The Event Supplier and Services Association has announced that Mash Media, leading publisher of event industry titles and event organiser, has committed to supporting the association for the next three years, until the end of 2020.

Mash Media, which has been a long time supporter of ESSA and became an official partner in 2016, has agreed to continue its support for three more years. Mash's support for the association includes supporting ESSA events and key initiatives, as well as providing platforms for the associations 'Use An ESSA Member' campaign.

Dan Edwards, Group Operations Director, Mash Media, explained the publisher's decision, saying,

"We support ESSA for the benefit of the whole industry, because we recognise the importance of strong voices for every sector within it. Partnering with ESSA gives us the opportunity to tune in more closely to the issues and topics that matter most to event suppliers, and reflect that insight and knowledge across our publications."

Andrew Harrison, ESSA director, welcomed the news saying,

"Mash Media's event industry titles are the backbone of our trade press, so its commitment to support ESSA for three years is not only very welcome but an endorsement of our organisation too."