ITW 2013 - Chicago!

International Telecoms Week is coming back to Chicago and we are excited to be part of it. We staffed promotional models the past couple of years and are doing it again. This is a great event! This is the event where people from all over the world meet, discuss, sell and buy voice and data products and services. Last year there were over 4,300 attendees from over 1,700 companies that came from 140 different countries. This amazing event will take place May 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency. Congratulations to all of the models that were selected to work this trade show, have fun!

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Promo Models - Lose Those Winter Pounds!

The people of Chicago can relate when I say I am so happy that Winter is almost over. I am ready to be outside, on the beach, lunch on a patio, and ready to wear Spring colors, no more black! With warm weather comes less clothing and let's be honest some of us have gained a few pounds over this long and cold Winter. Warm weather also means a busy season for us and all of our promotional models. Trade shows, events, promotions, and street teams will all start picking up in the next month. If you feel the need to eat healthier, lose a few pounds or just tone up here are a couple easy tips, enjoy!

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Formula Drift - 2013!

It's back!! Last year we teamed up with one of our amazing clients and booked events all over the country. This year we are starting in Long Beach, California and are super excited. Round 1 - Streets of Long Beach will take place April 12-13 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. This is the 9th annual competition! Get ready for new cars, new drivers, and all the excitement that Formula Drift is known for. Just 50 days away! Another amazing event for our promotional models, can't wait!

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Promo Model Necessities!

Are you interested in working in the promotional modeling industry? I have to say it is a fun industry to work in but very competitive. There are so many different jobs in this industry, you can work trade shows, events, liquor promotions, street teams and so much more.  Before getting in this industry you should have professional pictures to send along with a resume. You will also need a few items in your closet, you may already have some. Here is a list of items every promotional model should own and since today is Black Friday it's a great time to shop for cheap! * Black pants. Make sure they are fitted and professional looking. Do not buy black jeans! * Black skirt. Not too short, not to long. The best length is mid thigh. * Black heels. Make sure they are closed toe. This is required for a lot of in store demos. * Black knee high boots. These are usually required when working liquor promotions. * Gym shoes. These are nice to have and usually worn during street team promotions. * Khaki pants/shorts. Khakis are required usually in the summer for outdoor promotions but can be asked for year round. * Umbrella. There are promotions that are rain or shine so make sure you have an umbrella. * Nude bra/underwear. There are some uniforms that are very sheer and that is when these items will be required. * Conservative/professional clothing. Most trade shows will request the trade show models to dress professional but sexy. Have a few items in your closet in case the client requests this look. It sounds like a lot of stuff but you never know what the client will request.

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Take A Perfect Picture, Then Send It To Us!

One thing that is a known fact is that promotional models take tons of pictures. Pictures are required for most events, it's evidence that the event went on, it's necessary for recaps, and client reports. Have you ever taken a picture and then asked if you could see it because you want to make sure you look good in it? Well read these tips and you will never have to doubt yourself again, you will be a picture pro.

1. Never take a picture straight on, always angle your body. It makes you look slimmer.
2. Use your body, arch your back, put all the weight to one hip.
3. Remember head down, eyes up. It's the best angle for your face. Tilt your head, never straight.
4. Keep your shoulders relaxed, if you are tense it will show in the picture.
5. Whatever parts of your body are closest to the camera will look the biggest. Keep that in mind when posing.
6. The reason we always have our hand on our hip is because it slims our arms. If your arm is flat to your side it looks double it's real size.

These simple steps are so easy to follow and once you've taken pictures like this a few times it will come naturally. Happy picture taking! You will be a pro in no time.

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2013 Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show is back! The media preview days started yesterday, tomorrow is the first look for charity and on Saturday the show opens to the public. This is the 105th year of the Chicago Auto Show which makes it the biggest show in North America and the longest running expo on the continent. The Chicago Auto Show takes up more then 1 million square feet of McCormick Place, the show is huge! This is a public event, tickets are $12 for adults but there are coupons available. Good luck to all of the promotional models working. It is a long show, long hours, and a lot of standing on your feet. Take care of yourselves, we need you!

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NRA - 2013!

It's back!! One of my favorite shows of the year, the NRA is coming back to Chicago. This trade show is huge and willl be taking place at McCormick Place May 18-21. They are expecting over 58,000 attendees from all 50 states and over 100 countries. These business professionals will be exhibiting and displaying items from over 900 categories. You can expect to see anything from beverages, equipment, food, furniture, lodging, papers, plastics, supplies, services, tableware, technology, entertainment, uniforms and so much more. On top of all of this there will also be over 70 free education sessions and cooking demonstrations for attendees to join. The team at Pink Avenue Models is so excited to be providing promotional models for this trade show. We can't wait to start casting for this and are so happy we are already getting phone calls about this amazing event. Stay tuned!

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Answers To Your FAQ

The team at Pink Avenue Models receives tons of phone calls a week. Some of these phone calls we enjoy, like ones from new clients or old clients. We don't mind calls from models calling with questions about events they are booked for. Any phone call about work that has been booked or will be booked is great. With this said, of course we receive calls that aren't so great. Here are a few answers to your most FAQ.

1. We do not book babies, children, or teenagers. Everyone we work with has to be 18+.
2. I can not help you get into the modeling industry, I will never be able to help you "be discovered".
3. We do not charge fees to work with us and we will never take a percentage of your check.
4. Yes, you must submit your information on our website, that is how we get our model submissions.
5. We do not have open calls. Our days are busy and unpredictable, we can't have people just coming in randomly through out the day.
6. I can not book you and your friend together, the client always selects who they want to book not me.
7. The reason you haven't heard from us is either we haven't had an event in your area or we don't think you would be a great addition to our staff. We want promotional models that have experience and a passion for this industry, not warm bodies that could care less about working.
8. We are a promotional modeling agency that staffs events nationwide. Yes we get some requests for print or video work but it's not our main focus.
9. The worst phone call that we get is... "tell me about your company". We have a website that explains everything that we do.
10. Please don't call and ask if we have received your model submission. We receive hundreds a week and taking the time to find yours is time consuming. If you don't have a computer please don't mail your pictures, we can't use anything that isn't digital. (Yes, we receive calls from people that say this)

Sorry for the vent but these phone calls happen every day and it just takes time away from more important things that we have going on.

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Las Vegas Trade Shows - March

Las Vegas is one of our busiest cities to book trade shows and events in but next month looks a little slow. Here is a look at trade shows coming to Vegas next month. 2013 Heli Expo. March 4-7. Wedding & Portrait Photographers Annual Convention & Trade Show. March 11-13. Annual International Pizza Expo. March 19-21. Nightclub & Bar Show. March 20-21. If you need promotional models for these trade shows or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

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