Wednesday, September 28, 2011

NACS - 4 Days Away!

Finally NACS is right around the corner, we've been working with clients since June. Here are a couple reminders for all of the promotional models working.

  1. Arrive on time! On time means 15 minutes early. The clients want you to be dressed and ready to go. The first day most models are required to arrive a little early to get into uniform and gain product knowledge.

  2. Make sure you leave with enough time to find parking. Parking at the convention center is $19 a day and most clients are not reimbursing. I recommend public transportation or street parking.

  3. Make sure you have all of your paperwork turned in before the event, this helps you get your check on time and it's a commitment between you and the modeling agency that hired you.

  4. Know your schedule. I know a lot of our models are working the trade show during the day and have after parties at night.

  5. Come well rested and make sure you are energized and ready to talk to everyone and smile all day long. The show hours are only about 6 hours, make sure you can handle it.

  6. Know your onsite contacts information. You will have to call them when you arrive so they can get you into the show.

  7. Bring flats, you will want comfortable shoes after standing all day long.

  8. Do not ask if you can bring product home, if it is offered you can definitely accept.

  9. Remember you are there to assist the client, they are your boss for this show.


This is a fun show and the models love working it. We have numerous clients for NACS and are looking forward to a successful show. Just a couple days away!

Team Pink Avenue

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Become A Pink Avenue Model!

The team at Pink Avenue Models receives hundreds of model submissions every week. Every submission is reviewed and the selected ones are added to our database, unfortunatly we can not accept everyone. So what are we looking for when we review submissions?

We are looking for picture quality, the pictures do not have to be professional but they do have to be appropriate. We need images of just you, preferably close up, smiling and with clothes on. When submitting images we ask for a head shot, body shot, your favorite picture and a candid/unprofessional picture. Just think, these pictures are going to be sent to clients and they should reflect what you look like.

We also look at resumes. We want to hire models that have experience and are interested in working. Our clients come to us because they are looking for beautiful, outgoing, professional, reliable models that will represent their brand in a positive and effective way. It's not just about looks, clients want smart girls that can learn product knowledge and increase sales. A background in Marketing is very common with promotional models.

We also make sure that the submission form is filled out completely. We want your real name, location, accurate measurements and stats. Everything that is requested on the form is necessary for us to submit your information to clients.

The way this works with our agency is we review your submission, if you are added to the database we will contact you when we have an event in your area. If you are available for the event we add you to the look book and send it to our client, sometimes there are 20 people on it but we have had up to 150 on a look book before. The client reviews the look book and makes their selections, they always pick the models they want to work with. If you are selected we will contact you, if you wern't you won't get a response from us.

This industry is very competitive and you won't be booked for every promotion that you are available for. Every client has a different image of who they want representing their brand. If you feel like you would be a great asset to the Pink Avenue team please submit your information on our website, http://www.pinkavenuemodels.com/becomeamodel.php . We look forward to working with you!

Team Pink Avenue

Friday, September 23, 2011

AAO Academy 2011 - Boston!

The AAO show is back and will be taking place in Boston this year. The American Academy of Optometry show will have over 200 exhibitors and over 5,000 attendees. This trade show will take place at the John B. Hynes convention center October 12-15. The 2010 show in San Francisco reached a record high of attendance and they are expecting Boston to be even bigger. We are in the process of casting models for this event and can't wait to see who our client picks.


Team Pink Avenue

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Trade Show Expectations

Fall is here and there are tons of big trade shows coming up. Trade shows are a bit different than street teams, or other promotions. Trade show models are hired to be the face of the company and act as an employee of the company they are representing during the trade show. These models are hired to attract attendees to the booth, interact with them and inform them of general product knowledge, then hand them over to the sales team. Trade show models usually work between 3-10 days with each show day being between 7-10 hours long. The attire for trade show models is usually pretty conservative, black dresses, blazers and pencil skirts but occassionally can be something fun and crazy. All trade shows are different depending on the industry but the same rules apply no matter what.

Models should arrive on time which means 15 minutes early dressed and ready to work.

Models are there to help the client with whatever they need.

Models will receive a lunch break and possibly 2 short breaks depending on the hours of the show but other then that models should spend as much time at the booth as possible.

Models are required to turn in their model contracts, W-9 Forms, and any other paperwork before the event. Models should also study any material that is sent to them about the company they are representing.

If you are working with another model, remember you girls are there to work. Save the gossiping for a night out.

Remember to never discuss pay with other models or clients, and remember booking directly with a client is against your contract.

Only check your phones on break. You can not play on your phone while working!

No matter what you are hired to be the face of the company and you have to be happy and smiling the whole time. We all have things come up but don't focus on them while working. You are getting paid well, deal with it after.

Here are a few tips for models looking to work trade shows.

Get as much sleep as possible. As I said earlier, trade shows are long hours of standing and being tired makes it so much harder.

Bring flat shoes to change into. Wearing these during your lunch, breaks and after the show can really help. Your feet will need a rest.

Bring food with you. Convention centers usually don't have many options and the options they do have are not good or healthy.

Leave early. Parking is expensive at convention centers so street parking where available is hard to find. Go early, find a spot and save money.

Trade shows can be a lot of fun and great money. If you are interested in working as a trade show model with us please submit your information on our website, http://www.pinkavenuemodels.com/becomeamodel.php we look forward to working with you!

Team Pink Avenue

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

North American 2011 Bed Bug University Summit!

This is something new for us, staffing models for the North American 2011 Bed Bug University Summit. This is the 2nd year for this summit and it's going to be even better then last year. The summit will take place September 25-27 in the suburbs of Chicago. We are excited to have some of our favorite promotional models at this event. We can't wait to see them dressed in their costumes!

Here's a sneak peek at the costume the models will be wearing next week.



Team Pink Avenue

Monday, September 19, 2011

Automotive Testing Expo - October 25-27!

The Automotive Testing Expo is back and better then ever. This expo will be taking over The Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Michigan October 25-27. This year there will be even more exhibitors, almost 200 and the newest in technology. This is the 9th year for this event and you will see the latest in services and technologies. The team at Pink Avenue Models is excited to staff models for this show again, it went well last year and were expecting the same next month.

If you still need promotional models for this trade show please contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue

Thursday, September 15, 2011

NACS - 17 Days!

NACS is all the staff at Pink Avenue Models has heard about the past couple months. We have models working the show, models working the after parties, and are working with numerous clients! NACS will be taking over McCormick Place in Chicago in just 17 days. We are so excited and our models are so happy to work, it's a favorite show for everyone. This year there will be over 1,300 exhibitors, over 22,000 attendees, and more than 75 sessions in more than 370,00 square feet of space. We can not wait for this show to finally start. If you haven't hired your promotional models for this trade show yet hurry! You can contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

FIA Expo 2011 - Chicago!

The 27th annual Futures & Options Expo is coming to Chicago October 10-12. This expo showcases services, products, and information for market professionals. There will be risk management products, trading tools, books and technology products presented by over 140 companies from around the world. There will also be a variety of sessions for the show attendees to participate in. This expo is expecting over 5,200 people from more than 30 countries. The attendees will be senior staff, people from brokerage firms, traders, pension fund managers, CTA's, CPO's and so much more. This is a great expo for this industry and we are so excited to be casting models for this event. If you still need promotional models for this event please contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue

Friday, September 9, 2011

HUGE Event @ The Trump Tower Chicago!

Congratulations to the 11 models that booked the HUGE corporate event at the Trump Tower in Chicago next month. We staffed this party with 10 promotional models last year and are looking forward to an even bigger party this year. Caitlyn, Kaylee, Kasia, Angelica, Megan, Ashley, Brittany, Robin, Lucia, Melanie and Amy will be great assets to this party. Have fun girls!

Team Pink Avenue

Thursday, September 8, 2011

California Trade Shows - October

California is one of my favorite cities to book events in, and we have tons of California models. October is going to be a busy month for us nationwide, here is a look at trade shows coming to California next month.

Los Angeles Convention Center

GROW 2011. October 1-2.

Ultimate Women's Expo. October 1-2.

Adobe MAX. October 3-5.

Exotic Bridal Show. October 9.

Light Show West. October 26-27.

Dodge Rock N Roll Half Marathon. October 28-29.

Green Festival LA. October 29-30.

Human Hope 2011. October 29-30.

San Diego Convention Center

American Association For Laboratory Animal Science National Meeting. October 4-6.

CTIA Enterprise and Applications. October 11-13.

American Association of Blood Banks/AABB Annual Meeting & CTTXPO. October 22-25.

National Electrical Contractor Association. October 23-25.

CVC in San Diego. October 28-30.

2011 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo. October 31-November 1.

Moscone Center

Oracle OpenWorld 2011. October 3-6.

Innovate Developer Conference 2011. October 12-13.

ACEP. October 15-18.

Research in Motion/Ancillary Meeting. October 18.

American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. October 23-27.

Anaheim Convention Center

Microsoft Sharepoint Conference. October 2-6.

BlizzCon 2011. October 21-22.

The Image Expo Hair & Beauty Trade Show. October 29-30.

Pri-Med Access. October 30-November 1.

California is a busy state for us to staff, there are always tons of events and trade shows. If you are thinking about hiring promotional models for your upcoming events please contact us 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

New York Trade Shows - October

We have a couple months before it gets too cold for outdoor events. Good thing trade shows are all year round and inside! Here is a look at trade shows coming to New York next month.

Javits Center

New York Green Festival. October 1-2.

Children's Club. October 2-4.

Interop NY. October 3-7.

Content & Communications World. October 12-13.

New York Anime Festival. October 14-16.

New York Comic Con. October 14-16.

BizBash NY Expo & Awards. October 19.

Audio Engineering Society. October 21-23.

ASD Merchandise Show New York. October 23-25.

PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo. October 27-29.

Looks like a busy month ahead in the big apple. If you are looking to hire promotional models for your next event please contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue

Friday, September 2, 2011

Las Vegas Trade Shows - October!

Las Vegas aka Sin City is one of our favorite cities to book models in and hosts some of the biggest trade shows of the year. Here is a quick look at trade shows that will be taking place in Vegas next month.

National Association for Home Care & Hospice. October 2-5.

G2E: Global Gaming Expo 2011. October 4-6.

American Dental Association 2011 Annual Session. October 10-13.

National Business Aviation Association Inc. October 10-12.

IMEX America 2011. October 11-13.

Herbalife International North America Extravaganza 2011. October 13-16.

2011 National Industrial Fastener Show West. October 19-21.

ISSA/Interclean North America 2011. October 19-21.

MGMA 2011 Annual Conference. October 23-25.

Another busy month in Las Vegas! If you have not hired your trade show models for these or any other event there is still time. Contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at infor@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Chicago Trade Shows - October

It's September 1st and as always the team at Pink Avenue Models is thinking ahead. Looking ahead to October makes me realize Summer is almost over and Fall is right around the corner. We are excited for a busy Fall full of amazing trade shows. Here is a look ahead to the trade shows coming to Chicago next month.

McCormick Place

NACS Show. October 1-4.

The Motivation Show. October 4- 6.

2011 Chicago Marathon. October 7-8.

BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo. October 11-13.

2011 Remodeling Show & Deck Expo. October 12-15.

Ci 11- Club Industry. October 12-14.

SWE 11. October 12-14.

Anesthesiology 2011. October 15-18.

IACP 2011 National Conference. October 21-26.

NFDA 2011. October 23-26.

4G World 2011. October 25-27.

Rosemont Convention Center

National Franchise & Business. October 1-2.

Coil Winding. October 4-6.

Pet Industry. October 14-16.

2011 ILA Annual Convention. October 18-21.

I Hobby Expo. October 20 - 23.

Midwest Roofing. October 26-28.

Finally a busy month full of trade shows in Chicago! We're excited and our trade show models are too. If you need promotional models for these or any other event please contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

Team Pink Avenue