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Naylor, the Leading Association Service Provider, Acquired by RLJ Equity Partners Fund

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — RLJ Equity Partners, LLC, an RLJ portfolio company, today announced its acquisition of Naylor, LLC (Naylor), a leading provider of outsourced business and communications services for the North American association marketplace. Naylor had been owned by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Clarity Partners since late 2005.

Founded in 1969, Naylor provides customized communication and business services that include a full suite of print and digital media, event management, exchange event and related marketing and business services for nearly 500 associations in the U.S. and Canada. Naylor’s comprehensive services help associations communicate with members, build their brands and generate important non-dues revenue.

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NaylorNet Bringing Digital Communication Solutions to ASAE Technology Conference & Expo Attendees

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Naylor, LLC, North America’s leading provider of media and event management solutions for associations, announces its plans to exhibit at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Technology Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C. The two-day annual event will encourage attendees to gain knowledge, perspective and insight into the technology issues facing trade and professional associations and societies. During the event, Naylor staff will be available at booth 806 to discuss how NaylorNet, the company’s online division, can transform association communications and increase non-dues revenue through integrated media solutions.

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Naylor’s Association Adviser and Global Exchange Events Redefine Association Business Development Through the Launch of Exclusive Hosted Buyer Program

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DARIEN, Conn. —  Association Adviser, the trusted source of best practices, news and leadership strategies for professional association executives and their staffs; and Global Exchange Events, the market leader in the creation of industry-defining Hosted Buyer Events, today announced that they are combining forces to launch the association industry’s most exclusive business and networking event:Association Executive Exchange.

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Naylor Releases 2013 Association Communications Benchmarking Report

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GAINESVILLE, Fla.– The latest communication research from Naylor reveals that a full 75 percent of senior-level association professionals believe members are not regularly reading their associations’ communications. The 2013 Association Communications Benchmarking Report taps into the pulse of association communication practices by revealing the biggest challenges as well as the progress made during the past two years by nearly 400 North American trade and professional associations. It is available for download on Naylor.com.

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Naylor, LLC Acquires Global Exchange Events

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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.”

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Naylor Announces New Partnership with FPMA

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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.

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Naylor Partners With Florida Chapter ASLA

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Beginning in September 2012, the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (FLASLA) 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 print and online media. Our new media offerings include a new quarterly magazine, Florida Landscapes, with a companion digital edition that features email sponsorship opportunities; bimonthly FLASLA member eNewsletter; and website ad sales.

Published four times a year, Florida Landscapes will become FLASLA’s leading source of information on industry technology, trends and developments in the Florida landscape architecture industry. The updated FLASLAwebsite will include current and past issues of each digital edition, eNewsletter archives, member news and much more.

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MHIA to Partner With Naylor, LLC to Develop New Association Publications

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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.

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American Association of Community Colleges Leans on Naylor as New Communications Partner

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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.

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Paper360° wins Naylor National Publication of the Year Award

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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.

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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance announces NEW SprayFoam Professional – The Official Publication of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Beginning in 2012, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance will be partnering with Naylor, LLC (www.naylor.com), the leading provider of print and online media and event management solutions exclusively serving the association marketplace, to produce our new magazine, 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.

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