Bad Habits For Your Brain

I came across this article this morning on MSN and thought it was worth sharing. We talk about trade shows, events, promotional models and this industry a lot. I also try to squeeze in beauty tips, health advice and occasionally a rant. In the end we want to make sure that everyone takes care of themselves and is enjoying what they are doing. I found this article and thought it would be beneficial to many. We all have bad habits and while clicking through the pictures I am guilty of quite a few. Reading articles like this helps me get back on track. I hope you enjoy it like I did! http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/the-30-worst-habits-for-your-brain/ss-BBEMKZY?ocid=ientp Team Pink Avenue

Holiday Outfit Ideas!

Does everyone love the holidays? I put up my Christmas tree today and have plans to head downtown to see the Macy's window displays, have a drink at the Walnut Room, and stop by Chriskindle Market. I'm obsessed with the glitter and lights of the holidays. I also love the pretty make up and outfits! I think every girl likes to get dressed up and feel beautiful. I feel like a lot of the trade shows and events that promotional models work tend to cover them up in t shirts and pants, what happened to pretty outfits? Here is a pinterest board full of holiday outfit ideas! This put me in the mood to shop! https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=nye%20outfit%20ideas&eq=NYE%20o&etslf=10032&term_meta[]=nye%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined&term_meta[]=outfit%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined&term_meta[]=ideas%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined Team Pink Avenue

Holiday Make Up Ideas

The holidays are coming, Thanksgiving is only 10 days away! Everyone is a fan of holidays, and we all have different reasons, mostly because we have off work and see our friends and family. I love holidays for a ton of reasons but one of them is I love dressing up and everything about holiday attire is sparkly. I'm usually pretty basic when it comes to make up, I barely wear any. Looking through this Pinterest board definitely makes me want to try some of these looks the next couple of months. If any of our promotional models feel like getting creative for their upcoming events here are some ideas! https://www.pinterest.com/explore/holiday-makeup/?lp=true Team Pink Avenue  

California Trade Shows - Novembeer 2017

We thought Chicago was slow for trade shows this month but it seems to be the trend around the country. Don't worry, there is a ton of other work for all of you promotional models. The Holidays and Summer are the busiest in this industry. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in California this month. Los Angeles Convention Center Ski Dazzle 2017. November 17 - 19. World Funding Summit. November 17 - 18. Moscone Center Dreamforce 2017. November 6 -9. NCSS 97th Annual Conference. November 16 - 19. San Francisco International Auto Show. November 18 - 26. Anaheim Convention Center American Heart Association 2017 Scientific Sessions. November 11 - 15. San Diego Convention Center 2017 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. November 12 - 15. California School Boards Association. November 30 - December 2. 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  

New York Trade Shows - November 2017

One of the things on my bucket list is to visit New York around the holidays. Thinking ahead to the trade shows coming up next month made me think of planning a trip to NYC soon. Here is a look at trade shows taking place at the Javits Center next month. Javits Center TCS New York City Marathon Health and Wellness Expo. November 2 - 4. The Cooperator Expo New York. November 2. DMWF Expo North America. November 7 - 8. HX: The Hotel Experience. November 12 - 13. BDNY. November 12 - 13. Pri-Med. November 15 - 17. ISC EAST. November 15 - 16. AnimeNYC. November 18 - 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    

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

Experiential Marketing is Here to Stay

For years I have had people question the industry that I work in. I think it's one of those things that most people don't understand unless they work in this industry as well. It looks like experiential marketing is bigger than ever and is here to stay. I can't stress how important this is for any company. The whole point of this industry is to educate people on a brand, leave a lasting impression, create an unforgettable experience, and hope that this turns into a sale. Promotional models are a huge part of this, it wouldn't be the same without them. Ad Week posted an article this week about how experiential marketing is growing and is going to continue to grow. The link is in this post if you want to read it! http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/experiential-can-create-more-meaningful-relationships-with-consumers/ 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  

NBAA Starts in Las Vegas Today!

Las Vegas is an amazing city. It has great food, amazing shows, unforgettable people, and you are guaranteed a good time. We talk about Las Vegas all the time, it is the busiest city for trade shows and events. Last weekend a tragic incident happened and the world is still talking about it. Today we have a huge team of amazing promotional models working the NBAA convention. The team is strong and working together during this horrible time. Stay strong Vegas, we are all supporting you! 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  

An Odd View Into the Promotional Modeling Industry

A friend of mine posted this article on social media today and of course I had to read it. I love the promotional modeling industry, I have worked in it for many, many years. This industry is so much more than pretty girls and nice bodies. I've worked hundreds of events and I can say that I have never worn anything inappropriate, felt slutty or guilty about what I was doing. This article was hard for me to read. I started working events when I was 18 in Wisconsin and always looked at it as an opportunity to get experience, have fun, make money, and meet people. Maybe there are girls that look at it as a competition, a way to get attention, or an opportunity for conflict, but I never did. I used this industry as a stepping stone to gain experience, open my own agency, and do some pretty amazing things. I was excited to read this article and I think it would be a whole different scenario if promotional models that I know were interviewed. Any feedback? https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/599vwa/the-weird-things-you-learn-as-a-booth-babe Team Pink Avenue

White After Labor Day?

I remember hearing the rule that you can only wear white between Memorial Day and Labor Day but I never understood why. I still don't know the answer so of course I asked Google. According to the internet the rule started at the beginning of the 20th century and was started by the rich. It was another fashion rule created by the in crowd, a way to tell the rich from the middle class and the poor. This rule was created over 100 years ago. Of course you can wear white after Labor Day, it is 2017 and this rule should no longer apply. It is more about fabric than color, we wear what is appropriate. This left me wondering why promotional models are always required to wear black to events and trade shows. I love white and wear it often, black would be my last choice! Team Pink Avenue

Airline Secrets

I know a lot of promotional models travel for events, some markets have more opportunity than others. I saw an article about things that you don't know about flying and thought I would share it. I learned a couple secrets and hope you do to! Enjoy! http://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/airline-secrets-what-they-dont-want-you-to-know/ss-AAq81Bi?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=SK2CDHP Team Pink Avenue

Las Vegas Trade Shows - October 2017

The team at Pink Avenue Models blogged about the trade shows coming up in Chicago this Fall and there are a ton! We expected Las Vegas to be the same but it looks like October will be a slow month. It is Vegas so we all know there will be a ton of other events and promotions for the promotional models to work. Here is a look at conventions coming to Las Vegas this October. G2E: Global Gaming Expo. October 3 - 5. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). October 10 - 12. IMEX America. October 10 - 12. ABC Kids Expo. October 15 - 18. Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW). October 31 - November 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  

Pick Your Employers Wisely

I know we have blogged about this before because it has been a consistent problem in this industry. Last night I saw a post on one of the job boards about companies not paying their staff, ignoring their calls/emails, and treating their staff poorly. I have seen this happen so many times. We all know that I started as a promotional model, I started when I was 18 in Wisconsin. I knew early on that I should stick to the companies that I trusted, paid me on time, and appreciated my work. Just like everyone else, there were times when I was desperate and booked any job I could. I've chased money, I have not been paid by companies and given up, and I have also been treat like $hi! by marketing managers, those NYC women are the worst! When we started Pink Avenue Models almost 9 years ago I told my partner that I wanted to be different. I wanted to be the agency that was available at all hours, the agency that paid well and paid on time, and I have always had the promotional models best interest in mind. I did what models do, I worked long hours, I skipped lunches, I worked every single weekend while my friends had fun, I dealt with the stupid comments, I worked while I was sick, and I waited and waited for paychecks. Promotional modeling is a different kind of industry, we all know that, there are highs and there are lows. Please, please learn from your mistakes and listen to others. When I first started I asked other models about trustworthy companies, this is how I found the best agencies. We are living in a time where social media is powerful and we should use it. Promotional models are very vocal on these job boards, if they are struggling to get paid from an agency you shouldn't work for them. You also shouldn't take jobs that are paying $14 per hour, you are more valuable than that. The industry is changing and I don't think it is for the better. Team Pink Avenue

Promo Models Be Like...

I saw this picture on one of the FB job boards last night and had to repost it. I remember the flexibility of working as a promotional model. I definitely remember waking up, not looking so amazing, and then having to go full model mode with hair and make up. Working trade shows and events definitely takes some effort. 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