Flashback Friday - Wrigley Field!

It is 80 degrees in Chicago right now and is expected to stay that way throughout the week. It is also Memorial day weekend which means Summer has arrived! It's Friday and we are looking into the past, here is a picture from one of my favorite events! It's always a good event when the promotional models look great and are having fun! Team Pink Avenue

Has The Promotional Modeling Industry Died?

I have worked in this industry since I was 18 and my how has it changed. I remember when I first started working events all of the other promotional models I worked with were gorgeous, smart, reliable, responsible, outgoing and professional. They were friendly and we were part of a small circle and so lucky to work in this industry. We helped each other out and recommended other staffing agencies and promotions to each other because we trusted each other and cared. I don't see this in the industry anymore. The NRA is a trade show that comes to Chicago and is one of my favorites. I think it is the best convention to work, the consumers are relaxed, there is music, food and drinks and close to 70,000 people. All I noticed this year was girls that looked like they rolled out of bed, promotional models coming late to their booths, constantly on their phones and just not thrilled to be there. There were so many last minute cancellations, promotional models not showing up or canceling half way through the event. If you cant have fun at the NRA you should not be working trade shows. I know we all need to work and love to make the money we do in this industry but seeing all of this makes me miss how things used to be. Models were excited to work and happy to work in this industry because it didn't feel like a job. It's heartbreaking to see an industry that I love so much not do well. Clients aren't paying as much, they are cutting hours yet demanding more than ever. I don't know if things will go back to the way they were. Is the promotional modeling world dying? Will this be a position that doesn't even exist in 5 - 10 years? Team Pink Avenue

California Trade Shows - June 2016

California is one of the busiest states for our industry. There is always some type of event going on in this beautiful state. California is home to many trade shows, special events and all types of outdoor events and promotions. June will be a very slow month for trade shows but there will be tons of other types of events to keep the promotional models busy. San Diego Convention Center Rock N Roll Marathon Expo. June 3 & 4. SNMMI 2016 Annual Meeting. June 11. Esri User Conference. June 27 - July 1. Moscone Center Biotechnology Industry Organization. June 6 - 9. NAA Education Conference. June 15 - 18. Women's Empowerment Summit. June 21. PCBC. June 22 - June 23. If you need promotional models for these conventions 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. Team Pink Avenue    

ITW - Day 2!

We have a team at the ITW trade show taking place this week in Chicago. They made it into the daily magazine! We have to thank our promotional models for all of their hard work! This is a great picture! Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - June 2016

Well, congrats to the Javits Center on it's 30th birthday and to being the busiest convention center in the country! Here is a look at trade shows coming to the Big Apple next month. Javits Center Global Property Market. June 1 - 2. Cloud Computing Expo. June 7 - 9. Medical Design and Manufacturing. June 14 - 16. East Pack. June 14 - 16. Atlantic Design & Manufacturing. June 14 - 16. Automation Technology East. June 14 - 16. Pharmpack North America. June 14 - 16. Quality Expo. June 14 - 16. CWCBExpo. June 15 - 17. International Franchise Expo. June 16 -18. Summer Fancy Food Show. June 26 - 28. If you need trade show models for these conventions 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. Team Pink Avenue  

Las Vegas Trade Shows - June 2016

It looks like it will be a pretty slow month in Las Vegas when it comes to trade shows next month. Here is a list of conventions coming to Sin City this June. JCK Annual Trade Show 2016. June 3- 6. Waste Expo 2016. June 7 - 9. International Communications Industries Association/ Infocomm 2016. June 8 - 10. Licensing International Expo 2016. June 21 - 23. IECSC/IBS. June 25 - 27. 2016 International Bowl Expo. June 25 - 30. If you need trade show models for these conventions 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. Team Pink Avenue