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🚀 3rd Event Deal This Week: Former Tarsus Chief Douglas Emslie Invests in Jacobs Media Industry veteran Doug Emslie, former CEO of Tarsus Group, has acquired a minority stake in Jacobs Media, joining as Deputy Chairman to support ambitious growth in the travel and hospitality sectors. Emslie brings a wealth of experience from leading Tarsus for 25 years until its $1B acquisition by Informa last year. Why it Matters: With Emslie’s strategic vision and global expertise, Jacobs Media, led by Chairman Clive Jacobs, is set to accelerate its event and media portfolio of nine brands across travel and hospitality. Jacobs Media will run 160 global events and exhibitions in 2024 in addition to producing its print and digital products. Emslie noted the exciting potential for Jacobs Media’s high-quality brands to expand internationally, especially in events, aligning with his experience in scaling impactful content-driven growth. Stay tuned for our deeper dive into the deal. #B2B #EventsIndustry #MediaAcquisition #JacobsMedia #TravelIndustry #Hospitality

Take a deeper dive into the breaking news we posted yesterday when the deal happened was announced. TSNN's Danica Tormohlen provides insight and context into the acquisition of HLTH Inc. by Hyve Group. Find out more about the second deal between Mark Shashoua and Jonathan Weiner. The deal comes on the heels of last week's HLTH USA, which took place Oct. 20-23 in Las Vegas and brought together more than 12,000 attendees. The high-profile speaker lineup included First Lady of the U.S. Dr. Jill Biden, Actress Halle Berry, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, and Google Research Head of Health AI Greg Corrado.

Looking for trade show design inspiration? Check out these pics of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL from GES - Global Experience Specialists. "From Sept. 24-26 in Las Vegas, the National Mining Association (NMA) hosted 45,000 attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries who came to see more than 850,000 square feet of exhibits at the world’s largest mining show, breaking all prior show records," according to NMA. Want to know more about the trade show that's held every four years at the Las Vegas Convention Center? Here's a link to the post-show release: https://lnkd.in/g4-2sMgB

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Breaking news: Another Independent Trade Show Organizer Makes An Acquisition (Hyve Group acquired HLTH Inc. today, too) 🌍 Clarion Events Expands Energy Portfolio with Acquisition of Infocast Today, Clarion Events, a privately owned event and exhibition organizer based in London, announced its acquisition of Infocast, an organizer of renewable energy events like Clean Energy Investment Summit, Transmission & Interconnection Summit and NY Energy Summit—to name a few. This strategic addition bolsters Clarion’s portfolio in the global energy sector, which includes trade shows like DISTRIBUTECH International and their regional development-focused events GridTECH Connect Forum, POWERGEN International, Enlit Europe, Enlit Asia, and the African Energy Forum.    What you need to know:  1. Expanding Reach: Infocast’s events, focused on deal-making in the renewable energy market, align with Clarion’s energy portfolio. Clarion’s total portfolio includes 125 events and media brands across a range of vertical markets.  2. Growth & Innovation: Infocast, a 30-year old private company, gains the resources to drive further growth, innovation, and international reach. Clarion Events employs nearly 2,000 people in 12 countries around the globe.   3. Leadership in Action: Desiree Hanson, CCO of Clarion Events North America, will lead integration efforts to enhance Clarion’s impact across the energy ecosystem. Backed by PE firm The Blackstone Group Clarion Events North America, which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events, has offices in Shelton, CT; Tulsa, OK; and Rochelle Park, NJ.     Elizabeth Irving, President of Clarion Events Inc. - North America Events North America, said, “The acquisition of Infocast aligns our strengths and cultures, enabling us to deliver unmatched value to our customers and industries.” Stay tuned for more on the deal from TSNN. #ClarionEvents #Infocast #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInnovation #EventIndustry

Demonstrating strength in sales, technology, and innovation, Vision Expo West, the annual B2B event for eyewear and eyecare industry professionals, once again immersed attendees in cutting-edge advancements eyecare, at its latest edition, held Sept. 18-21 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Convention & Expo Center. Organized by co-owners RX Global and The Vision Council, the leading trade show and conference attracted more than 11,000 industry professionals, introduced new and enhanced show floor features to enhance the attendee experience, and touted an exciting new venue announcement for sister show Vision Expo East, among many highlights. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/en4JPvhT #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

Breaking news: Hyve Group Expands Into Healthcare Sector with HLTH Inc. Acquisition Today, Hyve Group announced its acquisition of HLTH Inc., a powerhouse in health innovation events, making a significant leap into the $12 trillion healthcare sector. This strategic move brings Hyve’s portfolio into a high-growth industry and HLTH’s flagship event, HLTH USA, becomes Hyve’s largest event by revenue, with ViVE close behind as its #4 revenue driver. Why It Matters: - Strengthening Hyve’s U.S. and global footprint with renowned events and a vibrant healthcare community.  - Mission alignment: Both companies are dedicated to transforming industries with events that drive impactful connections and innovation.  - Growing reach: Engaging a blue-chip roster of partners like Amazon, Google Health, Microsoft, and Mayo Clinic.  - Global potential: Opportunity to replicate HLTH’s success across markets worldwide. HLTH USA took place last week in Las Vegas and brought together more than 12,000 attendees, 36% of which were c-suite and which included 2,300 CEOs, with a premier speaker lineup that included First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, Greg A. Adams, Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Greg Corrado, PhD, Head of Health AI at Google Research. Jonathan Weiner, HLTH’s Founder & CEO, said: “Hyve is an ideal partner to elevate HLTH’s vision of a healthier, more connected world. Together, we’re poised to drive positive change and foster even greater innovation in healthcare.” Mark Shashoua, CEO of Hyve, added: “HLTH’s commitment to reshaping healthcare aligns perfectly with our purpose of delivering game-changing impact across industries.” 🚀 Stay tuned for more about this acquisition. #HyveGroup #HLTH #HealthcareInnovation #EventIndustry  

Looking for show merch inspiration? Check out these pics of the official merch and store at the recent New York Comic Con, produced by ReedPop.

What can trade show organizers learn from event like the Democratic National Convention? To get an insider's view on the logistics, planning, and execution of such a significant event, TSNN’s Danica Tormohlen spoke with Casey Frary, senior director, venue operations and Democratic National Convention senior advisor, and Lisa Miller, vice president, event and trade show production, Hargrove, LLC from Encore. We asked them about what they did differently at the 2024 DNC? Here's what they told us about what worked. Their advice: Every industry has influencers, and event organizers can capitalize on increased exposure to new audiences by microtargeting influencers who align with their goals. Read 8 takeaways from our conversation, or watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ggrQYrAR

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