2017 MARKETINGTOOLKIT

2017 MARKETINGTOOLKIT

Dear Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo Exhibitor, Thank you for choosing to display with us! This show truly wouldn t be possible without you. In an effort to help you maximize visibility for your company and its products and services before, during and after the show, we have created this marketing toolkit. It includes ideas to help drive traffic to your booth, as well as opportunities to take your involvement to the next level. Rest assured that St. Louis Bicycle Works and Terrain Magazine will also be working on your behalf to extend your exposure through media advertisements, e-newsletters and social media initiatives, along with good old fashioned community networking. If you have any questions regarding marketing opportunities, or have ideas beyond those outlined in this toolkit, please contact me at 636-633-1816 or brad@terrain-mag.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks again, Brad Kovach Editor/Publisher Terrain Magazine

MARKETING CHECKLIST Send your free exhibitor listing to Brad Kovach at brad@terrain-mag.com for use on the show website and in the show program (Note: The show program will be contained within the January/February 2017 issue of Terrain Magazine). Determine the needs for your booth (power, carpet, tables, chairs or other décor) and contact Heather Kotsybar, Event Manager, Gateway Center, at 618.345.8998 or hkotsybar@gatewaycenter.com to order. Create a special giveaway, sales offer or booth event and provide the info to Brad Kovach at brad@terrain-mag.com to have it listed on the show website and in the show program. Like our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/mvbikeoutdoorexpo and share our posts to educate followers and drive show attendance. Promote your show participation. See page 4 for sample messaging. Be sure to put your booth number on all correspondence with potential customers and don t forget to mention any special giveaway, sales offer or booth event. Invite potential and existing customers to visit you at the show, and use your free guest tickets to ensure that your top prospects attend. Consider taking your exposure and visibility to the next level with an ad in the show program or a show sponsorship. See pages 5 and 6 for opportunities.

SAMPLE MESSAGING WEBSITE OR EMAIL COPY We re excited to be exhibiting at the Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo on January 15, 2017. Make sure you come see us at booth <insert booth number> at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois, just 10 miles from downtown St. Louis. You ll find great deals on all kinds of gear and can learn about outdoor events and organizations in our area, plus we ll be offering <insert deal or giveaway>. Visit bikeandoutdoorexpo.com for more information. Hope to see you there! SOCIAL MEDIA COPY FACEBOOK Mark your calendars for the Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo on January 15, 2017. We ll be there with <insert deal or giveaway>. Come by and see us! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com Get the best deals on gear at the Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo on January 15, 2017. We ll be at booth <insert booth number>. See you there! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com Did you know all the ticket proceeds from the Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo will go to St. Louis Bicycle Works? So, by attending, you re also helping our cycling community! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com Along with the best shops and gear, the Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo will have exhibits from top events and organizations to get you outside. Awesome! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com INSTAGRAM TWITTER The #STL Bike Expo is back as the Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo Jan 15. bikeandoutdoorexpo.com #MVBikeExpo Get great deals on bikes and outdoor gear at #MVBikeExpo in January. We ll be at booth <insert booth number>. See you there! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com Time to plan your 2017. Come to #MVBikeExpo to gear up and learn how to fuel your outdoor adventures! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com Ticket proceeds from #MVBikeExpo go to STL Bicycle Works. So, by attending, you re helping our cycling community! bikeandoutdoorexpo.com

SHOW PROGRAM The 2017 Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo show program will be a special section contained within the January/ February 2017 issue of Terrain Magazine. Advertising space is available in the magazine at the following sizes and prices: TERRAIN DISPLAY ADS Spread...$1,300 1/3 Page (vertical)...$495 Full Page...$880 1/4 Page (vertical)...$360 1/2 Page...$615 1/8 Page (horizontal)...$220 SHOW PROGRAM POSITIONS Tile Ad...$250 AD DEADLINES RESERVE SPACE MATERIALS DUE RELEASE DATE December 5 December 12 December 30 MEDIA & FILE FORMATS Terrain Magazine is produced using Adobe InDesign CC Digital photos and artwork must be print-quality, 300 dpi, CMYK No spot / PMS colors Acceptable file formats for digital photos and artwork are: Adobe Acrobat PDF files (high resolution with all fonts embedded) Adobe Photoshop files (PSD, JPG, EPS or TIF) Ads must be produced to specific page sizes per ad dimensions Ad production questions should be directed to Alan Thorn at 314.241.4310 or alan@terrain-mag.com. To reserve ad space in the 2017 Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo show program, please contact Brad Kovach at 636.633.1816 or brad@terrain-mag.com

2017 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS PLATINUM* $10,000 GOLD $3,000 SILVER $2,000 BRONZE $1,000 ON SITE Booth space 20 x 20 10 x 20 10 x 10 8 x 8 Opportunity for on-site signage x x LOGO PLACEMENT Media advertisements x Poster and postcards x Website home page x x Website sponsor page x x x x Event shirt x x x x ADDED VALUE Opportunity to include printed item or gift in event goody bag x x x Advertisement in Terrain Magazine Full page Full page Half page Quarter page * Only one Platinum Sponsorship available. SPECIALTY SPONSORSHIPS Goody Bag Sponsor - $3,000 Only one available Logo printed on event goody bag (reusable shopping bag) Logo placement on show home page and sponsor page Opportunity to include printed item or gift in event goody bag Sponsorship packages can be customized to fit your marketing goals. Contact Brad Kovach at 636.633.1816 or brad@terrain-mag.com for more information or to purchase

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