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A Private Dilemma: Inside the Struggle of Private Equity-Owned Companies

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:37:32 +0000

02/2010

“Private-equity (PE) firms run something of a shell game,” says Josh Kosman, author of “The Buyout of America: How private equity will cause the next great credit crisis.” “They buy companies with other people’s money by structuring acquisitions like mortgages. The critical difference is that while we pay our mortgages, PE firms have the businesses they buy take the loans, making them responsible for repayment.

The Gun Show Saga: Just Good Business?

mhart — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:48:56 +0000

05/2013

It would be nice to link the intense public debate about firearms, the NRA’s growing stature as a player in the events business, and Reed Exhibitions’ decision to distance itself from shows involving guns—but there isn’t a way to tie up all the strings in a satisfying way.

GLM’s Launch LA Put On Hiatus

mrondon — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:40:32 +0000

05/2013

Updated: GLM has temporarily shut down Launch LA, a consumer lifestyle event in its second year.

Data is Critical to Online Advertising

mhart — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:29:37 +0000

05/2013

If you want to get the most from your show’s online advertising, you need to fully leverage the data available to you.

ExpoNext to Offer CE Credits

mrondon — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:32 +0000

05/2013

ExpoNext has been certified for CEM continuing education credits by IAEE.

More Effective Lead Management and Measurement

mhart — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:47 +0000

05/2013

As corporations focus on sales as a result of event participation and do a better job at tracking ROI, managing leads is getting more important. The key to successful event lead management is to have a well thought-out plan.

No Sessions During Exhibit Hours!

mhart — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:18:10 +0000

05/2013

Should you have concurrent educational sessions during exhibition hours, or separate dedicated hours for each? Is your event a conference and exhibition, or an exhibition and conference?

Awards Season at IAEE

mhart — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:07:15 +0000

05/2013

The International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) is now accepting nominations for awards that will be presented and displayed during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition Dec. 10-12 in Houston.

What’s Your Vine Strategy?

mrondon — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:17:30 +0000

05/2013

With little overhead, even less time and a growing viral potential, event marketers will want to come up with a Vine strategy going forward.

NRA Show Breaks Showfloor, Attendance Records

mhart — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:11 +0000

05/2013

National Rifle Association officials attribute the record-breaking growth of the NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits to the political atmosphere in the United States since the school shootings in Newtown, Conn., in December.

Success With Public Sector Events

mhart — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:46:46 +0000

05/2013

Mike Eason, a member of the 2013 Expo Elite and a vice president at 1105 Media, will talk about his success with education and government sector events during the ExpoNext Conference next month.

SHOT Show, Reed End Management Partnership

mrondon — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:52:36 +0000

05/2013

Updated: Reed Exhibitions will no longer produce or manage the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), effective immediately.

CES Audit Confirms Record International Attendance

mhart — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:38:58 +0000

05/2013

The 2013 International CES saw a record international attendance—36,206—from 150 countries, according to an independent audit conducted by Veris Consulting and released May 7.

McCormick Place Makes the Switch to 100 Percent Wind Energy

traphael — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:20:11 +0000

05/2013

Facility purchases Green-e Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) generated from wind power to match 100 percent of its annual electricity demand.

Cosmoprof North America Gets a Makeover

mrondon — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:27:08 +0000

05/2013

Las Vegas beauty show undergoes redesign, with emphasis on registration and entrance areas.

People On The Move | 5.8.13

pubintern — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:20:54 +0000

05/2013

Important staff changes from around the expo, tradeshow and conference industries.

The Side Door to China

mhart — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:37:45 +0000

05/2013

Loosening travel restriction in China may mean 100 million people from that country will visit the United States by 2015. How many of them do you think you can get to your shows?

Public Show Sector Stabilizes in 2012

mrondon — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:49:19 +0000

05/2013

The public show segment stabilized in 2012 after three up-and-down years, according to a recent study by IAEE.

Reed Acquires Hardware Show in Guadalajara

mhart — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:55:30 +0000

05/2013

Reed Exhibitions has acquired Expo Nacional Ferretera, Mexico’s largest hardware and construction event, typically held in Guadalajara each year.

The Value of a Conference | Part 2

mrondon — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:16 +0000

05/2013

In the second installment of a three-part series, Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, offers some tips on staging a conference program alongside an established and successful tradeshow.

Connecting Buyers and Sellers with Engagement

mhart — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:10:10 +0000

05/2013

One show manager who knows something about connecting with an audience is Molly Mérez, executive director of the Ticket Summit, who will speak during the ExpoNext Conference June 20-21 on “Attendee Engagement Techniques That Work.”

Nielsen Expositions Sells for $950 Million

mhart — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:20:11 +0000

05/2013

Onex Corp., a Toronto-based private equity firm, has acquired Nielsen Expositions for $950 million, according to a statement from Nielsen this morning.

Buying Technology Can Be Tricky

mrondon — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:09:45 +0000

05/2013

Hiring a technology consultant to deal with the onslaught of new products and services can help you make the right choices for your show.

Examining the Next Steps in Data Mining and Event Tech

mrondon — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:16:09 +0000

05/2013

ExpoNext speaker Kai Hattendorf, vice president of corporate communications, marketing and digital at Messe Frankfurt, shares his insight into what’s next in tech.

It's Not Easy Being Green

mrondon — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:33:38 +0000

05/2013

With these few easy steps, you can be on your way to making an eco-friendly event.