This document discusses ways to create memorable experiences and drive engagement on the show floor through "WOW" activations. It provides examples from three show directors of large-scale on-floor events they organize, including surfing demonstrations with pros and models, celebrity chef appearances and cooking demonstrations, VIP lounge areas, giveaways and raffles, live music performances, and interactive sampling activities. The goal of these events is to attract and retain attendees on the show floor through exciting attractions, boost social media presence, and open new sponsorship opportunities for exhibitors.
6. The Main Attraction…. Eric Horn, CMP, Associate Executive Director – Business Development, Professional Beauty Association Roy Turner, Show Director, Surf Expo, dmg World Media Denise Medved, Owner/Founder, The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show, The Tiny Kitchen
8. Surf Expo On-Floor Events 115,000 gallons of water 5,300 square ft of vinyl (6) 18-wheelers of plywood World’s top action sports athletes Swimwear models
10. Surf Expo On-Floor Events Attendees stay on floor Location premiums Bring attention to new markets Sponsorship Opportunities Drive online ad revenue
11. Surf Expo On-Floor Events Added benefits Pre-show / Post show Social Media Skate Promo drove 1,844,150 ad views 1000+ event video uploads on You Tube
13. Eric Horn, CMP, Associate Executive Director – Business Development Professional Beauty Association International Salon & Spa Expo & CosmoprofNorth America
20. Denise Medved, Owner/Founder The Tiny Kitchen The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Shows Atlanta, Washington DC & Houston
21. Food Network Stars – WOW! Create a 2,500 seat theater Bring in Food Network Stars Bobby Flay Paula Deen Jamie & Bobby Deen Giada De Laurentiis Tyler Florence The Neelys Guy Fieri
22. Beer, Wine & Spirits – WOW! There’s nothing like adult beverages to bring the show floor to life!
23. Even the little ones get in on the action The Just For Kids Cooking area for young chefs
24. Who doesn’t love sampling? Tasting and Entertaining workshops
28. Thanks for your time, feedback, and contributions Jim, Denise, Eric & Roy
Notas del editor
JK:Good Morning and welcome to Creating Buzz & Putting the WOW on the show floor…I am Jim Kelley with PRG and am excited to be moderating todays session with such a great panel. With me today are: Eric Horn, Associate Executive Director-Business Development: Professional Beauty Association Roy Turner, svp Show Director: Surf Expo Denise Medved, Owner/Founder, The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertainment Show As we progress through the program and we get to each of them they are going to provide you more details on their backgrounds, experiences and current positions.
Denise, Eric and Roy have all successfully executed and created unforgettable experiences for both attendees and exhibitors, in our time together they are going to share the good, the bad and the ugly of their WOW moments….more importantly they are going to help you identify appropriate WOW moments for your event.
As we start to talk about WOW, I thought a good place to start would be with the concept of LOVE Triangles….The term "love triangle" almost always implies that the arrangement is unsuitable to one or more of the people involved. One person usually ends up feeling betrayed at some point. Another way to look at it is as a relationship in which three people are in love with at least one other person in the relationship…What does this have to do with WOW experiences at events….the common thread is that directly or indirectly all three groups are in realtinships with each other and the WOW moment must take into consideration the needs of each party
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