March 17, 2008
Like most other trade shows in our related industries — WITRA, ASTRA, Toy Fair, etc. - -GTS does not allow children under age 18 on the exhibit hall floor.
Unlike most shows however, GTS does allow children in other areas of the convention. That said, if they are in convention areas, then they must be with you at all times and you must take them out of the area if they are disruptive. Children do not need a badge at GTS.
Most game industry professionals love children, but with the limited time at a trade show, they find that children are a distraction to business.
March 17, 2008
The room block for GTS at Bally’s closes March 19th — just days from now! Book your rooms before the cutoff to get the best rate!
To reserve your room for GTS 2008 online, you can go to the GTS hotel reservation page of the Bally’s website. Reserve your room today!
Staying longer than 7 nights? Book your reservation through the Bally’s Las Vegas call center at +1 800-634-3434 (or +1 702-967-4111). Ask the reservation specialist for the “Game Manufacturers Association 2008 Trade Show” rate, convention code SBGMA8.
Very important - We have had two calls from people who are saying the reservation agents can’t find our code or event name in the reservations system. As there are 200 reservation agents, we are trying to track down WHO is making this error. Our contacts have verified – again – that our info is in there correctly so this is very, very disturbing. If are having this problem, we need the name of the reservation agent you spoke with, approximate time of call, and number called from. This will enable our Bally’s contacts to pull the recording of the call and figure out what the problem is.
Questions? Contact Jodie Panzeri at Ops(at)gama.org or +1 614 255 4500.
February 28, 2008
The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the National Retail Hobby Stores Association (NRHSA), and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) are pleased to announce a “Mega Week of Trade Shows” in Las Vegas, from April 20-26, 2008.
All three associations will be having their respective shows autonomously, yet registration and badges for any individual show will be accepted for entry into the other two. Please check with the individual show websites for times and locations.
Entry to exhibit halls does not guarantee entry to all seminar and special membership programs in each show. The shows are being held at the Las Vegas Hilton and Bally’s Las Vegas.
February 28, 2008
Giving away product samples at this year’s GTS? Let the GTS Retailer Passport program help you easily promote and monitor your giveaway program. Here’s how it works: Every attending store location gets one passport. Someone from that location presents the passport at your booth. You tell them about your product, stamp the passport, and give them your sample. It’s an easy way to make sure that the right people get the right amount of your goodies!
To participate in the GTS Retailer Passport program, contact Matt Ragsdale (sales@gama.org, 614-255-4500). Register by April 11, 2008 to get into this year’s program!
February 25, 2008
Expand your network of professional retailers and game industry experts through GAMA’s forums: the Game Industry Network and the GAMA Retail Division forum, both on Delphi Forums.
* The GAME INDUSTRY NETWORK (GIN) hosts an industry-only discussion on all aspects of games, from creation through sales. Game professionals use the forum to discuss issues, make announcements, look for and give advice, and more.
To join the conversation, send your request to Anthony Gallela (ed@gama.org). Please include the following:
* your first and last name
* preferred email address
* for retailers: name, location, and your title of your store
* for other industry pros: name of your company and your title
* The GAMA RETAIL DIVISION FORUM gives GRD members a place to discuss GAMA-related topics (the organization itself, things that members want GAMA to do, and such) with fellow members and GAMA staff.
To join the GRD forum, please send your contact information to Trey Reilly (programs@gama.org).
January 19, 2008
There’s a new breakfast and lunch place near the Greater Columbus Convention Center called Rise and Dine (http://www.risedine.com/). It’s straight down Nationwide, on the far side of the Nationwide Arena. It looks like it will make a great destination for meetings and volunteer reward meals during Origins. Check it out when you arrive in Columbus fro the show!
January 15, 2008
Hundreds of retailers look for new products at the GAMA Trade Show. They want to see your products. You want to sell your products. You need to show your product at GTS!
Make your booth reservations today! The “Timely Rate” for GTS exhibitor booths only lasts another 10 days, until Friday, January 25.
Get a better location and price than the folks who wait until the last-minute — your product deserves it! Contact Matt Ragsdale (614-255-4500 or sales@gama.org) to get your booth today.
Put your product in front of the game industry’s buyers at GTS 2008!
January 10, 2008
Promote and demonstrate your games to middle school students and teachers at the first-ever Games in Education Day (GameED). Promotional flyers will go to all middle students and teachers in Fort Wayne, Indiana — that’s about 6000 kids and adults!
Hosted in the Northwood Middle School in Fort Wayne, this event gives middle school students and teachers a day of hands-on experience with our industry’s best social games. The day will include hands-on game demonstrations for the students, plus seminars and demonstrations especially for the teachers.
To make this day a success, we need:
* Manufacturers willing to send product and people to demo their games
* Industry veterans willing to speak at seminars
* Educators willing to speak at seminars
To get involved and promote your games, contact the event organizer, Rob Stone <R.Stone@shuttleworth.com>.
Games in Education Day
March 8, 2008
9am to 5pm
Northwood Middle School
Fort Wayne, IN
January 7, 2008
The “Timely Rate” for GTS exhibitor booths expires on Friday, January 25. Make your booth reservations today!
To lock in your booth pricing before the last-minute rush, contact Matt Ragsdale (614-255-4500 or sales@gama.org).
Put your product in front of the game industry’s buyers at GTS 2008!
