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MEETINGSMAGS.COM | 2017 REV. 10/2016 YOUR BEST RESOURCE for Reaching the Meetings and Events Community THE MOST TARGETED AUDIENCE BY STATE/REGION AVAILABLE. >> Select one of our state/regional editions and connect with 9,500-13,500+ local meeting planners via a print and digital magazine. Through nine state/regional publications, we offer a nationwide circulation of 89,500, almost twice that of any other “national” publication produced for the meetings and events industry. >> Reach 38,000+ industry experts and planners via our enewsletters and 16,500+ monthly unique visitors to our websites >> Decision-makers searching for vendors and venues >> Members of top industry associations and professional groups >> Hard-to-find personnel who make planning decisions for small and mid-sized companies >> Gold standard distribution. We ensure that our publications are getting directly to the top meeting and event planners at the largest and most successful businesses in the region MULTIPLE WAYS TO DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE. PRINT. Helping you build credibility for your brand to enhance sales and drive revenue DIGITAL. Special opportunities to present your company’s story, including video and audio links, special offer links and direct links to your website EVENTS. Sponsorship opportunities that allow you to interact directly with your customer base ONLINE. Sponsored content, special offers and interactive ads on the industry’s most powerful site E-NEWSLETTER. Weekly distribution of timely information and content to over 38,000 industry professionals. Multiple placement opportunities for interactive or static advertising FAST FACTS. >> Print and digital editions distributed quarterly >> Meetings + Events Media Group publishes ten regional titles across the country >> Edited and written locally, promoting only local resources >> Supported by a national network of editors, writers, event producers and salespeople

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MEETINGSMAGS.COM | 2017

REV. 10/2016

YOUR BEST RESOURCE

for Reaching the Meetings and Events Community

THE MOST TARGETED AUDIENCE BY STATE/REGION AVAILABLE.>> Select one of our state/regional editions and connect with 9,500-13,500+ local meeting planners

via a print and digital magazine. Through nine state/regional publications, we offer a nationwide circulation of 89,500, almost twice that of any other “national” publication produced for the meetings and events industry.

>> Reach 38,000+ industry experts and planners via our enewsletters and 16,500+ monthly unique visitors to our websites

>> Decision-makers searching for vendors and venues>> Members of top industry associations and professional groups>> Hard-to-find personnel who make planning decisions for small and mid-sized companies>> Gold standard distribution. We ensure that our publications are getting directly to the top

meeting and event planners at the largest and most successful businesses in the region

MULTIPLE WAYS TO DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE.PRINT. Helping you build credibility for your brand to enhance sales and drive revenueDIGITAL. Special opportunities to present your company’s story, including video and audio links, special offer links and direct links to your websiteEVENTS. Sponsorship opportunities that allow you to interact directly with your customer baseONLINE. Sponsored content, special offers and interactive ads on the industry’s most powerful siteE-NEWSLETTER. Weekly distribution of timely information and content to over 38,000 industryprofessionals. Multiple placement opportunities for interactive or static advertising

FAST FACTS.>> Print and digital editions distributed quarterly>> Meetings + Events Media Group publishes ten regional titles across the country>> Edited and written locally, promoting only local resources>> Supported by a national network of editors, writers, event producers and salespeople

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NATIONAL Coverage

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 54

• 2x annual distribution in CA, CO, IL, NW and TX

• 51,500 copies distributed• Exclusive mountain meetings

and events content

• Circulation: 13,500• Fortune 500

Headquarters: 53

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 18

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 22

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 35

TOTAL NUMBERS (PRINT)

• Total Circulation: 141,000+• Total Fortune 500

Headquarters: 230

E-NEWSLETTERS

• Total Subscribers: 38,000+• Full national coverage• Top destination planners,

based on RFPs

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 19

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 20

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 17

• Circulation: 9,500• Fortune 500 Headquarters: 9

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EDITORIALCalendar

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MINNESOTA MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: F&B Trends; Fly By: The New MSP, Bloomington Hotels and MOA; Destination: St. Louis Park; Venue Report: Ski Slopes; Event Profile: Shaping a Sports Destination—the Super Bowl is Coming

SPRING 2017: Best of Minnesota Readers’ Choice Awards & Hall of Fame; Destination: East Town; Meet & Eat: Seafood; Venue Report: Casinos

SUMMER 2017: Small Business Spotlight & Strategy; Road Trip to Wisconsin; Camps, Parks, Gardens & Outdoor Activities/Tours; Destination: Fargo-Moorhead; Meet & Eat: International Cuisine

FALL 2017: The Arts—Theaters, Centers & Institutes; Furthering Education; Destination: Winona; Venue Report: Small Hotels and Inns; Meet & Eat: Steakhouses

CALIFORNIA MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: Best of California Readers’ Choice Awards; Golden State Update: New Properties and Major Renovations; Destination: Reno/Tahoe; Trend Report: Outside-the-Box Team-Building

SPRING 2017: Food Trends; Downtown: What’s Happening in California’s Urban Centers, from San Diego to Sacramento; Coastal Havens in Santa Cruz/Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur

SUMMER 2017: Gaming Properties and Destinations; Green Meetings; Destination: Orange County; Trend Report: Holiday Sneak Peek

FALL 2017: Road Trip to Las Vegas; Meet Me at the Airport: Flight-Friendly Meetings; Destination: Santa Barbara Region; Trend Report: 2018 Forecast from California CVBs

COLORADO MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: Walking Conferences—Utilizing Multiple Venues & Hotels to Host Larger Groups; 30 Ways to Up Your Planning Game in 2017; Destination: Steamboat Springs; Venue Report: Colleges & Universities; Special Ad Section: Event Venue Showcase

SPRING 2017: Best of Colorado Readers’ Choice Awards & Hall of Fame; Destination: Fort Collins; Meet & Eat: Steakhouses; Special Ad Section: Colorado Destinations—Venues Inspiring Successful Meetings

SUMMER 2017: Culinary Connections; Colorado Hotel Boom; Destination: Front Range Neighbors—Greeley & Loveland; Venue Report: Amusing Places—Amusement Parks, Bowling Alleys, Indoor Golf, Fun Plexes, Etc.; Special Ad Section: Mountain Meeting Oasis

FALL 2017: Three Planners & Six Events—Simple to Sumptuous; What Keeps Planners Up at Night & Supplier Solutions; Destination: Highway 160 Corridor—Cortez, Durango & Pagosa Springs; Meet & Eat: Tea Time; Special Ad Section: Colorado’s Party Scene

MICHIGAN MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: Detroit’s Best New Bars and Restaurants; Meeting Special Dietary Needs; Destination: Southfield; Venue Report: Family-Friendly Venues

SPRING 2017: Ann Arbor; Group Games & Fun Activities; Meet & Eat: Pop-Up Dining; Secrets from the State’s Top Suppliers

SUMMER 2017: Best of Michigan Readers’ Choice Awards & Hall of Fame; Destination: Sault Ste. Marie; Meet & Eat: Wineries

FALL 2017: Décor Trends; The Value of Hiring a Planner; Destination: Lansing; Venue Report: Little Caesar’s Arena/The District Detroit

ILLINOIS MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: National Parks & Forest Preserves; Planners Put to the Test—What Would You Do?; Destination: Rockford; Trend Report: Animals Are Taking Over Events

SPRING 2017: Spotlight on Chicago; Keeping Events Safe & Secure; Destination: Logan Square; Meet & Eat: Hotel Restaurants; Venue Report: Museums

SUMMER 2017: Best of Illinois Readers’ Choice Awards & Hall of Fame; Destination: Bloomington; Trend Report: Catering Companies with Venues

FALL 2017: Social Media Strategies; The Story Behind Chicago’s Sporting Event Success; Venue Report: Chicago’s Suburban Resort Communities; Trend Report: Group Activities

Award-winning content that creates connections.  Meetings + Events Media Group’s mission is to inspire and educate our readers with meetings and events information that is relevant, interesting, timely and intelligent.

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EDITORIALCalendar (continued)

editorial content is subject to change

NORTHWEST MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: The Future of Virtual Reality and Meetings; Team-Building Ideas for Your Budget; Destination: Central Oregon; Trend Report: The Maker Movement

SPRING 2017: Celebrating Diversity; Sister City Salutes—Décor, Traditions & Activity Ideas; Destination: Richmond, B.C.; Venue Report: International Districts

SUMMER 2017: Vendor-Speak: Help Them Help You; Industry CSR; Destination: Ketchikan, Alaska; Venue Report: Mountaintop Retreats

FALL 2017: Best of the Northwest; Destination: Walla, Walla, Washington; Meet & Eat: Farm-to-Fork Restaurants

TEXAS MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: Best of Texas Readers’ Choice Awards & Editor’s Picks; Destination: Waco; Trend Report: F&B Trends for 2017; Special Ad Section: Texas CVB Showcase

SPRING 2017: 6 Surprising Places to Meet; Luxury Hotels with History; Destination: Highland Lakes Region; Venue Report: Texas Theaters; Special Ad Section: Texas Wine Tour

SUMMER 2017: Texas Meeting Retreats; Farm-to-Table/Outdoor Dining; Destination: Frisco; Meet & Eat: Hill Country Restaurants; Special Ad Section: Attractions/Theme Parks

FALL 2017: I-35 Tour & Food Diary; In Case of Emergency; Destination: Kerrville; Venue Report: Galveston; Special Ad Section: Big 12 Destinations

MOUNTAIN MEETINGS SPECIAL EDITION

SPRING/SUMMER 2017: Unexpected Places with Peaks; A Family Affair; Destination: College Towns in the Mountains; Meet & Eat: In the Fields, Vineyards & Orchards

FALL/WINTER 2017: Historic Venues & Hotels; Just Across the Mountain—Aspen/Crested Butte, Jackson Hole/Driggs, Bozeman/Livingston; Destination: Mountain Towns in Washington; Venue Report: Sports Facilities

PENNSYLVANIA MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: Museum Meetings; Drink Trends; Destination: Valley Forge; Meet & Eat: Exotic Ethnic Eateries

SPRING 2017: Promotional Products; In Case of Emergency; Top Conference Trends; Destination: State College; Meet & Eat: Restaurants with Buzz

SUMMER 2017: Camp Getaways; Hiring and Working with Interns; Destination: East Liberty, Pittsburgh; Meet & Eat: Tea Houses

FALL 2017: Best of Pennsylvania Readers’ Choice Awards & Editor’s Picks; Destination: New Hope; Meet & Eat: Red Sauce Joints

NEW JERSEY MEETINGS + EVENTS

WINTER 2017: Promotional Products; Top Conference Trends; Destination: Jersey City; Venue Report: Convention Centers

SPRING 2017: Hiring and Working with Interns; Drink Trends; Destination: Clinton; Meet & Eat: Exotic Ethnic Eateries

SUMMER 2017: Camp Getaways; In Case of Emergency; Destination: Wildwood; Meet & Eat: Restaurants with Buzz

FALL 2017: Best of New Jersey Readers’ Choice Awards & Editor’s Picks; Destination: Bridgewater; Venue Report: Museum Meetings

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Clean and contemporary, black and white linens can make for the perfect backdrop at events throughout the year. We piled up some sumptuous prints—checks, damasks, Pucci, stripes and polka dots—as well as some texturally varied fabrics, to show off the variety you can have with just two colors. For spring, add a pop of pink, yellow or soft green to soften the look and reflect the season.

Linens 1-5 are from BBJ Linen, available nationwide.

1. Black Twist Table Linen available in 120-inch round ($31.50) and 132-inch ($36.75).

2. Black Rose Lamour Table Linen avail-able in 132-inch round ($38.75).

3. Ivory Windsor Table Linen available in 120-inch ($50).

4. Black Phantom Table Linen available in 120-inch ($40).

5. Black Chic Table Linen available in 132-inch round ($80).

Linens 6-10 are from Cloth Connection, also available nationwide.

6. Black and White Pucci Table Linen available in 90-by-90 inches ($33.95).

7. Ribbon Taffetas—Black with White Ribbon Table Linen available in 90-by-90 inches ($34.95).

8. White Ribbon Swirl Taffeta Table Linen available in 90-by-90 inches ($52.95).

9. Black and White Flock Damask Table Linen available in 120-inch round ($48.95) and 132-inch round ($59.95).

10. Black and White Wide Stripe Table Linen available in 96-inch round ($21.95), 120-inch round ($38.95) and 132-inch round ($46.95).

{ E V E N T D É C O R }

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CLOTH CONNECTION / www.clothconnection.com

GET CONNECTED

Where planning an event is a breeze.

Hornblower offers the largest selection of yachts for groups of 2 to 2,000. From the moment your guests arrive they will experience award-winning service, delicious cuisine and dazzling scenery. Hold your next meeting or event in 45,000 square feet of unique space.

415-438-8300 hornblower.com

San Francisco Berkeley Old Sacramento

Clean and contemporary, black and white linens can make for the perfect backdrop at events throughout the year. We piled up some sumptuous prints—checks, damasks, Pucci, stripes and polka dots—as well as some texturally varied fabrics, to show off the variety you can have with just two colors. For spring, add a pop of pink, yellow or soft green to soften the look and reflect the season.

Linens 1-5 are from BBJ Linen, available nationwide.

1. Black Twist Table Linen available in 120-inch round ($31.50) and 132-inch ($36.75).

2. Black Rose Lamour Table Linen avail-able in 132-inch round ($38.75).

3. Ivory Windsor Table Linen available in 120-inch ($50).

4. Black Phantom Table Linen available in 120-inch ($40).

5. Black Chic Table Linen available in 132-inch round ($80).

Linens 6-10 are from Cloth Connection, also available nationwide.

6. Black and White Pucci Table Linen available in 90-by-90 inches ($33.95).

7. Ribbon Taffetas—Black with White Ribbon Table Linen available in 90-by-90 inches ($34.95).

8. White Ribbon Swirl Taffeta Table Linen available in 90-by-90 inches ($52.95).

9. Black and White Flock Damask Table Linen available in 120-inch round ($48.95) and 132-inch round ($59.95).

10. Black and White Wide Stripe Table Linen available in 96-inch round ($21.95), 120-inch round ($38.95) and 132-inch round ($46.95).

{ E V E N T D É C O R }

BBJ LINEN / www.bbjlinen.com

CLOTH CONNECTION / www.clothconnection.com

GET CONNECTED

Where planning an event is a breeze.

Hornblower offers the largest selection of yachts for groups of 2 to 2,000. From the moment your guests arrive they will experience award-winning service, delicious cuisine and dazzling scenery. Hold your next meeting or event in 45,000 square feet of unique space.

415-438-8300 hornblower.com

San Francisco Berkeley Old Sacramento

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CALIFORNIA MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 11/25/16 12/9/16SPRING 2017 3/3/17 3/17/17SUMMER 2017 5/12/17 5/26/17FALL 2017 8/25/17 9/8/17WINTER 2018 11/24/17 12/8/17

COLORADO MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 10/21/16 11/4/16SPRING 2017 1/27/17 2/10/17SUMMER 2017 4/7/17 4/21/17FALL 2017 7/21/17 8/4/17WINTER 2018 10/20/17 11/3/17

ILLINOIS MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 10/7/16 10/21/16SPRING 2017 1/13/17 1/27/17SUMMER 2017 3/24/17 4/7/17FALL 2017 7/7/17 7/21/17WINTER 2018 10/6/17 10/20/17

MICHIGAN MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 10/14/16 10/28/16SPRING 2017 1/20/17 2/3/17SUMMER 2017 3/31/17 4/14/17FALL 2017 7/14/17 7/28/17WINTER 2018 10/13/17 10/27/17

MINNESOTA MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 10/28/16 11/11/16SPRING 2017 2/3/17 2/17/17SUMMER 2017 4/14/17 4/28/17FALL 2017 7/28/17 8/11/17WINTER 2018 10/27/17 11/10/17

NEW JERSEY MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 9/30/16 10/14/16SPRING 2017 1/6/17 1/20/17SUMMER 2017 3/17/17 3/31/17FALL 2017 6/30/17 7/14/17WINTER 2018 9/29/17 10/13/17

PENNSYLVANIA MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 11/4/16 11/18/16SPRING 2017 2/10/17 2/24/17SUMMER 2017 4/21/17 5/5/17FALL 2017 8/4/17 8/18/17WINTER 2018 11/3/17 11/17/17

NORTHWEST MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 11/18/16 12/2/16SPRING 2017 2/24/17 3/10/17SUMMER 2017 5/5/17 5/19/17FALL 2017 8/18/17 9/1/17WINTER 2018 11/17/17 12/1/17

TEXAS MEETINGS + EVENTS

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINEWINTER 2017 11/11/16 11/25/16SPRING 2017 2/17/17 3/3/17SUMMER 2017 4/28/17 5/12/17FALL 2017 8/11/17 8/25/17WINTER 2018 11/10/17 11/24/17

MOUNTAIN MEETINGS SPECIAL EDITION

SPACE MATERIALSISSUE RESERVATIONS DEADLINESPRING/SUMMER 2017 1/6/17 1/20/17FALL/WINTER 2017 6/30/17 7/14/17

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