Guide to Exhibiting – Webinar 2 4 th June 2015. Agenda Welcome and Introduction Gareth Rapley,...

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Guide to Exhibiting – Webinar 2 4 th June 2015

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Guide to Exhibiting – Webinar 2

4th June 2015

Agenda

• Welcome and IntroductionGareth Rapley, Event Manager

• Operations Faye Sumner, Operations Executive

• Marketing & PRMaria Harper, Marketing Manager

Hamza Kadodia, Marketing Executive• SmartSpace – Reed Design & Build Service

Gareth Rapley, Event Manager• Show Update

Gareth Rapley, Event Manager

Operations Team

For the planning, organising and management of site activities to ensure a smooth and safe exhibition for all.

• Ben Gleeson – Group Operations Manager

• Georgina Coles – Operations Manager

• Rohema Ali – Operations Executive

• Faye Sumner – Operations Executive

• RX Operations- [email protected] • RX Customer Services - [email protected] &

+44 (0) 2082712142

- How to access the Exhibitor Manual

- What is in the Exhibitor Manual?

- Shell Scheme Stands- Where to start?

- Stand Checking System- Logging In, Uploading Plans and Checking the Status

- New for 2015

Overview

The Exhibitor Manual

Top Tip: Login ASAP and order your services before the deadlines to avoid late surcharges

The Exhibitor Manual

Top Tip: If you are a SPACE ONLY stand add your contractor to the Online Manual.

Shell Scheme

Top Tip: Order the combined Furniture & Electrical Package (by 12th August) instead of separate items

Stand Check System- Logging In

Set up your account by clicking on http://exhibitor.standplans.co.uk

Top Tip: Add your Stand Contractor as a Primary Contact under the contact section

Stand Check System- Uploading Plans

Top Tip: Add description & message to the file to make it easier to referring to later.

Stand Check System- Status

Top Tip: Submit your stand plan designs by 8th June to prevent any delay in receiving your permission to build.

If you wish to employ the services of your own external caterer for Food or Beverages, other than the Official Show Caterer, you must purchase the correct Permit and comply with E-Guide Rules and

Regulations requested by AECC.

Food permits will only be issued to registered food businesses to ensure full compliance with the new allergen labelling legislation Dec 2014.

Beverage permits will only be issued with a valid personal license or certificate to comply with the minimum training to dispense alcohol in Scotland.

Failure to comply will result in your Catering Facility being removed. The permit will only be issued providing all requirements under Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are in place. AECC are

part of the events industry e-guide to which full compliance is required. Full details can be found at www.towercatering.co.uk

Please note that a Permit is only required should you wish to supply your own catering.

There are 3 Permits available Beverage Permit, Food Permit and a Full Permit.

Permits must be purchased before Monday 12th August 2015. No late applications will be permitted.

New: Catering Permits

PR & Marketing Team

Maria Harper: [email protected]

Customer Services: [email protected]

Hamza Kadodia: [email protected]

Your MSH Exhibitor Listing

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/exhibitor-how-to-guide

1. Upload Logo

2. Short Company Description

6. Add Company Website

7. Add Social Accounts

8. Upload 10 products

9. Upload 5 whitepapers

10. Upload 5 press releases

5. Add 20 Stand Events

4. Upload 5 Videos

3. Upload 5 Brochures

11. Select 10 Product/Service Categories

Premium Promotional Package

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/upgrade

Highlighted on the Website’s Exhibitor List & Product Directories

Highlighted on the App Floorplan and Exhibitor List

Boost Website Visits by 25%!

Your Sharer Exhibitor Listing

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/sharer-upgrade

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/myoe

MyOE – Step 1: Create Account

Create MyOE profiles for all of your stand staff, by adding to “People Manager” and ticking “Diary”

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/find-visitors

Step 2: Search Visitor Directory

• Search Visitor Directory By individual name, company name, area of interest, job function or company activity

• Make Contact and Request Meetings

• Add to your MyOE calendar

Step 3: Enquiries & Messages

Download All Lead/Favourites from the Exhibitor Portal

Check Your Direct Messages

Step 4 – You’re Ready!

Download and print your schedule and bring to the show!

Adding the event information with your stand number to your website allows visitors searching on Google to see you’re attending, as well as those already on your site.

PRE-SHOW MARKETING

1. Add event information to your website

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/Marketing

www.Offshore-Europe.co.uk/SponsorOffshore-europe.co.uk/Exhibit/LogosBanners

Download:- Animated and Static Banners- JPEG and EPS logo- Editable banners that allow you to add your company name and stand number!

PRE-SHOW MARKETING

2. Banners & Logos

PRE-SHOW MARKETING3. Creating your customised registration form

The customised registration form can be found in the Exhibitor Portal.

Step 1: Add Logo

Step 2: Add Description

Step 3: Create your unique URL

offshore-europe.co.uk/login

PRE-SHOW MARKETING

4. Create a customised invitation with our template

Your company name

Add in your Unique URL here: You can use the Customised Registration Form link to get this, from the Exhibitor Portal.

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/Invitation

5. Official OETV Channel

Interviews, features and exciting content from around the event

ONSITE MARKETING

Submit your news to:offshore-europe.co.uk/OETVapplication

Or, you can visit the studio onsite located in the Hall 1 Café.

Guarantee your position on OETV

For Advertising Opportunities visit Offshore-europe.co.uk/Sponsor

FREE Company Listing – Main Stand Holders :• 250 character description • 10 product/service categories• Website url• Deadline 10th July!

• Submit Via the Portal• Sharers:

Visit www.offshore-europe.co.uk/sharers for upgrade options.

www.Offshore-Europe.co.uk/Sponsor

ALL Exhibitors: Editorial :

Opportunity to supply FREE editorial: Deadline 6 July

Submit to: Suzanne Powles:[email protected] +44 (0) 1462 420 009Showtime Media Ltd

ONSITE MARKETING

6. Official Catalogue

offshore-europe.co.uk/Catalogue

All Exhibitors Opportunity to supply editorial – Deadline August 10th

Submit to: [email protected]

ONSITE MARKETING7. Show Dailies

offshore-europe.co.uk/Dailies

We are active on Social Media, especially Twitter so be sure to follow us!

@SPE_OE

Pre-Show/Onsite Marketing8. Social Media

1. Follow Us and we’ll add you to our Official 2015 Exhibitor List

2. Use our hashtag #OE15

Press Releases: Please deliver to the Media Centre on Monday 7th September. The Media Centre is circled in red on the map below:

[email protected]

ONSITE MARKETING9. The Media Centre

Press Briefings:If you are launching a new product or service or have a big announcement to make, we offer a free facility for press briefings.

Apply at www.offshore-europe.co.uk/briefing

Full Details in the PR & Marketing Guide

www.offshore-europe.co.uk/marketing

- Unofficial HotelsThe ONLY official accommodation providers are K.W.AD for Private Accommodation and Munro’s for Hotels, Serviced Apartments and Student Type Accommodation.

- Fake Stand InvoicesThe signs to look out for are:- Payee Account Name shown is HSPC Ltd (Reed Exhibitions)- Amount shown for 'Exhibition stand services', 'Post Exhibition Services'- Issue date of 29/09/2014- Event logo on a black background

- Unofficial Catalogue ProviderThe only Official Catalogue producer is Showtime Media and the Official Show Daily partner is Offshore Engineer. A company called Expo Guide have been in touch with exhibitors, and they are not associated with Reed Exhibitions or SPE Offshore Europe.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions

Scams to Look Out For!

www.reedsmartspace.co.uk

In House Stand Build Service

www.reedsmartspace.co.uk

In House Stand Build Service

www.reedsmartspace.co.uk

In House Stand Build Service

About SmartSpace Turnkey Service

In-House Service, to Reed Exhibitions Exhibitors Only

No Hassle Approach

Designs to Suit Your Budget

Modular Packages

Bespoke Builds

Designed to your specification & budget

www.reedsmartspace.co.uk

In House Stand Build Service

[email protected]

T: +44 (0) 208 439 5682

www.reedsmartspace.co.uk

2015 Show Update

• 99% of space now booked – • *Please contact the sales team if you need any additional outside space for

equipment

• Availability left within Accommodation providers, contact Munros or K.W.A.D - www.offshore-europe.co.uk/sleep

• Please note the change in terms & conditions relating to dress code from 2013 – www.offshore-europe.co.uk/terms

• Details for the official shuttle bus routes coming soon, with new revised service running from Aberdeen City Centre

• All badges will need to be collected onsite and will need to be ordered by 31st August 2015

Visit www.Offshore-Europe.co.uk/Exhibit

Conference Programme & Additional Content

Conference Theme “How to Inspire the next generation”

Visit www.Offshore-Europe.co.uk/Conference

Inspire and Education Programme

Visit www.Offshore-Europe.co.uk/Home

Visit the hyperlink for more information - http://www.offshore-europe.co.uk/en/Exhibit/OPITO/

This will include daily visits to the event of pre-arranged school children aged 13 - 14

Guide to Exhibiting – Webinar 2

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