What to Expect in 2025 What to Expect in 2025 Demand for live events will remain strong, boosting sector revenues. However, film and TV production will continue to grapple with new delivery models. Escalating production costs, skilled labor shortages, extreme weather and arduous insurance requirements could further impede profits and resiliency. Businesses that lean into a comprehensive risk management strategy and data-driven benefits plan can be the stars of their own success stories in 2025. 145 98 million million Number of attendees for Number of attendees for events sponsored by Live events sponsored by Live 1 Nation in 2023. Nation in 2019. 1. AP, “A swift rebound and unprecedented tickets sales for live music after pandemic shut venues down,” April 4, 2024. 2

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