Encore, a global leader in event production and technology, today announced the acquisition of FIRST, a global leader in event marketing and brand experiences. The acquisition expands Encore’s global network and continues its mission to best serve customers on their event journey by delivering a full range of events and solutions across any location.
With nearly 15 years of expertise in outsourced delivery models and a 30-year legacy in the industry, FIRST has a proven track record of managing dedicated teams that elevate B2B event programs worldwide. With offices in New York, London and Singapore, FIRST combines global reach with local expertise to deliver innovative, scalable solutions for corporate campuses and project-based event planning and production, supporting more than 15,000 events annually.
“The FIRST embedded corporate campus team model and strong customer relationships across technology, financial and professional services are a complement to Encore’s global event production capabilities,” said Ben Erwin, President and CEO of Encore. “Together, with their talented team of senior leaders and industry experts, we’ll deliver even more value to customers — on-site, off-site, and anywhere events are held.”
This strategic combination further enhances Encore’s ability to serve customers across key global markets. By blending Encore’s global footprint with the FIRST embedded on-campus model, the combined organization will be able to serve customers in more innovative ways across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
“We’re thrilled to join Encore and bring our embedded solutions model and full-service agency expertise to an even broader customer base,” said Maureen Ryan Fable, CEO of FIRST. “Our team’s ability to integrate seamlessly into a customer’s culture ensures every event feels authentic to each organization’s brand. Combined with Encore’s global reach and resources, we are poised to continue delivering exceptional experiences, through both embedded teams and project-based event design and delivery, for our partners to make sure their visions shine.”
Author: Adam Parry
Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.
