We’re pleased to work with media representatives – before, during and after SURTEX – providing information to meet your editorial needs and beat your deadlines.
Press Releases and Images
As press releases are emailed to the media, they will also appear on this website under Industry News. When you need additional information, an opportunity to interview spokespeople, or images that will help you tell a more inspiring story, please let us help you.
Onsite Press Center
We maintain a fully-staffed Press Center during SURTEX, and look forward to welcoming you there. It will be your place to pick up exhibitor press kits, grab a refreshment, arrange interviews, check emails and more. Special press tours (arranged in advance) will start here. To arrange a tour, please contact us in advance of the Show.
Register to Attend
Please click here to register as Press for SURTEX 2010.
Press Credentials
To ensure valid press coverage and representation on the exhibit floor, media representatives need current, official credentials as outlined below to qualify for an editorial or advertising press badge at SURTEX.
- Business card (with individual's name and title and the name of an approved media outlet) AND one of the following:
- The mastpage from an approved media outlet with individual's name and title listed; OR
- A copy of or an Internet link to a current by-lined article published in an approved media outlet within the past six months.
Who qualifies for a press badge at SURTEX?
- Editors, television and radio producers, and print/broadcast reporters from approved media outlets (editorial badges)
- Publishing, advertising, and sales representatives from approved media outlets (advertising badges)
Who does NOT qualify for a press badge?
- Public relations representatives
- Marketing, creative services, circulation and other employees of magazines, newspapers and television stations
- Writers and publishers of personal or corporate newsletters
- Family members of legitimate media
Exceptions
- Freelance Writers & Photographers – if on assignment, must present a letter from an approved publication. If not on assignment, provide a copy of an industry-relevant by-lined article, published within the past six months in an approved media outlet.
- Electronic Media Reps & Website Editors - must present proof of an existing site with relevant editorial content and proof of circulation
- Book authors - will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Public Relations - if their clients are confirmed participants in the tradeshow, may register as "exhibitor personnel." A business card and proof of client relationship with exhibiting manufacturer required. Alternatively, Public Relations representatives may register on-site for the tradeshow as a "trade guest" with payment of any necessary fees.
Please do not bring friends or relatives to the Press Center. GLM reserves the right to refuse anyone a press badge.
Please contact Melissa Gray, Marketing Manager, if you have questions about GLM's requirements, or if you wish to confirm that your credentials are acceptable in advance of the Show.
Public Relations Contact
Kay Degenhardt
413-203-1166
A Thumbnail Sketch of SURTEX
- In its 24th year, SURTEX is the only show in North America solely devoted to selling and licensing original design and art for all types of products.
- SURTEX draws hundreds of designers from around the world to New York City where they are given the opportunity to market their collections to manufacturers of products for home, contract, stationery, giftware, automobiles, toys, publishing, and more.
- Exhibitors and attendees come from diverse lands. In addition to the United States, 43 countries – among them United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, Israel, Italy, France, Canada and Germany – are also represented at Surtex.
- SURTEX takes place at the Javits Center, alongside the National Stationery Show® and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair®.