Explori launches Verbatim AI tool
Explori has launched the first phase of its AI-powered text analysis tool, Verbatim, designed to revolutionise how exhibition organisers analyse and benchmark feedback. Verbatim automates the...
View ArticleVote in the Best Ever Event Photography 10th Anniversary contest
As part of the tenth-anniversary celebrations for the Event Photography Awards, a ‘Best Ever’ competition is underway and EN readers have a chance to vote for their favourite images. The Event...
View ArticleNational Painting and Decorating Show marks 20 years in Coventry
The largest UK trade show for painting and decorating professionals will celebrate two decades at the Coventry Building Society Arena when it opens its doors next month. The two-day National Painting...
View ArticleIndustry tributes pour in for Gemma Huddleston
Industry tributes have been flooding in for Gemma Huddleston, the former marketing director of Brand Events, who has died at the age of 48. Huddleston (born Gemma Courtenay) passed away on 9 October...
View ArticleGES to go private as sale agreed with Truelink Capital
GES is being sold to a US-based private equity firm, Truelink Capital for US$535m. The agreement between GES’s parent company, Viad Corp and Truelink includes GES Exhibitions, experiential agency...
View ArticleDistortion Creative appoints new CEO
Bristol-based creative agency Distortion Creative Group has appointed Rob King as its new CEO. He is also investing in the agency. The company says his focus will be on scaling its Studio Giggle...
View ArticleZoe Lyons announced as the host for the EN Indy Awards 2024
The event, scheduled for 25 October at Convene Sancroft St. Pauls, is dedicated to exploring the key challenges facing independent organisers through a series of panel debates and roundtables. In the...
View ArticleElvis Revolution to launch at Immerse LDN in May 2025
Immerse LDN and Layered Reality have announced an Elvis Presley experience planned for May 2025. Taking place at Excel’s new Immerse LDN entertainment district, Elvis Evolution is a high- energy,...
View ArticleOpus Origin’s InfraXmedia buys data centre event series
Opus Origin’s InfraXmedia has acquired Data Center Nation (DCN), a series of events across Milan, Warsaw, Zurich, Dubai, and Riyadh. InfraXmedia, which also owns media and events platform Data Centre...
View ArticlePatch launches channel management tool
Patch Marketing has launched its channel management product – Octoplus, a tool to improve administrative and content handling for venues in the event industry. Managed in-house by Patch’s expert team,...
View ArticleTime for NOWIE 2.0 – The Network Of Women In Events
The Network Of Women In Events has launched NOWIE 2.0 in an attempt to rebrand itself into a Community Interest Company, while championing gender equality and opportunities for women in the events...
View ArticleFormer Merlin Entertainments CEO appointed as NEC chair
The Birmingham-based NEC Group has appointed Sir Nick Varney as its non-executive chair. He brings more than 30 years of experience working in the tourism and leisure industry, and led Merlin...
View ArticleFive minutes with: Jo Tyler, COO of Raccoon Media Group
Jo Tyler is the chief operating officer of Raccoon Media Group and has been with the company since the early days in 2019, experiencing the highs and lows of a high growth, fast-paced business. From a...
View ArticleGMA shares M&A insights with new report
Mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, Grimes, McGovern & Associates (GMA) has published a white paper analysing cross-border investments in events companies. Cross-Border Private Equity M&A...
View ArticleMAD//UpNorth confirmed for Manchester’s Factory International
London-based B2B marketing and advertising festival MAD//FEST has revealed plans for its inaugural event in Manchester. Taking place from 26-27 February at Factory International, MAD//UpNorth will...
View ArticleEvent logistics supplier for LAMMA Show 2025 announced
UK-based company, Lift you hire has been selected as the official event logistics supplier for LAMMA 2025, the UK’s premier agricultural machinery and technology event. The event, taking place at The...
View ArticleRob Nathan promoted to Media 10 MD in surprise announcement
Media 10 CEO Lee Newton surprised group marketing director Rob Nathan onstage at the EN Indy Expo conference today by promoting him to managing director. Nathan, who has been group marketing director...
View ArticleEN Indy Award Winners
Best 365 Community Winner: Education Estates® – Step Connect2 Highly Commended: Clean & Tidy Home Show – Latch Events Best Brand Collaboration Winner: HR Magazine and Health & Wellbeing at...
View ArticleHyve buys healthcare trio
Hyve Group has acquired three international healthcare shows for an undisclosed sum. HLTH USA (Las Vegas), ViVE (Nashville) and HLTH Europe (Amsterdam) see the UK-based organiser enter the $12...
View ArticleQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park joins AEV
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has joined the Association of Event Venues (AEV) Host to the unforgettable London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park stages...
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