Narisa Wild, Chief Digital Officer at Clarion Events North America, joins The Revenue Room to share her expertise in leading digital transformation and championing AI-driven initiatives in the events and media industries. From building customer-centric experiences to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Narisa provides actionable insights on how businesses can future-proof themselves while creating value for customers and employees alike. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating the evolving landscape of data, digital, and customer engagement.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Rethinking Digital Transformation: Why digital transformation should be viewed as "customer transformation" and how focusing on customer needs drives real results.
• AI-Powered Innovation: Real-world examples of how Clarion Events uses AI to enhance attendee experiences, create personalized outreach, and generate deeper insights from events.
• Preparing for the Next Generation: Strategies for engaging Gen Z and Gen A to ensure long-term success in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
• Value-Based Leadership: How humility, accountability, and active listening can transform organizational culture and boost employee retention.
• Disrupting the Status Quo: Lessons from launching City Eats to compete with OpenTable and how they apply to event and media innovation today.

Key Quote from Narisa Wild:

"Customer transformation is at the heart of digital transformation. It’s about serving evolving customer needs and creating experiences that are truly impactful—internally and externally."

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.

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