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

Chicago Trade Shows - May 2017

It's almost time for trade show season! Things are finally picking up and our team is excited. There will be tons of trade shows and festivals coming up, stay tuned! Here is a look at trade shows taking place in Chicago next month. McCormick Place DBC Pri-Med. May 3 - 4. Digestive Disease Week. May 6 - 9. 38th Annual Scientific Sessions-Heart Rhythm Society. May 10 - 13. Talent Management Alliance - High Potential & Performance Summit. May 16 - 18. National Restaurant Association, Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show / BAR. May 20 - 23. 2017 Sweets & Snacks Expo. May 23 - 25. Rosemont Convention Center The Fanatics Sports Spectacular. May 5 - 7. Food Safety Summit Expo & Conference. May 9 - 11. Anime Central. May 19 - 21. 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! Maxim Beach Party!

After a couple hours of delays I am finally back in Chicago. When I landed there was freezing rain and crazy winds. I had a Winter jacket on and kept thinking that it was April and this shouldn't be happening. Today I thought it was appropriate to look back at some of our warm Summer events. This event was amazing! Maxim and Jose Cuervo sponsored the AVP Tournament on North Avenue Beach. Outdoor events are a great alternative to the trade shows that promotional models are used to. The team at Pink Avenue Models is hoping for more events like this during the Summer! Team Pink Avenue

Work for Agencies That Respect You!

My friends have been posting amazing things to blog about this week! Thank you! A friend posted this article yesterday and I have seen it before and have the same thoughts about it. I feel like this article is based on common sense but I see how others will disagree. There are different types of people and some of us are nice, empathetic to others and want to treat people with respect. Sometimes money gets involved, egos get big, and priorities change. Even though the audience of this blog is catered to promotional models working events and trade shows it still applies. I have worked with well over 50 promotional modeling agencies in the past and I learned a lot of them are awful. They don't pay on time, they don't communicate unless they need something, they ignore your emails/texts and they disrespect you because they feel like you are beneath them. I can say from experience that I made more as a model than anyone made working a 40 hour week in a marketing/promotional agency. This article basically says that people leave because they feel that they aren't treated properly. Why would you work for someone that over works you, doesn't appreciate your work and doesn't respect you. The worst type of leader is the type that dictates orders and doesn't participate. I want to learn from my boss not be bossed around. Know that you should be treated with respect in your work place and you should enjoy going to work most days. http://www.businessinsider.com/why-people-quit-their-jobs-2015-7 Team Pink Avenue    

It's Tax Time! Here is What You Can Expense.

Tax time is an extremely confusing time for anyone in the promotional modeling/acting industry. When I first started I didn't know that I could expense anything. Then another promotional model shared her secrets with me and I have saved every receipt since. There is still time to pull together all of your receipts and submit them to your accountant. Make sure you find someone that understands what your job is. It can be expensive working trade shows and events, make sure you expense what you can. Here is an article that will help you with those deductions. https://motivatedmodels.com/2012/02/tax-deductions-for-models/ Team Pink Avenue

The Truth Behind The Modeling Industry

A friend posted this on her Facebook yesterday and most of it wasn't shocking. I started in the modeling industry at a young age and luckily I knew that I wouldn't make a lot of money and that this career would be short lived. I went to college, earned two degrees and now do modeling as a hobby and a way to be creative. Can you imagine working all day on set and getting 10 - 20% of your day rate? How do you live off of that? You don't, you are forced to borrow from your agency which gives them the power. As the article says, they know the models won't do anything about it. This article is sad and I would think it's going to discourage people from getting into the industry. The team at Pink Avenue Models receives a lot of calls from potential models and the first question is about how much we will charge them. Stick to trade shows and events, at least you know you are getting the pay you earned! http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/09/news/runway-injustice-model-expenses/ Team Pink Avenue

Flashback Friday! Wrigleyville Promotions!

We are days away from opening day and it's 70 degrees in Chicago today so this picture just makes sense. Last year the Chicago Cubs won the World Series and the city celebrated for weeks, the events never stopped. Can they win again this year? Hopefully! Team Pink Avenue