Sand Shack LLC
Blogging is one of the main marketing tools used by both large
and small companies. Retail stores
such as yours can successfully
leverage the power of blogging
too! Increase sales and drive traffic to your store with proven, cost
effective (mostly free) blogging
techniques. Join Brian Linton as
he explains the basics of setting up
and running a successful blog on
your company website. And most
exciting of all, learn how to launch
and run a blog in as little effort and
time as possible.
The Power of Facebook: Using
Facebook To Grow Your Retail
Business
3:30 PM- 4:30PM
Presented by Brian Linton: Entrepreneur, blogger, and founder of
Sand Shack LLC
Facebook has more than 400 million
users, and many businesses are using Facebook as a way to reach out
and connect with customers and
make more money. But how can
you use Facebook to increase sales
by driving more people into your
online and offline stores? Join Brian Linton as we learn how to use
this game-changing social network
and explore the unique and innovative ways people are using Facebook to improve their business.
Free Show Specials––Many ex-
hibitors will be offering unique
specials or discounts designed spe-
cially for the Seattle Gift Show at-
tendees only.
Parking Rebates––
Pre-registered buyers can receive a parking
rebate valued up to $6. To qualify,
buyers need only bring the special
rebate coupon they receive in advance of the show with their badges, along with the parking receipt,
to the transportation rebate desk
on the show floor.
Earth Conscious Options ECO––
Exhibitors with products that fall
under the Green, Sustainable, Organic and Recycled category will
be listed on the show website and
in the official show directory to
help retailers quickly and easily
identify green companies.
FREE Cyber Wi-Fi Lounge
Special Hote Rates–– As Low As
$89
For discounted hotel accommodations, buyers should call
Connections at 1.800.262.9947 or
visit www.giftshowhotels.com
to take advantage of discounted
room rates as low as $89.
Buyer Information
For attendee information or to
pre-register, attendee can visit www.seattlegiftshow.com or
contact Buyer Relations Representatives Jhana Jordan,
jjordan@urban-expo.com or Cece
Lee, clee@urban-expo.com, or call
800.318.2238.
Ft. Lauderdale Gift Show
Returns
Building upon the successful 2009
debut at the Greater Fort Lauder-dale/Broward County Convention
Center, the Fort Lauderdale Gift
Show returns August 28-31, 2010
to once again offer South Florida
and Caribbean retailers an all-cate-gory gift show in a convenient and
cost-effective setting.
“As South Florida’s premier
showplace, the Fort Lauderdale
Gift Show is custom-tailored to
meet the buying needs of the region’s retailers. Perfectly timed
before their busy season, South
Florida and Caribbean retailers can
explore a tremendous selection of
giftware, resort merchandise and
fashion accessories in a state-of-the-art facility, which is also surrounded by a world-class airport,
wonderful restaurants and ameni-ties,” says Doug Miller, President,
Urban Expositions.
Featuring more than 500 booths,
the Fort Lauderdale Gift Show will
showcase products in virtually
every category, including: gen-
eral giftware; greeting cards, pa-
per goods and social stationery;
destination, resort and tourist
merchandise; shell items; jewelry
and fashion accessories; toys and
games; decorative accessories;
tabletop; logo products; gourmet
products; garden gifts and much
more. The show will also feature
a special section of jewelry and
fashion accessories available for
immediate delivery to the trade.
In addition to product, retail-
ers attending the August 2010 Fort
Lauderdale Gift Show will also
be able to take advantage of free
business building seminars,
as well as a number of special
buyer incentives.
Show Highlights include:
Free Business-building Seminars
All registered buyers are invited to
attend free educational seminars
offering a wealth of ideas and tips.
Programs include:
Saturday August 28
Session 1 -- Facebook and Twitter - Web 2.0 Isn’t Just for Kids
Anymore!
10:45 am - 12: 15 pm
Presented By: Lynn Switanows-ki-Barrett, President & Founder
of Creative Business Consulting
Group, A Boston, MA - based Retail Consulting & Strategy Planning Firm
Over 400 million people are using Facebook to connect with
friends, family members and
Gift & Home Interactive
August 2010
