February 23rd 2017 - Exhibitor News
Dear Creativation Friend,
It’s already been a month since we joined together in Phoenix to learn, connect and discover at Creativation. We’ve received wonderful responses from many of you who exhibited, as well as our attendees. It was our first year in Phoenix, and it was a successful one. This newsletter shares some of the buzz we’ve been getting about the event and information that will help your company participate and thrive with us in 2018.
Positive Buzz, Energy Abound at Creativation
Thousands of manufacturers, retailers, distributors, designers and bloggers experienced innovation, networking, and high-quality education at Creativation, our rebranded, city-themed trade event. Recognized as the premier conference and trade show for the global creative arts products industries, Creativation took place January 19-23, 2017 at the Phoenix Convention Center, its first year in Arizona’s capital city. Creativation featured 338 exhibitors and over 3000 attendees from 54 countries.
“There has been incredible buzz and energy since we stepped foot in Phoenix,” says Mark Hill, AFCI President & CEO, “It was incredible to see everything the AFCI staff worked on for 14 months come to life, and to watch our attendees and exhibitors respond so positively to it and enjoy the show.”
Read our post show press release here. Also, see some of the media coverage we’ve received via Associations Now, Connect, So Suzy Podcast, and the Trade Show News Network.
Moments You May Have Missed
From the street of our trade show floor to the announcement of our new brand, Creativation was truly a jammed-packed event that featured innovation, education, and optimism for the business year ahead.
Enjoy our show highlights and relive your favorite moments by viewing pictures in our 2017 Creativation Facebook album and reading our
2017 highlights.
Exhibitor Testimonials
Read some of the great comments we’ve received from you about Creativation:
“The team did a fantastic job of organizing the show. I can only imagine how much planning, thought, time, and effort goes into making the show so successful. Everything looked great and I only heard positive comments from other exhibitors, attendees and designers.”
– Diane, Beacon Adhesives
“I wanted to let you ALL know how impressed the team here at Sb.com was about the rebranding of CHA to Creativation. From the check-in/offices area, to the branding throughout and signage around downtown Phoenix, to the state-of-the-art convention center (wow! nice!), to the little fun extras like the "pub" and "tour bus". We want to applaud you guys...The President and CEO, and founders agree too. Great Job. :)”
- Jessica, Scrapbook.com
“You really outdid yourselves!”
- Shauna, Plaid Enterprises, Inc.
We’ve love to hearing your feedback and comments. If you have anything you would like to share, please contact Nadine Schwartz, Director of Sales & Sponsorships, at (201) 835-1203 or
[email protected].
2018 Creativation Early Bird Deadline
2018 Creativation will take place January 18-22 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Education will begin January 18; the trade show floor will open January 20-22.
The Early Bird Deadline is March 18. If we receive your completed contract along with your 10% deposit by March 18 then you will save $100 off each standard booth!
Click here to download the exhibit space contract.
The Early Bird Deadline offers you the chance to lock-in the Early Bird Rate. We’re working on the floor plan as we determine the design and theme for the 2018 event, and will share it with you before June 15.
Please note that, while we kept the booth space the same, there has been a change to the corner fees that are now $400 each and bonus booths that are now $550 each.
If you have any questions, contact Nadine Schwartz, Director of Sales & Sponsorships, at (201) 835-1203 or
[email protected], or Julie Wagner, Sales Representative, at (201) 835-1232 or
[email protected].
Mixed Media Event hosted by AFCI & SPC
Are you looking for a mid-year buying opportunity? In conjunction with SPC, we are hosting the Mixed Media Event, July 17-20 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event will feature hands-on workshops on July 17, and will have a trade show July 18-20.
For exhibiting information, contact Nadine Schwartz, Director of Sales and Sponsorships, at (201) 835-1203 or
[email protected]. More information will be available soon at www.afci.global.
Through our partnership with EXHIBITOR – the leading provider of best practices for exhibitors in trade shows and events – our exhibitors have access to free online education. You’ll find education and tips for budgeting, planning and execution, marketing and promotion and many more, as well as resources to all exhibit company suppliers.
Our exhibitors also have additional discounted access to live online and in-person education. Receive 10% off registration for the EXHIBITOR FastTrak Conference as well as the EXHIBITOR eTrak Online Learning Classes.
Visit the EXHIBITOR website to navigate through planning your exhibit from start to finish. Use the hyperlinks above to get your discounted rates for their online interactive programs or register for one of their live events.