Exhibitor Promotional Materials

Thank you for choosing to exhibit at the 2008 Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest!  As you prepare for this year’s show, be sure to take advantage of all the promotional tools available to our exhibitors. These tools are designed to help you make the most of your time at the show; using them will let you increase your visibility at the show, communicate important information to your current customers and let prospects know where to find you. Below you will find:

  • Show banners
  • E-mail invitation template for customers and prospects
  • E-mail invitation template for exhibitor guest passes
  • Customizable Show Flyers
  • Opportunities for the Show PR Team to promote you and your products before, during and after the show

 

Simple, step-by-step instructions make it easy for anyone to download and use these tools. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Your Show Staff

Website Banners

Choose one of the sizes below to get the code for the banner you would like to add to your site. Simply copy the code and paste it into your web page. The banner will link directly to the ticket purchase page in a new window so your site will still be open and active after the purchase! Please read the Please read the NMMA Linking Policy.

120 x 600 | 160 x 600 | 250 x 350 | 300 x 250 | 468 x 60 | 728 x 90 |

 

Show Logos

Print Logos

(Downloadable)

Web Logo

(With Linking Info)

Link to the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & Sailfest Website

Copy and paste the code below into your web page to display this image and link it to the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & Sailfest site. Please read the NMMA Linking Policy.

Customizable Flyers

(Downloadable)

Download a print-ready .pdf flyer for the show. Space has been allowed at the bottom of the flyer for you to customize with your booth number or attraction.

Email Messages

Choose one of the email messages and formats below to get a sample email for you to send to your email list. For the text formats, just copy and paste into a word document or your email provider and then customize. For the PDF flyer, just download and attach to your own personal email communication or one of the other templates.

Exhibitor Guest Ticket message:

Dear <Customer>:

<Company Name> is happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest, taking place September 12-14 at the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront and Town Point Park. To thank you for being one of our valued customers, we’re pleased to offer you and a guest FREE admission to the show!

Be sure to stop by and see us at Booth <number>. We will be showcasing/demonstrating <product/service> and <product/service>. You can also take advantage of show-only specials such as <list offers if applicable>.

The 2008 Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest is the best time and place to buy and take advantage of end-of-season specials. There’s something for everyone—from seminars to special attractions to family-friendly entertainment! This year’s features include:

  • Discover Boating Center – free boat rides on the latest models offered.
  • Boater’s World Buy a Boat and Win promotion - $5,000 giveaway
  • Beach Music – Live entertainment nightly
  • Meet Carey Chen and register to win an autographed lithograph from his collection
  • Visit Miss Geico the world’s fastest offshore racing boat
  • Learn the art of knot tying and sign up to help build a boat!

To receive your free tickets, please contact <insert name> at <insert contact info>. Or, for more information, visit our website at <insert your website> and click on the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest link for show details, including hours and features.

Sincerely,

<Name>
<Title>

General Customer Email Message

Dear <Customer>:

<Company Name> is happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest, taking place September 12-14 at the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront and Town Point Park. Please stop by to see us at Booth <number>.

We will be showcasing/demonstrating <product/service> and <product/service>. You can also take advantage of show-only specials such as <list offers if applicable>.

The 2008 Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest is the best time and place to buy and take advantage of end-of-season specials. There’s something for everyone—from seminars to special attractions to family-friendly entertainment! This year’s features include:

  • Discover Boating Center – free boat rides on the latest models offered.
  • Boater’s World Buy a Boat and Win promotion - $5,000 giveaway
  • Beach Music – Live entertainment nightly
  • Meet Carey Chen and register to win an autographed lithograph from his collection
  • Visit Miss Geico the world’s fastest offshore racing boat
  • Learn the art of knot tying and sign up to help build a boat!

Visit our website at <insert your website> and click on the Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest link for more details including show hours, features and attractions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

<Name>
<Title>

Emailable Show Flyers

(Downloadable)

Publicity Opportunities

To help us best promote the 2008 Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & SailFest and ensure your products are included in the news coverage we generate, don't forget to contact Debbie Schwartz at Debbie.Schwartz@diainc.com or call 757.314.3100 with your latest product information. The earlier the better!

Exhibitor Market Place

The Virginia In-Water Boat Expo & Sailfest is proud to announce that all exhibitors will have a free listing in this NEW online search tool. As an exhibitor in the show, you will automatically receive a free listing which is driven by the information you give us on your Directory Listing Form.