This Just In
Gainesville, FL – Convention Management Group has been acquired by Naylor, LLC with CMG President Mike Muldoon joining the new ownership as executive vice president of Naylor’s Convention Management Group. The acquisition that was agreed to earlier this month gives Florida-based Naylor a physical presence in the key Washington association market and adds a turnkey events […]
Chicago, IL – GES Executive Vice President John Patronski formally assumed the role of chairman of the board of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau on January 29 as a result of the early departure of Hyatt executive Greg Saunders from the position. Saunders is moving on from his current job as vice president and […]
Dallas, TX – Trade show organizers in North America can now access the latest laws governing the protection of intellectual property rights at exhibitions in China by visiting the web site of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). IAEE’s web site, iaee.com, has a link to an official Chinese document detailing the procedures that […]
Dallas, TX- As the fourth edition of the CEIR Exhibition Industry Index is readied for press, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has announced a pre-publication discount of 10% off the traditional rate. The Index will go to press on March 15th, however, all CEIR members placing their order before that date will pay $175.50 and non-members will pay […]
Carlsbad, CA – In today’s competitive business environment, where markets, technology and customer needs are changing rapidly, it is important to identify and nurture bold new ideas and solutions. Trade Show Executive magazine’s Fifth Annual Innovation Awards has expanded to become global in scope. Together with our strategic partner, masexpos magazine, we aim to identify those worldwide who are […]
New York and Haarlem, The Netherlands – In a move that capitalizes on its best-known brand name and furthers its goal to create an integrated, streamlined global organization, VNU announced today it is changing its name to The Nielsen Company. VNU owns the Nielsen television ratings service as well as leading business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood […]
Birmingham, England – John van Stolk will join the NEC Group in Birmingham (UK) as its Business Development Director on March 1, following a three-month selection process. van Stolk was formerly head of international business development for RAI Amsterdam where he created new products that earned him international industry awards. He joined the RAI in 2001 […]
Chatsworth, CA – Dick Blouin, a former president of IDG World Expo, will run trade shows and other live events for 1105 Media, Inc. The tech industry veteran will report to president and CEO Neal Vitale and will work with the various operating groups in developing their existing events and on possible acquisitions. “Dick will play […]
Alexandria, VA — Michael Farley was named interim CEO of the American Diabetes Association following the resignation of Lynn Nicholas. The association said Nicholas, who was named CEO in 2004, had stepped down to pursue other opportunities. The ADA said it would launch a search for a permanent chief executive. Farley joined the association in July […]
New York City – VNU Business Media and Burrill & Company have joined forces to build a global life sciences media company which will be called Burrill Life Sciences Media Group LLC, announced Robert Krakoff, president and CEO of VNU Business Media, and Steve Burrill, CEO of Burrill & Company on January 15. In doing so, […]
