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New York Auto Show Names New Director


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New York Auto Show Names New Show Director: Alan Liebensohn

New York, NY--December 12, 2011: Preparations are in full-swing for the 2012 New York International Automobile Show under the leadership of newly appointed Show Director Alan Liebensohn. Alan was promoted last month from his position of Business Manager, the post that he has held for seven years. Prior to joining the Auto Show, Alan was a consultant in the trade show and exposition industry for companies such as George Little Management, Biz Bash Media, COSEP and Curves for Women. Liebensohn was previously the Director of Conferences and Trade Shows for the gaming industry's premier international trade show & conference, the World Gaming Congress & Expo. Alan brings an extraordinary important 'insider' perspective to the position having been Assistant Manager of Event Services at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in the 1980s.

In addition to Liebensohn's promotion, Jessica Hodges, Marketing Coordinator for the past four years was promoted to Marketing Manager. Jessica has been with the Show since 2007 and is responsible for creating and selling integrated sponsorship packages, developing and executing news worthy special events to drive ticket sales, growing public following and satisfying sponsor interests. Jessica is also responsible for coordinating celebrity appearances, promotional projects and other special programs. In addition, she is charge of the Show's social media and online properties.

Important 2012 Show Dates:

Press Preview, April 4 & April 5 (credentials required)

Public Sneak Preview, April 6 Public Show Dates, April 6 - 15 NY Auto Show