Combined Book Exhibit Shows
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2011 London Book Fair **New Title Showcase** — $325
11 Apr 2011 - 13 Apr 2011 London, UK
DEADLINE: 04 Mar, 2011
2011 will bring the Fifth Annual New Title Showcase, an official exhibit that puts your books in an area with the highest traffic on the entire show floor (between the two main halls of the fair). The London Book Fair attendance includes book buyers, agents, publishers, editors, librarians, distributors and so many more, and the New Title Showcase (organized by Combined Book Exhibit) puts your books front and center (and with loads of onsite promotion) to be exposed to this important audience!
2011 Association of College and Research Libraries — $225
30 Mar 2011 - 01 Apr 2011 Philadelphia, PA
DEADLINE: 15 Mar, 2011
The Association of College and Research Libraries is one of the larger sub-divisions of the American Library Association, accounting for approximately 20% of all ALA members with over 12 thousand. Because the ACRL meeting is held only once every two years, each one is exciting in its own right, and particularly useful. In 2009, over 3 thousand attended in Seattle, and with the move to Philadelphia--a city known for great attendance because of its own population and its proximity to other high-populace areas like New York, Washington, DC, Baltimore and others--2011 is expected to see a jump in attendance. Combining the expected increase of attendance, the fact that the average budget attendees have is over $1.5 million, and that Combined Book Exhibit is located in a high traffic area and will include an exhibit of Choice Magazine's Outstanding Academic Title Award Winners (Choice Magazine is the official publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries), you can expect a lot of exposure for the titles you choose to market with Combined Book Exhibit.
2011 Texas Library Association — $195
12 Apr 2011 - 15 Apr 2011 Austin, TX
DEADLINE: 16 Mar, 2011
Texas Library Association is the largest state library association in the US, and as such provides the largest state library show in the union year after year. With over 7 thousand members from public, private, elementary, university and other libraries, TLA is as diverse as they come. Their annual trade show averages and attendance of over 7 thousand from year to year, and the 2011 conference in Austin is expected to continue this trend. While a lot of librarians are seeing their budgets get slashed, over 60% of TLA attendees had a steady budget over the past 3 years, which makes for good opportunity. And with a reported 63% of attendees using the exhibits as an information gathering exercise for new products, Combined Book Exhibit represents a great way to get your information into the hands of this reputable group.
2011 New York State Reading Association — $195
03 Apr 2011 - 05 Apr 2011 Saratoga Springs, NY
DEADLINE: 25 Mar, 2011
New York State is a revered destination for teachers: from fellowships that trade masters degrees for service in struggling schools to some of the country's most reputable private schools, New York runs the gamut for teaching opportunities. As such, the New York State Reading Association caters to a membership pool that varies in experience and necessity, and must provide a good show each year to be sure to reach its entire membership. Saratoga Springs is a popular destination for the conference, and regularly brings a large statewide attendance, all interested in not only new ways to teach students to read, but also new books to read, making the Combined Book Exhibit a popular spot on the show floor.
2011 Florida Library Association — $195
04 May 2011 - 06 May 2011 Orlando, FL
DEADLINE: 11 Apr, 2011
Libraries in Florida have—for the last several years—been dealing with less than favorable legislation, from that limiting their budget to that limiting their growth, even in the most populous areas. So it’s no surprise that librarians in the Sunshine State have grown accustomed to making the utmost of informed decisions. For this reason, it's also no surprise that as the money has gone down, attendance at Florida Library Association's annual conference has gone up. They know the trade show is the best way to find new products, and especially new books. With the conference moving to Orlando, you can bet attendance will see a larger-than-normal increase.
2011 BookExpo America **New Title Showcase** — $335
23 May 2011 - 26 May 2011 New York, NY
DEADLINE: 18 Apr, 2011
BookExpo America's 2010 outing was one of major changes, and equally major successes. With loads of positive reviews from 2010 and the move back to three full days of exhibits for 2011, BEA hopes to carry the wave of success into the next event. And, moving along with that success will be the 7th Annual New Title Showcase. Open an extra day for maximum exposure, and located in the LOBBY (outside the exhibit hall), this official exhibit of BookExpo America continues to be an asset for exhibitors and attendees alike. In fact, according to a survey conducted in early 2010, the New Title Showcase rated second in overall value for all BEA attendees, as well as second in importance to returning attendees, and tied for first for first-time attendees (attendance regularly tops 26 thousand). BookExpo America is a show dedicated to helping you create a buzz for your new books, and The New Title Showcase might just be the best way to do that.
2011 Pennsylvania School Library Association — $195
28 Apr 2011 - 30 Apr 2011 Hershey, PA
DEADLINE: 19 Apr, 2011
Few venues exemplify the adage "quality of quantity" quite like the Pennsylvania School Library Association. While the thousand-member association might not be the largest, their annual show's attendees (which averages about 750 each year, with higher attendance expected upon its return to Hershey this year) spend more time going through the exhibits, and specifically the Combined Book Exhibit's bookcases, than any other. It's not uncommon for a single librarian to spend over an hour at a time going through the Combined Book Exhibit collection book by book, and it's rare for there to be any catalogs leftover at the end of the show. To guarantee effective marketing, PSLA is a great venue!
2011 New Jersey Library Association — $195
03 May 2011 - 04 May 2011 Long Branch, NJ
DEADLINE: 22 Apr, 2011
At their conference, the New Jersey Library Association is the ubiquitous library marquee slogan, "cool down with a hot book" personified: Over 1 thousand librarians gathered together at the height of Spring, sharing ideas, ice cream, a great beach location, and most importantly loads of books together for a weekend. And with the recent restoration of over $4 million in public funding (bringing the total to over $8 million), this near double in available funding should start a new trend of being able to spend their yearly budgets a little more openly. However, they can't spend their share without knowing about your book, so be sure to get it on Combined Book Exhibits shelves for effective exposure!
2011 Connecticut Library Association — $195
02 May 2011 - 03 May 2011 Stamford, CT
DEADLINE: 22 Apr, 2011
Considering the fact that the wealthy state of Connecticut has over 3.5 million citizens, only about 250 libraries (not including schools and universities) are scattered across the state, which means that each branch serves, on average, 14 thousand patrons. If the librarians in Connecticut don't have their work cut out for them, who does? Because of this, the over 500 people that attend the Connecticut Library Association annually take their opportunities very seriously, not only including the great programs available, but also the extensive exhibit hall. CTLA members know that the number one place to find new books is Combined Book Exhibit, so don't be left out of this appreciative market!
2011 American Library Association Annual — $225
24 Jun 2011 - 27 Jun 2011 New Orleans, LA
DEADLINE: 07 Jun, 2011
Of the two national trade shows that the American Library Association hosts each year, there's no question which reigns supreme: averaging over 25 thousand people each year, with a full exhibit hall, special guests and superb programming, the American Library Association's Annual Conference is second to none in the library market. In fact, Exhibitor Survey's Inc ranks it 10th in the country of ALL TRADE SHOWS in net buying power, which means that the people attending ALA are the exact people you would want to market your books to. With the continuation of the What's Cooking @ ALA Pavilion, the addition of the International Pavilion and the continuation of great programs and a large exhibit hall, ALA Annual 2011 has the makings of a great show. And, with Combined Book Exhibit seniority and prime exhibiting space, there's no better venue for cost-effective and targeted marketing!
2011 National Education Association — $225
30 Jun 2011 - 01 Jul 2011 Chicago, IL
DEADLINE: 07 Jun, 2011
The National Education Association has over 3 million members nationwide, which is really no surprise when considering how many schools and teachers there are in the country. But the fact that over 16 thousand come to their annual trade show on behalf of that over 3 million means that their annual trade show carries a lot of weight, and that also means having your books front and center might represent a great opportunity. As their website says, "Each year, many of America's most distinguished Fortune 500 companies come together at one of the largest education conventions in America," which is another way of saying there's a lot of big companies, and not a lot of books. With a full wall of books, Combined Book Exhibit is a popular stop on the show floor of a very important and influential venue.
2011 Beijing International Book Fair — $295
01 Sep 2011 - 03 Sep 2011 Beijing, China
DEADLINE: 12 Aug, 2011
The Beijing International Book Fair is the largest publishing industry event in the Asian Market, and considering China is the most populous country in the world, that's a pretty huge market, with a huge opportunity. Much like the Arab Market, the Chinese and Asian markets are starved for content to not only translate into their local language, but also English Language content to distribute. Over 200 thousand visitors made up of members of the trade and members of the public come to the show annually to see books from 56 different countries. Huge opportunity is available to those who choose to market their books to this audience, so get your connections made with Combined Book Exhibit.
2011 Frankfurt International Book Fair — $335
12 Oct 2011 - 16 Oct 2011 Frankfurt, Germany
DEADLINE: 12 Aug, 2011
Perhaps no venue on Earth reaches the depth and breadth of the publishing industry the way the Frankfurt Book Fair does. It might be because of the near 300 thousand in attendance, the eight full halls of exhibits covering 100 different countries, or maybe it's just the reputation Frankfurt has as the industry's 100% absolute must-participate event for over 60 years. One thing is certain however, and that's that regardless of the cause, there's no question that the Frankfurt Book Fair is the most important event on the publishing industry's calendar each year. Reach publishers, agents, distributors, printers, booksellers, librarians, book buyers, authors, journalists, rights executives, editors and so much more from a pool larger than any other all in one location. And doing so with Combined Book Exhibit makes it as cost effective as possible.
2011 Illinois Library Association — $195
19 Oct 2011 - 21 Oct 2011 Rosemont, IL
DEADLINE: 21 Sep, 2011
The state of Illinois receives loads of fanfare from the library community, no doubt in part because the American Library Association's main offices are in Chicago. And with such an important part of the national library world located right in their backyard, the Illinois Library Association has good company when advocating for the staff and members of the 3,802 libraries in the state. With over 3,700 members in the association, they stand as the third largest state library association in the entire US, making it a great opportunity for marketing your titles to a serious and seriously large audience.
2011 Pennsylvania Library Association — $195
02 Oct 2011 - 05 Oct 2011 State College, PA
DEADLINE: 21 Sep, 2011
The Pennsylvania Library Association is one that consistently throws great conferences regardless of the location. Perhaps that's because the (on average) 1 thousand in attendance, who represent near 2 thousand members are so dedicated to their craft, which includes staffing over 50 library branches in Philadelphia alone. Pennsylvania is a large state with a population of over 12 million covering a lot of ground, and offering a lot of opportunity.
2011 New England Library Association — $195
02 Oct 2011 - 04 Oct 2011 Burlington, VT
DEADLINE: 21 Sep, 2011
The seven states that comprise New England are all represented by the New England Library Association (in addition to the few that have their own library associations). While New England may not be the largest region of the US, it does include cities like Boston, Burlington, Portland, Hartford, New Haven, Manchester and other cities that when put together, represent a great cross section of some of the smaller market urban areas in the U.S. With its near 1 thousand members, New England Library Association serves a diverse community. Over 70% of those thousand or so members is comprised just of librarians from public and school libraries, so there's a great chance that the books you show to this audience are going to be seen by the very people who make recommendations directly to patrons--and librarians know what their patrons want. There's no better way to market to New England than through the New England Library Association.
2011 American Association of School Librarians — $225
26 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2011 Minneapolis, MN
DEADLINE: 30 Sep, 2011
Of the two national trade shows that the American Library Association hosts each year, there's no question which reigns supreme: averaging over 25 thousand people each year, with a full exhibit hall, special guests and superb programming, the American Library Association's Annual Conference is second to none in the library market. In fact, Exhibitor Survey's Inc ranks it 10th in the country of ALL TRADE SHOWS in net buying power, which means that the people attending ALA are the exact people you would want to market your books to. With the continuation of the What's Cooking @ ALA Pavilion, the addition of the International Pavilion and the continuation of great programs and a large exhibit hall, ALA Annual 2011 has the makings of a great show. And, with Combined Book Exhibit seniority and prime exhibiting space, there's no better venue for cost-effective and targeted marketing!
2011 Ohio Library Council — $195
26 Oct 2011 - 28 Oct 2011 Toledo, OH
DEADLINE: 10 Oct, 2011
Ohio has always had a reputation for being a state concerned with libraries, oftentimes being cited as the state that spends the most on their libraries per capita, more than any other state in the US. Like the rest of the country, hard times eventually caught up with them, but it looks like 2011 will be a return to form, with nearly 40 new or additional levies being passed supporting libraries throughout the state, and an increase of more than 10% in statewide library funding. With these changes, Ohio Library Council’s 2011 book fair looks to reestablish the state as a powerhouse in the library market.
2011 New York Library Association — $195
02 Nov 2011 - 05 Nov 2011 Saratoga Springs, NY
DEADLINE: 21 Oct, 2011
There are almost 800 individual library branches in New York State, which is one of the most populous states in the union, so New York State is obviously ambitious in regards to libraries and the library community. Each year over 1,300 members of the New York Library Association gather together for their annual trade show, where they hold conversation and conduct research inside the exhibit hall for how to best allocated the (reported) near $1.9 billion they spend on materials and resources. While this number is staggering, it has a lot of ground to cover, and a lot of the decisions on how it's covered are made at the annual trade show. Marketing to this audience has loads of potential, and can be done effectively within the Combined Book Exhibit.