Tucker Bryant 2025 Speaking Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcYBMMzG5o&t=2s

Personal Message to Storyblok - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td7XtldPoLQ

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Website - https://www.tuckerbryantspeaks.com/

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/tucker-bryant

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Why Tucker is a Great Fit for Storyblok / JoyConf

‍At JoyConf, creativity is central to unlocking the future of marketing and content. Tucker’s unique fusion of poetry and innovation inspires teams to think beyond limits and reimagine collaboration, ensuring Storyblok’s audience leaves energized and future-ready.

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Suggested Topic

Turn the Page: Bolder Thinking for Better Results

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As we enter the age of AI, competition is fierce, customer expectations are soaring, and the rules of the world are being rewritten in real time. Yet McKinsey reports that only 6% of leaders feel they’re fully unlocking their organizations’ potential to think originally and shape the future of their businesses. After a decade at Stanford and Google, Tucker discovered that the mindset of a poet—tested over millennia—provides leaders with powerful principles for breaking status quo thinking and writing the future with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the Turn the Page™ principles—poetic tools that help leaders unlock creativity, adaptability, and innovation in business.
• Discover how to break free from outdated models and embrace bold, future-focused thinking.
• Build a culture of exploration and creative disruption to stay ahead of customer expectations.
• Equip teams with strategies to navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience.
• Understand why the greatest competitive advantage in the AI era is the ability to think originally.

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Highlights:

• Stanford-trained, Google-tested: nine years of blending creativity and strategy in Silicon Valley
• Global keynote trailblazer: His Turn the Page™ keynotes have captivated audiences at TEDx, The New York Times, and Fortune 500 summits worldwide
• Shared stages with luminaries: He’s spoken alongside Mark Cuban, Malcolm Gladwell, Gary Vaynerchuk, Magic Johnson, and Mel Robbins
• Widely viewed content: His poetic videos have amassed millions of views and deeply resonated with audiences across sectors
• Proven impact: Event testimonials include “the most deeply touching hour I’ve ever spent at a conference” and “brought us to tears and led our execs to an idea we can’t wait to implement”

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^{“The most impactful, most deeply touching and meaningful hour I’ve ever spent at a conference.” - Mark Brezinski, CEO, Bizzy LLC}

^{“Brought us to tears and led our execs to an idea we can’t wait to implement. I was floored.” - John Rivers, CEO, 4Rivers Smokehouse}

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wuLRDFAu5s&t=164s

Speaker Website - https://aboundinnovation.ca/innovation-speaking/

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Why Leo is a Great Fit for Storyblok / JoyConf

‍Storyblok empowers teams to collaborate, build, and create without limits—exactly the environment where Leo thrives. His approach aligns perfectly with JoyConf’s mission of sparking joyful innovation by giving attendees both inspiration and practical frameworks to unleash creativity. Leo ensures participants leave not only energized but also equipped to make innovation real in their work.

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Suggested Topic

Creating Bigger, Better, Bolder Ideas

Is your organization truly thinking outside the box—or simply wishing you were? In this keynote, Leo shares practical strategies to help teams consistently generate bigger, better, and bolder ideas. By blending creativity with structured facilitation, he demonstrates how to transform ordinary brainstorming into a dynamic process that sparks genuine innovation.

Key Takeaways:

• Hands-on techniques to supercharge idea sessions with creativity and energy.
• Facilitation best practices and design tips that unlock contributions from every voice in the room.
• Ready-to-use innovation tools that participants can implement right away in their own teams.
• Approaches to move beyond groupthink and spark truly bold, original thinking.

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Building a Thriving Culture of Innovation

Innovation doesn’t thrive in silos—it thrives in cultures where everyone feels empowered to create. In this keynote, Leo introduces the eight key building blocks of a thriving culture of innovation, showing leaders how to embed creativity into everyday processes so new ideas flow continuously and disruption becomes opportunity.

Key Takeaways:

• A clear understanding of the eight building blocks for a thriving innovation culture.
• Practical ways to begin applying these principles immediately within your organization.
• Insights into how to empower employees with confidence and psychological safety so they can innovate boldly.
• A roadmap to turn innovation into a repeatable, everyday practice instead of a one-off event.

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Highlights:

• Founder of Abound Innovation Inc. – helping global organizations embed innovation into culture.
• Former corporate innovation leader at State Farm and Chick-fil-A, where he built programs that empowered everyday employees to innovate.
• Experienced facilitator trusted by brands like Amazon, Deloitte, State Farm, and SXSW.
• Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator, Creativity Coach, and Virtual Facilitator™, bringing hands-on, playful approaches to serious business challenges.
• Dynamic, story-driven speaker who connects with audiences through warmth, humor, and practical insight.
• Known for helping organizations move from “innovation theater” to authentic, repeatable innovation practices.

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^{"Leo's passion for innovation is contagious, and he brings that passion to every platform I've heard him speak on. Every organization needs to be learning from him and the genius he brings through his work". - Harris III}

^{"Leo's talk was hands down my favorite part of the Pursue What's Next Summit!!! I would attend every year just to see him" - Chick-fil-A}

Speaker Reel - Innovation and Creativity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUp7xEM7a9U

Speaker Website - https://www.nirbashan.com/

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Why Nir is a Great Fit for Storyblok / JoyConf

‍Storyblok champions creativity, collaboration, and innovation across content and technology. Nir aligns perfectly with this mission, showing teams that creativity is not abstract but deeply practical—and accessible to everyone. His frameworks empower attendees to innovate daily, making him an ideal voice for JoyConf’s focus on joyful innovation and collaborative problem solving.

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Suggested Topic

The Creator Mindset

According to the World Economic Forum, the #1 most in-demand workplace skill today is creativity and innovation. Yet very few employees or leaders receive real training in creativity they can apply immediately. In this keynote, Nir breaks down the myths of creativity and proves that it’s not a mysterious talent—it’s a learnable, teachable skill that drives growth, profit, and resilience.

Whether your audience sees themselves as “creative types” or not, Nir equips them with tools to unlock new ideas, solve problems differently, and infuse daily work with innovation.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover 10 fresh ways creativity boosts performance and profit—while making the workplace more engaging and fun.
• Leave with practical, immediately applicable tools for personal and organizational growth.
• Learn how creativity provides resilience and adaptability when facing change.
• Gain strategies to embed innovation into everyday work, ensuring ideas become action.

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Suggested Topic

The Solution Mindset

Innovation doesn’t have to come from within your industry—some of the best breakthroughs are borrowed from elsewhere. In this keynote, Nir introduces his 10-step creative problem-solving framework, honed across top consulting firms and leading companies. This approach empowers attendees to get unstuck, solve problems with confidence, and become the “go-to” problem solver in their organizations.

With engaging stories and actionable tools, Nir shows how the Solution Mindset helps participants reframe challenges and develop skills that resonate long after the keynote ends.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn 10 “solution superpowers” to tackle real-world challenges at work.
• Apply problem-solving tools to everyday tasks like emails, meetings, and conference calls.
• Acquire skills that are transferable to colleagues back at work, multiplying the keynote’s impact.
• Walk away with life-changing tools that make teams more adaptable and ensure long-term conference ROI.

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Highlights:

• Author of The Creator Mindset, praised by the Financial Times and Forbes.
• Clients include AT&T, Microsoft, JetBlue, NFL, NASA, and top global associations.
• Creator of a 10-step creative problem-solving framework applied across industries.
• Frequent media contributor featured on Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and NPR.
• Recognized for transforming creativity into a business discipline that drives performance.
• Known for high-energy, practical keynotes that make creativity immediately usable at work.

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^{"Nir discussing The Creator Mindset seamlessly combined deeply impactful concepts with incredible simplicity and low barriers to execution". - Colin Tiara, ProcureCon}

^{"Thank you for your presentation on Creativity and Innovation. As a town Mayor, many times we face lots of doubt on any new initiatives or my vision as Mayor.  So thank you for the fresh ideas!" - Mayor Jill McKelvey, West Liberty, OML Attendee}

Speaker Reel - Start with Wow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtB2HpUWpNI

Speaker Website - https://harrisiii.com/

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Why Harris is a Great Fit for Storyblok / JoyConf

‍JoyConf is all about sparking creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and joyful innovation. Harris’s ability to reconnect people to their sense of wonder is a direct catalyst for this mission. He helps attendees rediscover the mindset needed to embrace new technologies, build with imagination, and bring fresh energy to content and product innovation.

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Start with Wow

How to Leverage the Groundbreaking Science of Awe and Wonder to Innovate and Win in Leadership and in Life

Simon Sinek told us to “Start with Why,” but Harris makes the case for something even more powerful: “Start with Wow.” Based on the latest neuroscience and insights from his bestselling book The Wonder Switch, Harris reveals how awe and wonder can transform culture, leadership, and innovation. He shows how leading with wonder ignites creativity, reframes challenges, and fuels breakthrough ideas.

This keynote is more than a speech—it’s a transformative experience blending magic, storytelling, and science that reconnects audiences to their innate ability to dream and build what’s possible.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the science of awe and wonder and why it is a competitive edge in today’s innovation economy.
• Learn how to transform worry into imagination, shifting from fear-based thinking to bold creativity.
• Discover practical ways to infuse “wow moments” into leadership and team culture, sparking curiosity and collaboration.
• Explore how world-class innovators like Apple, Disney, and NASA harness wonder to create game-changing breakthroughs.
• Leave with tools to cultivate a culture of possibility, ensuring your team starts with “wow” instead of “how.”

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Suggested Topic

The storyOS Upgrade

Story is the operating system of the human mind. Every choice we make, every belief we hold, every behavior we exhibit is driven by the stories we’re told and the stories we tell ourselves. In this keynote, Harris helps leaders and teams harness the power of storytelling to shift narratives, communicate with clarity, and inspire meaningful change.

By upgrading the “storyOS,” organizations can unlock new levels of influence, innovation, and connection—transforming how teams collaborate, how leaders inspire, and how brands connect with their audiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn why story is the most powerful driver of human behavior and how to use it wisely.
• Gain tools to craft and shift narratives that move people toward desired beliefs and actions.
• Discover how to communicate complex ideas with simplicity and emotional resonance.
• Use storytelling as a strategic tool for change management, helping teams embrace new visions and adapt to transformation.
• Build deeper connections by leveraging story to foster belonging, meaning, and shared purpose.

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Highlights:

• Best-selling author of The Wonder Switch.
• Performed and spoken to over 2 million people across 30+ countries.
• Founder of Istoria Collective, a creative consultancy for storytelling and innovation.
• Trusted by Apple, Google, Disney, Amazon, Meta, Nike, NASA, and more.
• 20 years of stage experience, blending magic, science, and storytelling into transformative keynotes.
• Known for delivering keynotes that event planners call “the best speaker we’ve ever had.”

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^{"Harris has a gift for communicating ideas that most people don't understand. He's a rare storyteller who can help us rediscover the living stream of wonder that flows within our grasp." - Don Hahn, Legendary Disney Producer of The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast}

^{"Harris combines the soft skills of appreicateion and deep listening, with sharp insight and intuition and a poweful and unrelenting commitment and drive to achieve the hightest potential of any visino. He knows how to manifest and actulalize dreams for the future." - Gillian Ferrabee, Former Director of Creative Labs, Cirque du Soleil + Founder of Kite Parad}e

What a brand wants; What a DAO gets! - with Max Lenderman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcIZEcvXsHM&t=115s

Max Lenderman, CEO of School: GLS 2018 - Project Worldwide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LfVQA31ebE&t=216s‍

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/max-lenderman‍

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Why Max?

‍Max is a thought leader perfectly suited for JoyConf’s innovation-first ethos. Whether addressing AI’s role in creativity or unpacking the next frontier in digital experiences (like Web3), he pushes the audience to future-ready thinking—exactly what Storyblok’s audience craves. He’s a bold, visionary pick for either opening or closing keynote.

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"AI and Creativity: A Workshop for the Future of Ideas"

In today's fast-evolving marketing and advertising landscape, the role of AI is a double-edged sword, perceived by some as a threat and by others as an opportunity. For companies and brands that work with creatives and creative agencies, AI can amplify the output of talented creatives by 10 to 20 times, rather than replacing them. This workshop is designed to demystify AI's impact on creativity and illustrate how it can be a powerful ally for marketers and advertisers.

This isn’t another talk about AI. It's a dynamic, hands-on and thought-provoking workshop that will challenge your preconceptions and provide actionable insights into how AI can amplify your creative potential rather than replace it.

Key Workshop Topics:

1. The Collaborative Power of AI: Discover how AI acts as a creative partner, enhancing human ingenuity through feedback loops, data-driven insights, and pattern recognition. Learn how AI can review and refine creative outputs, ensuring they align with your brand's vision and audience expectations.

2. Innovative Tools and Techniques: Explore the latest AI tools that support creative processes, from generative AI that crafts unique content to algorithms that personalize marketing strategies based on consumer behavior.

3. Real-World Success Stories: Hear about projects where AI has played a crucial role in overcoming creative challenges, leading to groundbreaking campaigns and substantial ROI. These stories will illustrate the practical benefits of integrating AI into your creative toolkit.

4. Future Trends and Ethical Considerations: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding future trends in AI and creativity. We'll also address ethical considerations, ensuring that AI is used responsibly and sustainably in your marketing efforts.

Join Max on a fascinating journey into the future of creativity, where AI and human talent combine to push the boundaries of what's possible in marketing and advertising. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to creativity and stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry.

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"Why Web3 Matters to Marketers: Building Loyalty, Community, and Creativity in the Phygital Era"

The marketing and content landscape is once again on the cusp of transformation—and this time, it’s being driven by Web3. While some still write it off as hype, others recognize its potential to fundamentally reshape how brands engage, transact, and build loyalty. From decentralized platforms and smart contracts to NFTs and DAOs, Web3 offers marketers an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine the relationship between brand and audience.

In this forward-looking keynote, experiential marketing pioneer Max Lenderman demystifies Web3 and makes its implications tangible for marketers, developers, and digital teams. He shares how the convergence of physical and digital—what he calls the phygital era—is already unlocking new creative formats, participatory ecosystems, and earned loyalty models across industries.

Max highlights how creators, entrepreneurs, and even major brands are using Web3 tools to shift from one-way messaging to two-way collaboration. Through provocative case studies, future forecasts, and deeply human storytelling, Max challenges audiences to rethink how they define value, trust, and innovation in a decentralized world.

What This Talk Will Do for Your Audience:

• Spark new ways of thinking about content, ownership, and digital engagement through the lens of emerging technologies
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration between marketers, developers, and product teams through shared understanding of decentralized platforms
• Introduce future-ready strategies that blend storytelling, community-building, and commerce in the evolving Web3 landscape
• Leave attendees feeling empowered—not overwhelmed—by the possibilities of innovation, with actionable insights to take back to their teams

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Highlights

• Author of Brand New World and Experience the Message, two landmark books on experiential marketing and emerging tech
• Former CEO of School, a purpose-led brand consultancy, and Creative Director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky
• Leading global expert on innovation, AI, and the future of marketing
• Work featured by Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and The Guardian

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^{“Max is one of a kind. He is creative, business savvy and a progressive thinker. Every idea that Max concepts engages the audience in an innovative manner-this ranges from experiential to cinema to digital. Max is able to think about how the consumer will actual experience the idea, not just how it reads on the page. And he is just plain fun to work with.” - Jason Harris, Co-Founder & CEO Mekanism, Bestselling Author, CEO of the Year (the Drum), Campaign US 40/40, 4A’s 100 People Who Make Advertising Great, Co-Founder The Creative Alliance, Speaker}

^{“I had the pleasure of working with Max as one of our presenters at The Art of Marketing conference in Toronto, Vancouver & Calgary. Without a doubt, Max is a pioneer and leading visionary in experiential marketing. His presentations continue to engage our audiences, through his elaborate case studies and undying passion to interact customers with brands. He has continued to receive rave reviews amongst our attendees, so much so that we're hiring him again for Montreal!” -Christopher Novais, CEO of The Art Of}‍

Shawna Suckow Speaker Reel with Bloopers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_du814IBFA&t=57s

Speaker Page - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/shawna-suckow

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Why Shawna?

‍Shawna’s approach aligns perfectly with JoyConf’s vision to spark energy and collaborative momentum. Her immersive keynote helps solve one of the most pressing challenges for digital teams—how marketers and developers can actually enjoy working together. With a mix of energy, practicality, and real-world frameworks, she’s an excellent candidate for driving engagement.

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"Marketers & Developers: How Collaboration (Finally) Becomes the Superpower It Was Meant to Be"

In most organizations, marketers and developers are essential to delivering standout digital experiences—but too often, they’re working in parallel rather than in partnership. This disconnect creates delays, missed opportunities, and creative friction that slows innovation.

In this high-energy, interactive keynote, Shawna Suckow flips that script.

Drawing on 20+ years of marketing experience and real-world insights from hundreds of organizations, Shawna will guide your audience through a transformative session that reimagines how marketers and developers can work together—not just functionally, but creatively and strategically.

This isn’t a passive keynote. Shawna’s session is built for engagement, with real-time collaboration moments and creative prompts that spark dialogue, build empathy, and break down silos. Whether you’re writing code or crafting brand stories, you’ll come away with a new perspective—and a shared toolkit for building better, faster, and with more joy.

Key Takeaways / Learning Outcomes:

• Discover the common misalignments between marketers and developers—and how to fix them with shared language and goals
• Experience live collaboration prompts that illustrate how cross-functional teams can innovate in real-time
• Learn a simple but powerful framework to help teams co-create smoother content workflows
• Explore the neuroscience behind creativity and problem-solving in group dynamics
• Walk away with fresh tactics for running better brainstorms, briefs, and build cycles
• Reignite the “joy” in joint projects through communication strategies that build trust and reduce friction

Highlights

• 20+ year marketing industry veteran turned globally sought-after speaker on buyer behavior and collaboration
• Named one of Meetings & Conventions Magazine’s Top 25 Women in the Meetings Industry
• Creator of innovative, interactive formats that audiences remember—and act on
• Trusted by Adobe, Hilton, Aflac, and leading marketing and digital experience teams worldwide

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^{"Her presentation blew my mind! and it was totally in alignment with other things that have been going on in my life in the last three to four months. She's a fantastic, relevant speaker who engages with her audience, and I highly recommend Shawna Suckow." -Christine Streck, Sales and Marketing Session}

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The Future of Social Media for Business—Keynote Speaker, Corey Perlman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu8kO_wllGI&t=67s

‍Speaker Page - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/corey-perlman

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Why Corey?

‍Corey delivers on JoyConf’s core goals: energizing your audience, helping them rethink how to build content experiences, and bridging the marketer-developer divide. His ability to simplify complex digital strategies and drive human-centered connection in a tech-first world makes him a powerful opener or closer for either event day.

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"Authentically Social: How to Stay Relevant (and Human) in a Rapidly Changing Digital World"

‍In a digital era dominated by automation, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, how do brands—and the people behind them—stay genuinely connected with their audiences? This keynote challenges the belief that scaling digital content means sacrificing authenticity.

Drawing from his bestselling book Authentically Social, Corey Perlman reveals how developers and marketers can partner to build meaningful brand trust across platforms. From integrating AI into your content strategy without losing the human touch, to crafting social media stories that resonate beyond vanity metrics, this talk is both a strategic roadmap and a call to action.

Corey unpacks how high-performing content teams combine data with empathy, tech with storytelling, and structure with soul to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Tailored for today’s hybrid teams, this keynote bridges the gap between those who build the tools and those who use them—highlighting how shared goals and better communication can elevate the entire digital experience.

Key Takeaways / Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how to integrate AI tools into your content and social media workflows—without losing human voice or vision
• Learn 5 ways to build brand trust across digital channels through authenticity, consistency, and real-time engagement
• Discover best practices for marketers and developers to co-create content that’s both visually compelling and technically sound
• Identify what not to automate: where human judgment, empathy, and tone are irreplaceable
• Gain actionable tips for improving internal alignment between content, development, and marketing teams
• See real-world examples of brands that are successfully balancing innovation with authenticity in their digital storytelling

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Highlights

• Bestselling author of Authentically Social and digital marketing strategist for brands like the PGA Tour, Dale Carnegie, and the FBI
• 15+ years of experience helping companies bridge the gap between marketing and technology
• Known for highly engaging and actionable keynotes tailored to marketers and developers alike
• Regular contributor to publications such as Forbes and Entrepreneur

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^{"Corey's expertise on the subject of Digital Marketing is outstanding, but more important is his delivery of the material and ability to connect with people. He brings energy relevance to all speaking opportunities." -Pamela S. Global Sales Director}

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