RingCentral acquires Hopin Events and Hopin Session assets
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UKI Media & Events to be bought by CloserStill
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CloserStill Media has agreed to acquire UKI Media & Events . The strategic move forms the cornerstone of CloserStill ’ s new Future Transport and Infrastructure Group . Founded more than 30 years ago by Tony Robinson , UKI Media & Events operates specialist trade shows , conferences and media properties across Europe , the United States and Asia serving the automotive , aerospace , marine , transport and infrastructure sectors . The business and its 90 + staff will remain in Dorking , England . Tony Robinson will remain CEO until the year-end before assuming a new role as UKI Media & Events chairman from January 2024 . Gareth Bowhill , CEO of CloserStill Media , said : “ Future Transport and Infrastructure is experiencing disruption arising from digitisation , regulation , and pressures to de-carbonise . Such dynamics allow us to tap into the potential and expertise within UKI Media & Events ’ highly specialised portfolio together with their talented team .” Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed .
AEO launches # CHOOSEEVENTS campaign
The Association of Event Organisers ( AEO ) has launched its # CHOOSEEVENTS campaign to show the diversity of opportunities within events . The campaign has been spearheaded by AEO ’ s development board , led by Alison Willis , divisional director at Easyfairs and James McGough , MD at Clarion Events . The AEO said the campaign aims to shift the way talent enters the industry , from falling into events to choosing events . It will run across social media and emails , sharing stories , videos , and insight , using the hashtag # CHOOSEEVENTS . Willis said : “ This is our opportunity to reach the future of the industry .” Mike Frost , co-founder of Expocast said : “ Thousands of people have stumbled into the events industry . Now is the moment to show people the many wonderful reasons they should choose the sector more proactively .”
RingCentral acquires Hopin Events and Hopin Session assets
RingCentral , a provider of video meetings solutions and AIpowered cloud communications has acquired certain assets from the video meetings platform , Hopin . The acquisition includes technology assets and staff , plus platforms Hopin Events and Hopin Session . RingCentral ’ s video suite will now be extended to include hosting and management of virtual and hybrid events . “ We see an opportunity to redefine how video communication is experienced . This acquisition is a key next step in our journey to deliver more personalised and engaging video meetings and events for customers ,” said Vlad Shmunis ( pictured ), founder and CEO of RingCentral . “ We expect the technology and outstanding talent from Hopin will accelerate our ability to achieve these goals and help us differentiate our entire video portfolio .” Johnny Boufarhat , founder and CEO of Hopin , said : “ We ’ re excited about RingCentral ’ s plans to grow and invest in the Events and Session platforms as we continue to pursue our vision of building a Community Suite for creators and influencers .”
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