Events
The events industry, more than any other, was crushed during COVID, but has since rebounded with gusto. Events are growing rapidly and commanding premium M&A prices. The events industry includes trade shows, fairs, conferences, destination management services, and exhibit/event production and management. You will benefit from working with our M&A team, which has represented Informa, Massachusetts General Hospital, IDG, Smart Energy Decisions and Advertising Week. Our investment bankers have had M&A and operating experience at prominent firms, such as Gartner, CMP, Penton Media, Cygnus Business Media and Hanley Wood.
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CSI DMC has merged with 360 Destination Group
In a landmark move for the destination management industry, CSI DMC, a premier destination event management company, and 360 Destination Group (360DG), a leading national full-service destination management company (DMC), are merging to create one of the largest DMCs in the USA. The merger was facilitated through a strategic investment by H.I.G. Capital.
Learn moreParamount has sold VidCon to Informa
VidCon has been sold by Paramount to Informa.
Learn moreSmart Energy Decisions has been acquired by Diversified Communications
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) has been sold to Diversified Communications, a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and
conferences, online communities, and digital and print publications.

Lance Pillersdorf
CEO, Stillwell Partners and co-founder, Advertising Week
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New Guidebook for Selling Events Business Provides Context, Steps and Considerations for Owners
Check out this great write-up on Trade Show Executive about Ken Sonenclar's latest guidebook for selling events businesses!
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