Editorial Calendar

2010 Editorial Calendar

Regular editorial features include:
Publisher’s Periscope, Faces Forward, The Johnson Collection by Lewis P. Johnson (an overview of newsworthy information from the museum industry),From Every Angle by Dr. Scott Gray (pertinent topics for the designers and builders), Creative FX by Paul Newitt (using low tech to make a big impression), On the Dotted Line (announcements of upcoming projects in museum exhibits, trade shows, retail displays and corporate center projects), New Literature, New Products, Association News (CEIR, EDPA, IAEM,
SIGA, TSEA, etc.). Every issue will also include application and case study articles for trade shows, museums, retail events and more.

ANNUAL JANUARY SOURCE BOOK DIRECTORY
Listing form deadline: 09.19.09
Ad reservations due: 12. 05.09
Materials due: 12.12.09

The most comprehensive listing of products, systems, services and materials for the exhibit designer/builders, museum planners, retail and POP designers, and anyone needing products /systems/services for temporary environments. More than 2000 products and services cross-indexed with over 1600 manufacturers’ and distributors’ pertinent information, including Web sites.

FEBRUARY EXHIBITOR SHOW ISSUE
Ad reservations due: 1.09.10
Ad materials due: 1.16.10

Featured Topics:
Systems: what are the latest trends in portable, modular and structural systems, what’s hot in graphics?

Product Focus: Tension fabrics, graphics and banners, banner stands.
Bonus distribution:
Exhibitor Show, March 14-18, 2010 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

MARCH/APRIL ANNUAL MUSEUM ISSUE
Ad reservations due: 2.13.10
Ad materials due: 2.20.10

Featured Topics:
Museum exhibit trends for permanent and traveling installations. Flooring trends in museum and trade show exhibits. Museum audio systems, museum lighting and light boxes. Can A/V technology enhance your design flexibility?

Product Focus: Flooring, audio systems, lighting, lightboxes, wall coverings, slatwall, museum products.
Bonus distribution: American Association of Museums Show, May 23-26, 2010 Los Angeles, CA

MAY/JUNE
Ad reservations due: 4.10.10
Ad materials due: 4.17.10

Featured Topics:
Exhibit transportation, mobile marketing, what schools are teaching exhibit design? Using systems in ways that are totally novel to the product to widen your marketplace.

Product Focus: Exhibit transportation, portable, modular and structural systems.

JULY/AUGUST TS-2 SHOW ISSUE
Ad reservations due: 6.12.10
Ad materials due: 6.19.10

Featured Topics:
Case study on the corporate exhibit managers job asking, How do you select an exhibit house? Do you spec green? What do you do to create positive OI/ROO? Going global, working with overseas partners.

Product Focus: Software, hardware, foamboards, PVC, metals, polycarbonate panels, fiberboards, plywoods, honeycomb, vinyl, laminates, fabrics.
Bonus distribution: TS2 2010 Expo: July 12-15, 2010 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER LDI LIGHTING SHOW ISSUE
Ad reservations due: 8.14.10
Ad materials due: 8.21.10

Featured Topics:
Lights, lightboxes and truss trends. Are you listening to your clients? Is the booth you designed a true reflection of the client’s company? Creative illumination, lighting products, integrating truss into exhibits, museum and event lighting, sound and video.

Product Focus: Lighting, lightboxes, truss, A/V.
Bonus Distribution: LDI Show, October 22-24, 2010 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas NV

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EDPA SHOW ISSUE
Ad reservations due: 10.0910
Ad materials due: 10.16.10

Featured Topics:
Economic Survey results, Transportation Survey results, shipping cases. What’s the best way to go? Common carrier, van line, air freight, etc. What’s the best Acase@ scenario?

Product Focus: Shipping cases, hardware, transportation.
Bonus Distribution: EDPA December 1-3, 2010 Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.


2011 ANNUAL JANUARY SOURCE BOOK DIRECTORY
Ad reservations due: 12.11.10
Ad materials due: 12.18.10