Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Guidelines | Exhibitor Floorplan | Exhibitor Contract

The RETAIL PRINT MUSIC DEALERS ASSOCIATION invites you to be an exhibitor at its 37th annual convention at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, Columbus, Ohio, May 1-4, 2013. The RPMDA convention is your single best opportunity to display product and discuss services with a large and diverse group representing the leading retail firms of our industry. Read the details below, then go to http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=viq867bab&oeidk=a07e6zggo5j98b6eacb and reserve your exhibit space online, or print out the downloadable exhibitor contract to mail or fax in.

Convention opportunities for exhibitors include: 1) a promotional coupon book and drawings for prizes that will promote exhibit traffic, 2) terrific sessions and activities allowing exhibitors to interact with retailers and discuss industry issues, and 3) recreational activities and sightseeing. If you are interested in being a convention sponsor, contact the RPMDA office.

Your booth includes:

Booths are 10′ wide x 10′ deep, and includes one 8′ draped table, two chairs, wastebasket and identification sign.
Carpeted Exhibit Area.

Shared booth option:

Shared booths are also available. Your company may share a 10′ wide x 10′ deep booth with another company.
Includes two 4′ draped tables, two chairs and two identification signs.

Hours:

Set-up is noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 1st (later setup is possible). Exhibit hours are 10-11 a.m. and 2:20-4:20 p.m. on Thursday; 9:15-11 a.m. and 2:20-3:40 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. – 12 noon on Saturday. Exhibit breakdown begins after exhibits close on Saturday.

Marketing opportunity:

Free coupon in the 2013 Exhibitor Coupon Book of offers exclusively for dealers attending the convention with every space.

Hotel reservations:

To make your hotel reservation today, go to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/RetailPrint2013 or call (614) 463-1234 to make your reservations by phone. The cut-off date for reservations at the convention rate is April 9th. After that date, rooms will be on an as-available basis at the hotel’s regular rate. Your reservation as part of the convention hotel room block supports the RPMDA convention!

Shipping information:

Exhibitors will receive a show kit from Fern Exposition.

NOW IS THE TIME to reserve your booth for the 2013 convention. Exhibit space is offered on a first-come, first served basis. If you have questions regarding membership, exhibits or the convention program, contact Madeleine Crouch at RPMDA headquarters, 972/233-9107, ext. 204, fax 972/490-4219, or e-mail [email protected].