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Contents

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In this issue :

NEWS & OPINION
5 Editor ’ s note 6-7 Global snapshot 9 Chris Skeith column
INSIGHTS & INTERVIEWS

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16 Mike Fletcher talks to new PCMA chair Neil Brownlee
18 Tahaluf CEO Michael Champion talks making the LEAP in Saudi
20 Stateside with Stephanie looks at a smooth operator , GLOBUS and five trends from CES 2025
30 GenAI is over , says Theo Reilly as he anticipates a new cycle of development
46 Research : jwc unveils its Global Industry Performance Review 2024
FEATURES

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23 India : Theo Reilly looks at the good and the bad in the Indian exhibition industry
26 Phil Soar argues , ‘ It ’ s the company that makes the people ’
THINK TANK
11 Mergers & Acquisitions : GMA foresees an active year for the buying community
50 Recruitment : Miranda Martin marks our employment cards for 2025
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