PALMExpo, Cinema India, Musician Expo, Among Events Under Diversified Umbrella

January 21, 2010 (Portland, ME)    Diversified Business Communications, a leading producer of events, publications and eMedia, has acquired a number of India-based events and publications that focus on entertainment, music and entertainment technology.  Diversified announced the acquisition of PALM Expo as well as Cinema India Expo, Musician Expo, and the recently launched Info Communica Expo from Infocast Systems.  The publications acquired support the event program and include Pro Sound Systems, Studio Systems and Cinema Systems.  Diversified brings international experience to the new relationship, serving 15 specialized business sectors and organizing over 90 events annually. The Indian business, which is known as Diversified Communications India Pvt Ltd, is a 100% subsidiary of Diversified Business Communications, headed by Anil Chopra former CEO of Infocast Systems.

“The PALM Expo is a dynamic part of the global entertainment technology marketplace,” said Nancy Hasselback, President and CEO, Diversified Communications.  “Createasphere, our entertainment division located in Burbank, will be directly involved.  Createasphere shares an audience and expertise with the PALM and Cinema India Expos.  Content creators, manufacturers, technologists and communicators are part of the scene in these events, whether in Mumbai, Los Angeles, or Manhattan.  PALM Expo and the other events in India present an immediate opportunity to grow the creative, music and technology events in India while reinforcing connections throughout the international entertainment community.   We are pleased that our Createasphere team will be integrally involved in marketing Diversified’s Indian properties.”

Kristin Petrovich-Kennedy, President of Createasphere, will oversee International Sales for the India events from Createasphere’s Burbank office alongside Sales Manager, Brian Henderson.   After founding Createasphere (formerly HD EXPO) in 2001, Petrovich- Kennedy built a track record for presenting highly successful events that address the needs of content creators in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and China (2010).   Petrovich-Kennedy commented, “Participation in the India events is a natural extension of Diversified’s global presence.  These events focus on the many important aspects of digital content creation, including music and audio, which is so important to the production process.  Cinema India Expo also directly targets another important niche that is focused on exhibition and distribution.  That sector is a critical piece of the digital pipeline that is increasingly important as exhibition is impacted by 3D and other technologies.”  

Anil Chopra, Managing Director of Diversified Communications India, will focus his efforts on the PALM Expo and Manuel Dias remains the Project Director, directly responsible to all exhibitors.  Mr. Chopra noted, “The PALM and Musician Expo have provided a highly effective buying and selling opportunity for the last decade and we are dedicated to continuing that environment.”  The event is expected to expand by nearly 35% from last year.  Graeme Selby, Chairman of Diversified Exhibitions Australia, will oversee the management of Diversified Communications India.

PALM Expo, in co-location with Musician Expo, Cinema India Expo, and the Info Communica Expo, are set to take place at the Bombay Exhibition Center from June 3 – 5, 2010.  The allocation of booth space opened January 20, 2010.  For further information about the events and how to attend, visit www.createasphere.com.  For information about exhibiting, contact Brian Henderson at 818.842.6611 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About Diversified Business Communications
Diversified Business Communications, based in Portland, Maine, US provides information and market access through face-to-face events, magazine publishing, and online resources on four continents. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, commercial marine, and business management. Diversified operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK and Canada. For more information, visit: www.divbusiness.com


About Createasphere
Since 2001, HD EXPO has created venues where the entertainment and technology communities meet and exchange invaluable information, community and education.  At the start of 2010, HD EXPO transitioned to Createasphere, a world where entertainment technology and creative vision converge. Createasphere, building on the success of HD EXPO, is an integrated organization presenting multi-tiered offerings that include expos and events, a membership organization, ongoing professional educations, and a dynamic online content resource.  Createasphere is headquartered in Burbank, California.