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

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  

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

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  

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

California Trade Shows - October 2017

We're in the last days of August and looking forward to a busy Fall. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in California this October. Los Angeles Convention Center ICSC Western Conference & Deal. October 2 - 4. Pri-Med Conference. October 3 - 5. American Health Information Management. October 7 - 12. The IT Summit. October 10 - 11. 2017 Light Show West. October 11 - 12. Ultimate Women's Expo. October 14 - 15. U.S. China Film & TV Industry Expo. October 19 - 20. American Society of Landscape Architects. October 20 - 23. Rock N' Roll LA Half Marathon. October 25 - 28. Stan Lee's Comic Con 2017. October 27 - 29. Moscone Center Oracle OpenWorld 2017. October 1 - 5. AAOMS. October 10 - 14. BoxWorks. October 10 - 12. Minds + Machines. October 25 - 26. San Diego Convention Center IDWeek 2017. October 4 - 8. AFP. October 15 - 18. American College Of Surgeons Annual Clinical Conference. October 22 - 26. Anaheim Convention Center MGMA 2017 Annual Conference. October 8 - 10. Anaheim Home & Holiday Show. October 20 - 22. 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!

We have been talking about NACS for a while now, it is one of my favorite trade shows! It's Friday and the team at Pink Avenue Models likes to reminisce on past events so we are bringing back a picture from NACS. This is from the last time NACS took place in Chicago. Team Pink Avenue

New York Trade Shows - October 2017

The team at Pink Avenue Models used to book a lot of events in New York but lately we haven't had a lot of work to offer. We were hoping that the amount of events would pick up this Fall and maybe they will, but the amount of trade shows will be pretty low. Here is a look at trade shows taking place in NYC this October. Javits Center New York Comic Con. October 5 - 8. Rock N Roll Brooklyn Health and Fitness Expo. October 12 - 13. BizBash Live. October 25. CHEM SHOW. October 31 - November 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

Chicago Trade Shows - October

I am so excited to blog about trade shows that are coming up this October. October is my favorite month of the year, Fall is my favorite season, and October is an extremely busy month that is full of trade shows. Here is a look at trade shows coming to Chicago this October. McCormick Place WEFTEC. October 1 - 4. Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. October 6 -7. AAO. October 11 - 14. 2017 Chicago Women in Trades. October 14 - 15. IoT. October 17 - 18. NACS. October 17 - 20. Cyber Security Chicago. October 18 - 19. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. October 21 - 24. American Staffing Association, Staffing World. October 24 - 26. Digital Summit Chicago. October 24 - 25. PMI 2017 Global Conference. October 26 - 30. Hot Chocolate Race Expo. October 27 - 28. Rosemont Convention Center Coil Winding. October 3 - 5. Sensors Midwest 2017. October 3 - 4. Pri-Med Annual Conference. October 11 - 14. Fashion, Jewelry & Accessories Show. October 12 - 15. HCP Hospital Pharmacy Conference. October 17 - 18. Chicago Women's Expo. October 21 - 22. The Quality Show. October 24 - 26. The Assembly Show. October 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. 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

California Trade Shows - September 2017

California is one of our busiest states for staffing events and trade shows. It looks like September will be a busy month! Here is a look at trade shows taking place on the West Coast next month. Los Angeles Convention Center Crowd Invest Summit West. September 6 -7. Story Expo Writer Conference. September 8 - 10. Cannabis World Congress and Business. September 12 - 15. WESTEC. September 12 - 14. 2017 West Coast Ultrasound Institute. September 16. 4th Annual Healthy Hair Expo. September 16. ADULTCON. September 22 - 24. 2017 Shop.org Digital Summit. September 25 - 27. Be The Healing Conference. September 28 - 29. Moscone Center SF ComicCon. September 1 -3. ASSH 72nd Annual Meeting. September 6 - 9. GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) Americas 2017. September 12 - 14. San Diego Convention Center Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association. September 5 - 9. San Diego Fall Home Show 2017. September 15 - 17. San Diego Ultimate Women'S Expo. September 16 - 17. CPTA Annual Conference. September 16 - 17. Bridal Bazaar. September 17. Small Business Expo 2017 / The Show Producers. September 21. Astro - American Society For Radiology Oncology. September 24 - 27. San Diego Quilt Show. September 28. 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

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

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  

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

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