Part of the reason people attend trade shows is to mingle with their industry. To get a feel for what everyone else is doing. Pick up a team rider or a new designer. We set up a bunch of these networking situations for you. And we change the events from show to show to keep it interesting. Sometimes we throw a big industry party. Sometimes we host awards ceremonies like the Sebastian Inlet Pro winners' ceremony. This September, we have some traditions continuing, and a few bonus events going on. They're a huge part of the Surf Expo experience and we hope to see you there.
Here's the lowdown:
On Friday night we're hosting the fifth annual Wake Awards, brought to you all by Wakeboarding Magazine and the WSIA (Watersports' governing body). This is the Academy Awards of the Wakeboard industry. Every Pro, manufacturer and top retailer is there. And everyone is invited to cheer them on, including the public. Location is upstairs in S320 at 6PM following the show close.
If fashion is more your thing, check out the second annual Peabody Fashion Show, next door to Surf Expo at the Peabody Hotel. Enjoy some apps and a glass of champagne as you peep next season's Swim and Boutique fashions. Starts at 6:30 PM. Follow the signs to the runway.
Our North Hall residents can enjoy a free beer on us on Saturday night as you leave the show. This special cocktail hour is a little thanks to our Boutique, Coastal Home, Resort and Swim buyers and exhibitors.
On Friday and Saturday, we're making the unofficial Adobe Gila's bash official! Scream along with us to the 80's covers by their famed house band Gunner Down. All Surf Expo attendees can show their badge for some free beer on us!
Do you want to sponsor an event like this? How 'bout placing an ad in our show newsletter, the Daily Flush, which reaches every single attendee, simply because you read it while you're in the bathroom?! Or our show guide, which you'll see in thousands of retailers' back pockets? In tough economic times like these, spending an extra buck to make a few extra bucks is as good an investment as ever. We offer tons of pre-packaged sponsorships that come with tons of extra exposure all over the show onsite, our website, publications and at our events. If you don't think any of them are a good fit for your brand, we can customize one for you.
And, um, you're on the website now, right? So how about banner advertising? Our website gets over 120,000 hits a month. And the deals are so affordable. Click here to investigate ad rates, or email Sean O'Brien for more details and guidance if you're new to the interweb advertising thing.
We're a customer service-oriented kind of business. We want to help you help you. Contact us any time for advertising, sponsorship or just general questions. We look forward to chatting with you.