Saturday, January 31, 2026

Three-Way Merger Creates New End-To-End Experiential Agency

 
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Saturday January 31, 2026

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Three become one as private equity backing creates a new end-to-end experiential agency Ansera. Angie Ahrens shares why empathy is the most important leadership skill. Tourism Cares showcases vetted CSR experiences. And the Calgary Telus Convention Centre introduces its Indigenous ReconciliAction Plan.

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Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
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Private equity is accelerating its bet on production companies and event agencies, but rather than rolling up scale alone, investors are backing platforms that promise end-to-end delivery.
Women Leaders in Meetings
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Barbara Scofidio
Editor
A self-described "recovering people pleaser and have-to-do-it-all person," Angie Ahrens says she is always learning more about herself and how to be a stronger leader. 
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Tourism Cares
The nonprofit Tourism Cares is looking to take the hassle out of finding socially conscious activities, if planners are willing to search beyond their usual channels.
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Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
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Calgary Telus Convention Center / Neil Zeller
Calgary Telus Convention Centre's Indigenous ReconciliAction Plan aims to move reconciliation beyond symbolic gestures and into daily operations.
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