Flashback Friday - NBAA!

The other day we mentioned that the NBAA is coming back to Las Vegas. It's only fitting that we take a look back at future NBAA events. Enjoy! Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - September 2017

There is no other city like New York City, I absolutely love visiting this city. We enjoy booking events in this city, the promotional models are professional, hard working and of course beautiful! We haven't had many events there lately but hopefully that changes. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in NYC this September. Javits Center RuPaul's DragCon. September 9 - 10. 24th Original LGBT Expo. September 9 - 10. The Rug Show Inc. September 10 - 13. Generation Beauty NYC. September 23 - 24. 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  

NBAA 2017 - Las Vegas!

NBAA/BACE (Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) is an event that we have staffed for many years. This event will be taking place in Las Vegas this October. This is the 6th biggest trade show in the US and over 27,000 people will travel to Las Vegas for it. This is always a big event for the team at Pink Avenue Models and we are excited to be part of it again! If you need promotional models for this 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

Chicago Trade Shows - September 2017

Summer in Chicago is not the best when it comes to trade shows, there aren't many. BUT... we are anxious, excited, and looking forward to a busy trade show season. Here is a look at the trade shows that will be taking place in Chicago this September. McCormick Place Lawyers Trust Fund of IL. September 7 - 8. PRINT. September 10 - 14. AAO - HNSF Annual Meeting. September 10 - 13. 2017 National Conference & Exhibition - American Academy of Pediatrics. September 15 - 19. Process Expo 2017. September 19 - 22. WEFTEC. September 30 - October 4. Rosemont Convention Center Pampered Chef 2017 Summer Conference. August 2 - 5. International Gem & Jewelry Show. August 18 - 20. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. August 24 - 27. 2017 Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase. August 29 - 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 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Flashback Friday! NACS!

Yesterday the team at Pink Avenue Models blogged about NACS so today it made sense to bring it up again. Here is a look back at the last time that NACS was in Chicago. Team Pink Avenue

NACS 2017 - Chicago!

NACS is one of my favorite trade shows and it is finally coming back to Chicago! The last time NACS was in Chicago we staffed 75+ promotional models, it was one of our busiest weeks. This is a fun trade show for the models to work. The clients are relaxed, music is playing, there are a lot of fun uniforms and the hours are not long. Almost 24,000 people will be attending this convention. Anyone that works in the convenience and fuel retailing industry will be at this event. This trade show will take place at McCormick Place October 17 - 20. Clients are already booking for this event, save the dates! Team Pink Avenue

How Much Longer Will the Promotional Modeling Industry Last?

I have had this thought for a while but I've been thinking about it more and more lately. Are we working in an industry that is slowly dying? For example, an agency that I worked for just let their whole Chicago staff go today. The past couple years were slowing down for them and it came to the point where it wasn't worth it anymore. I know that I have mentioned the job posts that I see on social media, the pay is incredibly low. I still receive emails of job invites from other agencies and the pay is $16 - $20. How can anyone in a big city survive on that? Being a promotional model costs money. We are expected to be educated, beautiful, and have a promo ready wardrobe. In return promotional modeling agencies offer $16 per hour?! No way! Years ago when I first moved to Chicago I was making a ton of money. I would book back to back trade shows and make thousands of dollars a week. That isn't possible anymore. I deal with clients and they all have different budgets but I think many of them are unaware that promotional models should be paid well. I'm not giving up on this industry yet but I do think it is slowly dying and may not exist in a couple of years. The end of experiential marketing is near. Team Pink Avenue

Hairstyles for Your Summer Events

I am sure that I have mentioned this numerous times in the last 8.5 years of owning this company. I don't like Summer. If I could skip a season it would be Summer. There is something about being consistently sweaty no matter what you do that I don't like. My least favorite thing about working as a promotional model was working in the Summer, which is extremely busy. I remember receiving emails that would tell us to have full hair and make up done upon arrival...It's 95 degrees and extremely humid in Chicago, that isn't possible! Summer in Chicago can be amazing, there is always something going on which is amazing for events and promotions. Being promo ready the next couple of months is going to be a challenge but hopefully this article will help. Here is a link to 31 different hairstyles that are adorable, will last all day, and keeps your hair off your face. http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/g10284800/hairstyles-to-wear-when-hot-outside/ Team Pink Avenue

There is More to Life Than Work

This article popped up today and it caught my eye. I recently had a birthday and I swear every birthday I evaluate my life and question if I am making the right decisions. I also wonder if I am where I am supposed to be at my age. A lot changes as you age and one of the main things is the types of conversations that you start having with your friends. I always tell my friends that I want to be happy in life and that I want to help others. Some of my friends say they want more money, better cars, bigger houses. We all want different things but I think there are a few things we all want, a life of health and happiness. This article doesn't really have anything to do with promotions, trade shows, or events. I know a lot of promotional models get asked what their real job is, or what will they do when they grow up. Being a promotional model is a full time job! Promotional models are smart, beautiful, hard working and chose this profession to have a flexible schedule. They have time to love, be healthy, be happy, and have a great work/life balance. That is what this article is about. I hope that I am alive and active at 100! http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/healthtrending/100-year-old-skier-shares-4-secrets-of-long-healthy-happy-life/ar-BBE8PWS?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=ientp Enjoy! Team Pink Avenue