Event acquisitions continue to rise, report shows26th March 2026 | published by Theo Reilly SHARE
Grimes, McGovern & Associates (GMA) has released its latest acquisitions report, offering an updated view of activity across the events, media and information services sectors. Find the report here.
The data, based on more than 360 transactions in 2025, points to continued growth in the events market. Deal activity has increased over the past two y...
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