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The NBM Show • National Business Media, Inc. • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424 • (303) 469-0424 • TheNBMShow.com • nbm.com
This certified statement details activities specific to The NBM Show and is based on
current data collected from those registering on www.TheNBMShow.com, paper forms mailed or faxed and/or on-site registration
systems. Data is available to all participating exhibitors and is certified after each event in
accordance with standard reporting protocols.
All demographic and historical data is verified and maintained in accordance with the guidelines set to uphold data integrity in
collection, analysis and reporting.
Registrant: A buyer/attendee; includes exhibitor personnel.
Exhibitor: Exhibiting company is a paid vendor.
about this report
contact informationThe NBM Show
P.O. Box 1416Broomfield, CO 80038
TheNBMShow.com(800) 669-0424
The NBM Show National Business Media, Inc.
a. certified registrants
b. registrant to exhibitor ratio
c. geographic marketing area and registration breakdown
Concentration of major metropolitan and surrounding areas in these states: FL, GA, NC, NY, SC
CERTIFIED AUDIENCE STATEMENTThe NBM Show
Orlando, FL • February 25-27, 2015
The NBM Show combines three synergistic markets of graphics professionals,
entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors and is a business-to-business trade show
for the following disciplines: decorated and printed apparel, sign making, digital
printing and graphics, awards, engraving, visual communications, sublimation and
personalization. The event is presented by industry trade publications Sign & Digital
Graphics, Printwear and Awards & Engraving.
about The NBM Show
FL ................................................................................... 66%GA ................................................................................... 4%NC ................................................................................... 2%NY .................................................................................... 2%
SC..................................................................................... 1%Additional States ........................................................ 23%International................................................................... 2%
66%
2%
2%
1%4%
Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4,002Total Verified ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2,308
Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4,002
Total Verified............................................................................................................................................................................ 2,308
Number of Exhibiting Companies ............................................................................................................................................. 83
Verified Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ......................28:1Total Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ...........................48:1
The NBM Show Guarantee: Total Registrant to Exhibitor ratio 19:1
The NBM Show • National Business Media, Inc.
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424
(303) 469-0424 • TheNBMShow.com • nbm.com
I certify that this information is correct and complete. Date: February 2015
Sue HuegVP, NBM Events
Lori FarstadDirector of Audience Development
The NBM ShowOrlando, FL • February 25-27, 2015 (cont.)
d. areas of activity*Apparel - Blank...............................................................................................................1,644Architectural Signs/Systems ..........................................................................................586Awards/Trophies/Plaques .............................................................................................. 960Channel Letters/Electric Sign Cabinets ........................................................................356Commercial Signs/Banners..........................................................................................1,080Digital Printing Direct-to-Substrate ............................................................................1,198Digital Printing/Finishing - Wide Format .......................................................................997Electronic Message Centers/Display Systems ............................................................283Embroidery ......................................................................................................................1,397Engraving - Laser ...........................................................................................................1,117Engraving - Rotary ............................................................................................................626Exhibit/Display/POP ..........................................................................................................419
Heat Applied Graphics ..................................................................................................1,378LED Lighting/Signs/Components ....................................................................................550Personalized Gifts ..........................................................................................................1,164Promotional Products Sales.........................................................................................1,102Rubber Stamps/Marking Devices ..................................................................................418Sandcarving .......................................................................................................................374Screen Printing (Apparel and Headwear) .................................................................1,317Screen Printing (Non Wearable) ....................................................................................741Sublimation - Large Format .............................................................................................683Sublimation - Small Format ..........................................................................................1,236Vehicle Wraps/Wholesale Graphic Services ...............................................................745Total Registrations .......................................................................................................4,002
FUNCTIONOwner/President/CEO ...............................................2,082Management..................................................................563Purchasing .......................................................................90Sales................................................................................216Production ......................................................................237Art/Design ......................................................................210Other (please specify) ....................................................86
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES1-3 .................................................................................1,9074-10 ..................................................................................98211-25 ................................................................................227More than 25 ..................................................................218
NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESSLess than 2 years ..........................................................6192-4 years .........................................................................4095-7 years .........................................................................4598-10 years .......................................................................389More than 10 years ....................................................1,458
REGISTRANT STATED AREAS OF INTERESTTraining by Exhibitors ....................................................................................................1,043Looking for new suppliers and product lines ............................................................2,528Meet with current suppliers face-to-face .................................................................1,769Find new distributors/dealers ......................................................................................1,669Research crossover markets to add new options for my business ......................1,325Interact with industry peers ............................................................................................993
PURCHASING AUTHORITYFinal Decision .................................................................................................................2,203Recommend .......................................................................................................................846Specify ..................................................................................................................................57
*Registrants may check all that apply; responses may equal more than 100%
*Answers from representative % of those in attendance.
e. post-show survey data*
Under 100,000
100,001-250,000
250,001-500,000
500,001-1,000,000
Over $1 Million
49%
19%
11%
9%
12%
At the show and within 90 days 81%
ResponsePercent
WHEN YOU ATTEND A TRADE SHOW DO YOU TYPICALLY MAKE A PURCHASE:
AVERAGE BUYER/ATTENDEE SALES VOLUME ResponsePercent
Find new products; Research future purchase decisions
Education/Training
Stay current in the industry
85%
59%
44%
ResponsePercent
WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE (3) REASONS YOU ATTEND?
Yes 78%
ResponsePercent
ARE YOU PLANNING TO EXPAND YOUR PRODUCT SERVICE LINE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? (i.e. are you planning to purchase or source equipment or supplies in a crossover market?)
THE NBM SHOW • National Business Media, Inc. • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424 • (303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
This certified statement details activities specific to THE NBM SHOW and is based on
current data collected from those registering on www.THENBMSHOW.com, paper forms mailed or faxed and/or on-site registration
systems. Data is available to all participating exhibitors and is certified after each event in
accordance with standard reporting protocols.
All demographic and historical data is verified and maintained in accordance with the guidelines set to uphold data integrity in
collection, analysis and reporting.
Registrant: A buyer/attendee; includes exhibitor personnel.
Exhibitor: Exhibiting company is a paid vendor.
about this report
contact informationTHE NBM SHOW
P.O. Box 1416Broomfield, CO 80038THENBMSHOW.com
(800) 669-0424
THE NBM SHOW National Business Media, Inc.
a. certified registrants
b. registrant to exhibitor ratio
c. geographic marketing area and registration breakdown
Concentration of major metropolitan and surrounding areas in these states: TX, OK, LA, AR
CERTIFIED AUDIENCE STATEMENTTHE NBM SHOW
Arlington, TX • May 14-16, 2015
THE NBM SHOW combines three synergistic markets of graphics professionals,
entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors and is a business-to-business trade show
for the following disciplines: decorated and printed apparel, sign making, digital
printing and graphics, awards, engraving, visual communications, sublimation and
personalization. The event is presented by industry trade publications Sign & Digital
Graphics, Printwear and Awards & Engraving.
about THE NBM SHOW
TX .................................................................................. 75%OK ................................................................................... 5%LA .................................................................................... 1%AR .................................................................................... 1%
Additional States ........................................................ 18%
1%
1%5%
75%
Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5,269Total Verified ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3,322
Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5,269
Total Verified............................................................................................................................................................................ 3,322
Number of Exhibiting Companies ........................................................................................................................................... 100
Verified Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ......................33:1Total Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ...........................53:1
THE NBM SHOW Guarantee: Total Registrant to Exhibitor ratio 19:1
THE NBM SHOW • National Business Media, Inc.
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424
(303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
I certify that this information is correct and complete. Date: May 2015
Sue HuegVP, NBM Events
Lori FarstadDirector of Audience Development
THE NBM SHOWArlington, TX • May 14-16, 2015 (cont.)
d. areas of activity*Apparel - Blank...............................................................................................................2,345Architectural Signs/Systems ..........................................................................................576Awards/Trophies/Plaques .............................................................................................. 952Channel Letters/Electric Sign Cabinets ........................................................................449Commercial Signs/Banners..........................................................................................1,344Digital Printing Direct-to-Substrate ............................................................................1,422Digital Printing/Finishing - Wide Format ....................................................................1,149Electronic Message Centers/Display Systems ............................................................288Embroidery ......................................................................................................................1,849Engraving - Laser ...........................................................................................................1,067Engraving - Rotary ............................................................................................................583Exhibit/Display/POP ..........................................................................................................465
Heat Applied Graphics ..................................................................................................1,872LED Lighting/Signs/Components ....................................................................................591Personalized Gifts ..........................................................................................................1,286Promotional Products Sales.........................................................................................1,321Rubber Stamps/Marking Devices ..................................................................................450Sandcarving .......................................................................................................................341Screen Printing (Apparel and Headwear) .................................................................1,939Screen Printing (Non Wearable) .................................................................................1,018Sublimation - Large Format .............................................................................................779Sublimation - Small Format ..........................................................................................1,496Vehicle Wraps/Wholesale Graphic Services ...............................................................884Total Registrations .......................................................................................................5,269
FUNCTIONOwner/President/CEO ...............................................2.632Management..................................................................635Purchasing .....................................................................110Sales................................................................................309Production ......................................................................373Art/Design ......................................................................325Other (please specify) ..................................................112
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES1-3 .................................................................................2,6984-10 ...............................................................................1,07911-25 ................................................................................271More than 25 ..................................................................280
NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESSLess than 2 years ..........................................................8892-4 years .........................................................................7395-7 years .........................................................................5528-10 years .......................................................................484More than 10 years ....................................................1,645
REGISTRANT STATED AREAS OF INTERESTTraining by Exhibitors ....................................................................................................1,540Looking for new suppliers and product lines ............................................................3,250Meet with current suppliers face-to-face .................................................................2,438Find new distributors/dealers ......................................................................................2,160Research crossover markets to add new options for my business ......................1,685Interact with industry peers .........................................................................................1,346
PURCHASING AUTHORITYFinal Decision .................................................................................................................2,783Recommend ....................................................................................................................1,109Specify ..................................................................................................................................87
*Registrants may check all that apply; responses may equal more than 100%
*Answers from representative % of those in attendance.
e. post-show survey data*
Under 100,000
100,001-250,000
250,001-500,000
500,001-1,000,000
Over $1 Million
58%
15%
9%
6%
12%
At the show and within 90 days 83%
ResponsePercent
WHEN YOU ATTEND A TRADE SHOW DO YOU TYPICALLY MAKE A PURCHASE:
AVERAGE BUYER/ATTENDEE SALES VOLUME ResponsePercent
Find new products; Research future purchase decisions
Education/Training
Stay current in the industry
86%
51%
44%
ResponsePercent
WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE (3) REASONS YOU ATTEND?
Yes 71%
ResponsePercent
ARE YOU PLANNING TO EXPAND YOUR PRODUCT SERVICE LINE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? (i.e. are you planning to purchase or source equipment or supplies in a crossover market?)
THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW • National Business Media, Inc. • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424 • (303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
This certified statement details activities specific to THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW and is
based on current data collected from those registering on www.THENBMSHOW.com,
paper forms mailed or faxed and/or on-site registration systems. Data is available to all participating exhibitors and is certified after
each event in accordance with standard reporting protocols.
All demographic and historical data is
verified and maintained in accordance with the guidelines set to uphold data integrity in
collection, analysis and reporting.
Registrant: A buyer/attendee; includes exhibitor personnel.
Exhibitor: Exhibiting company is a paid vendor.
about this report
contact informationTHE NBM B.I.G. SHOW
P.O. Box 1416Broomfield, CO 80038THENBMSHOW.com
(800) 669-0424
THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW National Business Media, Inc.
a. certified registrants Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7,996Total Verified ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5,390
b. registrant to exhibitor ratioTotal Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7,996
Total Verified............................................................................................................................................................................ 5,390
Number of Exhibiting Companies ........................................................................................................................................... 197
Verified Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ......................27:1Total Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ...........................41:1
THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW Guarantee: Total Registrant to Exhibitor ratio 19:1
c. geographic marketing area and registration breakdown
Concentration of major metropolitan and surrounding areas in these states: IN, OH, IL, KY, MI
CERTIFIED AUDIENCE STATEMENTTHE NBM B.I.G. SHOW
Indianapolis, IN • June 4-6, 2015
THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW combines three synergistic markets of graphics professionals,
entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors and is a business-to-business trade show
for the following disciplines: decorated and printed apparel, sign making, digital
printing and graphics, awards, engraving, visual communications, sublimation and
personalization. The event is presented by industry trade publications Sign & Digital
Graphics, Printwear and Awards & Engraving.
about THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW
IN .................................................................................. 32%OH ................................................................................. 15%IL .................................................................................... 12%KY .................................................................................... 6%
MI..................................................................................... 6%Additional States ........................................................ 29%
6%
15%12% 32%
6%
THE NBM B.I.G. SHOW • National Business Media, Inc.
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424
(303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
I certify that this information is correct and complete. Date: June 2015
Sue HuegVP, NBM Events
Lori FarstadDirector of Audience Development
THE NBM B.I.G. SHOWIndianapolis, IN • June 4-6, 2015 (cont.)
d. areas of activity*Apparel - Blank...............................................................................................................3,135Architectural Signs/Systems .......................................................................................1,029 Awards/Trophies/Plaques ............................................................................................1,561Channel Letters/Electric Sign Cabinets ........................................................................685Commercial Signs/Banners..........................................................................................2,194Digital Printing Direct-to-Substrate ............................................................................1,978Digital Printing/Finishing - Wide Format ....................................................................1,871Electronic Message Centers/Display Systems ............................................................534Embroidery ......................................................................................................................2,401Engraving - Laser ...........................................................................................................1,627Engraving - Rotary ............................................................................................................936Exhibit/Display/POP ..........................................................................................................801
Heat Applied Graphics ..................................................................................................2,578LED Lighting/Signs/Components ....................................................................................884Personalized Gifts ..........................................................................................................1,734Promotional Products Sales.........................................................................................1,655Rubber Stamps/Marking Devices ..................................................................................641Sandcarving .......................................................................................................................523Screen Printing (Apparel and Headwear) .................................................................2,543Screen Printing (Non Wearable) .................................................................................1,359 Sublimation - Large Format ..........................................................................................1,075Sublimation - Small Format ..........................................................................................2,096Vehicle Wraps/Wholesale Graphic Services ............................................................1,821Total Registrants ........................................................................................................... 7,996
FUNCTIONOwner/President/CEO ...............................................3,472Management...............................................................1,019Purchasing .....................................................................164Sales................................................................................432Production ......................................................................767Art/Design ......................................................................469Other (please specify) ..................................................216
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES1-3 .................................................................................3,3784-10 ...............................................................................1,81611-25 ................................................................................503More than 25 ..................................................................566
NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESSLess than 2 years .......................................................1,0172-4 years .........................................................................8885-7 years .........................................................................7688-10 years .......................................................................589More than 10 years ....................................................2,963
REGISTRANT STATED AREAS OF INTERESTTraining by Exhibitors ....................................................................................................1,966Looking for new suppliers and product lines ............................................................4,560Meet with current suppliers face-to-face .................................................................3,710Find new distributors/dealers ......................................................................................3,200Research crossover markets to add new options for my business ......................2,403Interact with industry peers .........................................................................................2,269
PURCHASING AUTHORITYFinal Decision .................................................................................................................3,699Recommend ....................................................................................................................1,701Specify ................................................................................................................................113
*Registrants may check all that apply; responses may equal more than 100%
*Answers from representative % of those in attendance.
e. post-show survey data*
Under 100,000
100,001-250,000
250,001-500,000
500,001-1,000,000
Over $1 Million
47%
19%
11%
8%
15%
At the show and within 90 days 84%
ResponsePercent
WHEN YOU ATTEND A TRADE SHOW DO YOU TYPICALLY MAKE A PURCHASE:
AVERAGE BUYER/ATTENDEE SALES VOLUME ResponsePercent
Find new products; Research future purchase decisions
Education/Training
Stay current in the industry
83%
55%
46%
ResponsePercent
WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE (3) REASONS YOU ATTEND?
Yes 64%
ResponsePercent
ARE YOU PLANNING TO EXPAND YOUR PRODUCT SERVICE LINE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? (i.e. are you planning to purchase or source equipment or supplies in a crossover market?)
THE NBM SHOW • National Business Media, Inc. • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424 • (303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
This certified statement details activities specific to THE NBM SHOW and is based on
current data collected from those registering on www.THENBMSHOW.com, paper forms mailed or faxed and/or on-site registration
systems. Data is available to all participating exhibitors and is certified after each event in
accordance with standard reporting protocols.
All demographic and historical data is verified and maintained in accordance with the guidelines set to uphold data integrity in
collection, analysis and reporting.
Registrant: A buyer/attendee; includes exhibitor personnel.
Exhibitor: Exhibiting company is a paid vendor.
about this report
contact informationTHE NBM SHOW
P.O. Box 1416Broomfield, CO 80038THENBMSHOW.com
(800) 669-0424
THE NBM SHOW National Business Media, Inc.
a. certified registrants Total Registrants ................................................................................................................................................................... 10,777Total Verified ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6,304
b. registrant to exhibitor ratio
c. geographic marketing area and registration breakdown
Concentration of major metropolitan and surrounding areas in these states: CA, AZ, NV
CERTIFIED AUDIENCE STATEMENTTHE NBM SHOW
Long Beach, CA • July 23-25, 2015
THE NBM SHOW combines three synergistic markets of graphics professionals,
entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors and is a business-to-business trade show
for the following disciplines: decorated and printed apparel, sign making, digital
printing and graphics, awards, engraving, visual communications, sublimation and
personalization. The event is presented by industry trade publications Sign & Digital
Graphics, Printwear and Awards & Engraving.
about THE NBM SHOW
CA ................................................................................. 83%
AZ..................................................................................... 1%
NV .................................................................................... 1%
International................................................................... 1%
Additional States ......................................................... 14%
1%
83%
1%
Total Registrants ................................................................................................................................................................... 10,777
Total Verified............................................................................................................................................................................ 6,304
Number of Exhibiting Companies ........................................................................................................................................... 149
Verified Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ......................42:1Total Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ...........................72:1
THE NBM SHOW Guarantee: Total Registrant to Exhibitor ratio 19:1
THE NBM SHOW• National Business Media, Inc.
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424
(303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
I certify that this information is correct and complete. Date: July 2015
Sue HuegVP, NBM Events
Lori FarstadDirector of Audience Development
THE NBM SHOWLong Beach, CA • July 23-25, 2015 (cont.)
d. areas of activity*Apparel - Blank...............................................................................................................4,179Architectural Signs/Systems .......................................................................................1,438Awards/Trophies/Plaques ............................................................................................1,687Channel Letters/Electric Sign Cabinets .....................................................................1,094Commercial Signs/Banners..........................................................................................2,923Digital Printing Direct-to-Substrate ............................................................................3,420Digital Printing/Finishing - Wide Format ....................................................................3,086Electronic Message Centers/Display Systems ............................................................689Embroidery ......................................................................................................................2,971Engraving - Laser ...........................................................................................................2,309Engraving - Rotary .........................................................................................................1,251Exhibit/Display/POP .......................................................................................................1,216
Heat Applied Graphics ..................................................................................................2,981LED Lighting/Signs/Components .................................................................................1,439Personalized Gifts ..........................................................................................................2,110Promotional Products Sales.........................................................................................2,389Rubber Stamps/Marking Devices ..................................................................................987Sandcarving .......................................................................................................................796Screen Printing (Apparel and Headwear) .................................................................3,712Screen Printing (Non Wearable) .................................................................................2,084Sublimation - Large Format ..........................................................................................1,876Sublimation - Small Format ..........................................................................................2,695Vehicle Wraps/Wholesale Graphic Services ............................................................2,182Total Registrants .........................................................................................................10,777
FUNCTIONOwner/President/CEO ...............................................4,665Management...............................................................1,583Purchasing .....................................................................362Sales................................................................................778Production ......................................................................845Art/Design ......................................................................907Other (please specify) ..................................................278
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES1-3 .................................................................................4,8214-10 ...............................................................................2,80111-25 ................................................................................644More than 25 ..................................................................874
NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESSLess than 2 years .......................................................1,5972-4 years ......................................................................1,2915-7 years ......................................................................1,1938-10 years ....................................................................1,003More than 10 years ....................................................4,034
REGISTRANT STATED AREAS OF INTERESTTraining by Exhibitors ....................................................................................................1,973Looking for new suppliers and product lines ............................................................6,421Meet with current suppliers face-to-face .................................................................4,426Find new distributors/dealers ......................................................................................4,233Research crossover markets to add new options for my business ......................3,183Interact with industry peers .........................................................................................2,846
PURCHASING AUTHORITYFinal Decision .................................................................................................................5,172Recommend ....................................................................................................................2,656Specify ................................................................................................................................216
*Registrants may check all that apply; responses may equal more than 100%
*Answers from representative % of those in attendance.
e. post-show survey data*e. post-show survey data*
Under 100,000
100,001-250,000
250,001-500,000
500,001-1,000,000
Over $1 Million
46%
19%
11%
9%
15%
At the show and within 90 days 82%
ResponsePercent
WHEN YOU ATTEND A TRADE SHOW DO YOU TYPICALLY MAKE A PURCHASE:
AVERAGE BUYER/ATTENDEE SALES VOLUME ResponsePercent
Find new products; Research future purchase decisions
Find new supplier for consumables
Stay current in the industry
85%
52%
49%
ResponsePercent
WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE (3) REASONS YOU ATTEND?
Yes 70%
ResponsePercent
ARE YOU PLANNING TO EXPAND YOUR PRODUCT SERVICE LINE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? (i.e. are you planning to purchase or source equipment or supplies in a crossover market?)
THE NBM SHOW • National Business Media, Inc. • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424 • (303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
This certified statement details activities specific to THE NBM SHOW and is based on
current data collected from those registering on www.THENBMSHOW.com, paper forms mailed or faxed and/or on-site registration
systems. Data is available to all participating exhibitors and is certified after each event in
accordance with standard reporting protocols.
All demographic and historical data is verified and maintained in accordance with the guidelines set to uphold data integrity in
collection, analysis and reporting.
Registrant: A buyer/attendee; includes exhibitor personnel.
Exhibitor: Exhibiting company is a paid vendor.
about this report
contact informationTHE NBM SHOW
P.O. Box 1416Broomfield, CO 80038THENBMSHOW.com
(800) 669-0424
THE NBM SHOW National Business Media, Inc.
a. certified registrants Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4,446Total Verified ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2,591
b. registrant to exhibitor ratio
c. geographic marketing area and registration breakdownConcentration of major metropolitan and surrounding areas in these states: PA, NJ, NY, MD, DE, VA
CERTIFIED AUDIENCE STATEMENTTHE NBM SHOW
Philadelphia, PA • August 28 - 30, 2015
THE NBM SHOW combines three synergistic markets of graphics professionals,
entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors and is a business-to-business trade show
for the following disciplines: decorated and printed apparel, sign making, digital
printing and graphics, awards, engraving, visual communications, sublimation and
personalization. The event is presented by industry trade publications Sign & Digital
Graphics, Printwear and Awards & Engraving.
about THE NBM SHOW
PA................................................................................... 31%
NJ .................................................................................. 20%
NY .................................................................................. 14%
MD ................................................................................... 8%
DE..................................................................................... 3%
VA .................................................................................... 3%
Additional States ......................................................... 20%
International................................................................... 1%
1%
20%31%
International
Additional States20%
14%
8%3%
3%
Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4,446
Total Verified............................................................................................................................................................................ 2,591
Number of Exhibiting Companies ............................................................................................................................................. 79
Verified Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ......................33:1Total Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ...........................56:1
THE NBM SHOW Guarantee: Total Registrant to Exhibitor ratio 19:1
THE NBM SHOW • National Business Media, Inc.
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424
(303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
I certify that this information is correct and complete. Date: Sept. 2015
Sue HuegVP, NBM Events
Lori FarstadDirector of Audience Development
THE NBM SHOWPhiladelphia, PA • August 28 - 30, 2015 (cont.)
d. areas of activity*
FUNCTIONOwner/President/CEO ...............................................2,089Management..................................................................615Purchasing .....................................................................117Sales................................................................................310Production ......................................................................314Art/Design ......................................................................279Other................................................................................135
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES1-3 .................................................................................2,1284-10 ...............................................................................1,08111-25 ................................................................................226More than 25 ..................................................................260
NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESSLess than 2 years ..........................................................7082-4 years .........................................................................5855-7 years .........................................................................4008-10 years .......................................................................358More than 10 years ....................................................1,633
REGISTRANT STATED AREAS OF INTERESTTraining by Exhibitors ....................................................................................................1,105Looking for new suppliers and product lines ............................................................2,690Meet with current suppliers face-to-face .................................................................2,010Find new distributors/dealers ......................................................................................1,933Research crossover markets to add new options for my business ......................1,444Interact with industry peers .........................................................................................1,216
PURCHASING AUTHORITYFinal Decision .................................................................................................................2,242Recommend ....................................................................................................................1,012Specify ..................................................................................................................................86
*Registrants may check all that apply; responses may equal more than 100%
*Answers from representative % of those in attendance.
e. post-show survey data*
At the show and within 90 days 82%
ResponsePercent
WHEN YOU ATTEND A TRADE SHOW DO YOU TYPICALLY MAKE A PURCHASE:
Find new products; Research future purchase decisions
Stay current in the industry
Education/Training
86%
51%
48%
ResponsePercentWHAT ARE THE TOP THREE (3) REASONS YOU ATTEND?
Yes 73%
ResponsePercent
ARE YOU PLANNING TO EXPAND YOUR PRODUCT SERVICE LINE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? (i.e. are you planning to purchase or source equipment or supplies in a crossover market?)
Under 100,000
100,001-250,000
250,001-500,000
500,001-1,000,000
Over 1,000,000
52%
17%
13%
7%
11%
ResponsePercent AVERAGE BUYER/ATTENDEE SALES VOLUME
Apparel - Blank...............................................................................................................1,933Architectural Signs/Systems ..........................................................................................568Awards/Trophies/Plaques ...............................................................................................984Channel Letters/Electric Sign Cabinets ........................................................................387Commercial Signs/Banners..........................................................................................1,137Digital Printing Direct-to-Substrate ............................................................................1,331Digital Printing/Finishing - Wide Format ....................................................................1,080Electronic Message Centers/Display Systems ............................................................287Embroidery ......................................................................................................................1,446Engraving - Laser ...........................................................................................................1,057Engraving - Rotary ............................................................................................................645Exhibit/Display/POP ..........................................................................................................444
Heat Applied Graphics ..................................................................................................1,466LED Lighting/Signs/Components ....................................................................................542Personalized Gifts ..........................................................................................................1,096Promotional Products Sales.........................................................................................1,091Rubber Stamps/Marking Devices ..................................................................................421Sandcarving .......................................................................................................................347Screen Printing (Apparel and Headwear) .................................................................1,574Screen Printing (Non Wearable) ....................................................................................838Sublimation - Large Format .............................................................................................836Sublimation - Small Format ..........................................................................................1,365Vehicle Wraps/Wholesale Graphic Services ...............................................................754Total Registrants ...........................................................................................................4,446
THE NBM 2-DAY SHOW • National Business Media, Inc. • PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424 • (303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
This certified statement details activities specific to THE NBM 2-DAY SHOW and is
based on current data collected from those registering on www.THENBMSHOW.com,
paper forms mailed or faxed and/or on-site registration systems. Data is available to all participating exhibitors and is certified after
each event in accordance with standard reporting protocols.
All demographic and historical data is
verified and maintained in accordance with the guidelines set to uphold data integrity in
collection, analysis and reporting.
Registrant: A buyer/attendee; includes exhibitor personnel.
Exhibitor: Exhibiting company is a paid vendor.
about this report
contact informationTHE NBM SHOW
P.O. Box 1416Broomfield, CO 80038THENBMSHOW.com
(800) 669-0424
THE NBM SHOW National Business Media, Inc.
a. certified registrants Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2,447Total Verified ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1,752
b. registrant to exhibitor ratio
c. geographic marketing area and registration breakdownConcentration of major metropolitan and surrounding areas in these states: CO, NE, WY, TX, NM, KS
CERTIFIED AUDIENCE STATEMENTTHE NBM 2-DAY SHOW
Denver, CO • October 2 - 3, 2015
THE NBM 2-DAY SHOW combines three synergistic markets of graphics professionals,
entrepreneurs, suppliers and distributors and is a business-to-business trade show
for the following disciplines: decorated and printed apparel, sign making, digital
printing and graphics, awards, engraving, visual communications, sublimation and
personalization. The event is presented by industry trade publications Sign & Digital
Graphics, Printwear and Awards & Engraving.
about THE NBM 2-DAY SHOW
CO .................................................................................. 56%
NE .................................................................................... 3%
WY ................................................................................... 3%
TX ..................................................................................... 2%
NM ................................................................................... 2%
KS..................................................................................... 1%
Additional States ......................................................... 31%
International................................................................... 2%
2%
56%1%
International
Additional States31%
3%
2%
2%
3%
Total Registrants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2,447
Total Verified............................................................................................................................................................................ 1,752
Number of Exhibiting Companies ............................................................................................................................................. 87
Verified Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ......................20:1Total Registrant to Exhibiting Company Ratio ...........................28:1
THE NBM 2-DAY SHOW • National Business Media, Inc.
PO Box 1416, Broomfield, CO 80038 • (800) 669-0424
(303) 469-0424 • THENBMSHOW.com • nbm.com
I certify that this information is correct and complete. Date: Oct. 2015
Sue HuegVP, NBM Events
Lori FarstadVP, Audience
THE NBM 2-DAY SHOWDenver, CO • October 2 - 3, 2015 (cont.)
d. areas of activity*
FUNCTIONOwner/President/CEO ...............................................1,084Management..................................................................249Purchasing .......................................................................38Sales................................................................................115Production ......................................................................207Art/Design ......................................................................131Other..................................................................................69
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES1-3 .................................................................................1,0544-10 ..................................................................................50711-25 ................................................................................148More than 25 ..................................................................121
NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESSLess than 2 years ..........................................................3502-4 years .........................................................................2615-7 years .........................................................................2378-10 years .......................................................................180More than 10 years .......................................................787
REGISTRANT STATED AREAS OF INTERESTTraining by Exhibitors .......................................................................................................699Looking for new suppliers and product lines ............................................................1,339Meet with current suppliers face-to-face .................................................................1,064Find new distributors/dealers .........................................................................................934Research crossover markets to add new options for my business .........................805Interact with industry peers ............................................................................................732
PURCHASING AUTHORITYFinal Decision .................................................................................................................1,149Recommend .......................................................................................................................434Specify ..................................................................................................................................31
*Registrants may check all that apply; responses may equal more than 100%
*Answers from representative % of those in attendance.
e. post-show survey data*
At the show and within 90 days 78%
ResponsePercent
WHEN YOU ATTEND A TRADE SHOW DO YOU TYPICALLY MAKE A PURCHASE:
Find new products; Research future purchase decisions
Stay current in the industry
Education/Training
81%
58%
57%
ResponsePercentWHAT ARE THE TOP THREE (3) REASONS YOU ATTEND?
Yes 72%
ResponsePercent
ARE YOU PLANNING TO EXPAND YOUR PRODUCT SERVICE LINE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? (i.e. are you planning to purchase or source equipment or supplies in a crossover market?)
Under 100,000
100,001-250,000
250,001-500,000
500,001-1,000,000
Over 1,000,000
49%
17%
12%
9%
13%
ResponsePercent AVERAGE BUYER/ATTENDEE SALES VOLUME
Apparel - Blank..................................................................................................................903Architectural Signs/Systems ..........................................................................................294Awards/Trophies/Plaques ...............................................................................................423Channel Letters/Electric Sign Cabinets ........................................................................206Commercial Signs/Banners.............................................................................................580Digital Printing Direct-to-Substrate ...............................................................................665Digital Printing/Finishing - Wide Format .......................................................................558Electronic Message Centers/Display Systems ............................................................148Embroidery .........................................................................................................................720Engraving - Laser ..............................................................................................................556Engraving - Rotary ............................................................................................................277Exhibit/Display/POP ..........................................................................................................210
Heat Applied Graphics .....................................................................................................707LED Lighting/Signs/Components ....................................................................................259Personalized Gifts .............................................................................................................517Promotional Products Sales............................................................................................553Rubber Stamps/Marking Devices ..................................................................................208Sandcarving .......................................................................................................................184Screen Printing (Apparel and Headwear) ....................................................................771Screen Printing (Non Wearable) ....................................................................................456Sublimation - Large Format .............................................................................................385Sublimation - Small Format .............................................................................................663Vehicle Wraps/Wholesale Graphic Services ...............................................................440Total Registrants ...........................................................................................................2,447