Las Vegas Trade Shows - November 2017

I can't believe we are already into November, where did time go? As we all know Las Vegas is one of the busiest cities when it comes to booking trade shows but this month is pretty slow. Vegas will be slow when it comes to trade shows but will be busy when it comes to events, promotions and special events. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Vegas this month. Autodesk, Inc. - University (AU). November 14 - 16. Live Design International. November 17 - 19. 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

Chicago Trade Shows - November 2017

The team at Pink Avenue Models loves being busy, October was definitely a busy month for us. We just wrapped up NACS in Chicago, the week before we had NBAA in Las Vegas, we had a street team event with Coach, and numerous other events. We hope that November and December are just as busy, lets finish the year strong! Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Chicago next month. McCormick Place Academy of General Dentistry Annual 2017 Meeting. November 2 - 5. Realtors® Conference and Expo. November 3 - 6. FABTECH. November 6 - 9. IMPACT 2017. November 14 - 17. RSNA. November 26 - December 1. Rosemont Convention Center PLMA. November 13 - 14. The Chicago Sports Spectacular. November 17 - 19. 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 312.834.5200 or by email at info@Pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue  

What Happens When You Don't Show Up To Your Scheduled Event

It's time for another Pink Avenue rant and tonight I am furious. I will never understand why promotional models back out last minute, don't show up, or send a text message minutes before an event with an excuse that I have heard a million times. I can not stress how many people are inconvenienced by someone's actions. Here is a break down of what happens when someone doesn't work the shift they agreed to. The clients plans are ruined. You were hired for a reason, to do a job, and to assist the client with their event. Sometimes it is impossible to find a replacement, especially last minute. Example: The last time NACS was in Chicago our agency staffed 70 models for the event, 70. It was impossible to find replacements, this is a huge show and almost every booth needs assistance. You make me and our company look horrible and unprofessional. I can't even count all of the clients that we have lost because of the actions of promotional models. I am great at communication, I have a degree in it. I make sure to send you all the details you need, the contact info, keep in touch throughout the booking and send a reminder email. We are all adults and I shouldn't have to hold your hand through the process, but I do. You ruin your reputation. We all talk and if you screw us over I will try my hardest to make sure that you do not do it to a coworker or friend. I have been in this industry for a long time and it's how it goes. We want the best, not unreliable staff. You ruin the day. NACS started today and instead of paying attention to other clients, new business, and the daily tasks I spent hours trying to replace you. It's selfish. I have said this a million times, this industry is fun but it is a job and can be a career for some. If you do not want to work, are unprofessional, unreliable, and have a history of messing around with agencies you do not belong in this line of work. We want outgoing talent that enjoys working and needs to make money. I remember what it was like when I first started, I worked everything because I had to. I lived in downtown Chicago and had to pay bills, rent, car payments, groceries, gas & electric, cell phone, internet, student loans and a credit card. I wouldn't turn down $500 dollars from a fun trade show. The point is... be better. It is not acceptable to do the things that promotional models do, it isn't fair to the agency, client or the rest of the team. It is time consuming to book events. There is a lot of back and forth contact with the clients and the models, the contracts on all ends, it all takes time. It's now 10pm and I am still working on finding replacements 12 hours later. Thank you. Team Pink Avenue

NBAA 2017 - Las Vegas!

The team at Pink Avenue Models would like to thank all 16 promotional models that worked NBAA in Las Vegas this week! We say it all the time but we really couldn't do it without all of the amazing talent we have around the country. I hope all of you had fun and enjoyed this event! Thanks again! Team Pink Avenue  

It's Time for Another Pink Avenue Models Pet Peeve

It's time for another Pink Avenue Models pet peeve! The team does most of the staffing in house, we have a database of thousands of models from all parts of the country. These models have been chosen based on experience, photos, and recommendations. These are the models that we trust and reach out to when we have an event in their area. Sometimes we need help and use the job boards on social media sites, it happens. I am currently staffing for a trade show and most of the models are booked, this happens every time no matter where this trade show is located. Almost every exhibitor hires talent, we hired over 70 models the last time this convention came to Chicago. With all of this said, we posted on a job board this week so we could find new talent. We laid all of the details out, the name of the event, the location, the dates/hours, attire, rate of pay, responsibilities and even mentioned that you must be available for all dates and times. What responses did we get in return? Promotional models said they could work 2/3 days, promotional models said they could work part of the day but would have to leave early, promotional models asked for travel even though we mentioned this is for local talent only. We should not receive these responses. We only work with talent 18+, everyone is capable of reading and following directions. This is very frustrating for the agency and our client. When you tell us that you are available we submit you to the client and if the client selects you and you're suddenly unavailable it doesn't look good. The point of this post is to rant a little bit but to remind people in this industry to read the posts all the way through! Team Pink Avenue

Flashback Friday! Our First Event!

The team at Pink Avenue Models dug deep for this photo, it is from our very first event! This client was starting a sports newspaper and hired promotional models to spread the word in Chicago. Team Pink Avenue  

When Is It Time To Leave The Promotional Modeling Industry?

A friend of mine worked a trade show the other day and she realized that she in no longer interested in working in this industry. She said standing there for hours and hours was extremely boring, the comments from the male attendees were disrespectful and uncalled for and she felt like she wasn't respected and was looked at as just a pretty face. The pay was $50 per hour and that didn't matter to her anymore. She felt like a piece of meat and that she was hired to be stared at. I listened and could completely relate. I had the same feelings and knew it was time to move on. When I first moved to Chicago I booked every trade show and event that I could, I never said no to work. One day I realized that I was in my early 20's and I wasn't going out with friends, I wasn't meeting new people, I wasn't dating, and I wasn't living in a city that I paid so much to live in. The guys I did meet didn't want to date a girl that was in bars or at events getting hit on all the time. I felt alone and that made me work more so I would at least feel busy. I missed out on bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and hanging out like all of my friends were. I finally realized that working and making money wasn't going to make me happy. I want to work to live not live to work. The reason for this blog is to encourage people to do what makes them happy and if you aren't happy with what you are doing change it! My friend was miserable at the trade show and realized that she wants more and has outgrown this industry. She's worried that she has spent so many years working as a promotional model that it will be hard for her to get into something more corporate. Thoughts? Team Pink Avenue

AUSA 2017 - Washington, DC!

The team at Pink Avenue Models has staffed hundreds of trade shows around the country, we thought we've staffed them all. Today we were contacted by a new client for a new type of trade show and it's in a location that we haven't booked a ton of work in. This is exciting! AUSA will be taking place in Washington, DC this Fall. There will be presentations, panel discussions, seminars and other networking activities. We are excited about this event because it is something new. If you are a female living in the DC area and are interested in working 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

Las Vegas Trade Shows - September 2017

We are already into August. A lot of people enjoy Summer and want it to last forever, but I am counting down the days to Fall weather and football season! With that said, the team at Pink Avenue Models is looking ahead to trade shows taking place next month. Here is a look at what conventions are coming to Las Vegas next month. World Congress. September 6 - 9. The Experience Convention & Tradeshow. September 6 - 8. ISSA / INTERCLEAN North America. September 12 -14. Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Show. September 12 - 15. International Vision Expo West. September 14 - 16. Interbike Expo. September 20 - 22. Pack Expo. September 25 - 27. 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

More on NBAA!

Last week the team at Pink Avenue Models blogged about the NBAA trade show coming up in Las Vegas. We also took a look back at previous NBAA events. We are currently staffing a large team for the event coming up this October and today one of our brand ambassadors sent a picture that we have to post. Here is a picture from the last NBAA event in Las Vegas! 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

Las Vegas Trade Shows - August 2017

Las Vegas is always extremely busy when it comes to trade shows and events. August will be a little different, it will be much slower than usual. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Vegas this August. Las Vegas Market. July 30 - August 3. ASD Las Vegas. July 30 - August 3. 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

California Trade Shows - June 2017

It's the end of May and we are well into planning for next month. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in California this June. Los Angeles Convention Center Dwell on Design. June 23 - 25. BET Experience Fan Fest 2017. June 24 - 25. San Diego Convention Center Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Health & Fitness Expo. June 2 - 3. American Diabetes Association. June 9 - 13. 2017 BIO International Convention. June 19 - 22. PCBC 2017. June 28 - 29. Moscone Center Spark Summit SF 2017. June 5 - 7. TrailheaDX '17. June 28 - 29. Anaheim Convention Center IDDBA 2017 Annual Seminar & Expo. June 4 -6. Western-Pacific Region 8th Airports Conference. June 13 - 15. Premier Bridal Expo. June 18. VidCon 2017. June 22 - 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    

Las Vegas Trade Shows - June 2017!

Have I mentioned that Las Vegas is my least favorite place to visit? It's just not my type of city. It is a city full of trade shows and events which means the promotional models can make a lot of money! Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Vegas next month. Jewellery 2017. June 1 - 9. JCK Annual Trade Show 2017. June 5 - 8. Clean Show 2017. June 5 - 8. Clean Show 2017. June 14 - 16. IECSC/IBS. June 24 - 26. 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.  

New York Trade Shows - June 2017

I have a flight to NYC today so it seems fitting that I blog about trade shows coming to New York City next month. Here is a look at conventions taking place at the Javits Center next month. Book Con. June 3 - 4. Cloud Computing Expo. June 6 - 8. ASIS New York City Chapter Trade Show. June 7 - 8. Green Festival 2017. June 10 - 11. East Pack. June 13 - 15. Atlantic Design & Manufacturing. June 13 - 15. Medical Design and Manufacturing. June 13 - 15. Plastec East. June 13 - 15. Quality Expo. June 13 - 15. Automation Technology East (ATX). June 13 - 15. CWCBExpo. June 14 - 16. International Franchise Expo. June 15 - 17. Summer Fancy Food Show. June 25 - 27. 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  

Chicago Trade Shows - June 2017

We are half way through May and in the middle of a busy month. ITW ended today and we are looking forward to the NRA and Sweets & Snacks next week. It is time to look ahead to the trade shows coming up next month. McCormick Place American Society Of Clinical Oncology. June 2 - 6. Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibit. June 6 - 9. FMI's Future Business Leaders Conference 2017. June 11 - 13. United Fresh, International Floriculture Expo and Global Cold Chain Expo. June 13 - 15. Drug Information Association Annual Meeting 2017. June 18 - 22. The Future of Composites in Construction. June 20 - 22. Techtextil North America. June 20 - 22. American Library Association. June 22 - 27. Rosemont Convention Center Fastner Tech 2017. June 6 - 7. Amerimold 2017. June 13 - 15. Exxxotica. June 23 - 25. Summer is a busy month in Chicago and all over the country. 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 312.834.5200 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information. Team Pink Avenue

Why Do Promotional Models Back Out Last Minute?

I wish I could count the number of last minute cancellations/no shows on one hand but I can't. Why does this happen? Why would any promotional model just not show up to work? Do they not need money? Do they not how important it is to be professional? Did they find something better to do? I don't know the reason but I have seen it happen when I worked trade shows and events and unfortunately it has happened while running a promotional modeling agency. This is not my fault, it is the model's fault but the client takes it out on me. What the client doesn't know is that every model is contracted, given final details, followed up with numerous times, and sent a final reminder that asks for confirmation. I do everything that I can. I have said from the beginning of my events career that if a promotional model is going to cancel/back out of an event to at least be an adult. Take responsibility and actually call the agency and tell them. Tell them the truth! We would much rather hear that you booked something else, are no longer interested in working, or whatever the reason is. PLEASE do not send me a text at 2am telling me you have a family emergency. PLEASE do not tell me that you woke up sick or that you got in a car accident. Definitely do not tell me that you called/emailed/text me when you didn't. I have a work number, a work cell phone and a personal cell phone, there are many ways to get in touch with me. You may be wondering where this is coming from this time. We had an event earlier this month with a repeat client. The client called me an hour before the event saying that he received a text from one of the brand ambassadors saying he wasn't coming to the event and that he had told me that days ago. Obviously the client is pissed and accuses me of ignoring the situation. If someone backs out of an event the first thing I do is look for a replacement and ban the person that backed out from our database. The decisions of this promotional model made the agency look bad and made me look unprofessional and unable to handle my job. This is the reason for the rant today! Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - May 2017

The New York Auto Show started last weekend which is one of the biggest trade shows that takes place in NYC. Here is a look at other trade shows coming to New York next month. Javits Center World Tour New York. May 2. SUPPLIERS DAY 2017. May 2 - 3. American Planning Association. May 7 - 9. POOLTRADESHOW. May 7 - 9. Small Business Expo. May 11. New York City Plumbing and Fire Protection Expo. May 17. SURTEX. May 21 - 23. International Contemporary Furniture Fair. May 21 - 24. National Stationery Show. May 21 - 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