The National Wedding Show Excel London Spring 2025 - Otis Media
The National Wedding Show Excel London Spring 2025 represents a standout example of excellence in consumer exhibitions, delivering exceptional growth, innovation and community engagement under new ownership. Showcasing a bold and successful rebrand, the event attracted over 7,000 visitors, a 33% year-on-year increase, and featured 241 exhibitors, up 24% on 2024. A carefully curated programme of catwalk shows, live talks, bands and performances ensured constant engagement, while immersive features such as VIP experiences, live demonstrations and interactive activations created a memorable and inclusive visitor journey. Commercial performance was equally impressive, with exhibitor sales exceeding budget by over £30,000 and ticket revenue surpassing targets. Strong exhibitor loyalty, with over 80% rebooking and many returning for over a decade, highlights the show’s trusted position within the wedding industry. Supported by improved operations, in-house finance control and a highly experienced small team, the show finished £50,000 ahead of budget and delivered an end-of-year profit. Excel London Spring 2025 demonstrates how creativity, customer focus and commercial discipline combine to create a truly award-winning consumer show
Ideal Home Show - Media 10
The Ideal Home Show is defined by its ability to deliver variety, relevance and commercial value. Designed to remain compelling over a 17-day run, the show brings together inspiration, expertise and practical solutions in a way few consumer events can replicate. Curated to support every stage of the home improvement journey, the event spans major renovations, premium interiors, smart innovation, gardens, outdoor living and DIY ideas. Content is shaped by visitor insight and real-world intent, ensuring the show remains aspirational while also accessible and inclusive for homeowners and renters alike, even in a changing economic climate. Commercial thinking is embedded throughout the experience. Feature areas are designed with clear purpose, moving beyond traditional sponsorship models to create meaningful interactions between brands and engaged audiences. Immersive show homes were reimagined as interactive, brand-led environments, while new features such as the Smart Home provided hands-on, future-focused inspiration through expert guidance and real-life application. By delivering depth and diversity without dilution, and aligning content, commerce and audience insight, the Ideal Home Show sets a benchmark for experience-led, commercially intelligent consumer exhibitions.
Ideal Home Show Christmas 2025 - Media 10
Ideal Home Show Christmas 2025 is a flagship festive consumer event that transformed Olympia London into a five-day destination for inspiration, shopping and seasonal entertainment. Bringing together hundreds of brands, live expert content and immersive experiences, the show offers visitors everything they need to Bring Christmas Home under one roof. From home décor and gifting ideas to artisan food and drink, the event delivered a carefully curated mix of retail and inspiration designed to appeal to a broad consumer audience. Co-located with The Cake & Bake Show and the Eat & Drink Festival, the event provided exceptional value for visitors while increasing dwell time and engagement. Live theatres, creative workshops and hands-on demonstrations extended the experience beyond traditional shopping, making it interactive, memorable and content-led. For exhibitors, the show provides access to a high-quality, purchase-ready audience at a crucial point in the retail calendar, supporting both established brands and independent businesses. With its scale, creativity and strong focus on visitor experience, Ideal Home Show Christmas 2025 set the benchmark for festive consumer events in the UK.
Grand Designs Live London 2025 - Media 10
In 2025, Grand Designs Live marked its 20th anniversary by reinventing itself for a new era of homeowners. With changing economic conditions and evolving audience needs, the team made the bold decision to rip up the rulebook and relaunch the show as the All New Grand Designs Live. The event was reimagined from the ground up, with a new four-day format, refreshed floorplan and a carefully curated, high-quality exhibitor mix. New themed Hubs brought together live talks, expert advice and innovative demos, ensuring visitors could find inspiration and practical guidance throughout the show. At the centre stood the Grand House, a London townhouse-style home built live over four days, featuring exhibitor products available to buy or enquire about at the event. The relaunch was supported by a creative, multi-channel marketing campaign that attracted a highly engaged audience of homeowners with active or upcoming projects. Visitors stayed longer, engaged deeply with content and advice, and left confident, informed and inspired. Exhibitors reported high-quality conversations, strong leads and sales. The result was a vibrant Grand Designs Live, fit for the future, reaffirming its position as the destination for anyone planning, building or improving their dream home.
Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials - Stable Events
In 2025, the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials marked a landmark year by hosting the FEI Eventing European Championship, welcoming the competition back to the UK for the first time in a decade and returning it to Blenheim Palace after twenty years. The Championship brought together competitors from 17 nations, creating a truly international sporting occasion set against one of the UK’s most iconic backdrops. The event welcomed record audiences and delivered an enhanced visitor experience designed to bring spectators closer to the sport, improve accessibility and create a strong sense of shared celebration. A free opening ceremony welcomed teams and visitors alike, reinforcing the significance of the occasion. Story-led marketing highlighted rider journeys to qualification, building anticipation and strengthening audience connection ahead of the event. On-site, the combination of elite competition, retail, entertainment and Blenheim’s historic setting created an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. The Championship also reached audiences beyond the event itself through international broadcast coverage. The result was a standout year for Blenheim, combining world-class sport with a high-quality, memorable day-out experience.
Snowbound Expo - Raccoon Media Group
Snowbound Expo 2025: The ultimate snow sports experience Snowbound Expo 2025 was a milestone year for the East Coast snow sports community. The event brought together 23,420 visitors and 201 exhibitors, creating a hub of energy, excitement, and connection. Bold marketing, influencer partnerships, and social campaigns grew our online community to over 20,000 followers, reaching new audiences with authentic, engaging storytelling. Visitor engagement was at the core of the experience. Meet-and-greets with stars like Zeb Powell, interactive winter arcades, booth competitions, and happy hours ensured everyone was active, entertained, and connected. Families enjoyed beginner slopes and kid-friendly zones, while adults explored, competed, and networked. Community and inclusion were key priorities. ASL interpreters and accessible spaces welcomed the Deaf and disabled ski communities, while local ambassadors and ski clubs helped guide the expo and foster a sense of belonging. Snowbound Expo 2025 delivered excitement, creativity, and connection, setting a new benchmark for engagement, inclusion, and innovation in snow sports.
