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🎙️ In this ‘Tech Talk,’ Kerri sits down with Jon Gorin, Co-Founder & CTO, and Sean Flaherty, Co-Founder & CEO at Playeasy to explore the development of Playeasy Intelligence. Kerri and Sean begin by recapping Playeasy’s journey and discuss the strategic decision to integrate AI into the platform. Next, Kerri and Jon discuss Jon’s tech journey and the evolution of Playeasy Intelligence. They dive into the role of AI in enhancing user experiences, leveraging data for better recommendations, and the unique approach of Playeasy Intelligence compared to traditional website chat agents. The conversation highlights the importance of context in AI interactions and the impact of Destination Marketing Organizations in promoting their local communities.

In this episode, Kerri, Patrick, and Hanna dive into the impactful work of the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and its mission to support young golfers in their journey toward earning college scholarships.

Playeasy is thrilled to announce its first-ever Innovators Summit, a dynamic conference set to bring together the industry leaders in destination marketing and sports tourism.

Introducing Playeasy Intelligence—our groundbreaking suite of AI solutions crafted to elevate destination marketing and sports tourism. Designed to empower our Destination and Event Organizer partners to advance in the industry, these fully integrated AI tools leverage real-time data within the Playeasy platform to drive industry innovation and impact.

Welcome back to the Playeasy Warmup! In our third episode, Kerri interviews Eric Lopez, the Director of Event Operations at B.A.S.S. Eric shares his journey from the inner city of Chicago to becoming a key player in the world of sports management, particularly in bass fishing. He discusses the history and structure of bass fishing as a sport, the importance of engaging younger generations, and the logistics involved in hosting fishing events. In this conversation, Eric also discusses the importance of community engagement and local partnerships in organizing fishing events, particularly the Bassmaster series. He highlights the economic impact these events have on local communities, emphasizing the influx of visitors and the resulting financial benefits. Looking ahead, he shares B.A.S.S.’s goals for increasing female participation in the sport, his excitement for their upcoming events and the lessons learned throughout his career in the fishing industry.

Welcome to the Playeasy Warmup! In our first episode, Kerri Shields welcomes Melissa Thompson, , Vice President of Bids and External Affairs at Indiana Sports Corp, to discuss the impact of sports tourism on local economies and communities. Listen in here!