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Geely Preface TCR Claims Resounding Victory in France; Race-Honed Technology Drives Dual Breakthroughs Across Geely's French Distribution Network and Product Lineup
LE CASTELLET, France, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geely Group Motorsport and Geely Cyan Racing navigated a highly demanding and dramatic weekend at the third round of the 2026 Kumho FIA TCR World Tour at Circuit Paul Ricard, securing three podium finishes as Santiago Urrutia protected...
Radius Aerospace and LeanDNA Named Finalist for the 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Award USA
The companies were shortlisted in the Supply Chain Resilience category for delivering AI-driven resilience with APEX by LeanDNA. AUSTIN, Texas, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, and Radius Aerospace, a premier provider of...
Seaspan und Maersk steigern die Flotteneffizienz durch ein strategisches Programm zur Modernisierung der Schiffe
SINGAPUR, 8. Juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd. (Seaspan), ein führender unabhängiger Eigentümer und Betreiber von Schiffen, hat eine vertiefte strategische Zusammenarbeit mit A.P. angekündigt. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich...
Seaspan y Maersk mejoran la eficiencia de su flota con un programa estratégico de modernización de buques
SINGAPUR, 8 de julio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd. (Seaspan), propietario y operador independiente líder de activos marítimos, ha dado a conocer una colaboración estratégica reforzada junto a A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), líder mundial en logística integrada y...
Seaspan et Maersk améliorent l'efficacité de leur flotte grâce à un programme stratégique de modernisation des navires
SINGAPOUR, 8 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd. (Seaspan), l'un des principaux propriétaires et exploitants indépendants d'actifs maritimes, a annoncé un renforcement de sa collaboration stratégique avec A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), leader mondial de la...
Cannes Lions 2026: Inside the Activations Everyone Was Talking About
From floating ice cream parlors and AI-powered villages to floral playgrounds and immersive brand worlds, here's a look at 130+ experiential marketing moments that turned heads on the Croisette—plus exclusive interviews with the brains behind some of the biggest builds.

Inside Diversified’s Leadership Enhancement
PORTLAND, Maine — Diversified expanded its leadership teams across its corporate operations and U.S. division. This is part of a broader strategy to accelerate growth, deepen digital innovation and maximize value to the professional communities it serves. Global Technology and Digital Office…
Watch: Leah Stark of Ecolab in The Studio at EMS 2026
Welcome to Studio Sessions, interviews filmed in the field with the minds behind the moments. In this episode, Leah Stark, director of experiential marketing at Ecolab, joins us at the 2026 Experiential Marketing Summit to discuss what it means to be a bold-thinker and risk-taker in the industry,…
Robotics and Automation Trade Show Sees an Almost 50% Increase in Attendance from Last Year
The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation took over Vienna with free exhibitions, live demonstrations, and educational activities that were open to the public.
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How Global Disruption Is Reshaping the Exhibition Industry: What Exhibitors Can Do About It
International stand building executive Sam Allen says supply chain volatility, geopolitical instability, and rising logistics costs are forcing brands to rethink how they approach trade shows. He offers advice on how to build an exhibition strategy that holds up under pressure.

Ai4 2026 to Display the Full AI Ecosystem
LAS VEGAS — Since 2018, Ai4 has been on a mission to bring together business leaders, technologists, researchers, investors and startups in the artificial intelligence (AI) space to explore its real-world impact. Just like AI itself, the event has evolved rapidly — growing from a niche gathering in…
Mash Media confirms Leading Authorities International as official speaker bureau partner
Mash Media has confirmed Leading Authorities International Ltd. as its official speaker bureau partner across its events portfolio. The partnership, now in its third year, will see Leading Authorities take on a branding presence within the Keynote Theatre at International Confex, as well as…

The Brief: Spidey Apartments and Sun Clubs
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Peter Parker’s Apartment Tour, a Wimbledon-inspired activation in Central Park and X Games’ High Noon Sun Club. The post The Brief: Spidey Apartments and Sun Clubs appeared first on Event Marketer.
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Women Entrepreneurs Using Exhibitions to Build National Brands
Across India, a quiet business revolution is taking place. Women entrepreneurs are launching brands, building enterprises, creating employment opportunities, and contributing significantly to economic growth. From food processing and fashion to technology, healthcare, handicrafts, sustainability,…
The Soar Point: If you don’t believe the AI hype, try this avatar for size…
By Phil Soar, co-founder of CloserStill Group and Chairman of Nineteen Group The Times recently reported how a fake avatar beat 261 other applicants to get a job with a tech firm. And I should make clear that I am using The Times story as the basis for this article and credit Megan Harwood-Baynes…
FFAIR and Jonas Event Technology close gap between registration and exhibitor management
UK-based exhibitor and sponsorship management platform FFAIR, and Jonas Event Technology, a provider of event registration solutions, have upgraded their integration partnership so that it now delivers real-time data synchronisation, automated record matching and one-click exhibitor access across…

From Exhibition Booths to International Markets The New Export Growth Strategy
India’s export story is undergoing a remarkable transformation. For decades, international trade was largely dominated by large corporations with established global networks, overseas offices, and significant marketing budgets. Exporting was often perceived as a complex and resource-intensive…

21st Century Expo Group Names Mats Bruin CFO
21st Century Expo Group (21st CEG) has appointed Mats Bruin chief financial officer (CFO). Bruin brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, strategy, and business leadership. The appointment comes as 21st CEG marks its 35th anniversary. Bruin joins 21st CEG leadership team Bruin has a…
