Welcome to

The Big Event

The Big Event is the meeting ground of choice for successful event professionals.

Through our extensive family of products, The Big Event magazine, The Big Event web site, The Big Event Expo, and The Big Event Institute, we provide end-to-end solutions that this dynamic community demands.

Whether it's in print, online or in person, we have created a usable forum where event professionals can exchange ideas, discuss industry trends, showcase new and existing products and services, and extend their overall base of knowledge.

In Print

Through The Big Event magazine, our readers get information on all aspects of the event industry. With emphasis on overall event production and events with significant impact, readers are able to keep their fingers on the pulse of this ever-changing industry.

The Big Event is read by more than 6,100 Middle East event professionals, which include corporate and association planners, in addition to independent producers, event sites, technical producers, designers, decorators, caterers, event rentals, and more.

Targeted advertisements are assured of getting maximum exposure and response.

Winning Business

Attracting new customers and keeping existing customers is the core of any marketing program.

If you have products or services to offer the events industry, The Big Event is clearly the most effective means of getting you new business and making sure you continue to stay in front of existing customers. No other vehicle has the strength of readership, the comprehensive media or the creative solutions to ensure your success in the events industry the way The Big Event does.

Between our monthly qualified readers of The Big Event, our dynamic online community and the annual The Big Event Expo, you can be sure your products and advertisements will be seen by the most influential buyers in the events industry.

Frequency

The Big Event is published 12 times per year.

Ad Production

Ads may be produced by The Big Event magazine.

Contact our art director for assistance and for production charges. Materials should include text and photos. Materials should arrive at least seven days prior to TBE materials deadline date.

Closing

Digital files must be received by The Big Event materials deadline date.

Copy to be typeset or designed by TBE must be received by TBE 30 days prior to cover date. If copy or negatives for contracted insertions have not been received prior to press time, TBE may elect to submit available materials and previously-run advertisements in their place.

Cancellations for contracted insertions not accepted unless received at least 60 days prior to cover date in writing. Cover date is 1st of the month stated on the issue and in the advertising agreement unless otherwise specified. Cancelled insertions are subject to short-rate charges.

Terms

All payment terms must be in writing and are subject to management approval. All invoices are net 10 days, unless otherwise specified. Account balances with invoices past terms may be subject to a late fee.

Commissions

A 15% commission will be allowed to recognized agencies, provided invoices are paid within terms.

Collection

Should advertiser and/or agency default on any of its payments of advertising bills, advertiser and/or agency becomes responsible for all costs of collection, including, but not limited to collection fees, attorney fees, travel expenses and all court costs.

Miscellaneous

TBE reserves the right, using its sole discretion, to accept, reject or edit an advertisement not within TBE's publishing standards.

Advertiser and/or agency assumes responsibility for the content of all advertising printed by TBE and will indemnify and hold TBE harmless from any claims rising against, including, but not limited to, claims for defamation, invasion of privacy and trademark or copyright infringement.

TBE will charge the advertiser the prevailing rates for typesetting, layout or designing of advertisements.

Advertiser and/or agency will be billed or have deducted from prepaid amounts any frequency discounts given by TBE, which will become inapplicable due to schedule cancellation over the terms of the agreement. Advertiser and/or agency will be billed at the current one-time rate when multiple insertion orders are not on file with TBE.

Advertiser and/or agency has the option to revise a contract to increase or decrease the frequency rate. Decreases in frequency must meet TBE's cancellation policy. In the event of a contract revision, advertiser and/or agency will either be short-rated or credited, depending on the actual earned space used or not used.

Notice will be given before rate changes. Any contract made before rate changes will be billed at the previously agreed upon rate and not subject to increases without notice.

Advertising rates are based on average paid and non-paid circulation of 6,100. Exact circulation of publication may vary from issue to issue.

Any advertiser/agency based in a foreign country must pre-pay for each advertising insertion prior to advertisement being published.

Guerilla Marketing.

Innovative Marketing and Advertising that Generates Buzz

Are you looking to dominate the marketplace? Looking for something beyond print advertising? Do you need additional opportunities to drive your message home?

The Big Event is your resource for award-winning advertising campaigns taking your advertising message beyond the noise creating the opportunity for you to carve your niche

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