THE EXHIBITIONIST GROUP NEWSLETTER – JULY EDITION
- events2401
- Aug 22
- 3 min read
Redefining Excellence in Exhibitions, Signage & Experiential Gifting
From Garage Startup to Award-Winning Group
Founded by Jennifer Donaldson, a visionary leader with a degree in Interior Design and international experience, The Exhibitionist Group started in a Johannesburg garage and grew into an award-winning collective of businesses The Exhibitionist, Powerhouse PLC, Yours Eventfully, and Showstopper Properties. With operations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, the group continues to raise the bar in South Africa’s exhibitions, branding, signage, and event solutions space.
With over 30 full-time staff members, the group not only fuels creative economies but also uplifts communities through its Standby Project, donating materials to under-resourced schools for educational and creative reuse.
THE EXHIBITIONIST
Bold Ideas. Beautiful Execution. Award-Winning Excellence.
This year, The Exhibitionist stole the spotlight at the 2024 EXSA-llence Awards, taking home three prestigious wins:
Best Stand Design (13–24m²) for CrowdStrike (ITWeb Security Summit 2022)
Best Stand Design (12m² or less) for CrowdStrike (ITWeb Security Summit 2023)
Best Small Event for the Private Investors Dinner 2023
Their presence at the 15th BRICS Summit in partnership with One Africa Desk reinforced their global positioning. Tasked with designing the SA BRICS Council’s exhibition space at Gallagher Estate, they created interactive experiences for powerhouses like Huawei, Discovery, IDC, and the Bank of China.
With full-service capabilities from 3D design, manufacturing, logistics, and installation The Exhibitionist offers total control over timelines, quality, and cost. Their modular exhibition systems and eco-conscious materials ensure not just standout design but also sustainability and cost-efficiency.
POWERHOUSE PLC
Signage That Works Harder Day and Night
At Powerhouse, visibility is everything. As a national signage and retail branding partner, Powerhouse helps businesses cut through visual clutter and amplify brand presence 24/7. Whether you're a retail chain or a startup, Powerhouse offers:
Strategic signage placement that enhances visibility and foot traffic
Modular branding overlays that refresh retail spaces without full redesigns
Custom lightboxes, pylons, wayfinding signs, and more
With a focus on ROI, design excellence, and turnaround speed, Powerhouse enables consistent brand representation across physical touchpoints.
YOURS EVENTFULLY
Gifting With Meaning. Events With Impact.
From customised corporate gifting to event styling that wows, Yours Eventfully is your partner in crafting memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Recent trends show a rise in functional, personalised gifts that reflect authenticity and intention and Yours Eventfully delivers just that:
Branded lifestyle bundles and custom packaging
Full-service styling for corporate events and activations
Tailored solutions to deepen brand-client emotional connection
The team’s ability to translate brand identity into every detail of an event or gift makes Yours Eventfully a powerful brand extension service.
THE HEARTBEAT OF COMMUNITY & INNOVATION
The Exhibitionist Group doesn’t just build for today it leads for tomorrow. Whether it was pivoting to PPE production during the COVID-19 crisis or diversifying into interior and retail design through Showstopper Properties, the group continues to innovate and adapt.
Through the Standby Project, repurposed exhibition materials are donated to under-resourced schools for education, art, and community upliftment, reinforcing their belief that business should do more than sell it should serve.
PARTNER WITH THE EXHIBITIONIST GROUP
Across exhibitions, signage, gifting, and space design we transform brands into unforgettable experiences.
📩 Ready to build your brand story?Let’s create something remarkable.
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