Naylor, LLC acquires Global Exchange Events

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Naylor, LLC, North America’s leading provider of media and event management solutions for associations, announces the acquisition of Global Exchange Events (GEE), a leading producer of appointment-based “exchange events” located in Darien, CT. In 2012 GEE produced 10 exchange events and is planning a minimum of 13 in 2013.

“Adding exchange event expertise and capability is a logical extension of the Naylor menu of print, digital and event offerings, and we now have market-leading expertise in what is a rapidly emerging type of event,” says Alex DeBarr, Naylor President and CEO. “Exchange events can be a high value offering for associations and their members and supplier members. It brings industry leading suppliers together with key members in a model that can include strong non-dues revenue opportunities.”

The GEE business will remain in their Darien, CT location, and will be run separate from NaylorCMG which is located in Fairfax, VA. NaylorCMG currently has 17 trade shows under management for associations, and is coming off its most successful year ever in 2012.

Sometimes referred to as a “reverse trade show,” a typical exchange event pairs 60-75 top buyers from a single industry with an equal number of key suppliers for pre-scheduled and pre-qualified 20-minute appointments. Suppliers pay a fee that is significantly less than full trade show exhibit fees for their participation, and buyers attend the exchange free of charge. Keynote speakers and planned networking events round out the event schedule. The program can be held with or without an existing event, conference or trade show.

GEE reports that more than 80% of exhibitors and attendees renew their participation from event to event, proving that both buyers and sellers see high value in the event concept and execution.

GEE founder and President, Robert Ingraham, will join Naylor as Executive Vice President of Naylor/Global Exchange Events. Ingraham is a longtime business-to-business event and media executive who has successfully launched and sold event businesses and also worked at leading business-to-business media firms Reed Exhibitions, Advanstar Communications and The McGraw-Hill Companies.

GEE is the firm that managed Naylor’s highly successful Builder Exchange Event, which launched in 2011. The Builder Exchange franchise will grow to four events in 2013. Other GEE events include the Global Beauty & Wellness Exchange, Work Boats Exchange, Global Incentive Meetings Exchange, Wealth Investment Exchange, Retail Technology Exchange, Condé Nast Traveler Exchange, Premier Meetings Exchange and Americas 12 Metre Executive Summits.

In addition to producing Exchange events, GEE utilizes proprietary matchmaking software that allows the entire process to be both efficient and effective for organizers and participants.

“This type of event can compliment an existing trade show or be run as a stand-alone event. Being able to set appointments in advance really provides exhibitors with an unbeatable return on their investment,” says Ingraham. “We’re excited to be part of the Naylor family and look forward to working with associations and market-leading companies in our existing and future market sectors.”

“Our excellent turn-key trade show management is really a separate offering from the exchange events, although we will be able to incorporate the appointment offering into our existing event projects,” explained DeBarr. “We want Camille Stern to focus on building our event management business and to continue providing the great customer service we offer our trade show and event association partners, and have the GEE team focus on growing exchange and appointment-only events.”

Visit the GEE website for a detailed view and video of recent exchange events at ExchangeEvents.com. Or, contact Rob Ingraham or Joyce Jamison of Naylor/GEE for more information about how these events work.

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About Naylor, LLC

Naylor, LLC, is the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace. Founded in 1969, Naylor provides customized association marketing communications, including magazines, member directories, online buyers’ guides, eNewsletters, digital magazines, show guides, event marketing/promotions and turnkey event management. Naylor currently provides specialized turnkey services that build image and drive non-dues revenue for associations in the United States and Canada and currently serves more than 500 associations in 85 industries. Visit www.naylor.com for more information.

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Nov. 1, 2012

Naylor Announces New Partnership with Florida Pest Management Association

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) is proud to announce our new partnership with Naylor, LLC, North America’s leading media and events partner for associations, to publish Pest Perspectives a new bimonthly magazine.

Pest Perspectives will contain valuable content designed to inform readers about the latest trends, research and legislative challenges for Florida’s pest management industry. Pest Perspectives will also include FPMA-related updates, making it an indispensable resource for the nation’s largest statewide pest and lawn market.

In addition to print, Pest Perspectives will be available in a fully interactive digital version, allowing readers to take Pest Perspectives on the go via a smart phone or iPad. Readers will be able to virtually flip through the pages, forward articles of interest to colleagues and click on ads to be redirected to the advertiser’s website.

The first edition of Pest Perspectives will be the January/February 2013 issue and will premiere at FPMA’s Florida Pest & Lawn Care Expo on Jan. 21-25, 2013.

According to Allen Fugler Jr., FPMA Executive Vice President, “Our new partnership with Naylor is part of our ongoing commitment to our members and the Florida pest management industry. We are launching this new magazine to provide pest management professionals in Florida with a source for industry and legislative news and the latest products and services.”

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About FPMA
The Florida Pest Management Association is a statewide organization with its main office located in Orlando, Fla. The association was founded in 1945 and for more than 67 years we have represented the industry and protected Floridians. Our mission is to communicate the role of the industry as protectors of food, health, property and environment; to promote high standards of business ethics among industry members; to support research, education and training within the industry and to cooperate with federal, state and local government for the good of the community and the industry. Learn more at www.flpma.org.

About Naylor, LLC

Naylor, LLC, is the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace. Founded in 1969, Naylor provides customized association marketing communications. Naylor provides specialized turnkey services that build image and drive non-dues revenue for associations in the United States and Canada and currently serves more than 500 associations in 85 industries. Visit www.naylor.com for more information.

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Contact for Naylor: Dana Plotke
Marketing Manager
Phone: (352) 333-3358
Email: dplotke@naylor.com

Aug. 29, 2012

 MHIA to partner with Naylor, LLC to develop new association publications

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Beginning in 2012, the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) will be partnering with Naylor, LLC, the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace, to produce an array of our print and online media, including a new quarterly magazine, MHI Solutions, with a companion digital edition and dedicated website; a weekly Newswire; monthly MHIA member eNewsletter; and monthly industry eNewsletter.

Published four times a year, MHI Solutions will be MHIA’s leading source of information on industry technology, trends and developments in the material handling and logistics industry. MHI Solutions website will include current and past issues of each digital edition, web exclusives, content, eNewsletter archives, member news and much more.

“Naylor is excited to partner with MHIA in launching and producing their new communications platform. This platform will be dedicated to the promotion of MHIA members in the material handling and logistics marketplace and delivering relevant news and association information to its members via print and online solutions,” said Chris Hodges, business development director and publisher for Naylor.

The first issue of MHI Solutions will be published in January 2013.

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About MHIA

MHIA is the largest material handling and logistics association in the U.S. representing the leading providers of material handling and logistic solutions. MHIA members are material handling and logistics equipment, systems and software manufacturers; consultants; systems integrators and simulators; third party logistics providers and publishers. MHIA provides educational, business development, networking and solution sourcing opportunities for its 800 member companies and for the larger community of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain professionals.

About Naylor, LLC

Naylor, LLC, is the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace. Founded in 1969, Naylor provides customized association marketing communications, including magazines, member directories, online buyers’ guides, eNewsletters, digital magazines, show guides, and event marketing and promotion materials. Naylor currently provides specialized turnkey services that build image and drive non-dues revenue for associations in the United States and Canada, Naylor currently serves more than 500 associations in 85 industries. Visit www.naylor.com for more information.

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May 29, 2012

American Association of Community Colleges leans on
Naylor as new communications partner

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–Naylor, LLC, North America’s leading media and events partner for associations, is proud to announce a new partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Naylor will bring its expertise in association media to AACC as publisher for the 2013 AACC Membership Directory–a key networking tool and purchasing guide for AACC members, related organizations and corporations.

Representing nearly 1,200 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions AACC is the voice of the nation’s community colleges. AACC is headquartered in the National Center for Higher Education in Washington, D.C. AACC is the primary advocacy organization for community colleges at the national level and works closely with directors of state offices to inform and affect state policy.

The AACC Membership Directory will premiere later this year.

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About AACC

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. The association represents nearly 1,200 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 13 million students. AACC promotes community colleges through five strategic action areas: recognition and advocacy for community colleges; student access, learning, and success; community college leadership development; economic and workforce development; and global and intercultural education. Learn more at www.aacc.nche.edu.

About Naylor, LLC

Naylor, LLC, is the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace. Founded in 1969, Naylor provides customized association marketing communications, including magazines, member directories, online buyers’ guides, eNewsletters, digital magazines, show guides, and event marketing and promotion materials. Naylor currently provides specialized turnkey services that build image and drive non-dues revenue for associations in the United States and Canada and currently serves more than 500 associations in 85 industries. Visit www.naylor.com for more information.

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Apr. 4, 2012

Paper360° wins Naylor National Publication of the Year Award
Flagship TAPPI publication receives honor from association media publisher

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Naylor, LLC, North America’s leading media and events partner for associations, is pleased to announce Paper 360°, the magazine of TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry), as the recipient of its publication of the year award.

The magazine, published six times a year by Naylor since 2009, is recognized as the leading publication in the pulp and paper category, and now has received top recognition over more than 1,000 trade and professional association publications.

“We’re honored that Paper 360° has been named winner of this prestigious publishing award,” notes Larry N. Montague, TAPPI president and CEO. “The magazine is an integral part of TAPPI’s mission to provide trusted content for its members and the entire pulp and paper industry. The award recognizes the quality of the content it provides as well as its professional appearance and presentation. It’s obvious that Paper 360°‘s success stems from teamwork between TAPPI and our publisher, Naylor.”

“This award represents a great effort by our entire team,” said Glenn Ostle, Editorial Director/Associate Publisher. “Since the magazine was started in 2006, it has come to play a major role in disseminating important news and ideas to the global pulp and paper industry and today ranks as one of the premier publications in the industry.”

A provider of print, online and event solutions for more than 500 trade and professional associations across North America, Naylor recognizes its best products at its annual President’s Excellence Awards.

The National Publication of the Year award recognizes excellence in the overall print category for Naylor’s national associations.

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About Naylor

About TAPPI

TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries. Through information exchange, trusted content, and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster, and more cost-effective ways of doing business.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance to announce NEW SprayFoam Professional
The Official Publication of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance.

SPFA is extremely excited to announce the new print and online SprayFoam Professional. Published quarterly, the magazine will feature coverage of the latest topics, research, trends and regulatory updates. SPFA leaders will rely onSprayFoam Professional to stay up to date about the latest products and services to hit the market.

“In this rapidly changing and growing world of SPF, SPFA uniquely endeavors to inform, educate, train, and promote the community of sprayfoam professionals,” said Kurt Riesenberg, Executive Director of SPFA.  “Our mission demands that we have an outreach capability to deliver information on our efforts, and provide a consistent voice for the sprayfoam professional to a multitude of critical audiences.  Primarily meant to deliver the knowledge and tools professional contractors need to be successful, the magazine will also cater to the interests and curiosities of every corner of the SPF and related industries.  I look forward with excitement to renewing our commitment to the mission in partnership with Naylor.”

SPFA is proud to serve as the nation’s leader in the SPF industry and as the voice of the profession. SPFA uniquely represents interests associated with rigid and semi-rigid polyurethane foam products that are typically applied with spray equipment as roofing and insulation.

More than 320 contractor and supplier companies from all over the country, and internationally, are part of SPFA. The association’s media outlets provide valuable opportunities to present in-depth perspectives on the vast array of issues important to the SPF industry.

Organizations’ affiliation with SPFA provides excellent investments for their business and future.  The association?s new print and online publication will allow its members to build their companies’ images and link their brands with the major buyers in the industry.

For more than 40 years, Naylor has crafted custom communication solutions for businesses. Naylor provides:

• quality exposure to key decision-makers with purchasing power;
• professional advertising design services; and
• ongoing customer service support.

SPFA is the largest trade association dedicated to researching projects that produce quantifiable evidence of the continuing energy and environmental benefits of SPF. For 25 years SPFA has been striving to provide the best resources to members of the SPF industry. The association keeps its members informed on the latest products and up to date on training and outreach efforts.

About Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is the premiere organization representing contractors, manufacturers, and the complete value chain of SPF on safety, technical, educational, advocacy, promotional and other issues. SPFA is a 501(c)6 membership-based technical trade association representing the leading SPF companies in the United States and abroad.  SPFA offers superior training opportunities for the industry’s contractors through its nationally-recognized accreditation training program.  SPFA delivers an annual conference and expo serving SPF professionals, and utilizes its exceptional partnerships in industry to deliver various services for its members, and a unified voice for SPF on insulation, roofing and other applications. Visit www.sprayfoam.org for more information.

About Naylor, LLC

Naylor, LLC, is the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace. Founded in 1969, Naylor provides customized association marketing communications, including magazines, member directories, online buyers’ guides, eNewsletters, digital magazines, show guides, and event marketing and promotion materials. Naylor currently provides specialized turnkey services that build image and drive non-dues revenue for associations in the United States and Canada and currently serves more than 500 associations in 85 industries. Visitwww.naylor.com for more information.