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Episode Synopsis
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 the power of data insights
Responding to the changing demands of clients and mobilising attendance to events
Expanding the business globally and the importance of partnerships
The role of company culture in driving growth
Why Duncan has remained loyal to the business for so many years
What Duncan believes are the essential traits of a good leader
What Duncan loves most about being in the events industry
About The Guest
Duncan Wood is CEO of the Rapid News Group and Packaging Europe Ltd and Chairman of VNU Rapid News Co. Ltd. He has nearly 30 years' experience in media and event roles predominantly in business development and leadership. He has extensive experience in fixing and transforming media and event businesses into profitable enterprises. He also has a proven track record in growing businesses, driving growth through a range of strategies including new product launches, geo-cloning of existing brands, acquisitions, developing innovative partnerships and joint ventures.
https://www.rapidnews.com/
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Discussion Includes;
Duncan's personal journey & lessons learned during the pandemic
How best to serve & mobilise communities including the power of data insights
Responding to the changing demands of clients and mobilising attendance to events
Expanding the business globally and the importance of partnerships
The role of company culture in driving growth
Why Duncan has remained loyal to the business for so many years
What Duncan believes are the essential traits of a good leader
What Duncan loves most about being in the events industry
About The Guest
Duncan Wood is CEO of the Rapid News Group and Packaging Europe Ltd and Chairman of VNU Rapid News Co. Ltd. He has nearly 30 years' experience in media and event roles predominantly in business development and leadership. He has extensive experience in fixing and transforming media and event businesses into profitable enterprises. He also has a proven track record in growing businesses, driving growth through a range of strategies including new product launches, geo-cloning of existing brands, acquisitions, developing innovative partnerships and joint ventures.
https://www.rapidnews.com/
The Dan Assor Show official venue sponsor is carbon neutral conference and exhibition centre, BDC London, who are currently setting their sights on reaching net zero before 2030
https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/
The Dan Assor Show supporters:
Tarsus Group https://www.tarsus.com/
Nineteen Group https://www.nineteengroup.com/
tfconnect https://www.tfconnect.global/
Terrapinn https://www.terrapinn.com/
You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/danassor
Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email [email protected] for information
Website https://www.danassor.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/VodcastDan
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danassorpodcast
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