Promote Yourself
Dear NeoCon® Manufacturer:
We are delighted that you will be joining us as a participating manufacturer for the largest design exposition and conference for the built environment in North America. It’s time to begin thinking about the opportunities this show offers you and how to maximize of your investment at NeoCon.
If your company is exhibiting at NeoCon, please provide us with the appropriate contact information for the member of your team who will be handling all public relations, special events and marketing initiatives as it relates to your booth space participation at NeoCon. We will then be in touch with that person to better assist them with their planning as it relates to marketing initiatives.
As a NeoCon participant, you are in a great position to consider how you want to promote your company, market your brand and products and maximize your visibility.
Here are some important contacts to keep on file. We are more than happy to discuss all the great opportunities available to you as a NeoCon Participant:
| Sara O'Hare Director of Marketing NeoCon Shows (312) 527-7693 sohare@mmart.com |
Ashley Morrison Marketing Manager NeoCon Shows (312) 527-7619 amorrison@mmart.com |
Monica DeBartolo Director of Programming NeoCon Shows (312) 527-7055 mdebartolo@mmart.com |
Paige Sims Manager, Programming and Student Events NeoCon Shows (312) 527-7934 psims@mmart.com |
Please consider the following opportunities as you plan your NeoCon experience:
Sponsorships
There are numerous ways to get exposure and draw traffic to your booth or showroom at NeoCon. Offer a cool giveaway, sponsor a seminar track or featured area at the show, hang banners in a high-traffic area, or originate your own creative sponsorship to really differentiate your company. Additionally, there are free ways to promote your company in our marketing campaign that reaches over 300,000 potential attendees. Please contact Ashley Shelton to discuss the best options for you.
Hospitality
Networking at social events is one of the major reasons attendees choose to participate at NeoCon. Budget for success and crank up the party atmosphere by entertaining your clients, in your showroom, booth or off-site after show hours at one of Chicago’s fabulous venues! Please visit www.meetinchicago.com/exhibitors/ or check out MMPI'S list of preferred caterers available at www.exhibitorinfo.com in mid-March to find hot spots and excellent vendors to host a NeoCon event.
Best of NeoCon –New Product Introductions
Enter and showcase your new product(s) in the prestigious 22nd annual Best of NeoCon Competition sponsored by MMPI, Contract Magazine, The McMorrow Report, IIDA and IFMA. For more information on the entry details and the 44 product and furnishings categories, go to www.contract-network.com. Entry rules will be available January 2011 and the Best of NeoCon Online Entry Process will open in February.
Speaking Opportunities
As a valued NeoCon manufacturer, you are invited to submit topics or speakers for consideration at future NeoCon conferences, produced by MMPI. Please visit www.neoconcfp.com to submit a program for consideration in the 2011 NeoCon program schedule. Help contribute to the advancement of the commercial and residential interior design, architecture and facilities management professions!
Thank you for participating in NeoCon 2011 this coming June 13-15. We look forward to working with you to make this show a valuable investment for your company! The Marketing and Operations Manuals will be available in March at www.exhibitorinfo.com to get all the information on important deadlines, move-in procedures and much more. If you require any assistance or have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Best regards,
Sara O'Hare
Director of Marketing
