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  Exhibitor Badge Registration  
 
  Exhibitor badge registration is open. Look for an email with a unique link that will automatically log you in to order your badges by Monday, March 30th. You can also access exhibitor badge registration using this link. You will need your Company ID and Password, the same information that you use to log in to the NSS Planner, in order to register for your badges. (This number is your Emerald ID found on your show invoice).
 
 
     
  Last Call!  The Directory Deadline is TODAY, March 27th  
 
  If you haven't already done so, today is the last day to complete your listing for the printed show directory.

To complete your profile:
  1. Login to the NSS Planner. Need access? Contact support.goexpo@core-apps.com.
  2. Go to Profile>Profile Wizard>#1 Profile.
  3. Scroll down to find Directory Contact and Directory and Listing.

Here's what your printed directory profile will NOT have if you do not take action to complete:

  • Company Description
  • Categories
  • Lines Represented (if applicable, list all lines in booth, or disregard)

Questions?
Email Trish Rivas at trish.rivas@emeraldexpo.com
 
 
     
 

New: Mandatory Booth Insurance

  
 
 

All exhibitors are required to carry booth insurance, and proof of insurance must be provided in advance. This protection is, of course, very important for you. Please complete and upload your Insurance Verification Form here.

If you do not have booth insurance, Emerald has teamed up with Total Event Insurance to offer you coverage through a special group policy for only $65 plus tax and can be purchased using a quick online form. View details here.

Deadline:  April 20th.
 
 
     
  Best New Product Competition  
 
 

We are thrilled about the fantastic entries we've been receiving for Best New Product. If you haven't entered yet, don't miss your chance to get your newest products in front of thousands of potential buyers, influential trading partners, manufacturer’s representatives and the consumer and trade press.  Deadline:  Aprill 17

This year's categories:

  • Paper Love
  • Do It Yourself
  • Celebrations
  • Lifestyle
  • The Desktop
  • All Things Wedding
  • Eco Chic
  • Seasonal Greats 

Enter today,and you could be a part of this “show preview” while also benefiting from additional Lobby exposure throughout the duration of the show. 

Click to register and find more information.
 
 
 
     
 

Call For Product

  
 
 

Welcome Spring!
A much-welcomed Spring has arrived! Send us your best images of the season TODAY for a chance to be included in the NSS 2015 digital, social media and web campaign, seen by thousands of important industry professionals.
 
Photo submissions must be high res and large scale, and at least 300dpi. Click here to submit your product images today!

Featured Products on NSS Home Page

We're preparing to feature a fresh collection of images on the NSS home page. There's still time to get your submission in! Email a horizontal product shot  of at least 500 pixels wide, on a white background or other studio setting. Include the name of the product in 30 characters or less, the URL of your website where more information on that particular product can be found, etc. (No logo or messages and only one photo per company). Deadline:  April 6th.

Email your image to Trish Rivas at trish.rivas@emeraldexpo.com or complete this form.

NSS Show Daily Publication –FREE Editorial Opportunity

More than 10,000 copies of Stationery Today, the official NSS Show Daily, are handed out as retailers enter the building. Position your company alongside the show’s breaking news and schedule of events in this must-read daily publication, to be distributed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as people enter the Show and will be posted online and distributed via social media after the Show. 

Note: Editorial space is limited
Deadline for consideration: Wednesday, April 8

Send your materials for consideration to: stationerytoday@stationerytrendsmag.com.
 
 
     
  Upcoming Webinar
 		  
 
 

Rep Ready 

Thursday, April 9, 2015 
1:00pm EST
Webinar session is FREE.

Rob Fortier
 
Successful exhibiting is about more than simply setting up a booth and hoping for the best. A great show is about making connections, as well as sales, to grow your business. Learn how to make the most of your time exhibiting in New York by doing a little pre-show homework and preparation to find and meet the best sales reps for your company. Join Rob Fortier, Creative Talent Wrangler, and get proven strategies and actions you can take now to get rep ready and optimize your show experience. Register here.

 
 
 
     
  Increase Your Exposure and ROI  
 
  LAST CALL for Enhanced Listings
DEADLINE: March 27th

Drive traffic to your booth with an enhanced listing in the printed show directory. Includes your branded logo uploaded to your highlighted listing where your company information is certain to command attention on the page. A great way to stand out on the page and attract the attention of buyers at the show. Cost: $250. Email Trish Rivas at trish.rivas@emeraldexpo.com.


 

Product Preview Email

Special Offer:  
Now through April, secure a Product preview ad spot for $400 (valued at $750)

Beginning in April we'll be sending Product Preview emails to 40,000+ attendees bi-weekly leading up to the show. Showcase your product(s) in this image-focused email, and draw attention to your new releases or best sellers. Up to 8 product spots available per email. Size per ad spot: 72 x 290 pixels wide. Must provide URL link for your image. Contact Dania Reyes at dania.reyes@emeraldexpo.com.
 

Paper Clips E-newsletter Advertising

Reach more than 30,000 industry professionals in the monthly Paper Clips E-newsletter. With impressive open rates, this is an ideal platform to promote your brand to thousands of potential customers. More than 70% of subscribers are retailers, making this a targeted audience for maximum impact.  Ad size is 550 x 100 pixels. Cost: $250 per ad spot, per issue. Contact Dania Reyes to secure space at dania.reyes@emeraldexpo.com.
 

FREE: Gifts and Decorative Accessories Editorial Invitation:Stationery Product Submissions
DEADLINE: April 6, 2015

Calling all manufacturers of Greeting Cards, Invitations, Gift Wrappings, Writing Instruments and all manner of related Stationery, Home Office and Crafting products. Gifts and Decorative Accessories is focusing on new stationery-related products in the May issue to be distributed at the National Stationery Show. Send them your newest offerings for editorial consideration.
 
Please send high resolution jpegs or tif images to:
stationerydesk@giftsanddec.com and dfalvey@giftsanddec.com
 

 NSS Planner Digital Upgrades

The NSS Planner offers affordable digital marketing opportunities with high exposure and great value. Login to the Planner and click on the "Upgrades" tab to purchase:

  • Access to details of matches (Staff pick at $150!) –View attendees who've visited your profile and/or added you to their planners. Includes company and buyer contact name, with ability to private message the buyer. Huge value!
  • Highlighted entry in the exhibitor list ($99) –Your company name highlighted on the exhibitor search page. 
  • Sponsorship logo on all pages ($250) –Upload a sponsorship image and link. The planner sponsorship images and links are displayed on all pages of the planner, including the interactive floor plan, the attendee homepage and in the dashboard emails.
  • Banner ads on  Planner pages ($500)
  • Upload product showcase video ($100)

View more pre-show and on-site marketing opportunities here.
 
 
     
 

Early Morning On-Site Seminars

  
 
  Etsy Trends: Treasure-hunting for the Pros
Monday, May 18 at 8:30am
 
Emily Bidwell, Merchandising Specialist Manager, Etsy
Headshot photo credit: Sara Kerens
 
With over 29 million items on the biggest handmade marketplace online, Etsy is chock full of goods in all shapes and styles. How does one tease out trends from this massive fount of raw creativity? Emily Bidwell, co-lead of Etsy's Merchandising Team, draws upon her years of experience digging through the marketplace to find and surface gems in Etsy's emails, PR placements, and jurying for the new Etsy Wholesale program. Join Emily in a discussion of what's hot in the world of independent creativity and learn some tricks for your own search — whether you're a retailer or a designer.
 
Copyright and IP Basics: Exhibitor Exclusive
Tuesday, May 19, 8:30 am:


Emily A. Danchuk, Founder, Copyright Collaborative, LLC 

This informative presentation for exhibitors will cover the basics of copyright law, including how to protect intellectual-property rights and what to do when faced with infringement.

Bio: Emily A. Danchuk, Esq., is the founder of Copyright Collaborative, LLC, a web-based membership association for artists, designers and makers who are passionate about protecting their intellectual property rights and putting an end to the infringement practices that are so prevalent in the art and design industry. Emily has 12 years of experience as an intellectual property attorney representing artists and small businesses in handling their intellectual property matters, including copyright and trademark prosecution and litigation, infringement and licensing matters. She received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2001 and a B.A. degree in dual areas, Political Science and Spanish, from Miami University of Ohio. Emily is a member of numerous bar associations and legal organizations, and is admitted to practice law in New York, Pennsylvania and Maine.
 
Add seminars when you register for exhibitor badges or log in to add seminars to your registration account.
 
 
     
  Book Your Hotel

 
Discounted hotel rates are available now through Travel Planners, the official housing company for the show. Book your hotel today for the best rates and selection. Click here to book online.		  
 
 
 
 
     
 

Social Media

  
 
 

Let us help you spread the word and share your industry news via social media. Use the official show tags below and add #NSS2015.

Twitter @stationeryshow
Instagram @stationeryshow
Facebook @ NationalStationeryShow

 
 
 
 
 

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