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Why it is important to exhibit?
• We are the Second Largest Graphic Arts Show in America!
• We give you two vital markets: North America and Latin America including Mexico, Central, South America and the Caribbean!
• Our 36 year track record reflects our Exhibitor’s success
• Decision-making Buyers from commercial printers to graphic designers come to GOA to decide and buy!
• GOA offers the best Conference Program for the money than any other show
• The first major Graphic Arts tradeshow of the year!
As a valuable supplier of products and services to the graphic communications industry, you can connect with the high quality print industry buyers at GOA 2011. More than 9,000 qualified printing professionals come to GOA to view new products, and services, compare, evaluate and make purchasing decisions.
You Should Exhibit with Us if You Offer these Products and/or Services:
• Pre-Press
• Presses
• Post Press
• Digital
• Bindery
• Imaging
• Converting
• Finishing
• Workflow Software
• Wide Format
• Print Production
• Variable Data Printing – MIS
• Consumables
• Electronic Publishing Systems
• Mailing & Fulfillment
• Design
• Color Management
• DTG Printing
• Art/Graphic Design Products
Who Attends the Show?
• Commercial Printers
• Digital Printing
• Publishers
• Art Directors & Graphic Designers
• Ad Agencies
• In-Plant Printers
• Product Provider/Dealers
• Manufacturer
• Quick Printers
For the ninth year in a row, GOA has been selected by the International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce to participate in the International Buyers Program. This program increases international attendance and helps U.S. exhibitors at GOA 2010 capitalize on the overseas purchasing power! Sixty percent of GOA attendees come from across the U.S., while 40 percent travel from Mexico, South America, Central America, Canada, the Caribbean and around the world for this exclusive event. Our attendees don't travel across the globe to browse — they come to buy.
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Orlando FAQs
Click here to learn about our exciting new venue the Orange County Convention Center and our city beautiful - Orlando!
Plus more information on Housing, Travel and Registration.
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How to become an Exhibitor:
Contact your GOA representative to assist you in determining your booth size requirements and to select the best location to fit your needs. Your representative can also assist you with marketing opportunities to drive traffic to your booth and enhance your presence at the show. Call us today at 800-331-0461.
2011 Prospectus
The Prospectus provides you with details on Graphics of the Americas attendees and exhibitors.
The 2011 Graphics of the Americas exhibit space is going fast! Reserve a booth today!
Click on the thumbnail to view the Exhibitor Prospectus in PowerPoint or click here to download a pdf.
2011 Contract
Take a look at the floor plan, pick your top 3 space choices, fill out the attached agreement and fax it back. Now is the time to reserve your booth space for a great location and savings. Rates will increase June 1, 2010. Click here to download the 2010 Exhibitor Contract.
Your Exhibit Package Includes:
• All booths based on a 10’x10’ (100Sf) and are constructed with an 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side rail
• Booth carpet & Standard ID booth sign 7”x 44”
• Complimentary Expo admission for booth personnel and speakers
• Complimentary Expo passes for potential customers
• One free Conference session pass per 10x10 booth space
• Exhibitor listing & company profile in “Official Show Guide” utilized all year as a supplier directory
• Exhibitor listing and company profile in Online Exhibitor Directory, a web tool for attendees that allows you to build your brand and set meetings well in advance of the show
• Exhibitor Promotion tools (see Exhibitor Resources)
• E-blast bulletins to keep exhibitors up-to-date on the latest show developments and deadlines
• Comprehensive Pre-show Marketing & PR coverage in major industry news media
• Free marketing on GOA's social media sites - Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Access to the attendee buyer list for pre-, during and post-Show marketing and promotion
• Dissemination of Exhibitor’s new product news releases to media partners & media kits in our Press Room on site
Booth Packages:
GOA makes it easy for you to outfit your booth space with basic furniture and carpet pad. (Remember your carpet is FREE!) We offer two cost saving Booth packages. Click here for more information and to order:
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How Do We Help You Succeed?
Our comprehensive marketing campaign is designed to attract qualified industry executives and buyers to GOA. Our numerous marketing and sponsorship opportunities encourage those buyers to visit your booth. They are designed to promote your presence before, during and after the show. We also know how to generate key press coverage for new products and services that will be featured and launched at the show. Create heightened awareness for your company and participation. We’ll show you how!
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities – Drive Attendees to your Booth!
As an exhibitor, you will want to create a GOA Expo Marketing Plan to aggressively pre-sell prospects before they arrive, attract them to your booth at the show and follow up with them after the show to turn leads into sales. GOA should be your marketing partner throughout the year to make the most of your participation.
Here are just some of the sponsorship opportunities available:
PRE-SHOW:
Pre-Registration Email sponsorships
Promotional Email sponsorship
Pre-registration direct mail listON-SITE BRANDING:
Press Room
Badge Lanyard
Badge Insert
On-Site Banners
Internet Station
Expo Hall Literature Bag
Expo Theater sponsor
Expo Hall aisle signage
Onsite email sponsorship
Hospitality
Food Area
Coffee Breaks
Opening night networking reception
Show Directory
Expo Guide AdvertisingCONFERENCE:
Conference Program
Exclusive Track Sponsor
Non-Exclusive Track Sponsor
Keynote Flyer Drop on attendees seat
Conference Bags
Conference Bag Insert
Conference Session Seat Drop
Conference Pads & PensPOST-SHOW:
Mailing List Rentals
Let us help design a custom GOA Expo Marketing Plan for you! Call us today at 800-331-0461.
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Exhibitor Testimonials – What They’re Saying
"I've been coming for 30 years, since the days when Manny Abrams ran the show. It's a good place to reach out to Latin American customers." - Tom Wood, Colter & Peterson
"I have a niche product. We rely on dealers, who bring us customers. This is where I exhibit for my South American dealers." - Daniel Rizika, PrintGuard
"GOA is the perfect place to reach both U.S. and Latin American prospects for our new product." - Roberto Rodriguez, Digital Graphic Systems
"This is a buying show. We got a lot of repeat sales." - Garth Bertini, USI
"GOA is a fantastic show every year. We have always found Graphics of the Americas to bring us plenty of both U.S. and Latin American customers." - Din Lapidot & Alejandro Vasquez, HP
"This is our sixth or seventh year at Graphics of the Americas, and it is always a good show for us, especially to reach new markets." - Don Hendrickson, USA Buttons
"People become familiar with us at this show, and we need to be present. Moving the show to Orlando next year should benefit exhibitors." - Gus Salmon, C&G Printing Equipment
"We always find GOA an excellent place to meet our Latin American distributors, and to meet other prospective outlets for our products." - José Medina, Accenta Display