In an atmosphere that is fresh, creative and personal, the social stationery community comes together each year at the National Stationery Show. The NSS is the most productive, efficient platform to generate leads, sell products and develop meaningful business relationships. And, the NSS is the most proven and effective place to establish brand recognition, debut new products and launch a new company. For veteran manufacturers, as well as creative start-ups, the NSS opens the doors to the power and profit potential of paper.
Profile of Attendees
The NSS attracts a diverse global attendance of 11,000+ buyers from stationery, card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and "big box" mass retailers; online retailers and mail order catalogs; as well as special event planners, corporate marketers, importers and distributors.
Products Exhibited
The products showcased at the National Stationery Show include greeting cards, invitations, imprintables, giftwrap/ribbons, stationery, specialty party supplies and paper tableware, bridal accessories, customized/personalized products, in-store printing equipment, decorative home office products, luxury leather goods, writing instruments, papercrafting supplies, frames, journals, calendars, specialty giftware, scrapbooking and back-to-school.
And, in The Supply Side division, finishing specialists, including die-cutting, die-making, foil/hot stamping, embossing, holography, lamination, packaging/box specialists, converters, paper manufacturers, specialty printing/thermography, production machinery, envelope manufacturers, custom displays/fixturing sytems and other suppliers.
Key Benefits to Exhibiting
The The National Stationery Show provides a unique opportunity to connect with current customers while presenting your products, your company and your sales/marketing team to thousands of prospective customers.
When asked "What benefits does your company derive from exhibiting in the National Stationery Show?" NSS exhibitors responded:
• Securing unscheduled meetings with existing clients
• Conducting scheduled meetings with existing clients
• Meeting with prospective customers
• Uncovering new business prospects and opportunities
• Developing licensing relationships
• Writing orders
• Reducing expenses for future sales calls/travel
• Conducting competitor analysis
• Generating leads
• Training employees
• Meeting new reps and distributors
• Meeting with press
• Finding new supplier sources
In an increasingly challenging business environment, the National Stationery Show offers the most powerful, productive platform to connect and communicate with new and existing customers, reinforce and develop profitable relationships with retailers and fellow vendors, brand your company and showcase your products, and to be a part of the global social stationery community.