Attract
Buyers
Attract
Media
Award
Opportunities
Product
Displays
In-Booth
Signage
Sponsorship
Opportunities
Create a productive and profitable experience for your company with the Exhibitor Marketing Kit (EMK). The EMK is a guide of marketing opportunities available to you to amplify your exposure and effectively market your presence at the Show. Take advantage of resources to promote your presence to buyers, media and consumers, and find tips on increasing exposure through boothmanship and product awards.
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Upcoming Deadlines
| Date | Description | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/24 | Lead Retrieval – Early Bird Deadline | 2/19/24 | New Product Listing |
| 1/15/24 | First Look For Media – Submissions | 2/19/24 | Press Product Room |
| 2/1/24 | Lead Retrieval – Advanced Deadline | 2/23/24 | Shuttle Bus Video Deadline |
| 2/2/24 | PANTONE ColorWatch Display | 3/1/24 | My Press Release Writer |
| 2/2/24 | gia Product Design Award Submission Deadline | 3/1/24 | All Signage |
| 2/2/24 | Shuttle Bus Print Deadline | 3/16/24 | Special Event/Product Demonstration |
| 2/4/24 | Show Sponsorships | 3/16/24 | Press Kits to the Show News Center |
| 2/16/24 | New Product Showcase | 3/16/24 | Online Press Kits |
| 2/16/24 | Influencer Expo |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1/4/24 | Lead Retrieval – Advanced Deadline |
| 12/15/23 | First Look For Media – Submissions |
| 2/1/24 | Lead Retrieval – Advanced Deadline |
| 2/2/24 | PANTONE ColorWatch Display |
| 2/2/24 | gia Product Design Award Submission Deadline |
| 2/2/24 | Shuttle Bus Print Deadline |
Attract Buyers
Utilize these resources to increase your overall booth traffic and key buyer visits.
Buyer Registration Lists
Use the Show’s buyer lists for future marketing campaigns.
Independent Retailers
Learn how to show your support for independent retailers.
Lead Retrieval Services
Capture buyer contact details for efficient post-Show follow-up.
In-Booth Special Events
Spread the word about celebrity appearances in your booth.
Shuttle Bus Advertising
Reach buyers while they commute on the Show’s official shuttle buses.
Product Display Opportunities
Increase product visibility by participating in our displays including New Product Showcase, IHA Market Watch, Pantone ColorWatch Display, gia Product Design and our News Center Product Room.
In-Booth
Signage
Choose from our variety of signage to both inform and attract buyers to your booth. Options include New for the Home, Made in the USA, Smart Home, No Photography, Independent Friendly and Travel Products.
Attract Media
First Look
For Media
Show the news media your new products in this online gallery.
Media Registration List
Download the Show News Media registration list for following up post-show.
Show News
Center
This is the first place media, bloggers and influencers will head when they arrive.
New Product
Listings
Introduce new products to the media by including them in this special search.
Trade Publication Opportunities
Share new developments and products before & during the Show.
Press Kit Resources
The Show offers several options for sharing your new product and company information with the news media including a free online pressroom and distribution in the Show News Center, as well as PR Newswire distribution.
Pitch to the Media
IHA’s Show Public Relations Team will be pitching to the consumer news media about The Inspired Home 2024. Help the Show PR Team pitch the news media. Tell us about your company’s milestones and story.
Special Events
Use these special events at the Show to broaden your exposure to social media influencers and news media.
Influencer Expo
FIND YOUR NEXT CONTENT CREATOR
IHA is partnering with Tastemaker Conference whose annual influencer event is being held in the days leading up to The Inspired Home Show. We will once again be hosting a table top exhibitor expo event at McCormick Place where IHA members and exhibitors can display products and meet influencers from the Tastemaker Conference who are looking for brand partnerships.
The cost is $200 per six-foot table with drape.
Registration is available to confirmed exhibitors only.
Cooking Theater Sponsorship
CULINARY DEMOS BY CELEBRITY & AWARD-WINNING CHEFS
The Cooking Theater at The Inspired Home Show features three days of culinary demonstrations led by celebrity and award-winning chefs using the newest and most progressive products showcased across the exhibit floor. Retailers get a first-hand look at the products that consumers will be searching for, and brands get exposure to a powerful audience of buyers. Sponsors of the Cooking Theater are included in pre-and post-Show marketing and content distribution along with inclusion on promotional and directional signage at the Show. Two tiers of sponsorship are available: Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
gia Product Design Award
The IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design Award honors exhibitors’ latest creations and cutting-edge innovations with award recognition, recognizing five finalists in 14 categories. To be considered for a gia Award, products must be entered into the New Product Showcase. Finalists are announced prior to the Show and the Winners in each of the 14 categories are announced at the gia Gala on Sunday, March 17.
Mobile App & Show Directory
The Inspired Home Show mobile app has replaced the printed Show Guide. Now, attendees can easily search for and find companies, brands and products from their phones. Even better, they can begin planning what they want to see and where they want to go before arriving on site. After the Show, they can continue using the app to connect with exhibitors throughout the year.
