News

News 8th March 2024

The National Equine Show sees huge growth for 2024

The National Equine Show’s second event took place last weekend (2nd-3rd March) at the NEC and recorded just under 15,000 people through the doors across the two days of the show. This shows an increase of 50% from the first show last year. Even before the doors opened, queues were snaking their way through the…

Events 30th January 2024

Raccoon Media Group set to double with latest acquisition

Raccoon Media Group announces purchase of Abilities Expo USA Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon) is set to double its portfolio in the first year since it was acquired by Cuil Bay Capital (CBC) with the acquisition of Abilities Expo in the USA. This announcement brings Raccoon’s UK and US show portfolio to 17 events with more…

News 23rd January 2024

National Running Show 2024 – a runaway success

Almost 30,000 runners laced up for the sixth National Running Show at the NEC, Birmingham this weekend, a record-breaking number of runners for the annual event. With over 250 brands, over 50 speakers, 25 features and runners from every corner of the country, the event was the perfect kick-start to a great year of running….

News 14th December 2023

The Boston Run Show wins Best Consumer Show at TSNN Awards

Raccoon Media Group has seen success at this year’s Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Innovation Awards with The Boston Run Show taking home the award for The Best Consumer Show. The awards evening took place Saturday Oct 28th and honored the “Best of Innovation”. Global show organizers joined the event in Puerto Rico and celebrated…

News 8th September 2023

The Boston Run Show is shortlisted for the 2023 TSNN Innovation Awards

Raccoon Media Group has been shortlisted for this year’s Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Innovation Awards. The Boston Run Show has been recognized and is shortlisted as a finalist for the Consumer Shows category. The awards program will celebrate and honor the “Best of Innovation” – shows that truly shined brightly in the past year…

News 5th September 2023

Raccoon Media Group has been acquired by Cuil Bay Capital

Raccoon Media Group Ltd has announced that a new investment vehicle, Cuil Bay Capital (CBC), has today acquired a majority stake in the business. CBC is led by Doug Emslie, the former CEO of Tarsus Group who will join the board as chairman, replacing Ralph Collett. The remainder of the senior management team will remain…