Navigating Global Challenges: Jessica provides valuable insights into the importance of understanding cultural nuances and handling logistical complexities in global event planning.
Taking Care of Attendees' Needs: From seamless registration to high-quality food and beverages, Jessica emphasizes the importance of prioritizing attendees' comfort.
Future Trends: Discover the emerging trends in the event industry, including the shift towards smaller, focused events and the integration of online and offline experiences.
About The Guest
Jessica is a strategic and innovative senior executive with deep experience driving relevancy, loyalty and growth for the teams she has led. As a leader with comprehensive experience in events and operations Jessica was previously Managing Director of Global Events for New York Times where she established and implemented a new vision, strategic business plan, brand identity and go-to-market strategy for all NYT events, experiences, and live content. Under her leadership the NYT Events business transformed from a legacy program to a cornerstone brand product.
Prior to The New York Times, Jessica was VP of New Lab, a New York based tech incubator known for connecting entrepreneurs with large brands to facilitate hardware products that solve the world's most complex problems. Jessica led the partnership efforts connecting with brands from IKEA to JetBlue, Intel and the New York EDC.
Show Sponsors & Supporters
The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
https://jonas.events/
Show Supporters
Terrapinn
Nineteen Group
Show Charity Partner - Rays of Sunshine who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page;
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EP114: "A Personal Journey to Revolutionizing Workplace Inclusion & Diversity" - Ray Rhodes, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, RX
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 within RX, emphasizing inclusive practices that have integrated into the organization's operational ethos. He discusses strategies for fostering inclusive environments at events and the broader implications for employee and customer experiences.
About The Guest
Ray Rhodes joined RX (Reed Exhibitions) in 2007 as a Director of Human Resources for the US business and became the Director of Learning and Talent Development in 2014. After several years of intensive engagement with Inclusion and Diversity programming, he was appointed the Head of Inclusion and Diversity for the business in April 2021. Ray has launched a number of important initiatives across RX, including forming the RX Global Inclusion Council, an I&D advisory board comprised of RX colleagues from 19 countries, representing many cultures and diversity dimensions. He has developed and implemented the Global I&D strategy for the business and oversees the delivery of programs that promote unconscious bias awareness, team psychological safety, equality allyship and inclusive leadership.
Prior to joining RX, Ray served as Vice President of Human Resources for The Bank of New York for thirteen years. He and his partner Joseph reside in Connecticut, USA.
The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
https://jonas.events/
Show Organiser Supporters
Terrapinn
Nineteen Group
Charity Partner - Rays of Sunshine who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.
If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page;
https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461
You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/danassor
Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email dan@danassormedia.com for information
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EP113: "From Start-Up to Scale-Up: The Founder's Journey with Amy Baker, CEO & Co-Founder, The PIE" #eventprofs
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 host of events focused on the industry’s latest developments, including The PIE Live - a series of three conferences held in the UK, US and Australia , and the globally renowned PIEoneer Awards, which see 2000 delegates combined across all 4 events. https://thepienews.com/
Topics covered in this episode;
What inspired Amy to start the business, and were there experiences in her career that shaped her vision for the company
Amy shares some of the most significant challenges faced in the early stages of The PIE and how she overcame them
Key strategies that helped Amy scale The PIE from a start-up to its current size
How they get their clients to buy into a year round, hybrid offering
The journey Amy and her two female business partners have been on and how they balance their individual strengths and weaknesses
What principles guide Amy in managing her team and making business decisions
What measures Amy thinks are necessary to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in business
Amy's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business
This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Collingwood who advise ambitious leaders of independent media companies, enabling them to scale, sell, or seek investment. https://collingwood.group/
The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
https://jonas.events/
Show Organiser Supporters
Terrapinn
Nineteen Group
Charity Partner - Rays of Sunshine who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.
If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page;
https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461
You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/danassor
Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email dan@danassormedia.com for information
Website https://www.danassor.com
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EP112: Exclusive! “Trixie LohMirmand, 18 years at the helm of the Dubai World Trade Centre!"#eventprofs
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 journey over the last 18 years
Evolution of the Dubai World Trade Centre and its impact on Dubai's economy and global events industry
Development of trade shows and exhibitions in the UAE
Strategic development of GITEX, one of the world's most significant technology & start up shows, and its expansion into Africa and Europe
Challenges and opportunities of hosting COP28
Top trends in trade shows and exhibitions
The interview highlights the role of innovation, collaboration, and strategic decision-making in shaping the global events landscape.
The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
https://jonas.events/
Show Organiser Supporters
Terrapinn
Nineteen Group
Charity Partner - Rays of Sunshine who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.
If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page;https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461
You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/danassor
Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email dan@danassormedia.com for information
Website https://www.danassor.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/
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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
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 with Raccoon CEO, Mike Seaman discusses the reasons behind the acquisition, M&A strategy in general, and how he is getting on his new role under Cuil Bay Capital's ownership.
Abilities Expo, a series of seven exhibitions running across the USA, provides solutions for people with disabilities, their families and their carers and currently sees over 30 thousand visitors attending its events each year. The purchase will bolster Raccoon’s footing in the health and wellbeing market in the USA and joins Snowbound Expo, The Boston Run Show and The Boston Outdoor Expo in the company’s US portfolio.
Abilities live and digital properties connect the disability community to a wide range of resources to help improve accessibility and promote greater independence.
The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event
Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
https://jonas.events/
The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and
exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.
https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/
You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube
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EP110: "Mike Costain, MD Lyrical Communications, 20 years in events, working with founders and transforming the InstallerSHOW" #eventprofs
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 sits on their leadership team.
In this episode, co-hosted by Piers Bearne, founder of Collingwood Advisory, Mike gives us a fascinating insight into his near 20 year career within the events industry, the challenges and advantages of working with owner/founders of businesses, including Lyrical's founder Eoin McManus, how he transformed the InstallerSHOW into one of the fastest growing event brands in the UK , and the transition to ownership under Nineteen Group.
This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Collingwood Advisory who help media and information entrepreneurs to create value, combining scaleup and M&A advisory. Piers Bearne, is founder of Collingwood Advisory and an entrepreneur and investor who has built and sold his own media businesses, and who has worked on M&A for major buyers, both as CEO and consultant. He also co-hosts the Media Entrepreneur Meetup group.
The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event
Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
https://jonas.events/
The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and
exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.
https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/
You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/danassor
Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email dan@danassormedia.com for information
Website https://www.danassor.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danassorpodcast