MAKERS’ MARKET 2015: THE SHOWPLACE FOR HANDCRAFTED DESIGNS AND
UNIQUE FINDS
A key product sector in a number of Urban Expositions’ gift
shows, Handcrafted has always been a destination area for retailers
seeking artisan quality crafts and distinctive designs to
differentiate their stores.
Responding to this growing demand and seeking ways to continue
to increase and enhance business growth opportunities for artists
and designers in this sector, Urban has rebranded the section
and
expanded the promotional and marketing efforts and opportunities
for 2015.
PRESENTING MAKERS’ MARKETThis versatile, juried product showcase
will bring together artisans and designers
showcasing hand-styled crafts in all media and across such
categories as tabletop, ceramics, textiles, home décor, jewelry,
apparel and more.
PROMOTIONAL SPOTLIGHTAll Makers’ Market exhibitors will benefit
from the expanded promotional opportunities, including:
•Product Preview Guide Special Section - Submit a product photo
and descriptive copy for inclusion in the Makers’ Market section of
the show’s preview guide (where offered), which is mailed out to
all pre-registered and prospective attendees. Digital version also
showcased on website and in buyer email marketing.
•Best Maker Award Eligibility - Each show will host a design
competition. Makers’ Market exhibitors can submit one product entry
that will be featured in a special display area for attendees to
view and vote on the best design. Winning design and artisan will
be featured in post show press release.
•Mobile App/Website Listing - The Makers’ Market section will
have a special call out on the show’s website and mobile app
featuring a listing of participating exhibitors.
•Dedicated Makers Market Attendee Email - Inclusion in email
message to all pre-registered and prospective attendees.
•Makers Market Booth ID - Booth signage will include the Makers’
Market logo.
•Attendee Seminar Focus - The show’s buyer education program
will include a program dedicated to marketing/merchandising the
handcrafted sector.
•Full-Scale Marketing - In addition, the rebranded section will
be spotlighted in the full scale marketing campaign for each show,
including multi-level direct mail, email marketing, telemarketing,
publicity and more.
CUSTOM-TAILORED BOOTH PACKAGES We offer a range of size and
space options to meet your needs, including:
PAVILION TABLE • 5 ‘ x 10’ BOOTH • 10 ‘ x 10’ BOOTHPackages and
pricing differ by show so reach out to
each show contact for complete details and availability.
MAKERS’ MARKET FEATURED AT FOLLOWING 2015 URBAN EXPOSITION
EVENTS
Philadelphia Gift ShowFeaturing Makers’ Market | Made In The
USAJuly 19-22, 2015Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks,
PAwww.philadelphiagiftshow.com Contacts:Marilyn Anderson -
[email protected]: 800.318.2238, ext. 0362,
678.370.0362Jeannie Dorchak - [email protected]:
800.318.2238, ext. 0340, 678.370.0340
Seattle Gift ShowAugust 16-19, 2015Washington State Convention
Center, Seattle, WAwww.seattlegiftshow.com Contact:Kelly McLoughlin
– [email protected]: 800.318.2283, ext. 0325,
678.370.0325
Windy City Gift ShowJuly 25-28, 2015Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center, Rosemont, ILwww.windycitygiftshow.com
Contact:Robin Flaherty - [email protected]:
312.470.1256
California Gift ShowJuly 17-20, 2015Los Angeles Convention
Center, Los Angeles , CAwww.californiagiftshow.comContact:Jamie
Coward - [email protected] PH: 800.318.2238, ext. 0324,
678.370.0324
San Francisco International Gift FairFeaturing American Made
Makers’ MarketWorld Style Makers’ MarketJuly 25-28, 2015Moscone
Center, San Francisco, CAContact:Kelly McLoughlin –
[email protected]: 800.318.2283, ext. 0325,
678.370.0325Evan Shoda – [email protected]: 800.318.2238,
ext. 0322, 678.370.0322
Boston Gift ShowMarch 28-31, 2015Boston Convention &
Exhibitor Center, Boston, MAwww.bostongiftshow.comContact:Erica
Davidson – [email protected]: 800.318. 2238, ext 0347,
678.370.0347Russ Turner – [email protected]: 800.318.2238,
ext. 0350, 678.370.0350
Portland Gift & Accessories ShowMarch 20-22, 2015Oregon
Convention Center, Portland, ORwww.portlandgiftshow.comContact:
Chris Menefee – [email protected]: 800.318.2238, ext. 0352,
678.370.0352
Photo Credits: Front Page Clockwise from Top:KBD Studio, Roman
Glass Company, Shavings, Andrea Wysocki Jewelry, Windhourse
Trading, Inc.This Page: Indika
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