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Promotion Deadlines

Trade Shows are a great marketplace for industry buyers and sellers. Buyers come to the exhibition, in many cases, with a pre-set agenda of companies to visit. Utilizing pre-show promotion helps your company get on that "must-see" list of exhibitors.

The ALA Annual Exposition is a fast-paced and exciting forum for discovery. Many new and stimulating events happen during the exhibits, which creates a huge challenge for your company to try to stand out to attendees. Just setting up a booth on-site won't guarantee your success. Your task is to decide what message and which vehicle will get attendees to focus their attention on your company. While most attendees hear about shows through direct mail, you may find a mix of mediums to be most effective.

In this section, you will find information on Promo Deadlines and promotional opportunities including Meet the Authors, Silent Auction participation, Sponsorships, Advertising and more!

Follow this promotion calendar and checklist to make sure all of your marketing activities are completed on schedule:

Deadline Item
March 13 10% Discount Deadline for Conference Program or Exhibition Guide advertising
March 29 Cognotes Pre-Show Issue Advertising Insertion Order (PDF)
April 5 Art due for Cognotes Pre-Show Issue Advertising (PDF)
April 7 Program Listing Information
April 14 Meet the Authors
April 28 Silent Auction
April 28 Annual Conference Program and Exhibition Guide Ad Insertion Orders (PDF)
May 12 Art due for Annual Conference Program and Exhibition Guide Ads (PDF)
May 12 Official ALA ActionAd Booklet Ad Insertion Orders (PDF)
May 16 Art due for Official ALA ActionAd Booklet Ads (PDF)
May 19 Advance Registrant Label Orders
May 19 Cognotes Advertising Insertion Order (PDF)
May 26 Art due for Cognotes Advertising (PDF)
May 30 Exhibitor Conference Room Reservations
June 5 Exhibits Only Invitation Orders