Pizza & Beer? Yes Please

If you haven't heard of Liquid Ice Energy Drink, you are in for a surprise. This New York based energy drink company is privately owned and been around for over a decade. They launched their Orange flavor at NCB, and it's now definitely my favorite energy drink. Make sure you check them out and ask for it by name!

The Nightclub & Bar Show Conference Program is where you’ll find best in bar and nightclub management techniques along with new and innovative ideas to jump start your business. Its the nation’s largest and most comprehensive educational program that brings together thousands of hospitality professionals all under one roof. The Nightclub & Bar Show addresses ALL areas that affect your bottom line, not to mention how fun the show is. Not only do you get to taste some of the best up and coming beverages, but you also get to network and attend all the hottest night club parties on the Las Vegas Strip.

 

Dale Energy Drink Dále is a lot more than an energy drink. It's a reflection of our ENERGY, our FLAVORS, our CULTURE and the PRIDE of our ROOTS.

Premiere Jalapeno Wines is a family owned Boise Idaho based wine company. I was skeptical at first,

but when I tried it, I was pretty impressed with the taste. It definitely had the spicy kick to it, and actually a nice surprise to my taste bud. Check them out at Jalapeno Wines.

NCB Show is the best trade show to go to for anyone who owns a bar or is in the nightclub and bar business. Love these SECCO wine bottles and packaging...and how about Rock 'N Roll in your energy drink? They claim to be the 1st energy drink ever to be approved in the Jersey school system. No sugar, no caffeine, no sodium, no artificial flavors, no nothing....I'm sure the kids will love it?

  

LUDLOWS COCKTAIL CO reinvented the Jello Shot. Typically made with artificially colored and flavored Jello and the cheapest booze possible, they decided to make one worthy for adults. Crafted with real juices and high quality spirits, Ludlows Jelly Shots are portable cocktails with a 30-proof punch.

Momenti spirited ice creams and sorbets are made with organic and natural ingredients, and infused with top-shelf liquors. We pride ourselves on our obsession with procuring the finest ingredients and hand-craft our spirited ice creams in small batches, ensuring the best flavor possible. Pictured here is Chef Pearson himself. I can assure you, this ice cream is amazingly delicious!

 

Pictured on the left is Ron White, Founder of Number Juan Tequila.

On the right is part of the team of Unique Energy Drink. They claim to be the Prada of energy drinks.

Flavor is pretty nice and it has a unique blend of Exotic Red Reishi Mushroom Extract, Green Tea, and B-Complex Vitamins.

 


Top 3 Best Booth Experiences at NCB Show: Miller Coors, Ciroc and Liquid Ice Energy Drink. They all had the right elements. It's important to stay true to your brand, and all 3 did that. What you see on TV and at the trade show level was very consistent to their image. There were plenty of samplings going on, and engagement between booth staff and attendees were continuous and fun. They made sure everyone had a taste of the latest and greatest flavor. Miller Coors actually took names for potential distribution leads. All had a fun environment especially Liquid Ice with their DJ.

           

These characters are cool to take pictures with,

but I wasn't sure how they connect to the brand.

PIZZA EXPO 2016

International Pizza Expo® The Largest Pizza Show in the World. THE Trade Show for the Pizza Industry. Attendees include pizzeria or pizza-concept restaurant owners, operators and managers, as well as distributors and food brokers.

 

La Nova specializes in pizza and wings. Best sauces hands down. I had samples of their wings and could not stop eating. So delicious!! 

Of course PEPSICO sampling new flavors.

Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust

Tyson Foods

2016 Shake it Up Classic and Flair Competition

                  

SPOTLIGHT ON ENTREPRENEUR

TO GO SPA - Instant relief for tired, dry, and aging eyes. A Must Have!!

One of THE busiest booths on the show floor. I think they could use my help

with the display though. :) Pictured below, Mom (CoFounder & Son).

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LJ

Written by:  Li Jackson

Produced by: Terence Barclay

The Fashion Edition Tradeshow

True Religion exhibit and spokesmodel at PROJECTLV

with Nashville Singer/Songwriter Juliexy.

Twice annually, 65,000+ industry insiders meet in
Las Vegas to shop can’t-miss markets, each tailored to a unique look or trend. This comprehensive marketplace covers the top men’s, women’s, children’s apparel, accessories, footwear, and resources. For more information on the shows please visit: MAGIC along with AGENDA, LIBERTY, CAPSULE and MARKET.

Top 3 Best Large Booth Experience: I look at cohesiveness of the brand from the design of the booth to the images used to represent the brand, the trained sales people to customer experience within the booth. When I go into a booth, it should be pretty easy for me to understand the story of the brand and feel the culture of the brand. The experience within the booth should make me want to be a part of the brand and wear the brand. Make sense?

          

At the Dolce Vita booth, we love the décor, the chocolate skulls and the "come into my home"

type of experience when you walk into the booth. Very warm and inviting. It was as if I was getting

a tour of someone's home, where each room I can try on shoes or bags.

French Connection UK ambassador Trent Thomas @trillmixx on the left at PROJECT show.
Pictured on the left, Calvin Klein featuring their social media campaign of I _________ in #MyCalvins

Top 3 Best Smaller Booth (<400sqft) Experience:

Since 1999 I don't think Steve Madden's booth has changed much. Other than space size, it has definitely stayed true to the brand, simple and all about the shoes. Steve is still making good shoes at affordable prices 26 yrs later and rumored to have a net worth of $120 Million.

Congratulations!!! VANS celebrating their 50 Years Anniversary.

Spotlight on Entrepreneurs and their Innovations:

Designed in Nashville and handmade in Tuscany, Peter Nappi premium leather footwear

and goods are a distinctive blend of Italian heritage and American personality.

Check out interview with Simone & Vanessa, CoFounders/Designers of Pop Shoes.

Here is Tom with C'Kel, brand birthed in New York City. This brand is for the cyclers in you.

New lifestyle brand at Agenda LV.

Driftwood Fashion Original designs by Kathrin Niemann (of Pica Pica) come together with plant dyed fabrics by Kristen Cooper (of Tinctub Natural Dye Studio). The two woman team conceptualizes and creates all Driftwood clothing independently. Special attention is put toward producing low-impact, earth-friendly garments that tell a story about material, process, and nature.

What-To-Wear and What-Not-To-Wear:

The best part about being at MAGIC is seeing all the newest fashion to come and current fashion worn by some of the prettiest p

Party Pics:

Agenda LV Opening Night Party at Drai's featuring Pusha T. 

Thanks to PhatKaps, and Civil Regime for having us at their table.

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See you on the trade show floor!

LJ

Written by:  Li Jackson

Produced by: Terence Barclay

K.I.T.T., Minority Report & iRobot is Closer Than You Think

The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show®) is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It's where business gets done: on the show floor, in and around its conference program, in impromptu connections and in planned meetings and special events. (Photo: See Tylt for more info.)

From smart houses to wearable technology to wellness tracking to drones, autonomous automobiles, artificial intelligence and pet tech, where shall I begin?  CES 2016 was not to disappoint at all.  So much to see, so much to touch and so much to play with.  According to Inverse.com CES 2016 attracted over 176,000 people. The trade show floor opened on Wednesday January 6th and ended on Saturday January 9th.  It seems that 4 days were not enough to see everything.  I was certainly overwhelmed on Day 1. Per inverse.com  3,631 companies, including 82 percent of the Fortune 100 exhibited at CES.  It took up North, Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, all of the Sands Expo and Westgate Hotel Conference Center.

The Giants:

INTEL - makers of processors, tablets, wearable tech. Intel designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices.

Samsung manufactures TVs, digital cameras, DVDs, VCRs and audio systems.

Southern Telecom provides long-haul and metro dark fiber connecting Atlanta with other smaller cities throughout the Southeast.

SONY manufactures electronics, PlayStation, movies, music and TV shows.

I am very excited to have received my 2nd press badge for TradeshowLife and will continue to do my best to write about the latest and greatest after every show that I attend.  I wish I could share with you everything I saw at CES, but it would be pages and pages.  I'm going to highlight the Entrepreneurs I met at the show and some of the coolest things I've ever seen! So make sure you click on the live links for detailed information of product.

Wearable Technology:

 

Fitbit - activity trackers and more.

SWAROVSKI'S activity tracking jewelry.  

Nth Light's printed strips so thin and flexible, they can be tied into a knot, or designed into a dress!

CES 2016 Honoree award. IamIli, is the

world's 1st wearable translator.

A must have!!

 

Air Serenity powered by AirSix is a great companion to have while you travel. Comes optional with air quality tracker or just the headset.

At CES 2016, Under Armour revealed a new band, heart-rate monitor, and smart scale. The apparel and footwear maker also announced a new smart shoe and a pair of wireless headphones. All of these products will be tied to an updated UA Record app, which is available on iPhone and Android devices.

Cool Products:

Iris by Lowe's, a smarter way to live. Iris is a simple, customizable smart home system by Lowe's. Iris streamlines home management and puts power at your fingertips by connecting your Iris compatible smart devices through a single app. There, you can control and monitor each of them.

Formlab is the most advanced desktop 3D printer ever created.
Watch how it prints a 3D configuration.

 

Royole-X is the world's first foldable smart mobile theater. I had a chance to test this product, and loved it! Everything was so crisp and clear.  A must have.  Currently on sale on their website but will be available on Amazon soon for about $799.

Since 1999, Segway has specialized in personal transporters.  They have partnered with Intel and Ninebot, and launched the hands free personal transporters for consumers at CES 2016.  I'm told it will be available February 20th on Amazon for $1299.

Headquartered in Shenzhen, widely considered China’s Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to the suppliers, raw materials, and young, creative talent pool necessary for sustained success. DJI has grown from a single small office in 2006 to a global workforce of over 3,000. DJI products are redefining industries. Professionals in filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, search and rescue, energy infrastructure, and more trust DJI to bring new perspectives to their work and help them accomplish feats safer, faster, and with greater efficiency than ever before.

 

Toyota to Announce New Details of Artificial Intelligence Research at Consumer Electronics Show. Their simulation of artificial intelligent toy size automobiles was definitely an eye opener. I'm looking forward to traveling long distance in my smart car and falling asleep at the wheel, soon!

 

Corning launched a retail "gorilla glass" case at CES, combining display and online shopping 

at store level.  "For CES 2016, we are demonstrating how the innovations and advancements Corning has made over the past five years are enabling us to actually build what we envisioned in 'A Day Made of Glass.'" - Jeff Evenson, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer.  If you remember the movie "Minority Report" with Tom Cruise, this case definitely reminds me of that movie.

 

808 Audio, makers of wireless speakers, earbuds, headphones featured a DJ and a do-it-yourself graphic vinyl give away. Very cool art!  808 is a part of Voxx Int'l, a leader of consumer electronics manufacturer and licensee.

3Ders, makers of 3D printers & technology
showing off their 3D printed robot.

  
Appcessory Pte Ltd, the brand owner of ‘gosh!’, debuts a full range of new products, including Smart Pet Solutions: Ball Launcher, Paw Washer & Feeder.

  

Left:  Bosch displayed what is to be the interior of an autonomous car looks like. Are you ready for this?  With so many cameras and sensors on the car, I'm ready for my automated self-driving car.

Right:  Mercedes Benz concept "Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile". This vehicle will alter itself once it reaches the speed of 80KM/Hr for better overall performance. Amazing.

 

Left:  For all you tennis lover, Sony has the thing for you, Smart Tennis Sensor. Plug it in to the end of your racket holder, and it will track how you hit the ball and train you on how to hold your racket to up your game. Add the app on your phone and you're all set. I must get me one, available for $199 online. While you play tennis, put on the Fitness Tracker headset.  It will play type of music based on your heart rate. Add the app to see your measured data from distance, stride to calories.

Right:  I'm loving the universal "e-paper" remote control that Sony launched at CES. It is currently still in prototype, but talking to the Sony CES staff member, it could be available to us within the next 3-6 months.  It is so lightweight, and an energy saver.  I'm told you only need to charge it 6-7x per year through your computer USB plug.

HIGHLIGHT ON ENTREPRENEURS:

1. Wonderwoof  is a connected accessory for your dog that monitors their activity in real time, helps improve their health, and allows you to meet other dog-lovers in your area. I had the chance to speak to Betsy Fore, CEO of Wonderwoof, such a sweet, sincere and fun person. She is definitely an animal lover, and has turned a passion into a career, but don't be fooled, this CEO comes from an extensive toy background and has lived in Tokyo and London, where this product was birthed. She was also named Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2015. Betsy launched Wonderwoof at CES 2015, and this time she launched Wondermeow, just for the kitties.  Wonderwoof is available at Harrods London and online.  I'm excited to see what she will launch next year at CES 2017.

Watch the app play on the screen behind Betsy as she is speaking to an attendee about women being 80% of her buyers.

When asked what inspired Betsy to start Wonderwoof, it was due to the fact that her pup was overweight, and she was not successful in getting her pup to lose weight.  She created Wonderwoof, and within months her pup lost weight. She was able to extend 2 years to the life of her pup. How amazing is that?  All you need is the $95 bow tie and the app, that's it, no additional costs!  Here she is pictured with the app and the bow tie explaining how easy it is to use the app. All you animal lovers out there, you must get one!

2.  Cinemood is the maker of portable projector for kids. Watch your favorite movies, cartoons and TV shows anywhere you want on the big screen. Perfect for home, outdoor movie nights, celebrations and more. Watch my interview with CEO, Mikhail B, he is pictured below with company's CMO, Dasha.

 

3.  Lovehandle.  You know when you see a product, and you say, "why didn't I think of that?", well this is one of those products.  I love my "love handle", and I have it on both of my iPhones and iPad. So simple, and yet so clever.  Congrats to Michael Watts on the success of his product. It is currently available online, on eBay and soon to be every store near you!  Watch my interview with CEO, Michael and here he is pictured with his #1 Sales Extraordinaire David.

  

4.  Klaxoon facilitates interactivity within a group. Based on your content, you can propose simple, playful and effective activities: quizzes, surveys, challenges, brainstorming activities, live messaging. Best thing since power point, in my opinion.  Great tool for schools, sales meetings, any meetings.

Watch my interview with Matthew Beucher, CEO of Klaxoon. Product is currently available online starting at $99 per unit.

5.  Iblazr from Concepter,is better flash for your smartphone.Below is Vlad Tislenko, CEO/Founder of Concepter, and on the right is Sasha, PR/Marketing, standing with award for Best of CES Finalist. The original flash plugs into your phone, where iblazr2 is a wireless bluetooth flash. Clever isn't it? iBlazr is currently available at Apple, Best Buy and Walmart.  Who wouldn't want those retailers?

 

That's all for now.  I hope you enjoyed my report.  Please don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends about us.  If you need any assistance with your trade show planning, please message me!

Cheers,

Li

Written By:  Li Jackson

Produced by:  Terence Barclay