In this episode, host Heather Holst-Knudsen chats with Liz Irving, President of Clarion Events North America. With over 20 years of experience in the events industry, Liz shares her insights on data-driven decision-making, leadership, and innovation. She discusses her journey from marketing to president, how Clarion has transformed under her leadership, and the importance of customer-centricity in events. Liz emphasizes how data and AI are reshaping the events business, including how Clarion is leveraging these tools to future-proof their operations.

Liz Irving is an executive advisory board member of Revenue Room™ Connect, H2K Labs' new professional network for CEOs and their revenue-critical C-Suite teams leading multi-sided business models such as media, data/information, and marketplaces. Liz is excited to join H2K Labs at our upcoming event, RevvedUP 2025, on February 25-27, 2025 in Sarasota, FL where we'll delve deeper into enhancing enterprise value through data, digitalization, and AI with C-Suite leaders.

Takeaways:

• Liz’s Leadership Journey: From marketing to becoming the President of Clarion Events North America, and the importance of customer insights in driving commercial outcomes.
• Clarion’s Growth: How Clarion has evolved over the past decade, including their approach to acquisitions, company culture, and strategic planning.
• Data-Driven Innovation: How Liz and her team use data to enhance event experiences, personalize customer journeys, and increase profitability.
• AI & Future Trends: The role AI and data are playing in reshaping events, including Clarion’s use of AI for personalization, sentiment analysis, and improving customer engagement.
• Product Strategy: Clarion's approach to developing new digital offerings and sponsorship opportunities to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Leadership Insights: Liz shares her thoughts on imposter syndrome, team empowerment, and why challenging the status quo is essential for future success.
• Digital Solutions and Learning Management: Clarion’s shift towards year-round customer engagement through digital assets and learning platforms.

About Heather Holst-Knudsen

Heather Holst-Knudsen is the founder and CEO of H2K Labs and Revenue Room™ Connect. She is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in digital transformation, data, and revenue growth. She is a recognized leader and operator in media, marketplaces, events, and adjacent technologies. Heather has a proven track record of leading organizations to achieve customer-centric innovation, revenue growth, and enterprise value creation. As a thought leader, Heather shares her insights on multisided business models under The Revenue Room™. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn.

ABOUT H2K LABS

H2K Labs is a tech-enabled value creation specialist that helps media, data/information, event, and marketplace businesses accelerate revenue, drive profitability, and fuel enterprise value using data, digital, and AI. We host The Revenue Room™ Podcast, curate Revenue Room™ Connect, a professional network for CEO and their revenue-critical C-Suite teams, and produce events including RevvedUP 2025. For more information, please visit https://www.h2klabs.com

To join Revenue Room™ Connect, please visit https://www.revenueroomconnect.com