Held within the iconic Wembley Stadium, SMMEX International provides your business with a platform to network and strike up partnerships with the biggest sports clubs, associations, retailers, tourist attractions, corporate brands and universities from the UK and beyond. Now in our 21st year, SMMEX International helps key decision makers find new ways of increasing revenue, promoting their brand, interacting with fans and corporate clients, sourcing new branded apparel, improving the effectiveness of their retail outlets and finding new merchandise. Everything and anything that has an impact on their audience! SMMEX will again be holding its programme of industry leading seminars to educate and inspire our visitors and exhibitors alike. We welcome leaders from the world of football, entertainment and licensing to share their knowledge helping to increase the show’s audience and guaranteeing our exhibitors access to prominent figures in their fields.
Why Exhibit? Exhibiting at SMMEX International should form the focal point of every well rounded marketing campaign. SMMEX International is an opportunity for you to: • Launch new products and services. • Meet new prospective customers from the likes of Manchester United FC, WWE, and John Lewis Partnership. • Network and build connections. • Strengthen your relationships with existing clients. • Expand your prospects database. • Build awareness of your brand. • Network and do business with other exhibitors.
Visitors average annual spend on promotional marketing
67%
of visitors are the FINAL decision maker
74%
of visitors are there to find new suppliers and ideas
toys & games
sports
WHO exhibits
Houseware Accessories
Clothing
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Every Year we welcome a wide cross section of exhibitors. Manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of all types of products and services can be seen at the show. Sample of some of the different marketing solutions exhibited at SMMEX: Suppliers of: Apparel | Branding Opportunities | Charity | Give Away Gifts | Corporate Gifts | Digital Apps | Embroidery Machines | Exporters / Importers | Flags & Banners | Heat Transfer Matchines | Hospitality Products | Interactive Media | Interior Design | Sports Kit | Licensed Products | Marketing Services | Media | Memorabilia | Merchandise | Personalised Products | Promotional Products | Retail Products | Retail Design | Season Ticket Holder Gifts | Security Systems | Signage | Souvenirs | Staff Uniform | Till/Epos Systems | Training Aids / Products | VIP Gifts | Web Sites
beauty
textiles mobile Stationery
Gifts
health
WHO Visits SMMEX International has established itself as the mustattend event. SMMEX gives buyers and key decision makers the chance to meet up with the premier suppliers of unique products and services in a relaxed, informal environment. With representatives from over 25 sporting disciplines, the event sees representatives from the Premier League as well as all types of professional sports clubs covering a diverse range including race courses, motor racing, rugby, tennis, cricket, ice hockey and NFL. Visitors also come from theme parks and zoos, blue chip companies, hotel chains, licence holders, media owners, retailers, health clubs, schools/universities and venue operators. CALL US ON +44(0)20 7821 8221 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SMMEXEVENT EMAIL US ON INFO@SMMEX.CO.UK
25
40
of our visitors attended as a direct result of personal invitations from us
Over 40 different countries attend
What types of companies visit
36%
Sports Clubs / Associations
28%
Retail / Distribution
25%
Marketing Agencies / Brands
8%
Manufacturing
3%
Media
Over 25 different sporting disciplines attend
9% 11% 14% 18% 20% 22%
Aims of visiting the show
Retail Manager
4%
32%
Find new ideas
22% Network 4% Meet existing suppliers
of visitors are the FINAL decision maker
74%
of our audience are commercial managers or those with even higher senior roles within their organisations
Find new suppliers
Brand Manager
2%
Visitors average annual spend on promotional marketing
67%
42%
Other
Merchandise Manager Buyer Marketing Manager License Director Commercial Manager
Who visits
WWW.SMMEX.CO.UK
Price per square metre is £300 + VAT
DIMENSION (M)
total sqm
cost (excluding vat)
3X2
6
£1,800.00
4X2
8
£2,400.00
6X2
12
£3,600.00
We also offer an introductory rate for first-time international exhibitors of £250 +vat per square metre.
Cost includes:
Be a part of SMMEX 2019 and chose an option that suits your product, marketing profile and your budget. Sign up and take full advantage of our year round marketing package.
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Carpeted floor space Full nyloop shell scheme Name board Lighting Standard furniture set FREE wifi connection FREE tea and coffee on build up Listing and logo on SMMEX website Inclusion in Show Catalogue Inclusion in Show Preview Magazine sent to over 17,000 FREE news stories on our website throughout the year Promotion on our social media feeds Visitor list after the event including Name, Company, Job title and Town
Contact now to reserve your space +44 (0)20 7821 8221 or info@smmex.co.uk
SMMEX Guide: Be a part of our A5 pre show guide, sent in the post to everybody who has requested a ticket to attend this year’s show. A digital edition is also sent to our entire database of industry professionals. Back Cover Advert: £750 Inside Cover Advert: £700
Show Bars: Why not sponsor the exhibition bar, which is popular with visitors and exhibitors. Branded signs with your logo will appear in the bar area. You may also use the bar to display any literature or supply branded glasses or napkins. Your logo will also appear on the floor plan. Price for this opportunity: £750
Carrier Bags: At the entrance to the SMMEX exhibition, every visitor will receive a carrier bag with your company logo and message on one side, with the show catalogue inside. Price for this opportunity: £1500 Registration:
Item in Carrier Bags: You can include a single item in every bag taken home by every visitor. Price for this opportunity: £350
Sponsor the whole registration process! Your logo will appear on all badges, on the SMMEX registration page and on all emails sent to registered visitors. Price for this opportunity: £1500
YOUR LOGO
VISITOR
Bottled Water: Do you sell bottled water? Use this opportunity to provide refreshment to every guest and exhibitor at the show. (Sponsor to provide) Price for this opportunity: £350
Lanyards: Provide the lanyards that will be worn by all of the visitors and exhibitors at the event. (Sponsor to provide) Price for this opportunity: £350
Floor Signs:
Industry Party:
Have your logo spread out in front of every visitor on the floor of the exhibition hall. Price for this opportunity: £150 psqm
By sponsoring the party you will be able to promote your brand to everyone that attends. You will be able to decorate the bar with any literature and products. Signs featuring your logo will also appear in the bar area. Price for this opportunity: £750
Show Catalogue: Take an advert in the show catalogue to raise your profile both at the event and to ensure visitors remember your company after the exhibition. Back Cover Advert: £500 Inside Cover Advert: £450 Full Page Advert: £350 Half Page Advert: £200
Do you want to stand out from the crowds? Do you want to increase your profile to the visitors attending the show? Then why not take advantage of one of the many additional promotional opportunities available. Anything is possible! Call us to discuss any additional ideas you have...