PRESENTS EXHIBITOR KIT (ARTIST) MAY 19-21 2017 BUFFALO CONVENTION CENTER
EXHIBITOR ADVANTAGE EVERYTHING ABOUT NICKEL CITY CON 2017 IS BIGGER EXCEPT OUR PRICING. We ve added another day and are adding bigger name guests, but are still keeping our exhibitor table prices incredibly low. We are also keeping the show tickets at the unbelievable price of $15 which means show attendees have more $$$ to spend with vendors & artists; it also means attendance, which normally doubles at second year cons, will probably outperform expectations. Exhibiting at NCC17 is a great way to promote your business and create sales. Our first year attendance was greater than most first year cons in larger markets- and we are poised to see tremendous growth in year 2. We had rave reviews from both attendees and vendors alike. Tables sold out last year and almost all vendors have expressed interest in returning so order your tables as soon as possible. This year CGC is coming and grading comics on-site! We are also adding a huge e-sports/video-game component and expanding our Board Game area, which will drive a new and large group of show attendees. Our marketing budget has increased this year and we expect large growth in regional attendees from Toronto, Syracuse and Rochester. Don t miss out on what will be the one of the East Coast s major cons of Spring 2017! HIGHLIGHTS OF NICKEL CITY CON 2016 Over 130 celebrities, vendors and artists filled our main floor. From wrestling legend Ric Flair to acclaimed comic artist Neal Adams, and charismatic actors Sean Astin and Ray Park, our star power was unrivaled among WNY events. Our Q&A panels brought fans closer to their favorite celebrities and comic creators. Sunday was Family Day at Nickel City Con and was highlighted by our free Kids Cosplay contest and free sketches provided by our artists. Off-site events included a VIP Party and a Cosplay Ball. www.nickelcitycon.com 2
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN The advertising campaign for the 2017 Nickel City Con will be extensive and aggressive on local and regional levels, and will include but is not limited to the following: Radio advertising campaigns on local market stations. Television advertising campaigns on local stations between programs specific to our demographic. Media coverage in local and regional publications including The Buffalo News, Niagara Gazette, Artvoice, The Public, Step Out Buffalo, Buffalo Rising, Buffalo Vibe, WGRZ Channel 2, TWC, and WKBW. Presence at local events including World s largest Disco, Buffalo Soup Fest, Buffalo Auto Show, Buffalo On Tap & Buffalo Home Show. Booths at comic book conventions across the United States such as C2E2, Long Beach Comic Con and more. Full color event brochure distribution. Guest promotion through their websites & social media, attracting national & often global attention. Vendor & Artist promotion on over 100 separate websites & social media. Charity ticket donations. SOCIAL MEDIA POWER Combining comics, movies, celebrities and Cosplay, Nickel City Con is the perfect event for creating social media hype and interest. The Nickel City Con atmosphere creates incredible opportunities for promoting your brand online. Fabulous images and captivating video from die-hard fans and pop culture icons help create buzz and excitement! /NickelCityCon (4,528 Fans) /Dacardworld (24,614 Fans) /Daveandadamsstore (10,489 Fans) @NickelCityCon (413 Followers) @Dacardworld (21,777 Followers) @DACWBuffalo (2,790 Followers) @NickelCityCon (311 Followers) @Dacardworld (4706 Followers) @DACWBuffalo (306 Followers) www.nickelcitycon.com 3
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW DATES Friday, May 19 - Sunday, May 21, 2017 CONFERENCE VENUE Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202 SET UP Thursday (5/18) Friday (5/19) 12:00pm - 7:00pm ONLY 7:00am - 2:30pm ONLY SHOW HOURS Friday (5/19) VIP 2:30pm - 3:00pm PUBLIC 3:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday (5/20) VIP 9:30am - 10:00am PUBLIC 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday (5/21) VIP 9:30am - 10:00am PUBLIC 10:00am - 5:00pm Please be ready and fully staffed ONE HOUR BEFORE convention show time. Doors may open 30 minutes before scheduled time. TEAR DOWN Sunday (5/21) 5:00pm - 11:00pm PARKING The dock area is for loading & unloading only. There is NO PARKING at the convention center. Exhibitors are responsible for finding their own parking. CONTACT Artists Meredith Phelps 716-838-3300 ext 129 Vendors/Artists Mark Gamble 716-838-3300 ext 135 Email vendors@nickelcitycon.com Address 55 Oriskany Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 CANCELLATION POLICY Exhibits canceled on or before March 20, 2017 will receive a refund. No cancellations will be made after that. www.nickelcitycon.com 4
EXHIBITOR PACKAGES BOOTH PRICING 10 x10 Standard Booth - $150 10 x10 Corner Booth - $200 2 Exhibitor Passes 2 Exhibitor Passes One 8 foot table (bare) Two 8 foot tables (bare) 2 Chairs 2 Chairs Listing on NCC website Listing on NCC website Customize your booth with your own signage, shelving, chairs, clothing racks, extra tables, TV s, or anything you need to display your product and enhance the fan experience! FLOOR PLACEMENT Floor placement is at the sole discretion of Nickel City Con Management. We will do our best to accommodate vendor requests. WI-FI Wi-Fi will be available at Nickel City Con for exhibitors. Please request a code at the event for access. ELECTRICITY Electricity is not provided through Nickel City Con. If you need electricity for your booth, it is an additional fee and must be purchased through Buffalo Niagara Convention Center The Electrical form is located here: https://buffaloconvention.com/files/documents/2017_forms/electrical_form.pdf NY SALES TAX Each Vendor/Artist is responsible for meeting all of the New York State requirements regarding sales tax filings. Nickel City Con is required to submit a list of exhibitors to New York State. For information regarding New York Selling requirements please visit www.tax.ny.gov INSURANCE Nickel City suggests all exhibitors supply their own insurance. If you do not have your own insurance, Nickel City Con cannot be held accountable in regards to claims against you or your company. www.nickelcitycon.com 5
NICKEL CITY CON 2017 APPLICATION FOR EXHIBIT SPACE CALL 716-838-3300 ext 129 FOR AVAILABILITY HOW TO REGISTER Email: vendors@nickelcitycon.com Fax: 716-838-9896 By Mail: Nickel City Con c/o Vendors, 55 Oriskany Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 Company Name Parent Company (if different) Primary Contact Secondary Contact On-site Contact (if different) Title/Position Title/Position Address City State Zip Country Phone Website Email Address 1 Email Address 2 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Twitter Instagram Types of Products to be sold at event EXHIBIT SPACE QTY Artist Booth 10x10 Standard $150 x = Artist Booth 10x10 Corner $200 x = TOTAL PAYMENT METHOD CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD (Make checks payable to: Dave & Adam s Card World, LLC.) VISA MC AMEX DISCOVER CREDIT CARD NUMBER NAME ON CARD CARD VERIFICATION CODE EXPIRATION DATE CARD HOLDER SIGNATURE I acknowledge and agree to the contents of this packet Signature Print Name