New Director Named for Licensing Expo

Advanstar Communications, organizer of the Licensing International Expo, has named Liz Crawford as the show’s new director. Crawford immediately assumes the role and brings experience in management, logistics and sales. She has more than 24 years of experience in the B2B trade show industry, and most recently served as the group director for Questex Media, overseeing the Home Entertainment expos, International Hotel Investment Forum, HotelWorld and the Russia Hotel Investment Conference.

The 2009 Licensing International Expo takes place June 2-4. Visit www.licensingexpo.com.

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