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It’s got
legs!
Sat 4 – Sun 5 Nov 2017
BRISBANE
Fri 4 – Sun 6 May 2018
MELBOURNE Prospectus
Sat 5 – Sun 6 Aug 2018
SYDNEY
Contents
An invitation 3
4
Visitor Profile 5
Marketing Campaign 6
Why Exhibit? 8
The Comprehensive Package 9
10
Our Credentials & Contact Details 13
2
An Invitation
Mark your territory at the Dog Lovers Show
in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The Dog Lovers Shows in Melbourne and Sydney have been a
great success, with over 50,000 passionate, high-spending
dog-lovers attending, delivering exceptional results for our
exhibitors and sponsors.
The Dog Lovers show is a unique opportunity to get up-close-
and-personal with the Dog loving public to promote, sell and
educate Dog owners about your products & services.
We look forward to the prospect of working with your
company on this multi-award winning show!
Discover the power of face-to-face marketing…
Winner 2013 & 2014 Best Consumer Show (Melbourne)
Winner 2013 Best New Show (Melbourne)
Winner 2014 Best Australian Show (Melbourne)
Winner 2015 Best Consumer Show (Sydney)
Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia
(EEAA) Awards for Excellence
Jason & Sally Humphris
Dog Lovers Sow Founders
(Sunday & Betty – our inspiration)
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Highlights in Melbourne & Sydney
1,000+
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- Beth, Maribyr
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Visitor Profile
“Being at the premier dog lovers event will add Go
credibility to our brand, products and what we
stand for. Our model Ruby Kisses sure loved Doggies!
all the cuddles, treats and attention too.”
– Emily Upthegrove, Business Owner, MaxxWell Australia
Our 60,000+ visitors have Quick Facts:
only one thing in common… 6% of Australian
3
households own a dog
Over five days, the Melbourne and
Sydney Dog Lovers Shows welcome ver 820,000 dogs are
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more than 60,000 people through the registered in Victoria and
doors in Carlton and Moore Park. over 1,000,000 in NSW
Young, old, men, women, inner suburbs, 7,627 Australians
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outer suburbs, inner city, country, are employed in the
families, toddlers, kids, teenagers, pet industry
married, singles, dog owners and people
who are looking for their next pooch. he Dog Lovers Show
T
is the largest and most
A really wide and varied crowd, comprehensive event in
but they all had one thing in common. Australia dedicated to
Dogs lovers.
They all love Dogs!
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Marketing Campaign
Our Dogs are family and love us unconditionally. So if you love
them as much as we do then join us to celebrate, interact and
The marketing campaign for the Dog Lovers Show is
learn more about our best friends at one of the largest events
in the world dedicated to Dogs. Here’s just a few highlights:
Live shows from Australia’s most talented canines:
Agility, Working, Frisbee, Police, Rescue & Guide Dogs!
developed with one sole focus: to attract thousands of
Find your ‘Perfect Match Pooch’ with 100+ Breeds
& literally hundreds of beautiful canines to meet.
Free educational talks for a healthier, happier Dog
covering training & behavior. Hear from Dr Chris Brown,
Dr Harry, Village Vets, Laura V, Tony Knight & more.
Dog Owners and Lovers to the event. Our messaging
Rescue Dog Zone, Military Working Dog Tribute,
Free Grooming/Training/Vet advice, Doggy LEGO®,
TO
Gu in n ESS WORLD RECORDtm attempt, face-painting FETCH UP T
& everything to spoil your Pooch with 200+ Exhibitors! 20% TICKE
T
DISCOUN
ONLINE
highlights the great things to see, do, learn and buy
* All activities free upon entry! Visitors cannot bring Dogs for health & safety reasons.
See website for discount parking options! Open from 9:30am – 5pm daily.
AREn A SPOn SOR BREED SHOWCASE SPOn SOR CELEBRiTy VET STAGE RESCu E DOG ZOn E VEHiCLE PARTn ER MEDiA PARTn ERS PARTn ERS
that make it so much better to own and love a dog.
Our Media Strategy
Newspapers Brochures & Posters
A huge, high-impact campaign will appear in the Promotional brochures and posters will be Our Dogs are family and love us
Herald Sun, The Age, Daily Telegraph, Sydney provided to Exhibitors and Sponsors free unconditionally. So if you love them
as much as we do then join us
Morning Herald, Courier Mail and local newspapers of charge to distribute via direct mail, to celebrate, connect and learn
more about our best friends at
in the weeks leading into each show. for display in retail outlets and anywhere one of the largest events in the
world dedicated to Dogs.
where Dog lovers will see them!
Here’s just a few highlights:
Television a ustralia’s most talented dogs in action: Working,
Magazines
Flyball, Frisbee, r escue, s cent & c elebrity dogs.
d iscover the right breed for your lifestyle with
30+ dog s ns W breed c lubs on show & literally
Our media partnership with the Seven Network hundreds of beautiful dogs to meet.
expert tips for a healthy, happy dog with daily
delivers editorial opportunities on programs Full page, full colour advertisements, editorial, talks from dr c hris brown, dr k atrina & t he
Wonderdogs, the v illage vets & peta c larke.
like Sunrise, News and The Morning Show with features and front cover promotions will run in ‘Meet the breeds’ showcase, Weave pole
c hallenge & World r ecord attempt for
extensive 30 second advertisements in the high profile, Dog, pet and consumer magazines
extreme dog High Jump.
r escue dog zone, Military dog t ribute,
lead up to the Show, social media activity and including Dogs Life, WOOF and Mama Mag.
dockdogs, doggy l eg o ®, free Face-painting,
g opro door prize, perfect Match & pat-a -pooch
zones, s a s H icu vet for kids, free vet advice, TO
FETCH UPET
celebrity engagement. everything to spoil your pooch, Food t rucks & more!
20% TICK
DISCOUNT
ONLINE
* Sorry, but visitors are not permitted to bring their Dogs
due to health & safety reasons (see website for details)
Radio
Extensive coverage on leading AM and FM Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August
Royal Hall of Industries & The Hordern Pavilion
radio across metropolitan and regional stations DIg DeePeR aT: Open daily FOllOw us On
in the weeks leading up to each Show including dogloversshow.com.au 9:30am – 5pm
on-air promotions, traffic report sponsorship,
a re n a s pon s or c el ebr it y v e t s t a g e r es c u e do g zo n e per Fec t Mat c H doc k dog s a s k -a -v e t b r eed s Ho Wc as e k ids icu v e t d o o r pr iz e Med ia pa r t n e r s
L VE THAT PET
TM
Amazing Care. Astounding Value. Awesome Service.
contestant segments, live OB’s and activity pa rt n e r s
petpages.com.au Australian
War Animal
during pet-based programs.
your pet on the net Memorials
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Marketing Campaign
Internet Promotions interaction and entertainment on a grand
scale and this will ensure the show again
www.dogloversshow.com.au is the primary attracts a large, high-spending and
source of information about the show for Dog passionate audience of dog lovers.
lovers. It will contain detailed information and
include an option to pre-book discount tickets.
We will also actively promote the show on Below-the-line
other leading websites with targeted messages,
giveaways, promotions and banner ads.
& Other Promotions
• PR – Along with our PR company Hot House,
we work closely across all media in driving
Social Media editorial and interest across mainstream and
below the line outlets throughout metropolitan
Our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat,
and regional areas of Victoria, NSW and
Flickr and YouTube pages will run extensive
throughout Australia.
activity and promotions including ticket offers,
exhibitor promotions, surveys, Dog stories, • Email & Newsletter Marketing –
photo comps, speaker plugs and news updates. Regular high impact EDM’s will be widely
distributed via our stakeholders’ and our own
database of previous visitors, with promotions
Exhibitor, Industry across numerous industry and consumer
and Association Marketing based newsletters.
Every stakeholder plays a key roll in promoting • Celebrity Ambassador Program –
the event via their databases, websites and We already have a number of well-known
regular communications channels. We provide dog loving celebrities supporting the Show
our Exhibitors with everything they need to help (see website) and assisting us to spread the
promote the show, including our event logo, word via their social media channels and we
EDMs, social media graphics and free tickets will grow this support leading up to each show.
which greatly expands the scope and reach
of our marketing campaign.
Best in Shows
No other event in Australia comes close to
comparing with this ‘Festival of the Pooch’.
It’s heaven for dog lovers with education,
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Why Exhibit?
The Power of Event Marketing
“Loved the experience of being at the Show. It was a great
opportunity to meet all sorts of dog lovers and dog businesses.”
– Sacha Pascalis Canine Quisine
7 reasons to get involved
1 Drive sales 3 Generate new business 6 ompliment your
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The Show gives you immediate access Reap the benefits of exposure to other marketing & pr
to your target market so you can sell thousands of potential new clients with
direct on-site at the event as well as your own, targeted, retail pop-up store Support your marketing strategy with
driving retail and online sales. The Dog and 60,000+ visitors in just seven days face-to-face exposure in a high-volume
Lovers Show can also help substatially in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane! foot traffic environment. Show your
build your database and brand, as well target market the friendly, Dog-loving
as a platform to research your market, people behind your website.
educate consumers and recruit followers
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The power of
on social media.
conversation 7 Engage all FIVE senses
Experience the results when your The Dog Lovers Show provides the
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Unique and targeted best sales & marketing people talk ultimate “experiential marketing”
marketing one-on-one with the exact people
you’re trying to reach.
platform. Bring touch, taste and
smell into the equation so your target
This one-of-a-kind show gives your market can really get a feel for your
company access to a highly receptive products and services. And by that
group of passionate, high-spending Dog 5 Permission marketing we mean the reaction of the visitors’
owners and lovers. Get more ‘bang for Dogs when they get home and reward
Visitors to the Dog Lovers Show want to
your buck’ - no wasted ad dollars! their pooch with lots of goodies.
know what you’ve got to sell. It’s a big
part of the reason why they’re there.
It means a receptive ear is receiving
your marketing message.
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The Comprehensive Package
“The organisation of the show and the communications were just
brilliant. We knew just what we were doing and were swamped with
people who had looked us up on the event website and found us
easily.” – Allison Dane, President ABS Inc
We’ll help you maximise your success with
the following inclusions for all exhibitors:
Shell Display Stand (optional) Marketing Information Manual Use of Dog Lovers Show logo
required, we provide your lighting,
If
Maximise your pre- and post-event All exhibitors are licensed to use our logo
powerpoint, signage with company name marketing and PR effectiveness with our on all pre-event marketing activity.
and stand number on each aisle faced, comprehensive Marketing Information
back and side walls. Carpet included in Manual full of proven tips, ideas and Industry networking day
Sydney and Brisbane only. strategies for success.
We also run initiatives to encourage
networking so the industry can maximise
Your own dedicated page PR opportunities the B2B opportunities.
on the event website
Our pre-show PR is very extensive and
we’re always looking for newsworthy
Leverage our marketing with your own Promotional Brochures & Posters
editorial page on our website, then link stories from our exhibitors. If you’ve got
Dog lovers to your own website and social a good story to tell before the Show, Promotional brochures and posters provided
media platforms and promote your show our PR team can get it out there. to Exhibitors and Sponsors free of charge to
activities, specials and new products. promote the show and your involvement.
Discount travel and
Dedicated Event Co-ordinator accommodation packages Exhibitor Manual
and Marketing Manager exhibitors can access the special
All To ensure your pre-event planning is
travel and accommodation deals we’re smooth and successful with recommended
Helping manage your participation so that suppliers for all your event needs.
our Show can become your own Show. lining up to coincide with the Shows.
Stand prices: $470/sqm+GST for the Melbourne
& Sydney Shows, $350/sqm for Brisbane Show.
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2017/18 Sponsorship Packages
A wide range of high-profile, Arena
cost-effective Sponsorship The Arena will present a wide range of high-
energy, entertainment based performances
Packages can be secured at highlighting the wonderful talents of our
the next Dog Lovers Shows Dogs. The Sponsor will have exclusive
naming rights and ownership of the Arena
in Melbourne, Sydney and with opportunities to distribute promotional
material, theme the area, work with the MC,
Brisbane starting from run your own TVC on the Big Screen and
around $10,000 (+GST). much more.
B
reed Showcase
All the packages include prime expo space
(refer floor plan for Sponsor stands), branding One of our most popular features where
and sampling rights, plus extensive marketing visitors can see, compare, pat and learn
exposure for your brand before, during and more about a wide range of well-known
after the event. and not so well known Dog breeds. It’s an
exciting sponsorship opportunity upon
Each sponsor is normally provided with which to leverage your brand and products
naming rights for a specific ‘attraction’ zone – with unprecedented signage opportunities
for example, The KONG Celebrity Vet Stage. covering a large section of the Show on
every breed stand.
The attraction zones are actively promoted
across key elements of the above and below-
the-line marketing campaigns providing Rescue
Dog Zone
extensive exposure for the sponsor. The Rescue Dog Zone provides visitors
For more information or to request with all the re-homing info they need,
a tailored proposal, please contact our with experts on hand and Dogs ready to
National Sales Managers Pat Panetta & Clinton adopt now at the show to meet. Visitors
Sullivan on (03) 9696 9961 or via emails can even fill out the application form at
pat@eventmi.com.au & the event to start the process. It presents a
clinton@eventmi.com.au unique opportunity for a company to align
their brand with rescue and gain extensive
exposure in doing so, plus working closely
with our team to help find loving homes
for as many homeless Dogs as possible.
102017/18 Sponsorship Packages
A
sk-A-Vet P
at-A-Pooch
Visitors
will be provided with free vet Kids
and grown-ups alike will love the
advice at the show to help answer some opportunity to get up-close-and personal
of those common medical problems with Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds
Dog owners have with their pooch. from puppies to adults with experts
It’s a great opportunity for a company on-hand to provide info on each Dog.
to position themselves as a market Take ownership of one of the most
leader when it comes to education popular features at the Show and work
and vet advice with strong branding with our team to run pre-show and
and engagement opportunities. on-site activations to raise brand
(Vets must be supplied by sponsor) awareness and sales.
A
sk-A-Trainer P
erfect Match
Visitors
will be provided with free Visitors
looking for their next fur-kid will
Dog training advice at the Show to benefit greatly from our Perfect Match
help answer some of those common Zone where we provide all the info they
behavioural problems Dog owners need to make an informed decision on
have with their pooch. It’s a great their next Dog. We present a detailed
opportunity for a company to position questionnaire, large information posters
themselves as a market leader when it and experts help them to compare the
comes to training with strong branding best breeds for their lifestyle and home.
and engagement opportunities. The exclusive Sponsor of Perfect Match
(Sponsor to provide qualified, positive will receive exceptional brand exposure
reinforcement based trainers) before, during and after the Show with
lots of opportunities to get creative at
A
sk-A-Groomer the event with regards to interacting
with Dog lovers.
Visitors
will be provided with free dog
grooming advice at the Show to help
answer some of those common
C
afe Sponsor
questions dog owners have with regards Take
ownership of the main cafes
to maintain their fur-kid. It’s a great at each event with opportunities
opportunity for a company to position for signage display, distribution of
themselves as a market leader when it promotional material and sampling.
comes to grooming with strong branding
and engagement opportunities.
112017/18 Sponsorship Packages
Stage Dog-friendly destinations Vehicle Sponsor
The Main Stage provides visitors with (Information Wall) The vehicle sponsor would provide
expert tips for a healthier, happier Dog owners love getting out and about in the official cars for the event, shuttle
Dog with talks on training, behaviour the great outdoors with their pooch! So VIP speakers, gain substantial brand
& preventative healthcare. The 2017 this feature details all the off-leash parks, exposure before, during and after the
program featured Dr Chris Brown, beaches and reserves areas across show and enjoy a category exclusivity.
Dr Katrina Warren and more with metropolitan Melbourne, Sydney and
increasingly exciting line-ups planned for Brisbane. The exclusive sponsor of this Lanyard Sponsor
each future show. It’s a great opportunity wall will be able to brand the entire
to own the Main Stage with exceptional presentation, distribute promotional Unique opportunity to present your
branding and sampling opportunities on- material, sample products and more. brand on the lanyards for every Show
site. which are worn by literally thousands
of people including Exhibitors, Media,
Door Prize Volunteers, Staff and all our Speakers.
Kids Zone
The Door Prize sponsor has the
Kids love the Show and we present lots of opportunity to brand all the entry
activities for them including a Funny Photo counters around each show, provide Please let us know if you would like a tailored
Wall and the opportunity to get their face- promotional staff and conduct sampling proposal for any of the sponsorship opportunities
painted as popular Dog breeds. It’s a great on-site as well as providing the major available here.
opportunity for a company to sponsor and prize and gaining access to all people
brand all these kids activities in the Kids Two year sponsorship opportunities are available.
who entered after the show.
Zone and reach families with kids of all
ages.
Ask-The-Bree
d ers
DockDogs This stage gives exhibiting breeders a
chance to discuss their beloved breed
DockDogs will WOW visitors at the 2018 with visitors, sharing their expertise on
events as it’s Australia’s most exciting who their breed is best suited for and
Dog entertainment and competition with a how best to care for them.
wide range of breeds launching
themselves off a dock into a massive pool!
Own this feature and gain unparalleled
exposure before, during and after the
Show as it will again draw enormous
publicity that would include the sponsors
brand.
12Our Credentials
Event Management International Pty Ltd (EMI) is one of the most
qualified and committed Professional Exhibition Organisers (PEO)
in Australia, with the experience and expertise to ensure the Our other
continued success and expansion of the Dog Lovers Show. howling
Very few other PEO’s in Australia have the credibility and successes
proven track record of delivering large scale and highly
successful exhibitions across a variety of industry sectors.
Our Executive team (all Dog lovers!) has
over 100 years combined experience and
has been directly responsible for running
some of the largest and most successful
exhibitions in Australia and around the
world since 1966 including:
Australian International Motor Show (Sydney) event Management International
Channel 9 Money Show Clinton Sullivan
Email: clinton@eventmi.com.au
National 4X4 Show
1/192 Bridport Street
Fishing Show & Outdoors Expo Albert Park, Victoria, Australia 3206
Holiday & Travel Shows For more information contact us on:
London Wine Show Telephone: +61 3 9696 9961
Facsimile: +61 3 9696 4558 Website:
Home Buyer & Property Investor Show
www.eventmi.com.au
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