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Upbeat and Positive Vibe

Upbeat and Positive Vibe...

So much has happened during January Market! Celebrated designers Thom Filicia, Kathryn Ireland and Brad Ford presented creative ideas on myriad aspects of the business from home to tabletop to making the most of your online presence. Virginia Willis, Shaun Doty, Tyler Florence and Alton Brown cooked up all kinds of excitement in the demonstration kitchen. John Grady Burns offered great Gardens ideas. Erik Qualman taught...
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Alton Brown Draws HUGE Crowd for Presentation and Book Signing

Alton Brown Draws HUGE Crowd for Presentation and ...

Alton Brown, star of Good Eats and other renowned shows on Food Network, had back-to-back appearances at AmericasMart this weekend. On Saturday, he performed in the Gourmet Kitchen on Floor 8 in Building 2WW for a record crowd. On Sunday, he came back for a book signing. Buyers started lining up at 9 a.m. for his 10:30 a.m. start. And, the line wrapped around the 8th floor! The first 100 buyers received a free book! Alton...
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Stars are Shining

Stars are Shining...

The stars are out at AmericasMart in January. Several fan favorites were in Atlanta to meet buyers and help promote favorite products. Giftcraft (Bldg. 2, 1521) partnered with Marie Osmond for a new line of giftware and tabletop products Jane Seymour debuted her Holiday line with Winward International (Bldg. 1, 17-E-18). And screen legend Tony Curtis joined buyers in Enesco (Bldg. 2, 1616) to showcase the new  collectibles...
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Special Guests in the Gift Temporary Exhibits

Special Guests in the Gift Temporary Exhibits...

The Gift Temporary Exhibits will be filled with Special Guests for The January International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.  Special Guests include a five time Emmy Nominee, Television Host, exceptional artists and authors.  Special Guests Marcia Ceppos – Author – Building 2 Floor 2 – 200 J Schwanke – Host of JTV – Building 2WW Floor 3 – 519 Donna Compher – Artist – Building 3 Floor 2 – 2108 Angie...
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Brad Ford Delivers Blogging Inspiration

Brad Ford Delivers Blogging Inspiration...

Celebrated interior designer Brad Ford shared his experience delving into the world of social media as a source of inspiration, leading to the wildly popular blog DesignTherapy.com. Blogs are about sharing information but building relationships is just as important. That requires communication and interaction. He offered valuable insight into why designers blog as well as some basic advice on what’s worked for him....
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70+ Events, Seminars, Giveaways and Special Guest Appearances

70+ Events, Seminars, Giveaways and Special Guest ...

You’re going to be blown away this Market by everything that there is to explore, discover and participate in! We’re hosting 70+ events, seminars, presentations, giveaways and special guest appearances. There is something for everyone daily! We’ve got social media classes, including a keynote by social media expert Erik Qualman, AMU seminars, dozens of giveaways, Tyler Florence, Alton Brown, Kathryn M. Ireland,...
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Enesco welcomes Hollywood legend Tony Curtis

Enesco welcomes Hollywood legend Tony Curtis...

Legendary Hollywood Actor/Artist Tony Curtis launches the Celebrity Collection for The Trail of Painted Ponies, one of the premier fine art and collectibles brands in North America. Tony Curtis’s life-size Painted Pony, titled “Shiloh,” has been crafted into a collectible figurine which will debut in the Enesco showroom in January 2010. Curtis will make a personal appearance on Friday, January 8, from 6-8 p.m. in...
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Win Lunch with Erik, author of Socialnomics, at Market!

Win Lunch with Erik, author of Socialnomics, at Ma...

Go to our Facebook page and write a short summary of why social media is a powerful business tool. The winner will be selected prior to Market and announced via Facebook and Twitter. Lunch: Saturday, January 9 1-2 p.m. Erik Qualman is social media expert and author of Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do Business and the Keynote speaker for Market. Share and Enjoy:
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AmericasMart Speaker Brad Ford Featured in Lonny Magazine

AmericasMart Speaker Brad Ford Featured in Lonny M...

Interior Designer and popular design blogger Brad Ford, is featured on the cover of Lonny magazine’s holiday issue.  Lonny, a new online shelter magazine, chose Brad to design an earth vibe spread for the issue.  Brad Ford will also be a guest speaker for the January market where he will present a seminar titled The Accidental Blogger.  Brad’s seminar will focus on his quest for inspiration and his foray into social...
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Home Inspires Retailers, Attracts Celebrity Designers

Home Inspires Retailers, Attracts Celebrity Design...

The Home product center will inspire retailers with fresh product, new moves and celebrity designers this January. There are exciting things happening on the Home floors in Building 1, including special appearances by: Kathryn M. Ireland Thom Filicia Brad Ford Find out more here! Share and Enjoy:
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