The Dan Assor Show #eventprofs

In conversation with Matt Bradley, Event Director on Retail Technology Show, part of Nineteen Group who organises major-scale trade exhibitions within the retail, security, fire, emergency services, disaster management, health and safety, facilities management and maintenance engineering sectors. Matt discusses his career to date, teaming up with Nineteen Group, how to create an engaging content p...

In conversation with Alison Church, UK & Global Chief Marketing Officer, Easyfairs, an international trade show organiser active with 2018 events in 18 countries. In this episode we discussed Alison's career, the changing role of the marketing function, 365 community building, developing a trade show marketing campaign, the role of digital, and the skills required for today's trade show market...

The Anatomy of a successful Trade Show Engagement Optimisation Strategy "TEO" A new monthly 6 part series brought to you by Dan Assor & Lee Ali from Expo Stars Interactive Ltd.  Originally broadcast live into LinkedIn Friday 4th March 2022. In this first episode we discuss "Your Strategy" Why are you exhibiting? How does your exhibition strategy align with your business growth? Why is thi...

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn & YouTube on 1st March 2022. Tanya Pinchuk, CEO Expoplatform discusses the conflict in n in Ukraine, and how the event community can help. Tanya and several of her colleagues are from Ukraine, and have family and friends in the country who have had to relocate far away from home. You can watch this episode here https://www.danassor.com/posts/eventswithukra...

Trevor Foley is the Founder & CEO of tfconnect - A specialist recruitment and executive search consultancy for the global events and exhibitions industry. Trevor gives his insight into current market conditions in the Trade show & Exhibition industry from a recruitment perspective.     The Dan Assor Show is sponsored by tfconnect a specialist recruitment and executive search cons...

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn & YouTube on February 10th 2022. Julius Solaris is an event industry expert with focus on event technology, hybrid, virtual & onsite events, and he is the VP of Marketing Strategy, Events at Hopin . He previously founded EventMB, and Showthemes, and has been named one of the most influential individuals in the meetings industry by many magazines and me...

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn & YouTube February 3rd 2022 Samme Allen is a speaker, meeting & event designer and founder of conferenceemcees.com, the first of its kind, global network of professional conference emcees, moderators and facilitators. https://conferenceemcees.com/  ‍ Discussion includes:✔️Building audience engagement✔️The evolving role, & importance of the mod...

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn & YouTube on 27th January 2022. Steve MonnIngton is founder of Mayfield Merger Strategies, an M&A advisory firm specialising in the exhibitions and events industry.  They have more than 20 years of experience as brokers for both independent organisers and large corporations. What happened to M&A when Covid hit? How has it progressed since. Wer...

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn 18th January 2022. With four successful start-ups, Josh Hotsenpiller brings ideas to life and leads high-performing teams. A TEDx alum and U.S. State Department speaker, Josh communicates clearly to global audiences. We talk human connection, talent retention, tech trends for 2022, takeaways from recent PCMA convening leaders event, how to inspire your teams,...

Originally broadcast live on LinkedIn 13th January 2022.  Tess Cope is an accredited leadership coach, trainer & facilitator and the best selling author "Harness - A systemic approach: guaranteed to revolutionise your coaching". Definition of leadership Different types of leaders Is there such a thing as a "born leader"? An explanation of the system approach to coaching Und...

Gordon Glenister is Chief Strategy Officer at Audience2Media, Global Head of Influencer marketing, and presenter of Influence global Podcast BCMA (Branded Content Marketing Association)  Gordon is also CEO of Membership World and co-founder of MESA – Meetings & Events Support Association. He is also the Author of Influencer marketing strategy & Contributing writer to Evening Standard...

Originally recorded live on LinkedIn, December 2nd 2021. Nineteen Group CEO, Peter Jones reviews 2021 from an industry and Nineteen Group perspective, gives his predictions for 2022, plans for the group, people, talent and culture and much more! Watch this episode here https://www.danassor.com/posts/in-conversation-with-peter-jones-ceo-nineteen-group-eventprofs Thankyou to our community patrons tf...

Tarsus CEO, Doug Emslie, discusses the recent Dubai Air Show, B2B Influencers as part of the marketing mix, Talent retention & acquisition, and his predictions for the exhibitions industry in 2022. Watch this episode here https://www.danassor.com/posts/in-conversation-with-doug-emslie-ceo-tarsus-group-eventprofs Thankyou to our community patrons tfconnect https://www.tfconnect.global/ Smart Di...

Glisser are a award-winning meetings & events platform The new hybrid workforce requires a new approach to deliver engaging company meetings.   Learn how to run successful virtual and hybrid internal company meetings, including ‘all hands’ meetings for your entire workforce, company-wide updates, sales kick-offs and even Christmas parties.  The experienced panel discusses:   Ben...

Rachel Parker  is a Director of the Association of Event Venues .  Max Bull is Executive Director of Venue Sales at Business Design Centre, and Chair of the Association of Event Venues.   https://www.aev.org.uk/ https://www.aev.org.uk/conference  Introduction to the AEV  Discussion on the return of live events including changes to venue protocols, relationship with supplie...

Hyve Group Plc is an international organiser of exhibitions and conferences. The Group organises over 130 trade exhibitions and conferences each year in 14 countries and employs over 1,200 staff in 17 offices worldwide.  Jo Rabbett, is Group Head of Talent, at Hyve, and in this show she discusses;  How she leads the initiatives which will support the Group’s people ambitions - to expand...

A focus on talent in the exhibition industry. Danielle Antes, Director Talent Acquisition at Emerald. Includes; why it's important to love what you do  update on the talent pool available flexible working  new strategies to boost talent acquisition how to improve diversity & inclusion  recruiting candidates with transferable skills vs specific industry experience tips and advice...

New AEO Chair & IMEX Group CEO, Carina Bauer, discusses her plans for the AEO, what challenges the industry faces over the next 12 months, industry diversity & inclusion & talent shortage, and the return of IMEX in Vegas in November 2021. Thankyou to our community patrons tfconnect https://www.tfconnect.global/ Smart Digital https://smart-digital.co.uk/    Tarsus Group https:...

Toby Walters is CEO & Founder of Elite Exhibitions, based in Hove in the UK. Elite Exhibitions own and operate Cruise Ship Interiors Expos in the UK & USA, as well as CSI Plus, the exclusive platform for Members-only networking, product sourcing and premium content for the cruise interiors community.   Elite Exhibitions recently announced the launch of EVTECH 365, an online portal, Co...

Mike Dynan, Founder The Assembly Events Group, discusses the business, and specifically the launch of CrimeCon UK, a joint venture with Red Seat Ventures. Crime Con takes place, at Leonardo Royal Hotel & Spa 25/26 September. CrimeCon , the World’s No.1 True Crime Event, is coming to London. A serious genre made immersive, engaging, and accessible. One weekend bringing together documentary make...

Nathan Reuby & Alex Oliver Co-founders of Select Global Events tell me all about their new trade show business, and the idea for their first launch, Silicone Expo, taking place in Detroit in June 2022. Incudes their background in events, launching a new venture in a time of crisis, launching in the US, tips on developing a new show idea, and their thoughts on the future of the industry. https:...

The Ops Nest open session, in partnership with Dan Assor Media, and powered by PSP .   We will come together to discuss what trading fairly means, how we can use this opportunity of a fresh start to rebuild in a better way, and what an ideal 'fair' industry could look like.   Host & Moderator Dan Assor https://www.danassor.com   Panellists:   Michael Adeniya - Portfolio Dir...

Hervé Sedky is President & Chief Executive Officer at Emerald, and the new Chair of SISO.  ✔What exhibitors want as shows return ✔Role of Digital & eCommerce in B2B shows, and Emerald launch of Digital Market Technology Platform  ✔Priortoes for SISO - Society of Independent Show Organisers and importance of industry advocacy   http://www.danassor.com for all of my content &n...

In Conversation with Mark Brewster - CEO Explori & VSef, a new agreed data format for event platforms and organisers.  It is a not-for-profit organisation run for the benefit of the events industry. It is administered by events experts from Explori. Channel Patrons SISO Nineteen Group Tarsus Group Hyve Group Plc Easyfairs Smart Digital Rerusni Patron, Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunitie...

In Conversation with Luke Bilton - Chief Growth Officer ExpoPlatform, and Donna Shaw COO Rego, talk about their new partnership, and exploring the best ways to blend humans + technology in to deliver successful digital-powered events.  Plus their insights into the future of hybrid events including "Hybrid booths" and how organisers can use them at live events. The discussion also included VSe...