ANAHEIM, Calif. – RepSpark and PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today that the PGA Show Exclusive Community powered by RepSpark, a B2B digital commerce platform, will help facilitate connections between brands and buyers and ease transactions before, during and after the 2023 PGA Buying & Education Summit at PGA Frisco, July 31 – Aug. 2, in Frisco, Texas.
The online B2B platform will feature PGA Buying & Education Summit exhibiting brands and facilitate connections between exhibitors and attendees before the show to explore new brands and request access to brands; during the show to support in-person connections; and after the show for follow-ups, continued connections, and order management. In addition, the online B2B eCommerce platform will stay live after the show to support brand and buyer relationships year-round and drive ROI for everyone who attends the summit.
In addition to building the PGA Show Exclusive Community, RepSpark will be sponsoring the Live Fashion Show on Monday evening, July 31, 2023. RepSpark will also be present onsite with the aim of educating attendees on platform best practices.
“The interaction and energy at PGA Shows has been exhilarating! With more brands and attendees coming together in person, we are honored to provide the tool for reps and retailers to optimize their time together, further cultivate relationships and transact digitally at next month’s PGA Buying & Education Summit,” said Meghann Butcher, CEO of RepSpark.
The PGA Show Exclusive Community, powered by RepSpark, will be available for exhibitors in June to allow time for onboarding and preparing their digital storefront for the July 31 – Aug. 2 event. All PGA Buying & Education Summit attendees will be able to access the online community to connect with brands pre-show to help maximize their in-person meetings. The PGA Exclusive Community will be available for post-show connections and transactions as well.
The new location and format for the PGA Buying & Education Summit have resulted in a tremendous industry response with more than 130 top and emerging golf brands planning to showcase the latest trends in apparel, accessory, and golf lifestyle products in the sold-out exhibit ballrooms of the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort. Participating brands also have been capped for the invitation-only One2One buying appointments. In addition to product sourcing, the packed three-day schedule also features equipment and technology education, a live fashion show, Demo Night, national-level PGA Education, and peer networking during experiential events at the golf-centered entertainment and dining area of the Monument Realty PGA District.
Participation in the PGA Show Buying & Education Summit exhibits, special events and networking programs are complimentary for PGA Professionals and golf buyers. Summit registration, education enrollment and hotel reservations can be made at PGABuyingSummit.com.
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About RepSpark
RepSpark is the leading provider of digital solutions for B2B wholesale commerce. Designed to be personalized, intuitive, and powerfully intelligent, RepSpark’s platform drives brands to connect and collaborate with their buyers to place orders, create digital line sheets and analyze key data 24/7. RepSpark brands leverage technology to drive sales growth and better serve their retailers. Founded in 2007, RepSpark is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. To join RepSpark Community, claim your forever-free account at app.repspark.com, and for more information, visit www.repspark.com.
About PGA Golf Exhibitions
The PGA Show, PGA Buying & Education Summit and PGA Show Connects are organized by PGA Golf Exhibitions (part of RX) and the PGA of America. Since its inception in 1954, the PGA Show has grown into the largest annual business event for the global golf industry. The mid-season PGA Show Buying & Education Summit and the PGA Show Connects digital platform connect the industry year-round and drive business leading up to the annual PGA Show. Learn more at PGAShow.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About RX (Reed Exhibitions) & RELX
RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organisations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at approximately 400 events in 22 countries across 42 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. www.rxglobal.com
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 35,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investors
Media Contacts:
RepSpark: Colleen Tatum, (678) 978-4488, colleen.tatum@repspark.com
PGA Show/Media: Sherry Major, sherrymajor@rxglobal.com
