Media

PGA Merchandise Show Welcomes 1,000+ Media Annually
More than 1,000 media from more than 20 countries attended and reported from the 55th PGA Merchandise Show including top golf trade and consumer magazines, broadcast media and consumer lifestyle media. High profile media outlets reporting from the show included the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, Bloomberg TV, CNN International, Sports Illustrated, Sports Business Journal, Brandweek, plus more coverage to come from BusinessWeek, US News & World Report, American Airlines' Celebrated Living and Popular Science. In addition top major media markets reporting on the PGA Merchandise Show include San Diego, Detroit, Phoenix, Orlando, Atlanta, San Antonio and Washington D.C.

2009 Online Media Registration
Online media registration is now open. Click here to register today!

2009 PGA Show Media Services

Advance
• Show Media Materials
• Exhibitor News Releases
• 2008 Show Photos
• Exhibitor PR Contacts
• Show Mgmt/PGA of America Interviews
• Exhibitor Product Info Request Service
• Media Hotel Room Block
• Attendance, Registration & Coverage Assistance

On Site
• Comprehensive Media Center, Room W311
• Free High-Speed Wired Internet Access
• Individual Wireless Internet Access Available**
• Private Interview Offices*
• Exhibitor News Conference Rooms
• Photo Studios*
• Show Floor Radio Broadcast Facilities*
• Exhibitor Media Library
• Locker Storage
• Working Media Area
• Copier/Phone Bank/Fax
• Photographer Catwalk Tours
• 2009 Media Photo CD, 1/31*
• Daily Media Lead Sheet
• Show Floor Media Interview/Work Station
• Fashion Gallery & 19th Hole
• Media Reception
• Continental Breakfast/Lunch Service Available in Media Center Lounge***
• Free shuttle - Demo Day (1/28), Airport (1/31)
  
  * by reservation
  ** wireless available at hour or day rate
  *** Media Center food service offered for fee

Post Show
• Post-Show Media Report
• 2009 Show Photos
• Exhibitor News Releases
• Exhibitor PR Contacts
• Show Mgmt/PGA of America Interview

Wireless Access at PGA Show
$4.95 per hour* or $24.95 per day*
Smart City is the exclusive provider of all Internet, telecommunication and wireless service at the Orange County Convention Center. Smart City offers 802.11 a/b/g wireless service with speeds of up to 256K throughout the public areas, meeting rooms and exhibit space within the center. You now have the opportunity to get on-line instantly using your laptop or mobile device. This service works with most internet applications and VPN clients**. To login, set the network name (SSID) in your wireless configuration to “Instant Internet”. For more information, please click here to obtain a copy of our Attendee Wireless brochure that includes tips and tricks for how to get connected.

*Coverage cannot be guaranteed. See terms and conditions for more information. **Compatibility may vary and on-site support for this product is not provided.

Media Accommodations
A media room block has been reserved at the Marriott Courtyard (8600 Austrian Court), located within 1 mile of the Orange County Convention Center. The media rate is $155 and reservations can be made at http://www.pgashow.com/, housing page, select media category and use “media” as your password. Media rooms are limited and available first come, first served. Additional official housing accommodations for PGA Show attendees are available at http://www.pgashow.com/ or by calling 1-800-PGA-EXPO (312-527-7371).

Media Assistance
If we can be of any assistance with your travel, attendance or coverage plans, please contact Sherry Major at smajor@reedexpo.com or (716) 662-3855.