Comments on: Memorable companies/products at Dealer Expo

By: John Schuldt

John Schuldt — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:04:58 +0000

We found the attendees to be in good spirts, but focused. It appeared to us that dealers came intent to either buy or get specific research. Their mood seemed relaxed, but business oriented. As for names, ours being 50 Below as been a conversation item and smile starter for over a decade.

By: T Thomas

T Thomas — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:58:23 +0000

What happened to the age limit and the no stroller policy? We’re trying to do a 2 year deal in our booth with a kid in a stroller screaming at the top of his lungs? PRI and SEMA stop these people before they enter the expo area and lead them to the Kids Center…

By: Mike Jackson

Mike Jackson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:02:55 +0000

Advanstar’s new ‘Family Friendly’ policy for Vendors explicitly prohibits the seductive show models that were there in years past. (Everyone remembers LBZ’s booth – complete with stripper pole on 2nd level and real-live porn starts to service it!)