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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.

Lost in (Cyber) Space

traphael — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:36:40 +0000

02/2012

How Many of Your Show’s Online Ads Are Never Seen?

Spice Up Your Expo

traphael — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:06:28 +0000

02/2012

What’s the coolest new thing you’ve seen at a recent conference that you can use to invigorate your own show?

Audrain Jumps to Clarion from Messe Frankfurt

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:31:11 +0000

02/2012

David Audrain will be establishing North American HQ out of Atlanta.

IAVM Realigns Staff, Appoints New Senior-Level Positions

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:15 +0000

02/2012

Organization’s goal is to improve customer service.

Reed Exhibitions' BookExpo America Acquires Book Blogger Convention

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:26 +0000

02/2012

At new co-location at Javits, publishers will get exposure to prominent bloggers.

U.S. Travel Association Rolls Out Congressional Awareness Campaign

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:20:01 +0000

02/2012

U.S. Travel has pinpointed 12 Congressional districts where conventions give the biggest boost to local economies.

VisitPittsburgh Tourism Agency Hires First Digital Marketing Executive

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:56:45 +0000

02/2012

David Atkins will boost organization’s online strategy, leverage social media.

Penton Hires David Kieselstein as CEO

traphael — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:19:12 +0000

01/2012

The former TNS North America CEO will also join the board of directors.

AMI to Co-Locate with USPoultry, American Feed Expos

traphael — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:31:02 +0000

01/2012

Expanded International Meat Expo expected to draw 1,000 exhibitors on almost one million square feet in Atlanta.

Are You Clearly Communicating to Your Prospects?

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:35:56 +0000

01/2012

You may want to think again.

Giant Film Event Targets Next Generation of Attendees

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:20:36 +0000

01/2012

Berlinale pairs the best of the brightest young filmmakers with directors and producers. What are you doing to inspire the next wave of new talent in your field?

Messe Dusseldorf Group Sales Rise 6.25% to $378.8 Million in 2011

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:54:29 +0000

01/2012

Messe Dusseldorf GmbH post-tax profit of $19.9 million soars 90% from $10.4 million.

CFO Publishing Expands Events Division With Acquisition of Innovation Enterprise Group

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:29:44 +0000

01/2012

Move doubles size of business from a revenue standpoint.

67 Percent of Show Organizers Expect Bigger Profits in 2012

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:58:26 +0000

01/2012

Execs are optimistic about the coming year, UFI’s Global Exhibitor Barometer shows.

Industry Applauds Obama’s International Travel Strategy

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:44:28 +0000

01/2012

Enhanced visa processing expected to boost travel from emerging markets up to 275% and bring in billions of revenue.

San Diego Convention Center Gets Free Public Area Wi-Fi

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:09 +0000

01/2012

Move part of Smart City Network’s 35-venue expansion.

Reed Exhibitions Acquires Two Security and Safety Events in Mexico

traphael — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:13:03 +0000

01/2012

Expo Seguridad Mexico and Mexico Safety Expo to join ISC Events portfolio.

Texworld USA Sees 22 Percent Increase in Attendees

traphael — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:44:53 +0000

01/2012

Social media and a strengthening economy drive the show’s growth.

Construction Delays Cause Cancellations For Nashville's New Venue

traphael — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:11:37 +0000

01/2012

Floods, domestic and abroad, push back deadline.

Will the New NY Convention Center Ever Get Built?

traphael — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:01:50 +0000

01/2012

According to one poll, only 38 percent of registered voters support the project.

World's Biggest Mobile Show Enhances Social Portal

traphael — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:55:09 +0000

01/2012

New tool helps attendees secure business deals via smart phones.

World Dairy Expo Expands by 26,000 Square Feet

bmickey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:23:34 +0000

01/2012

Temporary indoor “trade center” still not expected to meet overwhelming demand.

Hanley Wood Slashes Debt Via New Ownership Group

traphael — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:08:06 +0000

01/2012

Long-term debt cut from $410 million to $80 million.

Kathy Astromoff Named CEO of UBM Electronics

bmickey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:41:03 +0000

01/2012

Former TechWeb EVP takes over for Paul Miller, whose responsibilities expand.