Welcome to BookExpo America (BEA) and thank you for supporting the premier event for North American publishing! Exhibiting at BEA will help put you at the center of the publishing industry and position your business for success.
As a new exhibitor, we want to help you with all of your needs heading into the event, so we have put together the following information to help you prepare and have the best show possible:
New Exhibitor Ambassador
Mary Beth Shaughnessy is your New Exhibitor Ambassador and you should feel free to call her with any questions at any time during the cycle. Her contact information is mshaughnessy@reedexpo.com or 203-840-5558. In addition to Mary Beth, you have a team of people at BEA who are here to help. Visit the Contact Us page for more information.
View the Quick Tips & Ideas from the video on the right to learn how to make the most of your time at BEA.
Important Deadlines
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- Update Your My BEA Show Planner Exhibitor Listing
Use your My BEA Show Planner exhibitor dashboard to update your company listing that appears in the online and printed show directory as well as BEA Mobile. This is how customers will identify you pre-show, on-site, and post-show. You can also submit your titles to books@bea, submit Show Specials, upload press releases, and connect with leads through your exhibitor dashboard. The deadline for the printed directory listing has passed; however, any updates you make in the Exhibitor Dashboard will be included in the online directory and on the BEA Mobile app.
Need help? Use the Basic Listing step-by-step guide or the Upgraded Listing Step-by-step Guide to help you update your listing.
- Online Exhibitor Manual
To make your participation in BEA 2012 go smoothly, we will prepare an Online Exhibitor Manual with all the information and services available to you at the event. Included in the manual is the Exhibitor Action Checklist which will give you information on important vendor deadlines and forms so you can stay ahead of the game as you prepare for the show.
- New Exhibitor Guidebook
In this Guide you will find all the necessary information for exhibiting at any Reed Exhibitions show, from shipping procedures to hiring contractors, to checklists and even your travel needs—it's all here in an easy to use resource.
Tips to Improve Your Return on Investment
Need some exhibiting tips for BEA? Print this list before the show to make sure you get the most out of your first time at BEA!
Exhibitor Badges
Each individual from your company attending BEA is required to have a BEA Exhibitor Badge to access the exhibit floor. Each exhibiting company will receive an allotment of badges based on booth size. View the Exhibitor Badge sheet to find out how many badges your company is allotted and what the badges get you into. Order your Exhibitor Badges here.
Top Buyer Program—Drives Qualified Attendees that You Want to See
This year BEA continues to enhance the BEA VIP Program with an aggressive focus on Special Markets Buyers, Booksellers, and key Librarians. This program was created to help increase exhibitor return on investment. BEA recognizes the value of these key audience segments and is dedicated to working closely with our exhibitors to help drive attendance from these markets.
View the VIP buyers already registered to attend BEA 2012. Are we missing some of your key customers? We are always looking for insights to help our exhibitors connect with key decision makers and senior level management at the show—to let us know who you want added to the program, please contact Brien McDonald at bmcdonald@reedexpo.com or Lisa Montanaro at lmontanaro@reedexpo.com.
New Exhibitor "How To" Online Course
Looking for information on how to plan your first exhibit? Watch this video on how our official contractor Freeman Services can assist you with all of your planning needs.
Exhibitor Prepaid Material Handling Discount
Manage your budget and save money by taking advantage of this convenient Exhibitor Prepaid Material Handling Discount. BEA is pleased to offer a 10% discount to its exhibitors on material handling charges when prepaid by May 28, 2012.
UPS One Click to Ship
Use your own UPS account for BookExpo America (BEA) shipping. The UPS Freight Rating and Shipping Tool provides a quick way for you to get rates, create Bill of Lading shipping documents, and request pickups. This program applies to UPS Freight LTL (less than truckload) service and is NOT intended for UPS small package shipping services. Access your UPS freight account and track your shipments.
Get in on the Buzz
Check out the official BEA Social Networking sites to stay up-to-date with the latest updates, network with thousands of your industry colleagues, and view photos and videos from our past events.