THIS INFORMATION IS FROM THE JULY
2002 SHOW AND IS PROVIDED AS A REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED
INFORMATION ABOUT THE JANUARY 2003 SHOW.
Getting Your Company In The Trade
Press (Whether You Advertise or Not) - EXHIBITORS ONLY
Date: Sunday 07/14/2002
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Join John Saxtan, editor-in-chief of Giftware
News magazine, for an informal half-hour session on how to get publicity for
your company and products, even if you are not an advertiser! John will cover
the basics of press releases, what's newsworthy to the trade press, and share
inside "secrets" of how to get an editor's attention. Whether your company is
large or small, here's an opportunity to get the inside scoop on what works for
editors, what bugs them, and what you need to know to work successfully with the
trade press.
Tickets are FREE, Reservations required.
This event is ONLY open to exhibitors in The Gift Fair
In Atlanta.
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here to register for this event
Bushels O' Fun! With Mary Engelbreit
Date: Friday 7/12/2002 9:00 AM -
12:30 PM
Location: Program/Seminar Room
Join renowned artist Mary Engelbreit as she brings "Bushels O' Fun!" to the
Gift Fair inAtlanta. Mary will share her art, inspiration, business and
future plans in this exclusive Atlanta market appearance.
**SPECIAL OFFER**
For a limited time, Mary Engelbreit's Program is FREE
! Register Now!
(Disregard ticket price on registration form, $0.00 will be
charged)
Tickets: $0 in advance /$0
on-site
Speakers: Mary
EngelbreitClick
here to register for this event
Whereoware is Warren
Kimble
Date: Saturday 7/13/2002 9:00 AM -
12:30 PM
Location: Program/Seminar Room
Warren Kimble, one of the country's most renowned folk artists, will join
attendees to discuss his artwork, licensing and involvement in the gift and home
industry, where his work speaks to the trend toward the "American Home."
Sponsored by Whereoware.
**SPECIAL OFFER**
For a limited time, Warren Kimble's Program is FREE !
Register Now!
(Disregard ticket price on registration form, $0.00 will be
charged)
Tickets: $0 for a limited time in advance
/$15 on-site
Speakers: Warren
KimbleClick
here to register for this event
Product Directions: Trends and Tips
for Fourth Quarter Profits
Date: Sunday 7/14/2002 9:00 AM -
10:30 AM
Location: Program/Seminar Room
Join Giftbeat publisher Joyce Washnik for an overview of key
categories trending up, lines with high markup potential, color direction and
industry artists on the move.
Free. Reservations required.
Tickets: Free. Reservations
required.
Speakers: Joyce
Washnik Click
here to register for this event
Methods and Materials of
Display
Date: Monday 7/15/2002 9:00 AM -
10:30 AM
Location: Program/Seminar Room
Learn the elements of design critical in creating
traffic-stopping displays. Visual merchandiser, James Eli, Eli Designs,
will offer quick and fun insider secrets and strategies for:
Lighting, Signage, Merchandising, and Color to create a visually appealing
store. All attendees will receive GLM's "Display and Merchandising
Handbook."
Tickets: Free. Reservations
required.
Speakers: James
EliClick
here to register for this event