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Rite of Autumn
ECN | IVD offers a look inside its Fall Show
East Coast News and International Video
Over the course of a few days in mid-October,
Distributors held the annual Fall Show at
Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.
The ECN|IVD team reported that over 60 toy
manufacturers and production studios presented
their wares to more than 200 retailers, store owners
and buyers.
“For four days our vendor partners can get valuable
face time with ECN|IVD staff and customers,” said
Justin Vickers, retail coordinator for East Coast
News. “Stowe Mountain Lodge offers a unique
setting where everyone can interact—not just at
the trade show, but also during dinner, at a local
attraction or at the hotel bar.”
The 2016 ECN|IVD Fall Show kicked off on
October 16 with a BBQ-themed dinner for vendors
and ECN|IVD staff, plus a welcome speech by
ECN|IVD co-owner Frank Koretsky. On October
17, at a “State Fair” themed dinner after a day of
setting up booths, staff, customers, and vendors alike
gathered to get reacquainted and ready for the busy
two days ahead.
The following two days, the Spruce Camp Base
Lodge was buzzing with activity as customers got a
look at new goods from System JO, Doc Johnson and
other pleasure product manufacturers, as well as the
mixes and new releases from Pure Play Media and
Wicked Pictures, among others. XR Brands created a
unique space at the show, showcasing its Strict line
of BDSM products and giving customers a chance to
try out a new sex swing.
Breanna LeFevre from Love Shack in Lake Charles,
Louisiana, provided the ECN|IVD team with a
glowing review: “The whole team always goes above
and beyond for their customers and the show was
proof of that. We always enjoy getting to be a part of
their events!”
“The ECN|IVD show is always a good time,”
echoed Jerry Estrada, who represents studios such as
Elegant Angel and Exquisite. “Seeing customers and
getting to socialize with them goes a long way toward
keeping our business relationships strong.”
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