TOURISM AND MEDIA
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$950M for Nielsen Expositions in South County
Trade show organizer Nielsen Expositions in San Juan Capistrano agreed to be acquired by Toronto-based private equity firm Onex Corp. for $950 million.
Faster Customs Clearance at John Wayne
International passengers arriving at John Wayne Airport now have the option of participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program.
Sanuk of Irvine Names PR Agency of Record
Company Will Launch Marketing Campaign
MWW is now the public relations agency of record for Irvine-based footwear manufacturer Sanuk, in Media & Marketing
By the Numbers - Buena Park Businesses
Buena Park has more than 1,300 businesses, and they collectively employ nearly 24,000 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
OC 50: Apparel
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Apparel
OC 50: Services
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Services
Disneyland Resort Sees Strong Attendance
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, along with Burbank-based Walt Disney Co.’s other domestic parks helped boost the company’s performance during the second quarter.
Post Modern Sold for $24M
Irvine-based production and post-production services company Post Modern Group LLC is being sold.
Knott’s Drives Q1 Revenue Gain for Cedar Fair
Buena Park amusement park Knott’s Berry Farm helped drive an increase in first-quarter revenue for its parent Cedar Fair LP.
Blizzard Posts Strong Q1
Strong first quarter sales of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm helped Irvine-based video game maker Blizzard Entertainment Inc. grow revenue and operating income in the first quarter, despite another big drop in online subscriptions.
JWA Rolls Out Expedited Customs
International passengers arriving at John Wayne Airport now have the option of participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program.
Sunstone Paying $309M for Boston, New Orleans Hotels
Aliso Viejo-based Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. said it is paying a combined $309 million to acquire a pair of hotels, in Boston and New Orleans.
Reddam’s Derby Dibs: $40M; 51st Just as Special for Argyroses
OC INSIDER Column by Jerry Sullivan
