THE HOLIDAY

2013
BUYING SHOW
The Largest Buying Event for the Bar, Restaurant and Retail Industry!

MONDAY-SEPTEMBER 9, 2013-12 NOON-6PM TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 10, 2013-11AM-5PM JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER-W38TH ST & 11TH. AVE. NEW YORK CITY
WHAT IS THE 2013 HOLIDAY BUYING SHOW?
It is the most timely, all-inclusive opportunity that will bring you success in todays hospitality marketplace. Everything you need to run a successful business will be available all in one place. This is truly the 1st all-encompassing show and conference for the entire on-premise, off-premise establishments and hospitality community in the United States. The Holiday Buying Show will provide this comprehensive forum to present your beverage brands, equipment /services, and technology to the precise buying customer that you need to sell too and promote your brands.

WHY IS IT HELD IN NEW YORK CITY?

In New York City, there are more on & off premise establishments within 2 hours of the world renowned Javits Convention Center than any other place on earth! New York City has the heaviest concentration of bars, restaurants and retail in the entire world. Hospitality buyers do not have to travel far distances to participate and gain the knowledge that is needed to succeed in this most demanding industry.

WHAT WILL MAKE THE 2013 HOLIDAY BUYING SHOW THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT? MEET OUR NEW MEDIA SPONSOR, THE TASTING PANEL.
Ihe new scope and direction of The 2013 Holiday Buying Show is to simply bring in more On-Premise food & beverage buyers, distributors, owners and operators, purchasing executives, bartenders and chefs, caterers and OffPremise retailers. One of the major ingredients to accomplish this objective is the shows premier Media Sponsor, The Tasting Panel Magazine. With the leadership of world famous Anthony Dias Blue and Publisher Meridith May, The Tasting Panel has one of the largest circulations and influence in the Industry and the United States. Media penetration will be formidable with over 90,000 monthly circulation and a heavy readership of bar and restaurant personnel, F & B Directors, retailers and staff. In addition, The Tasting Panel will bring a new, innovative educational seminar series that will facilitate the opportunity to have one-on-one buying experiences with suppliers.

WHY THE 2013 HOLIDAY BUYING SHOW IS SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2013?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Its the perfect time for decision makers to buy brands and services Many companies introduce new products in the Fall prior to the holidays. The Holiday Season is the largest revenue producing season for the Industry Purchasing requirements are much more timely made due to the closeness of the season New York City is back from the summer with many more things to do in the city.

WHAT TYPE OF BRANDS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES WILL BE ON HAND AT THE 2013 HOLIDAY BUYING SHOW?.
The 2013 Holiday Buying Show will feature the Best Vendors with their top brands, the latest innovations in technology and the largest selection of equipment and services in the Business! In addition, we will feature a wide variety of spirits, wine and beer including many of the new craft and luxury brands that are now hitting the shelves in the marketplace.

Statistical Breakdown of attendees for The 2013 Holiday Buying Show

47% -New York 26% New Jersey 15%-Mid-Atlantic 9% New England 3%-US & Foreign

Present Readership breakdown according To Titles of The Tasting Panel

70%- Restaurateurs and Bar owners & operators, Purchasing Directors, F & B Buyers, Wine Directors, 15%- Distributors, Importers, Suppliers, Brand managers 15%-Journalists, wine and spirit educators, associations

THE HOLIDAY

2013
BUYING SHOW
The Largest Buying Event for the Bar, Restaurant and Retail Industry!

More Business Year Round With Our Expanded ADDED VALUE MARKETING STRATEGY
The RDP Group and The Tasting Panel understands it takes a year round involvement with our Sponsors and Exhibitors to accomplish their companys goals. Participating in The 2013 Holiday Buying Show is the ultimate marketing boost, but in addition, you will receive even more exposure and promotion with our comprehensive year round marketing and social networking.

EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR THE HOLIDAY BUYING SHOW THE LARGEST BUYING EVENT FOR BAR, RESTAURANT AND RETAIL INDUSTRY September 9-10, 2013 Jacob Javits Convention Center-NYC The 2013 Holiday Buying Show, in conjunction with The Tasting Panel, will present the most innovative, most productive educational seminars in the Industry. Marketing, Promotions & Advertising:
Advertisement and promotions months prior to The 2013 Holiday Buying Show in The Tasting Panel Magazine Inserts, press releases and PR relationships with numerous news and industry outlets, including radio, cable/TV, newspapers, business journals Special Show Program listing all sponsors and exhibitors, articles of interest and editorial produced by The Tasting Panel. The 2013 Holiday Buying Show Invitations will be sent to every On-premise/Off-premise establishment, purchasing directors, distributors, importers within 200 miles of the Javits Center. Weekly digital newsletter including year round promotion for The 2013 Holiday Buying Show and your company & brands exhibiting at The 2013 Holiday Buying Show. Telemarketing to all On-Premise & Off-Premise establishments in above area Website listing and banners for sponsors. Special App for The 2013 Holiday Buying Show 10 Guest are invited "Free of Charge" for every exhibitor. Invite all F & B Executives from Hotels, Casinos, Caterers, Chain Restaurants buyers, Distributors, Importers Provide social media coverage through Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter Blog information on The 2013 Holiday Buying Show to major industry related outlets

ADDITIONAL ADDED SUPPORT

DIGITAL NEWSLETTER
Our Digital Newsletter is emailed to thousands of past & present show customers,vendors, on-premise and off-premise establishments and others professionals inthe industry. All vendors in The 2013 Holiday Buying Show receive this service Free of Charge!

SOCIAL MEDIA
We utilize hundreds of sites on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, LinkedIn,and more on a daily basis, discussing timely topics and vendorinformation for the industry. All vendors in The 2013 Holiday Buying Show receive this service Free of Charge!

WWW.HOLIDAYBARBUYINGSHOW.COM
Your Company listing and/or banner will be linked from our website to your website. Our busy website receives millions of hits, with an average visit lasting over 3 minutes. It is the perfect place to be noticed and receive additional exposure.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS BUYERS CONFERENCE SPIRIT & WINE COMPETITION

New programs that will bring more publicity and notoriety to The 2013 Holiday Buying Show are being added. This includes our Industry led Seminar Series, The Premier Buyers Conference, and New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. All of these programs are geared to enhance our shows credibility and give maximum exposure to our vendors.

For more information, contact: The RDP Group 152 Simsbury Road Avon, CT 06001 800-243-9774 (toll Free) 860-677-0094 (local) 860-677-6869 (fax) info@rdpgroup.com WWW.HOLIDAYBARBUYINGSHOW.COM

THE HOLIDAY

2013
BUYING SHOW
The Largest Buying Event for the Bar, Restaurant and Retail Industry!

MONDAY-SEPTEMBER 9, 2013-12 NOON-6PM TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 10, 2013-11AM-5PM JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTERW38TH ST, 11TH. AVE. NEW YORK CITY

SPONSORSHIPS BRING A TREMENDOUS VALUE TO YOUR COMPANY, ITS BRANDS AND YOUR OVERALL MARKETING STRATEGY! WE CREATE THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS FOR YOU!
The 2013 Holiday Buying Show has developed a number of Sponsorships that will create extraordinary benefits for your company. Our Sponsorship Opportunities are developed with only your companys needs and wants in mind. They can range from a show floor presentation, sponsoring a cocktail competition, a unique power food functions, special educational presentation, to just a larger presence at The 2013 Holiday Buying Show.

STANDARD BOOTH PACKAGE-$2,800

100 sq. ft. of Prime Exhibit Space (1-10x10 booths) 1-6 table, 2-chairs, ID Sign, 1-wastebasket, ID Sign, aisle carpeting, ice, cups, water 6-exhibitor badges 10 guest badges for customers or potential clients (exhibits only) Unlimited pre-registration discount tickets Listing in Show Program and web site listing with link,

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP-$6,500
200 sq. ft. of Prime Exhibit Space (2-10x10 booths) 2-6 table, 4-chairs, 2- wastebaskets, ID Sign, 1- 500 watt electrical outlet, booth carpeting,ice, cups, water Name/logo on all advertising and promotion as Bronze Sponsor Logo on Bronze Sponsor Banners 10- exhibitor badges, unlimited pre-registration discount tickets 10 -VIP badges for customers (seminars & exhibits) Bold listing in Show Program; bold listing on web site with link. Social Media and newsletter promotion.

Social Media and newsletter promotion PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP-$25,000

800 sq. ft. of Prime Exhibit Space (8-10 x 10 booths) 8-draped tables, chairs, 500 watt electrical outlets as needed, ID Signs, Wastebaskets, booth carpeting, ice, cups, water Name/logo on all advertising and promotion indicating your company as Platinum Sponsor 2-Exclusive Show Banners 3-Pre-Show email blasts sent on your behalf Literature display in lobby Unlimited exhibitor badges Unlimited pre-registration discount tickets 40-VIP badges for customers (seminars & exhibits) 2 page centerfold ad in Show Program; large web site banner with link, extensive Social Media

COCKTAIL COMPETITION SPONSOR - $20,000***

Excellent Opportunity to Promote a brand(s) in your portfolio. Your product(s) will be the focus of a huge promotion. Mixologist from all over the United States enter and compete for the top 3 prizes. Included in this sponsorship: $3,000 Guaranteed as Prize Money Stage Area with seating and sound for 3 hour competition on show floor Individual Banner for Competition Logo Placement on sign at the Entrance Glassware as needed for competitors Bar Backs Judges and Judges gifts 50-VIP Badges for Customers for both seminars and exhibits Unlimited company badges for show staff Dedicated emails sent out on your behalf Press Releases to our extensive press connections Added exposure utilizing blogs through Social Networking Sites and Industry Associations Articles about the competition and your company in our Bar Show Digital Newsletter that goes out once a month to over 10,000 potential customers. 400 square feet (4-10 x 10 booths) of prime exhibit space. Four standard booth packages two 500 watt electric outlets Carpet in the color of your choice Prominent Logo Placement as Cocktail Contest Sponsor on all printed and electronic materials, press releases, newsletter, social networking, etc. Full Page Ad in show guide dedicated to the Competition Dedicated copy and company logo on all advertisement, tickets, postcards, industry magazine promoting the Competition
Custom sponsorship packages can be personized to suit your company needs.

and newsletter promotion GOLD SPONSORSHIP-$13,000

400 sq. ft. of Prime Exhibit Space (4-10 x 10 booths) 4-6 tables, 8-chairs, 4-wastebaskets, ID signs, 3- 500 watt electrical outlets, booth carpeting, ice, cups, water Name/logo on all advertising and promotion as Gold Sponsor Logo on Gold Sponsorship Banners 2-Email blasts sent on your behalf Literature Display in Lobby Unlimited exhibitor badges 25 -VIP badges for customers (seminars & exhibits) Full page ad in Show Program; web site banner with link. Social Media and newsletter promotion

SILVER SPONSORSHIP-$10,000
300 sq. ft. of Prime Exhibit Space (3-10 x 10 booths) 3-6 tables, 6-chairs, 3-wastebaskets, ID Signs, 2- 500 watt electrical outlets, booth carpeting,ice, cups, water Name/logo on all advertising and promotion as Silver Sponsor Email blast sent on your behalf Logo on Silver Sponsorship Banners Unlimited exhibitor badges Unlimited pre-registration discount tickets 15 -VIP badges for customers (seminars & exhibits) 1/2 page ad in Show Program; web site banner with link. Social Media and newsletter promotion

***(Contest may be modified according to Sponsors Needs) Tuesday and Wednesday or both may be considered.

THE HOLIDAY

2013
BUYING SHOW
The Largest Buying Event for the Bar, Restaurant and Retail Industry!

SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2013

HALL 1A

JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER NEW YORK CITY