Jolly Awesome, Sooshichacha, Avanti, Rainbow Designs, Unique and Abbot Print join strong exhibitor roster
In 15 weeks today, Progressive Greetings Live 2024 will be in full flow, with the two-day extravaganza having opened its doors to welcome the global greeting card community.
Plans are well underway on all the whistles and bells for the dedicated greeting card and allied products show taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 4-5 June, at the Business Design Centre in London’s friendly Islington.
“After a strong Christmas and encouraging Valentine’s Day, there is no denying the love for greeting cards is strong and PG Live is all set to keep up that positive tempo with some 190 fabulous exhibitors, from well-loved companies to brand new start-ups, planning to unveil thousands of new designs and products to excite and inspire retailers, overseas distributors and licensees alike,” commented show co-0wner Warren Lomax.
To register for your free ticket to the show, click here.
A recent rush of stand bookings in the last few of weeks has seen Sooshichacha, Jolly Awesome, Avanti, Rainbow Designs, Unique Paper Products, Abbot Print, The Crimson Finch, Lydia London and Wildflower Cards join an already mighty and expansive exhibitor line-up for PG Live.
The easy-to-navigate show will span four key areas – the Village Green will welcome visitors on the ground floor housing many must-have and emerging companies, leading up to the Mezzanine where all the leading and established brands will be showcased, then there’s a few stairs up to the Gallery level taking visitors to the Upper Village area, a continuation of the Village Green vibe with more enticing newbies and encompassing the Springboard area for brand-new, first-time exhibitors.
The Upper Village is sponsored by The Imaging Centre and Adam Short, md of the digital print and fulfilment company which is a supplier to over 800 publishers, commented: “We share the vision of our friends at Max Publishing, owners of PG Live, that crucial to the show’s evolution is for it to showcase and celebrate all strands of this wonderful industry, from the established players as well as those just starting out.
“The introduction of the entry-level Springboard element last year proved a great solution for those taking their first tentative steps into trade shows and we are looking forward to further building on this again this year.”
The Springboard section is located adjacent to the main Upper Village area, enabling publishers who are new to exhibiting to show their designs and introduce themselves and their company among kindred spirits.
Each Springboard exhibitor will be given a clothed 6×2½ft table plus chair, together with a company sign. Springboard exhibitors will be also entitled to many other benefits that come with exhibiting at the show, including free lunch and refreshments, opening night party and marketing support.
Among the most recent to have joined the Springboard line up include Feather.ink, Kirsty Todd Illustration, Studio Frew and Versed-Aid. Here they share why they’ve joined the PG Live gang…
All exhibitors and would-be exhibitors are invited to attend a free PG Live meeting on the morning of March 7 at the BDC – the same day as the GCA Dragons’ Speed Dating Event, which takes place at the venue in the afternoon – which will cover the practicalities of exhibitors as well as making the most out of being part of the show. To register an interest to attend email operations director Jim Bullough on jimb@max-publishing.co.uk
To register for your free ticket to the show, click here. If you are interested in exhibiting, contact Tracey Arnaud on traceya@max-publishing.co.uk or Warren Lomax on warrenl@max-publishing.co.uk.
