In contrast to business meetings, many of which have shifted permanently to virtual formats, In person, B2B trade shows remain an essential part of customers' marketing and travel budgets.

Nov 3, 2022 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2022-11-03 | transcript d7038da3-1ad0-403a-9fa1-4450b937ecad | chars 5806-5994 | segment 5

We consolidated over 50 plus disparate sources into one. Not only will our modernized and highly efficient database improve our ability to cross-sell and up-sell to customers who are natural fits for multiple trade shows and content brands, it also provides Emerald with opportunities to leverage our substantial data assets related to building and consumer spending.

Aug 8, 2022 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2022-08-08 | transcript 77e253fd-3d04-457b-a30e-b2dc6c9d8b9a | chars 7650-8017 | segment 7

Trade shows remain an integral part of our customers' marketing budgets and provide a high return on investment as they are often the biggest selling events of the year for companies that exhibit.

Aug 8, 2022 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2022-08-08 | transcript 77e253fd-3d04-457b-a30e-b2dc6c9d8b9a | chars 3459-3655 | segment 3

While our operations are still seeing an impact from broader macro conditions, including lockdowns in China, international travel restrictions and supply chain issues, we remain confident that we can manage through these transitory challenges as we continue to execute on our strategy.

Aug 8, 2022 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2022-08-08 | transcript 77e253fd-3d04-457b-a30e-b2dc6c9d8b9a | chars 6237-6522 | segment 6

Attendance reached 65% of the pre-COVID edition, impacted by supply chain issues and the auto industry combined with international travel restrictions.

Jul 30, 2021 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2021-07-30 | transcript e009e704-b272-483b-8a66-3a6cb7cffc90 | chars 3016-3167 | segment 3

We're cognizant that we will see lower attendance and revenue in the near term relative to pre-pandemic levels given the dislocation that has taken place, show postponements that in some cases have shifted events outside of typical buying seasons, travel restrictions that still exist, as well as shorter selling cycles for some events impacted by the timing of cities permitting large gatherings.

Jul 30, 2021 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2021-07-30 | transcript e009e704-b272-483b-8a66-3a6cb7cffc90 | chars 5074-5471 | segment 5

Events in cities that reopened early are pacing better than those that reopened late. and that events with more of a domestic audience are pacing better than those with significant international attendance, given travel restrictions that remain in place.

Jul 30, 2021 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Hervé Sedky, CEO | earnings call 2021-07-30 | transcript e009e704-b272-483b-8a66-3a6cb7cffc90 | chars 7063-7317 | segment 7