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EVENT MARKETING

 


WARES FAIR 2011
 
Every fall one event stands out on campus as "THE ONE" for local businesses to introduce their goods and services to the CMU student market: WARES FAIR! 

Central Michigan Life presents this event as an opportunity to introduce  your business to more than 6,000 attendees . The 2011 event will take place both inside and outside Finch Fieldhouse.  Businesses are encouraged to hand out free samples, be creative in their displays and make the most of this introduction to the CMU student body.

This year's event is: Wed., September 7,  6-8 pm.

Please contact our offices at 989/774-3493 for more information on the 2011 event.   

If your business can't attend the event, but would like samples or coupons distributed, product distribution services are available. Please call our office for details.

 

 


 


MT. PLEASANT HOUSING FAIRS 

Mount Pleasant area apartment complexes, rental property owners and on-campus housing departments participate in direct marketing opportunities twice a year at Central Michigan University.

Central Michigan Life hosts one event in early-November and a second one in early-February. Each event provides exhibitors an opportunity to set up a booth and meet with students interested in area housing options. Participants also receive copies of "Apartment Life", CM Life's guide to helping students decide where to live.

This successful fairs draw an average of 2,000 students. Please contact our offices at 989/774-3493 for more information on the 2011/2012 dates. 

2011/12 DATES:  Monday, November 7, 2011 3-6 pm 
                              Tuesday, February 7, 2012  3-6 pm 

 

 

 


WHO CARES 2011/2012:

CMU Basketball

Fan Tradition

Get ready for Basketball season. There are only two advertising spots available for this special edition, given out to fans at every CMU home game. 

This product offers great exposure to the loyal and passionate CMU basketball audience. Fans read your ads, while sending a thoughtful message to the opposing team on the flip side! This section also provides a long shelf life: from tip off at the first game in December until the final buzzer in March. Only 2 sponsors per season.

Participating businesses must also provide GIFT CERTIFICATES or DOOR PRIZES for the "Rowdiest Fan". These winners are selected at 8 HOME GAMES. The winner is announced in CM LIFE. Your business' logo gets mentioned in a minimum of 16 1/4 page ads during the basketball season, plus on the CM LIFE website and social media promotions.

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11, 2011.

 


 

BEST OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN FAIR 2012



A new 2012 spring event, Central Michigan Life in partnership with Vision Mid Michigan offers a special "Bribe" event prior to the kick-off of voting for the Best of Central Michigan contest in April. Attendees will be given "Bribe Bags" when they walk in the door, and then will visit vendor tables to pick up coupons, give-aways, samples, etc. Vendors can also sell items at this event. This new show will be heavily promoted by the media partners and is sure to be a fun way to bring attention to your business. Please contact our offices at 989/774-3493 for more information.

2012 DATE: Monday, March 26, 2012 5-8 pm

 

 

 

Central Michigan Life, 436 Moore Hall, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859                 989/774-3493   Fax 989/774-7805