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Virtual Platform now in "Preview Mode"
for Exhibitors Only
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Exhibitors Have Access to Live Platform in "Preview Mode"
We know you have all been working on building your spaces this week. Up until this point you have not been able to see outside of your space.
The platform will be live today for exhibitors only in Preview Mode! This will give you a chance to see the platform outside of your space, test, and get familiar with the show in preparation for your customers.
You will find that some of the feature pages will not have content on them. Some will be populated over the next 2 weeks and some will not appear until opening day such as TIBS TV and seminars.
Exhibitor Registration and Virtual Show Access
New this year, simply register as an exhibitor to visit your booth and get access to the virtual platform before it goes live for all attendees. All that is required is a name and email address.
Please only share this link with those working your space.
Once you have registered, click below to launch Virtual Show
Please do not share this link, otherwise you could get consumers registering early and visiting your space prior to January 26.
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Consumer Campaign Launched |
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Consumer Campaign Underway!
Helping Your Customers Get Ready for Boating Season!
The TIBS Virtual Show marketing campaign is now underway with over 70,000 members of the Captain's Club receiving the consumer newsletter, providing content on the upcoming show!
Social media audiences making up another 30,000 followers are liking, sharing posts about the Virtual Show!
More about the show's advertising and marketing plan will be in the next newsletter, including radio commercials, digital media and social buy, plus PR!
FREE Admission is NOW OPEN and consumers are encouraged to Register Now and we see they have started!
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Display & Social Media Ads Available |
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Tell Your Customers where to find you in January!
As you prepare for this year's virtual show please take advantage of the online promotional tools available to exhibitors.
Simple instructions make it easy to incorporate these banners into your digital newsletters, websites and social media platforms.
Show Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11am – 7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 5pm
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Build Your Space - Help Video & Link |
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Building Your Space
Here is what you need to know if you are exhibiting virtually:
We suggest you watch th e "Build Your Space Video" first as it will provide you with a "How To" guide and approach to manage the look and content of your virtual space.
Easily manage your company description, website, social media links. Add products, services, videos, brochures, show specials and more. View your booth space stats and export leads.
Nex t step, click on "Build Your Space." The first time you are in, select Option 1 and your Company from the drop down menu. Please designate one person to create an account and start editing your information. Your sign on information may be shared with others in your organization if multiple people will be helping to create your space.
Note: If you participated in the Virtual 2021 show, the following information has been saved and copied over to the 2022 show:
- Main company description, logo, website, phone, social links
- Brochures, Videos, Additional info, Products and Services (not boats), locations and dealers
- You can revise any of the information above in your profile
You will need to add all new show specials & new products.
(11am - 9pm EST)
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Listing Your Boat Inventory |
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If you are an exhibitor with Boat Inventory, this year your products will be displayed on the BoatDealers.ca platform (and this will be integrated with Unity Event Solutions, virtual platform).
If you are an exhibitor that uses Boatdealers.ca currently: There will be no need to add your inventory separately into Unity (as the process was last year).
If you are not currently using BoatDealers.ca: And you need assistance to have your boats listed, Contact Eric Nicholl at enicholl@canadianboatshows.com or 604 882-8024 (11am - 9pm EST)
The integration of boat listings from Boatdealers.ca to Unity is expected to be by January 19 or 20.
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Watch for this Newest Scam Email |
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We continually remind exhibitors to be aware of email and phone solicitation from companies and suppliers posing as the Toronto Boat Show offering to sell data and contact information relating to show attendees.
We provide NO data to these companies, and strongly advise that you ignore any communications received. What these companies are doing is illegal and fraudulent.
The most recent communication being received by many is getting bolder and more aggressive (copied in red below), suggesting the Boat Show has given permission to provide contact lists and are available for sale. This is absolutely untrue.
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS EMAIL - DO NOT REPLY IT IS A SCAM!
Dear Exhibitors,
I'm pleased to notify you that Toronto International Boat Show 2022 has made the permission passed contact information of registered attendees accessible. Exhibitors can now meet their operational and promotional needs.
The whole contact list is available for purchase, with unrestricted use rights. This list can also be used for daily marketing efforts.
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can send you the Exhibitor Costs of the contacts.
Regards,
Jessica Conrad - Event Specialist
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Your Show Team is here to answer questions and welcomes your feedback at any time!
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2022 Show Newsletters
Newsletters are the primary method of communication for important show information that will be sent regularly to your email and will be posted here.
Click Here to reference all past Exhibitor Newsletters
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