American International Motorcycle Expo PR
American International Motorcycle Expo in 2013
LONG BEACH, Calif. – On the heels of Marketplace Events’ announcement regarding Larry Little’s new role as the company’s Vice President & General Manager, Motorcycle Group, a brand new initiative was announced on Tuesday, revealing plans to develop the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIME). The event signifies Marketplace Events’ foray into the motorcycle marketplace, set to take place in Fall 2013, with the purpose to serve as the catalyst to bring together the entire two-wheel industry in a single arena that creates a grand stage for motorcycling in the U.S. and North America, while delivering an efficient and energetic market-timed expo platform for B2B and B2C in the motorcycle industry.
Marketplace Events CEO Tom Baugh provided a background on the strong line of success in consumer expos the company has achieved under his leadership – highlighted by home shows in 21 major markets. Marketplace Events is perfectly positioned to provide a solid foundation for the new AIME venture.
Little, a longtime executive within the motorcycle industry, shared the vision for AIME with his associates from the media and marketplace on Tuesday evening. His decades of experience are an invaluable asset to the continued progression of the new expo.
AIME is a trade and consumer show for the motorcycle industry, timed to align with the annual reveal of new motorcycles, aftermarket products, safety equipment, and accessories to the press, motorcycle dealers, and consumers. It is intended to create a greater efficiency for the industry to conduct business with retailers, promote new product to the press and consumers, while creating a heightened interest for motorcycling as both sport and as a viable, green transportation alternative.
The motorcycle industry was well represented at The Sky Room on Tuesday. The announcement offered a chance for all in attendance to get an exclusive look at what Marketplace Events has in store to re-energize the two-wheel landscape.
Simply put, the American International Motorcycle Expo is the single most important show of its type in the North American market and will have international impact within the motorcycling community.
About Marketplace Events
Marketplace Events creates uniquely vibrant marketplaces that connect enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces 31 consumer shows annually in 21 markets that collectively attract 14,000 exhibitors, 1 million attendees and another 1 million unique web visitors annually. From 14 offices, the 100-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running consumer shows in North America, including market leading home shows in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver – some of which have endured for more than 50 years – as well as more recent launches and acquisitions in markets such as Denver, Cleveland and Dallas, which is produced in partnership with Dallas Cowboys Stadium. In 2012, Marketplace Events will launch WIRED Live, a consumer technology event to be held in Washington, D.C., in partnership with WIRED magazine, a Conde Nast Publication. www.marketplaceevents.com
