Chicago Trade Shows - November

I'm excited that October is almost here, definitely my favorite month of the year. With that said we are already looking ahead to November. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Chicago this November. McCormick Place IOT Emerge 2016. November 2 - 3. PACK EXPO International 2016. November 6 - 9. Paragon - Hygiene Academy. November 10 -11. American Society of Nephrology - Kidney Week 2016. November 15 - 20. TechTarget. November 15 - 16. Radiological Society of North America. November 27 - December 2. Rosemont Convention Center IFT Chicago Suppliers Night. November 9. PLMA. November 13 - 15. The Fanatics Sports Spectacular. November 18 - 20. 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

Pumpkin Spice Drinks We All Need ASAP

The debate is on and I honestly feel like this can't really be happening, is this real? Are these our options? I can't say much about this because it's not the right place but I am in shock. This blog isn't about trade shows, events or promotional models today. With so many bad things happening in Chicago and the World I think we all just need a drink, if you are 21+ of course. With October coming up this weekend and pumpkin spice taking over everything I thought this article was fitting. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/g2253/fall-cocktails/ Enjoy, we all deserve it! Team Pink Avenue

NACS - Atlanta!

NACS is one of the best trade shows any promotional model can work. The hours are great, the energy is amazing and the attendees are relaxed. This convention used to take place in Chicago but now rotates every year, this year NACS will take place in Atlanta. NACS will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center October 18 - 21. There will be close to 24,000 attendees from around the world. This convention is segmented into 6 categories, Fuel Equipment & Services, Food Equipment & Foodservice Programs, Candy/Snacks, Facility Development & Store Operations, Merchandise and Technology. If you need trade show models for this convention 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

Is Your "Sexy" Picture Unprofessional?

It is so hard to pay attention to the media right now. There are numerous rape cases that are not being taken seriously, and this morning I read that a judge said, "why couldn't you just keep your knees together?" This blog doesn't have anything to do with trade shows or events but it does apply to promotional models that deal with sexual harassment daily. A friend posted an article on FB last night and I don't think the article is well written but I do see the point. There was a time many years ago that I posed for Maxim, Stuff, FHM and any other mens magazine out there. I didn't think that it would come back to haunt me. When I graduated I struggled to find a job and I didn't understand why. I didn't even get interviews. I believe the reason is that there are a lot of women in HR in the marketing field and women are easily intimidated and extremely competitive. Why would a woman want to interview a Maxim model? This article is poorly written but I understand the point. Is a woman not supposed to post a bikini picture because it is seen as being sexual? That is crazy! Women deal with so many body issues and try to be someone they are not because this is what they see. Every single magazine has a beautiful model that has been airbrushed and we are expected to look like this. The beauty industry makes billions of dollars a year. Women spend money on make up, tanning salons, nail salons, waxing appointments, hair appointments, wardrobe, and plastic surgery to look like these magazine covers. Women suffer from body issues and this results in low self esteem and less respect for themselves. Why are women expected to look like this? When they do look like this they are expected to cover up? This doesn't make any sense and is clearly a double standard. Nothing gets me heated like a post about how women should act, what they should do, how they should look and the worst comment of all, how they should smile more. Here is the link to the article I'm talking about. http://thetab.com/us/2016/07/06/sexy-photo-not-make-unprofessional-30401 Team Pink Avenue

Don't Cancel Last Minute

I don't know how many times I have written about no call no shows or backing out last minute but it happened again. I don't think promotional models know how big of an issue this is and how it puts everyone in a bad place. Here is an example of what happened late last night. IMTS is one of the biggest trade shows in the World and definitely one of the biggest conventions that comes to Chicago. One of our clients booked a model months ago and I made sure to follow up with her numerous times to make sure she had the dates set and planned on working. I reached out to her over the weekend with final details and she responds saying she is no longer available. This was 11 hours before IMTS was starting. IMTS is one of the busiest trade shows, pretty much every local model works and many travel in for this event. Most models have been booked for months so imagine how hard it is to find a replacement at 10pm on a Sunday. I reached out to our local staff and posted on the brand ambassador pages on social media and as you can imagine I barely received any response. At this point I am extremely annoyed, the client is furious and the situation isn't getting any better. As I am spending hours working on this the model isn't thinking about the situation at all. The worst thing that happens to her is that I delete her from the database and she never works with us again. We did find a replacement after hours of back and forth emails with models and the client. Promotional models don't understand that this costs the agency thousands of dollars, ruins our reputation and makes our clients go elsewhere. Promotional modeling is a profession and can be a career. This can only happen with reliable, professional, outgoing and intelligent models that care about their reputation and appreciate the opportunity given to them. The moral of this blog is... if you book work, plan on working. Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - October

It looks like it will be another month full of trade shows in New York this October. Here is a look at events taking place at the Javits Center next month. Javits Center New York Comic Con. October 6 - 9. World Energy Forum. October 18 - 22. PDN PhotoPlus International Conference. October 20 - 22. Predictive Analytics World for Healthcare. October 23 - 27. eMetrics Summit. October 23 - 27. Predictive Analytics World for Financial Services. October 23 - 27. Predictive Analytics World for Business. October 23 - 27. Predictive Analytics Times Executive Breakfast. October 24 - 28. Movement Day Global Cities 2016. October 25 - 27. LUEUR 2016. October 28 - 31. JA Special Delivery. October 30 - November 1. 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 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Why You Can't Wear White After Labor Day

I never understood why we aren't supposed to wear white after Labor Day. Labor day was yesterday so I thought I should find out the meaning behind this rule. Lets just say that this rule was created a long time ago and doesn't matter anymore. I love white and will wear it year round and promotional models should do the same. Continue to wear white at your upcoming trade shows and events because this rule no longer exists. https://www.good.is/articles/labor-day-fashion-rules Team Pink Avenue  

Las Vegas Trade Shows - October

Las Vegas is a city that I never wanted to visit and I don't really have a reason why. Well, in 2016 I have been to Sin City 5 times which is enough Las Vegas for me for the year. I understand why so many conventions are held here, the food is great, there is so much to do, and it is more affordable than other cities. Here is a look at trade shows coming to Vegas next month. Rodan & Fields, LLC - 2016 Convention. October 4-8. International Baking Industry Expo 2016. October 8 - 11. Scientific Assembly 2016. October 15 - 18. Sweet Adelines International - Annual Convention & Competition. October 17 - 22. ABC Kids Expo 2016. October 18 - 21. IMEX America 2016. October 18 - 20. Glassbuild America 2016. October 19 - 21. Live Design International 2016. October 21 - 23. 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