2016 Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & EXPO Exhibitor Information 

To register for an exhibit booth, please click on the Register Now button below. You may pay with a credit card  or mail in a check. You MUST select either credit card or check (even if your company's check may not be sent until later this year) in order for your registration to be processed and your booth to be held.

Please review the detailed event information below before registering. By registering online, you agree to abide by the exhibitor policies located at: http://www.michmab.com/conferences/pdf/GLBC_Exhibitor_Policies.pdf 

Questions? Call Jennifer Preslar at 517-484-7444 or preslar@michmab.com  

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Move-In:                                 Monday, May 2, 2016             10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Show Dates/Times:           Monday, May 2, 2016               6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (NEW! exhibit preview reception)
                                               Tueday, May 3, 2016                8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Move-Out:                              Tuesday, May 3, 2016             5:00 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

 

booth packages

Several options are now available for exhibitors:

Standard Booth: Included in the booth is one (1) 8’ covered and skirted table, two (2) chairs, a wastebasket and one (1) 7” x 44” two-line Booth I.D. sign. All booths will be 10’ x 10’ with 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side dividers. You may have a maximum of two (2) company representatives attend per booth. Additional booth staff may attend for $50/per person.

 Premium Booth: (shaded booths) Includes everything listed above, in a prime location on the floor (see exhibit map).

 Table Top: Included with the table top is one (1) 2’by 8’ covered/skirted table, one chair. You may only display items on the table top with pop-up banners behind the table, you may not set up equipment on the floor. You may have a maximum of two (2) company representative attend per table top.

 VALUE ADDED: The contracting company will receive one (1) complete listing of all show attendees (post-show), one (1) listing and link on the conference website and one (1) listing in the MAB e-newsletter. Wireless internet access, move-in refreshments, Tuesday evening “Beer & Bull” reception, Wednesday continental breakfast and Wednesday evening reception/walk-around dinner. Box lunches and lunch tickets are available on Wednesday for purchase. Exhibitors may request pre-registration lists for promotion.

 Vendor Registration Only: This allows a company/vendor representative to attend the conference without exhibiting. Vendor registrations include all conference events. meals and sessions, and the option to network and promote your products/services to attendees. In addition, if additional personnel as needed over the maximum of two per booth they must register as a vendor.

 PLEASE NOTE: Companies and vendors that are not registered are prohibited from canvassing, soliciting or engaging in business at the GLBC. Any company or vendor found to be soliciting without being registered will be expelled from the event.

 

exhibitor kit

All registered exhibitors will need to review the online exhibit kit which includes an exhibitor badge/conference registration form, hotel information, telephone and electrical service forms, updates and pertinent information. Also included will be order forms from the Show Service Contractor for additional rental furnishings, booth carpeting, freight handling, forklift and labor services. The kit will be available April 1, 2016.

Sponsorship and show advertising opportunities are also available and can be customized for your company.  Contact MAB at 800-YOUR-MAB or 517-484-7444 for complete information.

 

VENDOR fees

	Member-Early	Member-Late	Non- Early	Non-Late
10x10 Standard Booth	$750	$850	$875	$975
10x10 Premium Booth	$900	$1,000	$1,025	$1,125
6ft Table Top	$350	$400	$450	$500
Vendor Registration only	$250	$275	$375	$475
Early Registration Deadline is March 1, 2016

  Payments to the Michigan Association of Broadcasters may be deductible as a legitimate business expense under the Internal Revenue Code. They are not deductible, however, as charitable contributions. No exhibitor will be permitted to exhibit unless their account is current and paid in full (US funds). No refunds will be made for cancellations after April 4, 2016. Booth sales close April 22, 2016. All space which is not occupied by show opening may be subject to resale with no refund.