April 20th 2017 - Attendee News
Dear Creativation Friend,
“It’s too early to decide what trade show to attend next year,” said no successful business owner ever! Now is the time of year when you should make a decision and budget to attend Creativation 2018, taking place January 18-22 in Phoenix, AZ. This newsletter includes a preview of our spotlight programs for next year and a new education program we launched at Creativation 2017 that can teach you something new in just 15 minutes.
Spotlight on Edible Arts
Edible Arts is one of the fastest growing product segments among crafters in the United States. Our industry research shows it is the second most popular craft by household with more than 39 million households participating in the past 12 months.
Creativation 2018 will spotlight edible arts by featuring more suppliers of edible arts products and crossover products that could be used in this segment. You’ll see demos on the trade show floor and workshops through our education program. If you enjoyed our Satin Ice Edible Arts Shoppe in 2017, you’ll want to come back for more in January.
Growing Segments
What other products are popular among U.S. crafters? Over the past year, 41 million households participated in painting and drawing, and 32.2 million households participated in activities using sewing and fabric. These categories are among the top five categories that crafters spent their money on too. At Creativation 2018, you’ll discover new products, trends and techniques for these popular crafts and more that you can use to attract customers and shape your business for future success.
iDiscover Chats – Useful, Exciting and Convenient Education
What are iDiscover Chats? Recently featured by Associations Now, iDiscover Chats are our 15-minute informative conversations with speakers and leaders offering tips and solutions for creative businesses like yours. Our iDiscover Chats launched at Creativation 2017 and now will be broadcasted year-round via our private Facebook group exclusively to AFCI members. Request to join the group today to watch recordings from our chats held at Creativation this past year and discover what topics we’ll be talking about next.
