The Retail Merchants Association (RMA) is offering the Retail Marketing Expo at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 and we are inviting the region’s top retailers, plus the general business community. This year we have expanded our exhibit hall by 9,800 square feet - adding more vendors, increasing networking opportunities and including a new speaker's booth where attendees can talk to guest speakers one-on-one. The floor will be filled with exhibitors showcasing products, services and ideas to increase the power and performance of advertising, technology and marketing solutions. Back by popular demand is the networking reception in the exhibit hall. Top it all off with 4 mini power sessions throughout the day, entertainment, great door prizes and lots of fun! We invite you to see for yourself why people are calling the RME the most talked about marketing expo in town.
Don't miss out on the 4th annual Retail Marketing Expo to be held on August 5,2008, brought to you by Retail Merchants Association, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond Virginia.
Here are some other events during the expo that you just don't want to miss.
- 10:30 am - Seminar: The Art Of Buzz: How To Get Customers.........
- 12:00 pm - Keynote Speaker Luncheon
- 03:00 pm - Seminar: Strategies for Surviving the 4th Quarter.........
- 04:00 pm - Connect @ RME
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Click HERE to print Register Forms for Door Prize Contributions>>
Event Prices
| RMA Members | Non-RMA Members | |
| A.M. Seminar | FREE | FREE |
| Keynote Speaker Luncheon | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| P.M. Seminar | FREE | FREE |
| Connect @ RME | FREE | FREE |
Exhibitors
The Retail Merchants Association (RMA) is offering the Retail Marketing Expo at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, and we are inviting the region’s top retailers, plus the general business community. But first, we want to invite you to exhibit in the show and be a part of what has become an annual signature event for the region.
Exhibitors: Click here to Sign upThe RMA will market the Retail Marketing Expo to retailers through out Central Virginia. Media exhibitors will be asked to commit to publicizing the show in their media outlet to the general business community for one week prior to the show (see contract).
As a further incentive for retailers to advertise in your media, the RMA offers its retail members the Ad-vantage Advertising Co-op program that gives them a 20% credit on their RMA account for any advertising that includes the approved RMA logo. The Retail Marketing Expo is the perfect place to offer retailers your special advertising packages sweetened by the Ad-vantage program. (see contract).
Who Should Exhibit?
The Media: TV, Radio, Print, Internet, Direct Mail, etc.
Creative Talent: Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing Agencies, Branding Experts, Graphic Artist, Copy Writers, Web Designers, Video Production, Photographers, Printers, etc.
Top Reasons to Exhibit
- Grow your client base
- Educate area businesses on your products and services
- Network with your clients (and future clients)
- Your competition will be there!
- Targeted face-to-face interaction with potential clients - How long and how many days would it take to have meaningful conversations with potentially hundreds of prospects?
- Show and tell - This is an opportunity to sample your product or services to new prospective clients and present examples of your best work
- Advertising efficiency - How much would it cost to promote your company's goods and services to this targeted group of prospects on your own?
- Interactivity - Connect with numerous retailers you may have not reached out to and encourage conversation and buying vs. window shopping.
- Qualified Buyers - Offering incentives or promotions as a way to increase your booth traffic
Register Early – a 10′ x 10′ booth (or multi-booths) is available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Booth Prices
| RMA Members | Non-RMA Members | |
| Media Companies | $705.00 | $815.00 |
| Advertising Support | $550.00 | $660.00 |
In addition to the applicable fee shown above, media companies agree to provide the following:
- A minimum of a one-week promotion schedule, with a minimum frequency of 3, and a minimum reach of 30
- You may also choose to provide pre-determined discounted advertising packages (“Show Specials”) made available to RMA members only
How do I reserve a booth?
Click here to download a PDF of the contract. Complete all information and send it with your full payment to:
Retail Merchants Association
5101 Monument Ave.
Richmond, VA 23230
ATTN: Retail Marketing Expo
You may also call the RMA office at (804) 662-5500 and request that a contract be mailed or faxed to you.
Booth Selection
Booth selection will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis, so hurry space is limited.