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

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

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  

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

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