Howe and Opie formerly owned IMP events, from where they launched a number of highly successful technology events in the 2000s including Adtech UK and eCommerce Expo in 2006 (subsequently acquired by DMG and UBM respectively) Thereafter, Justin and Graeme joined the trade association for the ecommerce industry, IMRG. IMRG was a founding partner of both the event and the awards, and remains a key industry partner of the expo, being integral to the success of the event.

(London, June 15th, 2017): The Sunday Times has ranked CloserStill Media Group (www.closerstillmedia.com) in the top 100 fastest growing exporting companies in its annual International Track 200 (http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/league-tables/international-track-200/league-table/)