Vehicle builders and car customizers with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. The nationwide competition will bring together the best of the best and Showcase some of the hottest builds at the SEMA Show.
Open to builders from all market segments, contestants can enter the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders here. The deadline to register is Monday, September 7.
Vehicle builders and car customizers with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. The nationwide competition will bring together the best of the best and Showcase some of the hottest builds at the SEMA Show.
Open to builders from all market segments, contestants can enter the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders here. The deadline to register is Monday, September 7.
Vehicle builders and car customizers with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. The nationwide competition will bring together the best of the best and Showcase some of the hottest builds at the SEMA Show.
Open to builders from all market segments, contestants can enter the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders here. The deadline to register is Monday, September 7.
Vehicle builders and car customizers with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. The nationwide competition will bring together the best of the best and Showcase some of the hottest builds at the SEMA Show.
Open to builders from all market segments, contestants can enter the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders here. The deadline to register is Monday, September 7.
Exhibitors who submitted a Press Conference application should have received an e-mail confirmation that the application was received.
By Becca Butler
The Press Conference application deadline has passed and Show organizers have begun developing the official schedule. Exhibitors who submitted an application should have received an e-mail confirming that their application was received. Those who did not receive an email should contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org.
With the 2015 SEMA Show just three months away and several key deadlines approaching, exhibitors can stay on track by frequently checking the Deadlines Checklist. Also available are monthly checklists that contain key action items exhibitors should be taking care of each month. Read the July and August checklists.
For more information, exhibitors can visit the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual or contact their account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.
Exhibitors who submitted a Press Conference application should have received an e-mail confirmation that the application was received.
By Becca Butler
The Press Conference application deadline has passed and Show organizers have begun developing the official schedule. Exhibitors who submitted an application should have received an e-mail confirming that their application was received. Those who did not receive an email should contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org.
With the 2015 SEMA Show just three months away and several key deadlines approaching, exhibitors can stay on track by frequently checking the Deadlines Checklist. Also available are monthly checklists that contain key action items exhibitors should be taking care of each month. Read the July and August checklists.
For more information, exhibitors can visit the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual or contact their account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.
Exhibitors who submitted a Press Conference application should have received an e-mail confirmation that the application was received.
By Becca Butler
The Press Conference application deadline has passed and Show organizers have begun developing the official schedule. Exhibitors who submitted an application should have received an e-mail confirming that their application was received. Those who did not receive an email should contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org.
With the 2015 SEMA Show just three months away and several key deadlines approaching, exhibitors can stay on track by frequently checking the Deadlines Checklist. Also available are monthly checklists that contain key action items exhibitors should be taking care of each month. Read the July and August checklists.
For more information, exhibitors can visit the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual or contact their account rep at sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289.
Hotel rooms across the city are filling up quickly. Visit the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com to see the latest deals and book your room.
By Becca Butler
Buyers who have already secured their 2015 SEMA Show credentials and received a confirmation email will have their badges sent to them in the mail before the event takes place in November. But securing your credentials is just the first step to preparing for your trip to the SEMA Show. Here’s what’s next:
Secure your hotel: Hotel rooms across the city are filling up quickly, and SEMA Show attendees can get low rates by making their accommodations through Travel Planners, the official SEMA Show Housing Provider. Visit the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com to see the latest deals and book your room today!
Plan to attend SEMA Ignited: Buyers are invited to attend SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party, which is also open to consumers. Taking place in the Gold Lot on Friday night after the Show closes, the event will include hundreds of SEMA Show vehicles, drifting demonstrations, food, entertainment and more. SEMA Showgoers will get free access into SEMA Ignited with their Show credentials. For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
Select your education sessions: Seeing the hottest products, customized vehicles and networking with the industry are not the only benefits to attending the annual trade-only event. SEMA offers more than 50 free education seminars throughout the week to give attendees the tools and resources they need to help their businesses succeed. SEMA Show surveys indicate that nearly 90 percent of buyers who attend an education session at the SEMA Show find it valuable. Buyers can log on to their registration dashboard and select the sessions they would like to attend. More detailed information about topics and market-specific education tracks is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Get your New Products Breakfast tickets: The New Products Breakfast is a great event for buyers to get a glimpse at some of the best new products that will be on display prior to the Show opening. Taking place Tuesday, November 3, at 7:45 a.m., in the Westgate Hotel's Paradise Event Center, the breakfast is free for buyers and allows them to network with the industry and see the winners of the 2015 SEMA Best New Product Awards. Tickets can be secured on your registration dashboard at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
Create your SEMA Show exhibitor list: According to SEMA research, nearly 75 percent of buyers come to the Show with an agenda of companies to see. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, having a plan prior to the Show can be beneficial in making sure you accomplish your goals during the week. Learn about exhibitors, what they’ll be debuting and where they’ll be located on the SEMA Show Floorplan, the Online Media Center, or the SEMA Show Directory. Tip: create your list and organize by booth number so you can group exhibitors by hall and avoid backtracking in the Convention Center.
To learn more about the tools and resources available to buyers, visit www.SEMAShow.com.
Hotel rooms across the city are filling up quickly. Visit the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com to see the latest deals and book your room.
By Becca Butler
Buyers who have already secured their 2015 SEMA Show credentials and received a confirmation email will have their badges sent to them in the mail before the event takes place in November. But securing your credentials is just the first step to preparing for your trip to the SEMA Show. Here’s what’s next:
Secure your hotel: Hotel rooms across the city are filling up quickly, and SEMA Show attendees can get low rates by making their accommodations through Travel Planners, the official SEMA Show Housing Provider. Visit the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com to see the latest deals and book your room today!
Plan to attend SEMA Ignited: Buyers are invited to attend SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party, which is also open to consumers. Taking place in the Gold Lot on Friday night after the Show closes, the event will include hundreds of SEMA Show vehicles, drifting demonstrations, food, entertainment and more. SEMA Showgoers will get free access into SEMA Ignited with their Show credentials. For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
Select your education sessions: Seeing the hottest products, customized vehicles and networking with the industry are not the only benefits to attending the annual trade-only event. SEMA offers more than 50 free education seminars throughout the week to give attendees the tools and resources they need to help their businesses succeed. SEMA Show surveys indicate that nearly 90 percent of buyers who attend an education session at the SEMA Show find it valuable. Buyers can log on to their registration dashboard and select the sessions they would like to attend. More detailed information about topics and market-specific education tracks is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Get your New Products Breakfast tickets: The New Products Breakfast is a great event for buyers to get a glimpse at some of the best new products that will be on display prior to the Show opening. Taking place Tuesday, November 3, at 7:45 a.m., in the Westgate Hotel's Paradise Event Center, the breakfast is free for buyers and allows them to network with the industry and see the winners of the 2015 SEMA Best New Product Awards. Tickets can be secured on your registration dashboard at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
Create your SEMA Show exhibitor list: According to SEMA research, nearly 75 percent of buyers come to the Show with an agenda of companies to see. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, having a plan prior to the Show can be beneficial in making sure you accomplish your goals during the week. Learn about exhibitors, what they’ll be debuting and where they’ll be located on the SEMA Show Floorplan, the Online Media Center, or the SEMA Show Directory. Tip: create your list and organize by booth number so you can group exhibitors by hall and avoid backtracking in the Convention Center.
To learn more about the tools and resources available to buyers, visit www.SEMAShow.com.
Recorded at the 2015 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, here are 10 can’t-miss marketing freebies.
By Becca Butler
One of the biggest mistakes SEMA Show exhibitors can make is not leveraging the free marketing opportunities available exclusively to exhibiting companies. In order to maximize your time at the Show and get the greatest return on your investment, here are 10 can’t-miss marketing freebies.
Three of the top 10 are listed below. For a complete rundown of all 10 marketing freebies for exhibitors, watch the video presentation from this year’s SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.
1. New Products Showcase
The New Products Showcase is extremely valuable for participating exhibitors and can be directly correlated to the success you have while at the Show. The first product entry is free and will include a professional photograph that is posted on www.semaphotos.com, the SEMA Show mobile app and promoted in SEMA publications. Entered products might also be eligible to win a SEMA New Product Award given to the top product in the different Showcase categories. Exhibitors who do not have a new product may enter a product in the Featured Product category. Buyers and media who visit the Showcase area are issued scanners to select the products that interest them the most. Once the scanner is returned, the buyer will receive more information on the product and its booth number, and exhibitors will receive information on that buyer.
2. Directory Listing
Exhibitors who spend time updating their Show directory listing have a better chance of reaching more buyers. This 60-word company description is included in the directory that is mailed to over 18,000 buyers prior to the Show, and it feeds into www.SEMAShow.com, the SEMA Show Daily, and more. Exhibitors are encouraged to avoid talking about being the "best" and adding a marketing spin on their words. Buyers are more attracted to details about your company, what you manufacture, and what makes your product stand out. The Show directory listing free for exhibitors and something that can truly benefit them at the Show.
3. SEMA Ignited
Serving as the culmination of the SEMA Show, SEMA Ignited is the official after-party open to consumers. Exhibitors can participate in Ignited by having a feature or booth vehicle on display for free. Vehicles will exit the Las Vegas Convention Center in the SEMA Cruise on Friday, November 6 and parade across the street to the Gold Lot where SEMA Ignited will be held. Participating exhibitors will be able to use their vehicle as their acting booth space. There will be other displays and booths available for purchase.
The 2015 SEMA Show is taking place November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Exhibit space is still available at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.
