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The Insights People appoint new Chairman
Time to look ahead Harrogate 2021 Harrogate International Nursery Fair is fully focussed on its next industry event from 28th to 30th March 2021. With the 2020 event cancelled due to Covid-19, the March 2021 event looks to be the first industry event for a very long time, making now the best time to ensure you have a plan looking forward and secure your position while there are options available. Adrian Sneyd, show organiser, explains: “With almost every industry event cancelled this year due to the pandemic, companies are looking forward to the opportunity to get business back on track, present new products to the trade and meet up and network with potential clients. Harrogate will provide the first chance in 2021 for companies to do this – and consequently we have received numerous requests (some from suppliers which haven’t exhibited for quite a few years) to participate in the show. “However, most exhibitors booked for the 2020 event wish to participate next year and have automatically transferred their stands over to the 2021 show. Therefore, space next year will be at a premium, so if you are a company considering getting involved for the first time, or returning after a break from exhibiting we recommend you reserve your stand as soon as possible to ensure a favourable position.” Full details about the show, including prices and booking forms, are available on the website at www.nurseryfair.com – or if you would like to discuss options with Adrian, contact him at adrian@nurseryfair.com or call 01902 880906. 8
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The Insights People has announced the appointment of children’s industry digital executive Stefan Lampinen as Chairman. Stefan’s career includes senior executive roles at Electronic Arts, NOKIA. Microsoft and Warner Bros – as well as being a member of Minecraft’s advisory board and the co-founder and chairman of the Swedish Games Industry Association. Stefan’s appointment comes at a time that The Insights People are going through significant growth having gone through extensive recruitment and their recent expansion into Australia and Canada, meaning that they are now surveying more than 4,000 kids every week across 5 continents and 11 countries, enabling them to provide real-time data on kids’ attitudes, behaviours, and consumption. Nick Richardson, CEO of The Insights People said: “I am delighted to welcome Stefan to the team, whose experience will be of great benefit as we scale up our business on all fronts.” Stefan adds, “There is no doubt that kids’ ecosystems are changing at a significant rate, posing a number of challenges and opportunities for brands and agencies. What The Insights People do through their Kids Insights and Parents Insights services is incredible and helps improve ROI across clients’ businesses. I have been impressed to the passion and ambition that drive The Insights People team and I am excited to become part of this young and fast-growing company”. The Insights People also shared some of their latest complimentary insight-led reports, covering key changes within kid’s ecosystem in the new normal. To get access to and download free reports, visit www.kidsinsights.com/freereport