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Five of the most controversial trade shows in history
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Most trade shows are major benefit to the world – economically, socially and even ethically. But, if we turn back the clock, the historical trade show industry has been no stranger to controversy. From asbestos producers to Nazi Germany, many[…]
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Raccoon Media Group team to tackle 50km charity trek
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.A team of six women from Raccoon Media Group are set to complete a 50-kilometre trek in the Peak District on 2 August to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The challenge is part of the newly launched SheRaces trail[…]
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Raccoon signs three-year deal with Explori as part of growth strategy
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.UK-based Raccoon Media Group, the international organiser behind 20 trade and consumer events, has signed a three-year agreement with Explori, the global customer experience (CX) research and measurement specialists. One of the world’s fastest-growing exhibition organisers, Raccoon opened the doors[…]
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Diversified promotes Janice Rogers to chief people officer
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Portland, Maine-based international events and media company Diversified, global B2B events and media company has announced the promotion of Janice Rogers (pictured) to chief people officer. Rogers will report to Ted Wirth, CEO at Diversified, and implement business practices that align[…]
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Green Circle Solutions to track carbon footprint for The Showman’s Show 2025
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.The Showman’s Show, the UK’s exhibition for the festival, outdoor and special event industry, has chosen Green Circle Solutions (GCS) to measure the carbon footprint of its 2025 event. Green Circle Solutions will provide its Event Carbon Calculator to the[…]
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Dealmakers: Joining the dots on event M&A
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Steve Monnington of Mayfield Merger Strategies reviews the recent deals in the global exhibitions market and looks at the possible sale of Clarion. We’re halfway through 2025 and although M&A activity is relatively subdued – 26 reported transactions in the[…]
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Interpets Osaka 2025 reports 41% rise in visitor numbers
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.With 26,379 visitors over three days, Interpets Osaka – A Fair for a Better Life with Pets – celebrated its largest edition to date, recording a 41% visitor increase compared to the previous edition. Held from 13-15 June 2025 at[…]
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Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios unite for ‘Masters of the Universe’ keynote
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios are confirmed to present the opening day keynote at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe, 7-9 October 2025 at Excel London. ‘A legend reborn: Reimagining Masters of the Universe’ will unpack the strategy and storytelling behind[…]
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EN Launch Club puts spotlight on consumer shows
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.The latest edition of EN Launch Club took place on 27 June at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, with a focused agenda around launching and growing successful consumer events. Attendees heard from industry experts on key topics including identifying[…]
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Germany remains world’s top trade fair destination
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.In sheer numbers, Germany is undoubtedly the world’s leading trade fair venue. According to data from the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA), in 2024, Germany attracted 2.46m foreign visitors to 176 national and international events last year.[…]
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