Press Conference Room Reservations and Guidelines

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2010 SHOT Show Press Conference Room Guidelines for Exhibitors

1. The Press Conference Room is room (Venetian) Level 2 Meeting Room Bassano #2601-2605.
2. For Show exhibitors, there is no charge to use the Press Conference Room for press events.
3. Exhibitors may reserve a time slot in the Press Conference Room for up to an hour, for a maximum of once a day each day of the show.
4. The room will be set theater-style. A podium and microphone are provided. If you require additional audio-visual equipment please contact AVW or see SHOT Show exhibitor manual.
5. If you would like to provide refreshments for the media during your scheduled time, please contact the show caterer or refer to the SHOT Show exhibitor manual.
6. Please be considerate of others and stay within your secured time slot. If ordering catering or special A/V equipment, allow time for setup and takedown within your time slot.
7. The Press Conference Room Schedule will also be made available to the media via posting in the SHOT Show Press Office during show hours.
8. Exhibitors may also hold a press conference in their booth instead of the Press Room. This option may be more beneficial to you because:

• No time restrictions.
• Your entire staff is present.
• All your products are accessible.
• The media can view your entire exhibit.
• Catering is available in your booth.
• You may already have A/V in your booth.
• If you would like to hold a press conference in your booth, please advise the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Your event will be added to a list posted in the show Press Office.

For more information, e-mail Bill Brassard, NSSF's Director of Communications or call 203-426-1320.

How to Hold a Press Conference and They Will Come...Well, Maybe

Did you hear the story about a company who held a press conference at the SHOT Show and no one showed up? True story, but why was it that no one attended? Find out how to ensure a successful press conference. [Read tips] by Kevin Howard, president of Howard Communications, Inc., the host to a number of conferences over the years at the SHOT Show.

SHOT Show Media Database Available

If you need access to a media database, you can purchase a media list from last year's SHOT Show. The price is $75 for NSSF members and $150 for non-members. E-mail NSSF's Communications Dept. to purchase a list.

Not an NSSF member? Join online. Download an application. Or email Bettyjane Swann, Director of Member Services, at bswann@nssf.org, or call 203-426-1320.

To learn about more promotional opportunities at the SHOT Show, please contact Michele Oppenhimer at or 203-840-5445.