Marketing Opportunities
DAILY: FREE MARKETING TOOLS
Your showroom will be denoted as "Open 5 Days" on the L.A. Mart and California Gift Show website. Click here to view Showrooms Open 5 Days.
Are you open 5 days and want to be added to the list? Email Nicole Rubino at nrubino@lamart.com.
PRODUCT SHOTS Click here for more information.
Expose your company to tens of thousands of buyers for FREE! Submit your product shots now to be considered for our marketing campaigns. Promote your company and products in ongoing campaigns, including direct mail, e-blasts, online, advertising and more!
DEADLINE
Ongoing
RECIPROCAL LINK
INCLUDES
A hyperlink to your website from www.lamart.com/gift and www.californiagiftshow.com on an ongoing basis.
Email your showroom name and website address to Nicole Rubino at nrubino@lamart.com.
DIRECTORY LISTING
As a permanent L.A. Mart Showroom, you will automatically be included in the onsite and online Official Building Directory. Your basic listing including company name, phone number, fax number, website, and email is FREE. There is a $3 charge for each manufacturer and category selected. In order to ensure your listing is complete, accurate and up-to-date prior to publication, it is required you verify your information online. You will be contacted during the updating process by Ascend Media to review and approve your listing.
NOTE: The directory is updated and printed once a year and remains onsite for the length of the year. The California Gift Show directory is updated and printed twice a year prior to the January and July California Gift Shows and remains onsite only during Show.
DEADLINE
Contact Nicole Rubino at nrubino@lamart.com for updated deadline
PRODUCT LOCATOR
This complimentary feature allows the information you include in the Directory to automatically be posted to the online Product Locator, giving buyers 24/7 access to showrooms, lines and manufacturers. You also have the capability to update this listing on an ongoing basis to always reflect the most current and up to date information. You will be contacted with your login information and further instructions.
SUBMIT YOUR BUYER LIST
Supply your buyer lists to us so we may extend a special invite to the L.A. Mart on behalf of your company as well as provide one on one support. We will ensure your buyers are aware of the amazing resources and great amenities available.
Please submit as complete information as possible, Excel format is preferred, containing the following information:
store name first name last name telephone fax email
website street city state zip comments
Email your buyer lists to Nicole Rubino at nrubino@lamart.com.
L.A. MART GIFT ASSOCIATION
This valued group of showroom owners meets monthly to discuss the issues relevant to YOU. Gift Association dues fund the Tuesday Parking Program, Fly In and Drive In Programs, free buyer parking and more.
Contact: Joanne Rackow | President of the Gift Association | owner of Joanne & Company, Suite 340
T: 800.758.4176 | E: joanne@joanneandcompany.com
DAILY: ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Official Building Directory is a critical tool in promoting your company year round. The Directory is the most effective way to get your company's name in front of attendees. Interested in advertising in the annual Directory? Contact Nicole Rubino at nrubino@lamart.com.
First Tuesdays feature special programming, product demos, book signings, special guests and more … all related to monthly themes. Buyers enjoy free parking on First Tuesdays when they RSVP.
2011 FIRST TUESDAY THEMES & DATES
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Garden | February 12
Holiday + Seasonal | March 1 Tabletop + Gourmet | April 5 Wedding + Event Planners | May 3 Stationery | June 7 |
Going Green | August 2
Fashion Accessories| September 6
Baby & Kids| October 5
Spa + Bath + Romance | November 1
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REPS and BUYERS are eligible to receive free parking every Tuesday, courtesy of the L.A. Mart Gift Association! When you book a Tuesday appointment, simply provide the rep's name + showroom name/buyer’s name + store name/date of visit by Monday to: Caryle Fox, Admissions Manager | T: 213.763.5825 | E: cfox@lamart.com. Note: Open to gift showrooms only.
ONSITE INSTRUCTIONS
Instruct buyers and reps to simply check in with Caryle Fox, who will reference the list and provide a validation ticket. Upon exit, simply return your parking ticket and validation to parking attendants for immediate reimbursement. L.A. Mart requests reps park in the East lot.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING Click here to participate.
Let’s develop special programming (product demo, book signing, manufacturer presents, special guest) to expose your showroom to new, category-specific accounts!
PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS
Your event will be listed in various marketing communications, including direct mail, website, e-blasts, press releases, and onsite signage and materials
DEADLINE
2 months prior to First Tuesday
BUYER OUTREACH
Are there new or existing accounts you feel should attend a particular First Tuesday? Simply provide complete contact information for your accounts and L.A. Mart will extend an extra-special invite to First Tuesday on behalf of your company.
Please submit as complete information as possible, Excel format is preferred, containing the following information:
store name first name last name telephone fax email
website street city state zip comments
Email your buyer lists to Nicole Rubino at nrubino@lamart.com.
JANUARY + JULY CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOWS
Click here to learn about the great FREE marketing tools, advertising and sponsorship opportunities that are offered.
QUESTIONS
Nicole Rubino | Marketing Manager | T: 213.763.5788 | E: nrubino@lamart.com
