American Shea Butter Institute

9^th Annual

2011 International Shea Butter Convention

Exhibitor Package &

Journal Advertising

ASBI will give exhibitors and advertisors many months of exposure through targeted e-marketing and direct mail, website visibility, advertising, PR and extensive networking opportunities during the three-day convention. Exhibitor opportunities will be enjoyed before, during and after the event.  We will make this event an enormous success and continue to build on it in years to come. 

Targeted audience access -- The Shea industry is a diverse community, including scientists, educators, students, businesspeople, and resolute explorers alike, all working together with the intention to develop the US shea butter market, and promote shea butter as a sustainable global economic engine for Sub Sahara Africa.

Convention attendees in the past have included heads of state, manufacturers, scientists, distributors, technology experts, shea entrepreneurs, dermatologists, representatives from shea cooperatives, bi-lateral and multi-lateral institutions and NGO’s.

Its no secret any more, the truth about the incredible benefits of shea butter is getting out.  In America and across the globe, people are demanding the best in natural and healing ingredients in their products.  This means Shea butter usage will only continue to go up as the health conscious consumer learns more about it.

We are receiving more interest than ever from shea consumers looking to for direction in product quality and bulk buyers looking for suppliers.  There has never been a better time to position your business at the center of the industries longest running international convention in the shea industry.

Why place an ad?

• Your ad will stay face-to-face with potential customers long after the conference
• ISBC delegates keep the program as a reference guide in the search for new products all year long
• Every attendee receives an ISBC Journal at no cost
• Gain exposure to qualified buyers and decision makers
• Positioning your business against the competition

Why exhibit at the convention?

• Enhancing your customer base and embracing new customers
• Establishing your distribution channels
• Generating on-site sales and developing leads for future business
• Network with the shea butter community
• Keep up-to-date on new trends and innovative ideas
• Boost your presence in the industry

Exhibitor Package

Gold Package     Product Display Booth, Half Page Color Ad, and 3 General Admission tickets      $1350.00 USD

Silver Package    Product Display Booth                                     $800.00 USD

2011 ISBC Convention Journal Ad

Color Ad

Full page               $1000.00

½ page                  $500.00

Black and White Ad

Full page                 $700.00

½ page                  $350.00