Industry Media

The industry trade media supports the wider sector by publishing news, opinion and best practice. Most industry publications have a focus across one or more of the seven sectors, ranging from Bespoke Sport Events, Business + Brand Experiences, Exhibitions + Congress, Festivals + Outdoor Events, Music + Live Performances, Public + Third Sector and Weddings + Private Parties.

Media titles are resources which inform audiences of industry trends, present new ways of thinking and publish case studies. Some will also focus on the business of their niche sector(s) in the form of merger and acquisition news, research, and Government advocacy.

Publication titles are often in print as well as online and offer an ever-increasing shift towards producing events.

Audience

Audiences among industry media are diverse. Largely, most publications prioritise organisers as a key reader, that is to say: those who organise events or procure event supplier services.

Many publications also address the needs of the supply chain, which includes, but is not limited to venues, service and product suppliers.

Community Engagement

Event media publications host regular roundtables, panel discussions, receptions, awards, conferences and trade shows to bring their industry niches together. Some cross over into other sectors by extension. These events are sometimes branded differently from the publication’s masthead.

The UK Events industry is well served by industry media, with a good spread of titles reflecting the seven core sectors. The global pandemic has moved more titles online, accelerating a trend that was already developing among the relatively small number of publishers in the UK.The industry trade media has traditionally relied on a mix of subscriptions and advertising revenue from suppliers using their publications to reach buyers. Industry engagement – through awards schemes and live events – is playing an increasingly important part of the overall revenue streams. Insights, case studies and best practice guidance on key issues remain the staple mix of news and feature coverage provided by the UK Events Industry trade media.