Markex
June is just around the corner, and with it comes Markex World of Events, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary with a bumper edition of this definitive marketing, promotions and special event exhibition.
Markex World of Events is a one-stop destination for every imaginable product and service in marketing, branding, advertising, corporate clothing, promotional gifts and eventing, which was visited by over 10 400 decision-makers in 2010. With brand new features and ever-popular attractions, the show is unequivocally the premier source for marketing-related products and services, for the opportunity to network, and for information about all aspects of the industry.
Both the Markex Gauteng and Markex Cape exhibitions will feature the new 'Trade Only' section launched at last year's Markex. Introduced in response to a call from wholesale suppliers, the Trade Only section is accessible only to pre-qualified bona fide trade buyers, ensuring that both wholesalers and onsellers benefit from being able to showcase their corporate gift selections in separate areas.
One of the attractions that proved hugely popular last year will be returning to Markex Gauteng, in the form of the Loerie Awards Travelling Exhibition, which showcases award-winning design and creative talent. Also returning in 2011 is the AdVantage Advertising Village, featuring specially designed stands to allow creative and design agencies to showcase their services and talents, with an adjacent wine bar and seating area providing a place for the marketing industry to network. New to the Advantage Village this year is the Pendoring Awards, which will be screened in the Village, and a stage featuring topical lunchtime talks by marketing gurus. Advantage will also be introducing exhibitor awards in recognition of the displays by Markex exhibitors.
This year also sees the first-ever Unique Speakers Bureau Pavilion, which will showcase the exceptional skills and topics of some of South Africa's top professional business speakers and MCs. An intimate enclosed theatre, with seating on a first-come-first-served basis, will give visitors seeking global marketing insights or a top international speaker for their events the opportunity to witness these renowned authorities in action. All recognised names at the top of their respective fields, most of the USB speakers have worked internationally and are considered amongst an elite group of global speakers who earn a living from their expertise.
The exhibition carries the endorsement of both the Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA) and Direct Marketing Association of South Africa (DMASA).
For further information go to www.markex.co.za and www.markexcape.co.za. To book your space, contact Fran Lurie on (011) 835-1565 or email moc.desilaiceps@lnarf.
Pre-register to avoid the queues by logging on to www.markex.co.za. If you are a genuine trade buyer, you can contact one of the trade-only exhibitors for a pin code, which you will need to register online for access to the 'Trade Only' section. If you cannot obtain a pin code from an exhibitor, contact the organisers on moc.desilaiceps@aderb. Access for senior students in marketing-related fields of study is restricted to Thursday 9 June and is by prior arrangement with the organisers, by downloading and submitting the application form from the Markex website.
Date: 07 June 2011 to 09 June 2011Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Date: 23 August 2011 to 25 August 2011
Venue: CTICC, Cape Town