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Out There Events acquire Mix Media

Manchester based Out There Events which is jointly owned by Marcie Incarico and the Timpson Group, has acquired publishing and events business Mix Media Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

Out There Events has been a strategic partner to Mix Media for over 5 years, working with them to develop their events strategy.

Mix Media produces Mix Interiors www.mixinteriors.com a workplace and office furniture trade magazine, plus 2 high profile industry awards ceremonies called Mixology.

The business is also a founding partner and equity holder in the London based interiors/furniture festival Clerkenwell Design www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com

Out There Events’ Managing Director Marcie Incarico said: “We are delighted with this acquisition, we have worked with the team at Mix for a number of years, we understand their customers and market well and believe our expertise will develop the brand and business even further.

“Being part of the Timpson Group has provided us with the resource and support to grow the business through strategic acquisitions and mergers. It’s a very exciting next chapter for the team.”

Jessica Jackson director of Mix Media Ltd said: “Out There have been brilliant advisors and suppliers to us for many years and we are therefore delighted to be passing the business on to them with the confidence they will maintain the culture and style created at Mix Media whilst taking the team and the brand onto the next level.”

James Timpson said: “Marcie and the team have done a terrific job in growing Out There Events to become a major player in the events sector. This acquisition will provide the business with an opportunity to develop Mix Media whilst building their footprint in London.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .