Industry News Archive
January 2006
January 25, 2006
Rosemont Turns 50
Rosemont, IL - Between 1,700 and 1,800 people attended last week’s dinner dance staged by the Village of Rosemont Jan. 20 in honor of its 50th anniversary.
January 16, 2006
Private equity firms offer $8.8 billion to buy VNU
Haarlem, The Netherlands - VNU announced January 16th that it is in discussions with a group of the world's largest private equity firms which have offered to buy the company for as much as $8.8 billion (7.3 billion Euros).
January 16, 2006
New Survey Indicates Gen X and Y Seek New Association and Trade Show Models
Syracuse, NY -- The William E. Smith Institute for Association Research today released the Institute’s first research report that looks at generational differences pertaining to membership in trade and professional organizations. The findings appear to be good news for assoc…
January 10, 2006
New York Looks to Expand Trade Show Space at Cruise Piers
New York - In a bid to bring additional exhibit space to New York City, the New York Economic Development Corp. (NYEDC) and NYC & Company will seek bids in January to expand Manhattan’s UnConvention Center at 54th Street and 12th Avenue.
January 10, 2006
CMP Media Continues Acquisition Spree
Manhasset, NY—In an ongoing effort to bolster its technology events portfolio, CMP Media acquired Shorecliff Communications, a Mission Viejo, CA-based event organizer serving the RFID, IPTV, broadband and wireless markets.
January 8, 2006
CIC Re-Bids Management Contract
McLean, VA - After a year-long independent evaluation of the current management of the Convention Industry Council (CIC), the executive committee voted to distribute an RFP (Request for Proposal) in January for management of the organization.
January 5, 2006
Shomex and Variety Team Up for Career Fairs in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA - Shomex and VarietyCareers.com have teamed to offer two new events this year. The events will focus on career opportunities in the media and entertainment sector. The first is set for April 11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
January 5, 2006
PBI Media Holdings Changes Name to Prism Business Media; Adds Ward’s Automotive Properties
Overland Park, KS—In a move to better define its core business, PBI Media Holdings Inc. changed its name to Prism Business Media Inc. The change comes on the heels of PBI’s purchase of Primedia Business Information last fall for $385 million from Primedia Inc., New York.
December 2005
December 20, 2005
Gartner Realigns Events Business
Stamford, CT - Gartner Inc. announced yesterday a restructuring of its Vision Events business.
December 20, 2005
Kent to Head up Macworld
Framingham, MA - IDG World Expo today appointed Mac industry veteran, Paul Kent, as Vice President. Kent has been the conference chairman since 1997 and will now be responsible for the overall growth and management of Macworld Conference & Expo. He replaces Richard Feldm…