Raccoon Media Group, award-winning organisers of the National Running Show, National Outdoor Expo, National Equine Show, National Cycling Show and National Snow Show, has confirmed that they are now the owners of the Allergy and Free From and Just V Shows following a purchase of the brands and assets from liquidators appointed by F2F Events…
(London – 5 June, 2023) – Long-time exhibition industry professionals and avid runners – Mike Seaman, CEO of Raccoon Media Group, and Douglas Emslie, Senior Advisor at Informa and former Tarsus Group CEO – will be running the infamous, 96-mile West Highland Way in Scotland July 1 to raise funds for four charities. Mike and…
Raccoon Media Group have released their ESG report for the last financial year (1 April 22 – 31 March 23). You can now read the full ESG report here. A message from our CEO: The last 12 months have been an exciting time of growth for Raccoon Media Group, seeing us launch and acquire several…
EMECA has awarded Raccoon Media Group the BELA – Best Exhibition Launch Award 2023 for its outstanding achievement with the National Outdoor Expo 2022. EMECA created the BELA Best New Exhibition Launch Award on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary last year, to mark the strong comeback after the pandemic. The aim is to draw…
Singer, actress and wellness advocate Suzanne Shaw takes on her toughest running challenge to date as she continues to highlight mental health awareness. Suzanne is a keen runner and uses running to support her own wellbeing. She has completed multiple extreme running challenges in the past, but this will be her toughest test yet! Suzanne…
Raccoon Media Group, the company behind the award-winning health and well-being shows, is proud to announce the opening of its new raccoon sanctuary, located in the heart of Guildford high street. The sanctuary is designed to provide a safe and secure home for raccoons while also serving as an educational centre for people around the…
Raccoon Media Group has been shortlisted in four categories of this year’s AEO Excellence Awards including Marketing Campaign of the year for the National Running Show, Best Consumer Show for the National Outdoor Expo, Best International Launch for Snowbound Expo and Best International Show (Americas) for Snowbound Expo. The second edition of the National Outdoor…
Raccoon Media Group, the company behind the award-winning National Outdoor Expo, has announced that it is launching The Boston Outdoor Expo, Massachusetts, USA, Spring 2024. The news comes just as the second UK edition of the National Outdoor Expo opens this weekend at the NEC, Birmingham. The new Expo will see Raccoon Media Group working…
Raccoon Media Group announces most successful event in its history, with renewed optimism for the year ahead The National Running Show held Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd January at the NEC Birmingham, saw exhibitor and sponsorship revenue increase by 38% this year (30% increase on pre-covid figures) and the largest visitor audience it has ever…
Raccoon Media Group has agreed a multi-show partnership with LifeTidy, the life planner for money management, to help visitors to its shows manage their physical, mental and financial wellbeing. The 5 year deal will see the two organisations work hand-in-hand to promote financial wellbeing and comprehensive life organisation, across all its shows, kicking off with…
We are thrilled to have received the following awards and nominations:
EN Awards 2024
Best Consumer Show - Snowbound Expo
EN Awards 2024
Environmental, social, and governance
EN Indy Awards 2023
Most impressive growth – National Outdoor Expo
EN Indy Awards 2023
Legacy Award
EN Indy Awards 2023
Best Visitor Engagement - National Running Show
EN Awards 2023
Best Consumer Show
EN Awards 2023
Best Company Culture
EN Indy Awards 2022
Employer of the Year
EN Indy Awards 2022
Best Independent Consumer Show Launch
EN Awards 2022
Best Consumer Show
AEO Awards 2022
Marketing Campaign of the Year - Consumer Show
AEO Awards 2022
Best Consumer Show
AEO Awards 2021
Best Lockdown Initiative
AEO Awards 2021
Best Consumer Show Activation
EN Awards, 2020
Best Covid Lockdown Fundraising Initiative
AEO Awards 2020
Best Consumer Show
AEO Awards 2020
Innovation Award
AEO Awards, 2018
Best Consumer Show Launch
EN Indy Awards, 2018
Best Launch
EN Indy Awards, 2018
Best Show Director
EN Indy Awards, 2019
Best Show Feature
EN Indy Awards, 2019
Best Consumer Show