Dallas, 2nd October: Freeman, a leading global provider of live events and brand experiences, announced that the company has acquired Convention Data Services (CDS), an event registration, business intelligence, and lead management company servicing event organisers worldwide. Financial details for the acquisition were undisclosed.

Following the acquisition, Freeman plans to bring together CDS and Info Salons, to create a “robust, holistic event registration offering for its customers.” CEO of Info Salons, JoAnne Kelleway, will lead the product integration strategy of the combined teams.