Exhibitor Testimonials 2012

"I love exhibiting at the Baby Show. It gives us a chance to educate new people with the Mumanu Pillow as well as getting feedback from those who are already using it. In fact it's so much fun I was even able to run a half marathon in the morning of the final day and still come in to do the show with a smile on my face!"

- Samantha Thurlby-Brooks, Mumanu

"It allowed our brand more exposure to the shopping decision makers and to educate them on the difference between our product and other brands."

- Paul, 100% Nutz

"Our number one show where we engage with parents face to face."

- Margaret Hall, Bounty

"The staff were fantastic. I really enjoyed the whole experience."

- Krystal, Ochre Baby

"The Auckland Baby Show is a key event on the Huggies calendar as a way to get face to face engagement with our target market and educate them on the benefits of our products. With a range of sampling activities in market the Baby Show may not be the cheapest per contact, it is however a higher quality of engagement and I would argue a higher conversion rate." 

- Codey Goodall, Huggies

"It's the Bathurst of pregnant women… there's just babies and children everywhere. With the product that we do, it just suits the market perfectly."

- Richie Watson,
Kiwi Living Ltd.

"If you've got a product that is relevant to a pregnant woman or babies or children, then this is the place to be."

- Kate Meads, The Nappy Lady

"This was the first time we had decided to exhibit at the Baby Show and it was well worth the money we spent. Not only did we manage to increase brand and product awareness we also managed to get some good sales."

- Sam Ranaweera, D-Link

"Thank you to the amazing team at the Baby Show, we had an great time, met loads of wonderful people, and had a great response to our stand and brand at the Show.  We look forward to returning next year, and see the Baby Show as an integral part of our advertising."

- Lauren, The Lauren and Delwyn Project

"The Baby Show was  a hit for us - we were able to increase our brand awareness in an area that is particular to our business."

- Jemma's Family Daycare

"We generate a lot of business from here, yes. The Baby Show is definitely the one to be at."

- Angela Scott, Angela Scott Photography

"The show is really good, mostly we do it to get our name out there, get people familiar with the brand."

- my Layby

"Great show, great chance for our customers to come and view our products first hand, as we are located in Pukekohe and it's a long way out for a lot of people to come."

- Karen, Baby Trenz

"As wholesalers, it is the only time of the year we get to interact with consumers, get their feedback and find out how much they know about our brand. The baby show worked perfectly for this. However the main purpose is to give out information and samples for our brand and we certainly achieved this. The bonus... heaps of parents were convinced enough to purchase during the show, and hopefully in the months to come from retailers."

- Rumina

"The Baby Show offered us a successful foray into the New Zealand market and we certainly hope for continued growth for the brand."

- Jose Rivalland, iCandy

"The Baby Show was a fantastic sampling opportunity for us and we were blown away by the feedback we received - and the sales!"

- Blair Roberts, Totally Devoted

"We do sell quite a lot at the Baby Show. We get new parents who don't know about the brand, they'll come and they'll purchase something and then we get them back, because they've used it and they like the quality of NZ made."

- Dimples

"Great opportunity to present products directly to potential customers."

- Daniel Thomas, It Makes Sense Ltd

"The Baby Show this year was fantastic, our whole team had a great 3 days. We have had great sucess from our past exhibits and i cant wait to see the results from this years show!"

- Sharmila Sukha, PixiFoto

"This was our first show with North Port and we did not know what to expect. The staff particularly Terri were very helpful and encouraging. We knew the show would be a difficult one for us, as we were targeting a very small niche market. We were very pleased with the overall experience of the show and are seriously considering exhibiting once again next year."

- Babee Products

"This was our first year exhibiting and we wanted to meet our market and get some brand awareness as well as increase our database we achieved both so were very pleased."

- Kidzstuffonline.co.nz

"My first experience at the baby show has been great. Such a wonderful team. The event is so well run. I received heaps of support and communication through out the whole process. I'm looking forward to the 2013 baby show. Thanks again."

- Gina, Evermore Photography

"You're never ever going to get that sort of contact, directly to your market, elsewhere: it's a no brainer isn't it? Where can you get return on investment like that."

- Steve Riley, Nosefrida

"We exhibited at the Baby Show for the first time this year with the objective of introducing new products to the market and raising brand awareness. We are pleased with the results achieved in both these areas."

- Troy Woods Pan Pacific Industries - NZ importers of Sea-Band and Sea-Band mama!

2011

"Thanks again for another great show. It's so valuable for us to 'get out from behind the computer', meet new customers and be recognised by existing customers. It's a chance to reflect on our branding and our marketing performance."

- Frances McInnes, Breastmates

"The show is a great way to engage and interact with our target market."

- Margaret Hall, Bounty Services

"The show is a fantastic opportunity to engage with our key consumers and emphasise the benefits of the HUGGIES® range through open dialogue and demonstrations.  The show is an invaluable tool in our consumer centric marketing strategy."

- Selina Roberts, Huggies

"We welcomed so many new members and subscribers during the show and gained great exposure of the brand to new parents as well. The show always has such a great vibe and we go into it feeling excitement and anticipation for a great weekend."

- Angela Pedersen, OHbaby! Ltd

"Another successful year for the Auckland Fire Service, Auckland Burn Support Charitable Trust and Safekids New Zealand, at this show... Being able to engage with parents and interact with children allows us to expose this group to our services... In 2012 we hope to be back to once again engage with the communities towards their safety and injury prevention."

- George Stephens, New Zealand Fire Service

'We love the show every year. We've made fantastic contacts, increased our client base and showcased products to thousands of parents. I've yet to find a better way to get in front of so many parents at one time. Plus, the show staff always go out of their way to help us succeed."

- Kate Meads, The Nappy Lady

"Sports4tots thoroughly enjoyed the show. This was our first time being involved and we found the process easy from start to finish. There was plenty of onsite help and assistance over the weekend… this is the one show you should attend."

- Lisa Cross, Sports4tots NZ Ltd

2010

"If your target market is anything to do with pregnancy, babies and pre-schoolers THIS IS THE EVENT TO BE AT! The ASG Parent and Child Show brings thousands of people directly to you and your products - it's brilliant! It's a must if you are in the 'baby/kids' business! Thank you North Port Events - another year of excellent satisfaction!"

- Kara Subritzky, Jack & Abby

"As a new brand, it has been a wonderful opportunity for us to meet our potential customers and present our NZ designed and made range. Feedback on our products was hugely encouraging and continues to help give us direction as we grow our brand. I'm very grateful that the ASG Parent and Child Show exists, and will continue to utilise it as Comfy Bebe grows."

- Paula Ruiz, Comfy Bebe

"We thoroughly enjoy exhibiting itti bitti at the ASG Parent and Child Show. We have such a visual product and we get such an amazing response, both during the show and after with sales through the website. We are aware though that these shows are not always about the sale, but getting the brand name out there, and that is our main focus."

- Karyn Cray, itti bitti NZ

"One of the reasons that I love the ASG Parent and Child Show is that as an exhibitor, we have lots of opportunities to talk to customers in person, understand their needs and concerns, and help them to find the products that best suit their requirements."

- Kitty Zeng, ALLBABY

"The Parent and Child Show offers a great opportunity to meet face to face with our existing and new customers, and a great chance for our customers to see our products first hand. The weekend provided a fantastic branding opportunity with thousands of target market purchasers under one roof. This is our third year exhibiting and we will be back!"

- Mocka

"The Parent and Child Show is a great opportunity for us to meet our customers, meet mums to be, provide education on products available, demonstrate our new products, and a great audience for our first Tommee Tippee Tea Time Talkse seminars. It is a great branding exercise for our company."

- Jackel NZ / Tommee Tippee

"The people who visited were there to buy and were genuinely interested in the products - not just there for the free samples. Strangely enough our sales on Sunday were even better than the Saturday though there were less visitors. All in all a great show for us!"

- Real Nappies

"We love being a part of the show, we love meeting all the wonderful people, hearing feedback about our product and at the same time developing brand awareness, adding to our customer database and building rapport with our clients. I highly recommend the show! It is so much fun too!"

- Smart Mum Jewellery

2009

"The Auckland Parent and Child Show was the ideal opportunity to step out from behind the internet and showcase our products to a very information hungry and receptive audience. It has really helped to amp up the profile of our baby sleeping bags."

- Lola & Ben

"A great show. As a branding exercise, I believe we achieved an excellent response as well as taking lots of orders over the three days."

- IGC Dorel NZ Ltd

"This was the first time we exhibited on the ASG Parent and Child Show and enjoyed every minute of it. We had a lot of enquiries during the show, our database doubled. We also made important contacts with other exhibitors. Many thanks to North Port Events, who were absolutely brilliant and really looked after us pre and during the show."

- Mother and Child Mobile Natural Health Clinic

2008

"The Auckland Parent and Child Show provides fantastic exposure for our Breastmates brand. It's fabulous being able to talk to so many customers in person, and they like being able to see our products for real rather than just looking at the images on our website. The Show is run by industry experts and the level of organisation and help is just astounding. This includes their pre-show training, which is very valuable for first-timers."

- Breastmates.co.nz

"This entire event is managed impeccably; the support, communication and friendliness from the North Port Events team is just brilliant. We are massively addicted to the ASG Parent and Child Show. It's a fabulous opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to thousands of parents, to meet our existing customers, and for them to meet us! The Parent and Child Show brings our target market directly to us - this is definitely the place to be. It is fabulous and we've already booked for 2009!"

- Jack and Abby

"I think that it's a place you have to be. It's money well spent to be here. I think that you need to be here if you want to speak to mothers."

- BPM Childcare

"We launched our company at the Parent and Child Show in Wellington three years ago and sold out. We've now got to a point where, thanks to the Parent and Child Show, our brand is really well-known."

- Womama

"I've been exhibiting for 15 years now because as a wholesaler who sells to shops, I don't often get the chance to speak to the public. The show is also a great chance to demonstrate."

- Baby First

"We have been doing the Parent and Child Show for four years, and the reason we do it because we sell. So, it is a type of advertising that pays for itself."

- Motherwell

"I find the show incredibly important to get exposure out there and meet with potential new clients. We have had an extremely successful Show this time around, with careful planning and a great attitude you can achieve real success here. The staff were very helpful with setting up and breaking down. All the ingredients are available for a great show, I will be back."

- Designer Portraits Ltd

2007

"North Port Events does a fantastic job of organising all the Parent and Child Shows throughout the country. I was especially impressed with the new structure of the Auckland Show in October this year. Congestion was reduced to a minimum, which made for a much calmer show. Thanks North Port Events for all your help in creating successful shows."

- Mountain Buggy Ltd

"Reaching our target market has never been as easy as participating in the Auckland ASG Parent and Child Show this year. The networking opportunities at the exhibitor function were a bonus (along with the wine and delicious nibbles!). I can't say enough about the North Port Events staff and their sub-contractors. They all supplied superb service and were always there when you needed them. We will see you guys again next year for another fabulous weekend or three!"

- Nappy Days

"We have found being part of the Parent and Child Shows such a positive experience - the North Port team are helpful and have a great support crew on-site, and it's fantastic being in the midst of hundreds of target market buyers! Not only do we have the opportunity of meeting with our customers face-to-face and gaining their valuable feedback, we also have an excellent branding opportunity throughout the three main centres."

- The Baby Factory

"The Parent and Child Show was a fantastic event and provided us with an invaluable chance to connect with parents of under 5s. The North Port Events team was superb with their organisation, communication and support. It was a very worthwhile event."

- ABC Learning Centres

"We loved every moment we spent at the Parent and Child Show. The people we talked to were fantastic and we got great reviews about the launch of our new product. The North Port staff were outstanding during the show and everything we asked for, was delivered or done for us promptly and always with a smile. We look forward to next year's show in 2008."

- Junior Scholars

"We found the show to be a fantastic way to showcase our wonderful Kiwi families website to the very friendly South Islanders! The feedback from the public was fantastic."

- Kiwi Families

"We found the Christchurch show a great way to introduce our business to the local market and were overwhelmed with the level of interest we received and the sales generated."

- WorldWear

"We absolutely LOVE the Parent and Child Shows nationwide. They allow us to showcase our beautiful product range, speak face-to-face with many of our loyal and new customers, launch new brands and strengthen our own. Each year at the shows the bar has continued to raise and it's been a pleasure to be a part of this process. We always feel so supported by the staff at North Port Events, who make exhibiting a breeze. We particularly appreciate the massive amount of energy that goes into marketing the show professionally and ensuring that many thousands attend."

- Natural Parenting NZ Ltd

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