Chicago Trade Shows - April 2017

We have officially made it through January and February which are known to be the slowest months in this industry. We are based in Chicago and during these months it just isn't possible to have any outdoor event, we have very few trade shows, and most marketing agencies are in their planning stages for most of their campaigns. Hopefully you all took the time to rest, update your resume, get new photos, and have some fun! Busy season is ahead! McCormick Place Promat and Automate. April 3 - 6. ProFood Tech 2017. April 4 - 6. 19th Annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference and Exhibition. April 10 - 12. Windy City National Qualifier 2017. April 14 - 16. C2E2 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. April 21 - 23. Rosemont Convention Center Real Estate Wealth Expo. April 2. International Quilt Festival. April 6 - 8. Fashion, Jewelry & Accessories Show. April 20 - 23. If you need trade show models for these conventions or other events 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    

5 Ways to be Happier at Work

The big topic today is about the Oscars, obviously. There were a lot of pretty dresses, a lot of exciting, some disappointing moments, and a show that started amazingly with Justin Timberlake but ended with everyone asking WTF? It was a long show but I don't regret watching. Now that we have that out of the way we can continue our daily conversation about the promotional modeling industry, trade shows, events and promotional models! I saw an article on LinkedIn today and thought it was worth sharing. I meet a lot of people and work is always a topic that comes in. For the most part I wake up daily happy and excited to work in this industry. Of course there are bad days but those are easily forgotten. Here are some tips from one of the best entrepreneurs out there. Life is too short to be stressed and unhappy with work. We weren't born to just work and pay bills. https://www.virgin.com/entrepreneur/five-ways-be-happier-work Enjoy! Team Pink Avenue

More Weird Beauty Products. Do Not Try These at Home!

Today I have decided that we are not talking about trade shows, promotions, events or promotional models. It took me a while to find something to blog about but when I saw this video it just felt right. It is so expensive to be a woman, especially a woman in this industry who is booked based on their looks. Sorry, but it's true. Women pay to get their hair cut/colored. Women pay for make up. Women pay for clothes, shoes, undergarments for those clothes, accessories, work clothes, work out clothes, going out clothes, and the list goes on and on. Women pay to get their nails done, go tanning, skin care, waxing, and a lot of women pay for cosmetic surgery. It's expensive. Not only is it costly to be a female but there is a lot of pressure to be a certain size and look a certain way. When I saw this video I just giggled. I couldn't believe that these area actual products on the market. Every time I stop in the health and beauty isle or go to Ulta I can't believe how many products there are. I have used the same things my whole life, I guess I keep it basic. Watch this if you need a laugh! http://video.allure.com/watch/nicole-byer-reviews-weird-beauty-products Team Pink Avenue

WHAT Happened to the Pay Rate in This Industry??

Is it just me or has the pay gone down in this industry. The team at Pink Avenue Models is all over social media and we see all of the job postings on FB and I can't remember the last time that I saw a posting for more than $18 - 20 per hour. I have seen this for in store demos, special events and trade shows! This is a problem. Pink Avenue Models will turn 8 in 2 days and we have worked with hundreds of clients. We have a lot of clients that respect the promotional model position but we do get clients that think they should be paid pennies, deserve unpaid lunch and won't reimburse parking. These are the clients that request supermodels for $10 per hour. We do not work with those clients. As an ex promotional model my first priority is our staff. I think that treating your staff is important. They deserve to be paid well and paid on time. Being a promotional model is not easy work. Imagine standing for 8 hours in heels while smiling and having pointless conversation with strangers while being harassed and having to prove that you are more than a pretty face. That is an average day at a trade show. Something has to be done, this pay rate is way to low for what the job entails. Team Pink Avenue  

Something Fun/Interesting to Read

I saw an article today and it really has nothing to do with Pink Avenue Models, trade shows, events or promotions. It doesn't really have anything to do with promotional models either even though I know a couple that have been on the show. I can honestly say that I have watched the Bachelor a couple times in my life, I don't love it, I actually hate the way they make the girls look so crazy. Is it entertaining, yes. I also find it annoying. I saw this article pop up on social media today and I read it, I actually find it shocking. I know the contestants get paid for their time on the show, I don't think it is much. I do think it is crazy that these women are expected to arrive with enough dresses for 10 rose ceremonies, I don't have a single gown that I could wear and wouldn't want to buy 10! Dresses are expensive. On top of the 10 gowns they are expected to have clothes for all types of dates. Here is the link if you want to read about this: http://www.elle.com/culture/a42639/things-you-never-knew-about-getting-dressed-on-the-bachelor/?src=socialflowFB Team Pink Avenue