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   November 2007

Reminder: The Show starts 8 days earlier this year - January 17 - 19, 2008
 

Important Deadlines

Advanced order discount deadline (save 30%) - December 28, 2007
Advanced warehouse shipping deadline - January 7, 2008 (shipments that arrive after this date will incur an additional charge)
Advanced labor order discount deadline (save 30%) - January 11, 2007

Important Shipping Information

Between December 12, 2007, and January 7, 2008, the warehouse will be accepting advance shipments.

The advance warehouse address is:
PGA Merchandise Show 2008
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #________________
c/o Freeman
10088 General Drive
Orlando, FL 32824
Shipments delivered to the warehouse after January 7, 2008, will incur an additional charge.


Beginning January 12, 2008, shipments will be accepted at show site. This is a targeted move-in. Please check the service kit for your target date.

The show site address is:
PGA Merchandise Show 2008
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #________________
c/o Freeman
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Shipments delivered to show site after January 16, 2008, will incur an additional charge.

Exhibitor Move-In Dates

January 12, 2008 Targeted Move-In Only
January 13, 2008 Targeted Move-In Only
January 14, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
January 15, 2008 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
January 16, 2008 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Move-Out

January 19, 2008 6:01 pm -10:00 pm
January 20, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
January 21, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
January 22, 2008 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Official Buyer's Guide & Directory has CLOSED

Changes and Edits can still be made to listings however, they will only be reflected online and in the Addendum.

The Addendum deadline is December 26th. Update Listing Now

Great Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Let us work with you to reach your sales and marketing goals by developing a customized advertising package to reach more buyers.  The following opportunities are still available but don’t delay as space is limited:

  • PGA Golf Shop

  • Fashion Show

  • New Product Center

  • Web Advertising

To learn more contact your sales representative or Lisa Austin at 800.477.7726 or by email at laustin@reedexpo.com

Select Space for the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show

For those that missed last week’s Space Selection there is still time to call in and reserve your space. Please contact your sales representative to review available booth locations and pricing or visit us at the show in our Sales Booth  #2393

Don’t delay - Early Bird Pricing is only available until 1/31/08.

For more information visit our website at www.pgashow.com or contact Marc Simon at 203-840-5378 or msimon@reedexpo.com
 

Promote Your New Product in the New Product Center

The New Product Center is the best place to view all the new innovations in the golf industry in one convenient location. More than 350 companies and products are represented every year.

Don't miss this opportunity to display your NEW and exciting products in front of the numerous media and attendees that make it their habit to stop by the New Product Center every year.

Affordable packages are still available! Sign up Today! Contact your sales representative or Lisa Austin at 800-477-7726 or by email laustin@reedexpo.com.

Limited Opportunity Left in the Fashion Show!

Sign up today to promote your apparel line to top industry buyers and media! Three fashion shows will run daily for attendees to preview the latest apparel lines and trends…..will your company be there? For more information or to sign up contact Lisa Austin at laustin@reedexpo.com or 800-477-7726.

Exhibitor Town Hall Meeting

Exhibitors are invited to meet with The PGA of America at the Town Hall meeting on Saturday, January 19th  from 8:30am - 9:30am in room 414B

Still Need to Book Hotel and Travel?

Making your travel plans couldn’t be easier – Book online at the PGA Merchandise Show Travel Desk

For more information please call: (800) 742-3976
International Line: 1-312-527-7300
Email: pga@ttgonline.com

Sign up for the 2008 PGA Fall Expo!

The 2008 PGA Fall Expo returns to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The new show dates are August 26-27, with Demo Day and the golf tournament on August 25th. These new dates are during the prime Spring buying season and  overlap the Magic Show. Sign up now for the best available locations. Early bird rates still apply!

Media Highlights

To date more than 500 media have registered to attend the 55th PGA Merchandise Show including top golf trade and consumer magazines, broadcast media and consumer lifestyle media.  As of December 14, registered media include:
 

-CNN International -The Golf Channel -Boston Herald
-Sports Illustrated -Brandweek -DNR
-The Wire -US News & World Report -ESPN
-The Apparel Wire -The Star-Ledger -Golf Business
-Golf Digest -ESPN Radio -Golf Illustrated
-Golf Magazine -Golf World -and many more.
-Washington Post -Golfweek  
-Detroit News -Bloomberg News  

                                                                           

Additionally, Orlando regional media plus more than 80 international journalists are making plans to attend our industry’s annual global business event.



Exhibitor PR E-Newsletters
- The first of several exhibitor PR e-newsletters has been distributed to exhibitor public relations representatives. It is important to register your company's public relations representative in the exhibitor toolkit so that you receive regular media opportunity updates, placement opportunities and access to the pre-registered media list.
Additionally, you can email this information to us at pr@pgamerchandiseshow.com.


Exhibitor News Release Template – An exhibitor news release template has been designed for you to easily insert company and product information for distribution to media regarding your show participation and product announcements at the upcoming Show. Free placement opportunities are detailed in the online exhibitor manual.

Exhibitor News Conference Facilities – FREE news conference facilities are available to exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve with the Press Conference Request Form by fax/email to pr@pgamerchandiseshow.com.

Media Library –The on-site media library is an excellent opportunity to place your company’s materials in the Show Media Center and in the media’s hands. Reserve your space in the library by email to pr@pgamerchandiseshow.com.

Receive the latest PGA Merchandise Show media updates by registering your exhibitor public relations representative in your online company listing at www.pgashow.com or email your contact information to pr@pgamerchandiseshow.com

Promote Your New Product to Buyers and the Media

Introducing a NEW PRODUCT at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show? The New Product Center is the best place for buyers and the media to view new products and innovations in one convenient location. Participating exhibitors can also promote their new product online….learn more today by contacting your sales representative or Lisa Austin at 800-477-7726 or by email at laustin@reedexpo.com

The PGA Merchandise Show is now offering In-Elevator Digital Advertising as a new Sponsorship Opportunity

The PGA Merchandise Show is now offering In-Elevator Digital Advertising as a new Sponsorship Opportunity.

Have your 15 second elevator pitch played thousands of times a day in all 16 elevators at the Rosen Centre and Rosen Plaza Hotels for only $1,000. Your ad can be as simple as a PowerPoint slide introducing a new product or driving more decision makers to your booth. This is an inexpensive way to extend the presence of your company beyond the convention floor

This unique opportunity is limited to only a few exhibitors and is only available on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t delay!

If you are interested please contact Christine Frankenfield at (619) 954-2324 or cfrankenfield@televator.net

OfficeMax Official Sponsor of the PGA Show

"The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers reach their potential. The company provides the latest office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress™, technology products and solutions, and furniture to all size customers"

Invest in your Potential by visiting us at Booth #5165 and learn how you could earn 2% Golf Retirement Plus Incentives™ on all your OfficeMax purchases.

www.OfficeMaxCommercial.com/AdvantagePrograms
Phone: 1-800-248-6343

Golf Yellow Pages Packages for PGA Show Exhibitors

The 15th Anniversary Edition of the Golf Yellow Pages will be published early in 2008 with special opportunities available to PGA Show exhibitors...

NEW Exhibitors:
Call Golf Yellow Pages to receive your FREE copy of the 2007 Golf Yellow Pages. Apparel Companies: Golf Yellow Pages now uses glossy paper stock and is offering introductory programs. All Exhibitors: Eligible for advertising discounts when reserved by the December 1 deadline for "Early-Bird" pricing.

For more information please contact:
David Wogahn or David Burnham
800-864-2754
dwogahn@golfyellowpages.com
dburnham@golfyellowpages.com


About Golf Yellow Pages: The Golf Yellow Pages has been distributed since 1994 to every golf course and driving range facility in America. The directory is used by course owners, general managers, golf professionals, superintendents, businesses, course/range/retail buyers and club makers to make purchasing decisions.

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