From print success to show sensation

Your publication could become a fantastic live event. It's a proven formula for success, and it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

Bring your publication to life

Your publication could become a fantastic live event. It’s a proven formula for success, and it’s a lot easier than you might imagine – with a helping hand from the NEC.

Live events change minds

Before an event - 38% of people thought attending the event would make buying easier. This doubled to 76% following the event.

LIVE EVENTS ARE POWERFUL

Two times more powerful than television advertising, three times more effective than print advertising and four times more effective than radio.

Live events deliver sales

76% of visitors at B2B and B2C exhibitions make purchasing decisions and have existing ones reinforced.

DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...

‘If you’re publishing a leading magazine you have everything you need to spin off into the much more profitable world of exhibitions and associated events like awards presentations and networking dinners. With a show you can pull everyone together under one roof to press the flesh and do business.’

GROW YOUR BUSINESS
  • How?
  • Your publication becomes a live event at the NEC
  • Your advertisers become paying exhibitors
  • Your readers become visitors and delegates
  • Your audience and your business, grows
  • Your content can be expanded and developed
  • Why?
  • Exhibitions are thriving in the digital age - up to £11billion in value
  • Print media is declining –down 10% to £5.3billion in value
  • Exhibitions create real life experiences
  • Live events are the most powerful form of marketing
  • Exhibitions grow and grow – by 24% in their second year at the NEC on average
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU
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    We’ll help you identify if there’s a gap in the market

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    We’ll explore whether you can fill it

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    We’ll show you how your publication and your show work together

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    We’ll help you research and reach new and existing audiences

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    We’ll help you develop and design your show