Inside the $1.77bn CloserStill Media deal with Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Phil Soar just days after the announcement of the major deal involving CloserStill Media, Searchlight Capital Partners and Providence Equity Partners.Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the global exhibitions industry, Phil shares the story behind the transaction, the growth of CloserStill from a start-up on a pig farm to a reported $1.77bn valuation, and what the future holds for the events industry.If you work in exhibitions, media, events, private equity or B2B marketing, this is a fascinating insight into one of the biggest deals the industry has ever seen.