WHITE PLAINS, NY — GLM, a dmg world media business, has announced the acquisition of the Boston Gift Show by Urban Expositions, effective immediately. The next edition of the Show will run March 28-31, 2009, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Urban Expositions, a Georgia-based firm founded in 1995, owns, manages and produces trade events for the gift, souvenir, resort merchandise, fabric, sourcing, textiles and sewn products technology industries. The Boston Gift Show will expand Urban Expositions’ roster of regional gift shows, which currently serves markets in Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
“This agreement furthers our partnership with Urban Expositions, which began in 2002,” commented Alan Steel, executive vice president, dmg world media. “Their nearly 15-year history within the industry represents trade show management expertise, in-depth knowledge of the gift industry and a proven track record of superior customer service – all of which will be of great benefit to our New England constituents.”
Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions, added, “We are looking forward to extending our regional market niche to Boston and the New England area. We have a team of seasoned sales, marketing and buyer relations experts in place to support our new customers, guide them through a smooth transition and create additional unique and different product offerings for New England retailers.”
The Boston Gift Show – New England’s premier gift and decorative accessory event – takes place each spring, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Show attracts some 7,000 buyers and presents nearly 500 exhibitors.
Additional information is available online at www.bostongiftshow.com, or by contacting Urban Expositions, at 800-318-2238.
GLM, a dmg world media business, is the largest producer and marketer of consumer product tradeshows in North America, serving industries as diverse as giftware, home furnishings, social stationery, home textiles, tabletop, gourmet housewares, contemporary furniture and personal care. GLM also manages business expositions and conferences on behalf of others within the hospitality industry. Currently, GLM is involved in the production of nearly 25 tradeshows in 11 cities across the United States and Canada. Additional information is available online at www.glmshows.com.
