Exhibitor Update - September 2009
Smooth sailing despite stormy conditions
The 2009 Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show is geared to be a resounding success with steady exhibitor uptake resulting in excellent capacity. Just four weeks out from the show, site sales have exceeded 2008 show progress at same time last year.
 
Television and Radio promotion is set to commence from September 26th with significant advertising also featuring in a variety of regional newspapers. The Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show is the only marine exhibition in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, making it even more important to maximise your own presence at the show.
 
We look forward to hosting you at the show, if you have any queries be sure to contact the Waikato Boat Show team.
 
Don't miss the boat

The site fee payment deadline is looming large on the horizon. Full payment of all site fees is required by this Wednesday 16 September 2009. Sites remaining unpaid after this date are unconfirmed and may be considered available for re-sale so if you have not already done so, please confirm your site with payment today. Contact Exhibitor Liaison Jacqui Cooper for direct credit details, or post your cheque now.

Tickets
Make sure you have also ordered (and paid for) your exhibitor and Client tickets and any additional services you may require by this Wednesday 16 September 2009. Late applications/payments are unable to be accepted due to limited supply.

Event Programme
The WBFLS team is compiling the event programme, which will include listings of fully paid exhibitors only so make sure your company is included in this essential publication. Available to every show visitor, the programme is a fundamental marketing tool to promote your presence at the show. Be sure you are in the Programme Exhibitor List and on the map!

Have you ordered your services

Exhibitor Services forms (i.e. carpet, additional power etc) must be filled in and submitted with payment by this Wednesday, 16 September.

Refer to the Exhibitor Checklist in your Essential Forms Booklet for a list of these forms and relevant information.

In a nutshell..

Vital to have paid for all site fees and service orders by this Wednesday 16 Septemberor miss out on;

  • Programme exhibitor listing
  • Tickets for staff, clients and VIPs
  • Additional services i.e. carpet, lighting

Hazards ahead
Health & Safety regulations require all exhibitors to submit a hazard identification record to show organisers. Please refer to the Hazard ID form in your essential forms booklet. List any potential hazards on your display and your methods of eliminating or minimizing these. If there are no hazards at all, please state this. All Hazard ID forms must be returned by this Wednesday 16 September 2009. Fax 07 843 8572 or email info@waikatoboatshow.co.nz

Hi Visibility vests MUST be worn by all exhibitors and contractors during site set up and break down. Please supply Hi-Vis gear to your team.

WANTED: Innovative products!

Organisers invite interested inventors or designers to showcase their inventions in the Innovation Area of the Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure show. Our team are searching the country for the best boating or fishing inventions, innovations and new equipment. A range of ideas are welcomed from the very basic to the technically elaborate.

Coordinator Gemma Antoniadis explains “The Waikato Boat Fishing & Leisure show is an ideal opportunity to test your ideas on a likeminded audience. As the only boat show in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, at least 10,000 boating and fishing enthusiasts are expected to attend.”

Entries for the Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show Innovation Area are being accepted now. For further information contact Gemma on 07 843 4497 or email gemmaa@waikatoboatshow.co.nz.
 
Enhance your promotion
Let the world know you are going to be at the Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show! Promote your presence at the show in your radio and print advertising in the lead up to the event. Advertise your presence to your customers through a message on your invoicesor email signature.

Take advantage of great radio advertising rates through our media partner, The Radio Network. Rates have been tailored specifically to our exhibitors. Download rates here or contact Glenn Roberts at The Radio Network ph 07 858 0712, fax 07 858 0730, 0275 288567, glennroberts@radionetwork.co.nz.

Sponsorship opportunity
There are still opportunities to be a “cut above the rest” and give your company an edge at the Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show. If you are interested in sponsorship or have a product to giveaway, we would like to hear from you. Email gemmaa@waikatoboatshow.co.nz or phone 07 843 4497.

Stand out from the crowd
All exhibitors areencouraged to display their message on the new large screen. The screen is a state of the arthigh definition display. It will be parked near our ticket office & the entry to the main (Pacific Ocean) pavilion.

Your message cannot be missed! Stand out from the crowd for just $200 per day with a discounted price of $500 for all three days. Youwill receivea 7 second still advert played in a loop with other advertisers during the show. Video messages can be also be played on the screen (from your PC or a CD); call us about the rates. Download more information here.

Contact Chris at Waikato Boat Show on 07 843 4497 or call ‘Signopsys Signs'- Bruce Thomson on 0800 325 565.

Swap Rods for Rugby
All exhibitors at the Waikato Boat and Fishing Show are invited to the Waikato vs. Northland Air New Zealand Cup game at Waikato Stadium on Saturday 17 October. Kick off is 7.35pm. Read more>>
 
Radio Network joins media partners
Organisers are pleased to announce Radio Hauraki and Radio Sport as event media partners, joining Boating NZ and NZ Fishing News. This new partnership will provide significant nationwide radio coverage of the Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure show; increasing exposure not only on a regional, but also a national level.

Unique on air competitionson Classic Hits and Radio Hauraki 3 weeks prior to the show will cover a wider audience and provide more substantial exposure than previous years. Both Radio Hauraki and Radio Sport will broadcast live from the show during peak listener periods; visiting sites during their broadcast.

Exhibitors have been well considered in this partnership, with access to competitive advertising rates on The Radio Network's suite of stations.Download rates and information here.
 
Activities and Competitions
There will beloads for the whole family to enjoy at this year's Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show, with avariety of interesting activities and competitions on offer.
 
A number of compelling competitions will feature with fantastic prizes up for grabs thanks to our generous prize sponsors.The introduction of Jack Links Dares for Dollars and Hook, Stamp & Sinker will ensure there's something to keep everyone occupied and entertained. Read more>>>

Check out the activities page of this website to find out more about the show's exciting range of demonstrations, competitions and activities for all ages.
 
Contact us
The Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure team is available to ensure your experience at the show is positive and rewarding. Find out more about who does what here>>>

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