STB gets S$90m boost, SINGAPORE, Marketing, Online advertising, Social networks, Industry bodies, Government, | Market-interactive.com

• STB launches new global marketing campaign
• Part of S$90 million initiative
• Includes social networking

Singapore – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced full details of its S$90 million initiative which includes a new global marketing campaign under the tagline “2009 Reasons to enjoy Singapore”.

“STB is currently working with more stakeholders including airlines such as Singapore Airlines, travel agents, travel portals such as Zuji, attractions and retailers to develop more offers. It also hopes to attract more partners throughout the year.”

In another crucial part of the new marketing campaign, STB will also leverage online media and viral marketing channels such as Facebook to launch promotions. ‘Fly on US’ is the first major online promotion and offers S$500,000 worth of free air tickets to Singapore, as well as S$10,000 cash to be won monthly.

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/10845

1st Singapore Tattoo Show 2009 – 3 Day Program Guide

1st Singapore Tattoo Show 2009 –  – 3 day Program Guide – Lucky Draws Every Day of the SHOW – check out the program guide for timings…..

Join Tattoo Artistry – The Official Social Media Facebook Group for the 1st Singapore Tattoo Show 2009

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32140274011

9th Jan 2009 – Friday – Day 1
11.00 – 12.30pm: Theory Seminar with Paul Booth (TRADE ONLY)

1.30- 2.00pm: Official Show Opening Ceremony

2.00 – 3.30pm: Art Fusion Stage Experiment with Paul Booth & Xiaolong (Last Rites, USA), Chris Garver (Miami Ink, USA), Diau-An (Diau-An Tattoo, Taiwan)
3.00 – 6.00pm: Drifting competition presented by HPI RC Racing
4.00- 6.00pm: TATTOO CONTESTS REGISTRATION – Best Sleeve / Best Leg / Best Cover – up (All sizes)
6.30 – 7.00pm: WINNER LUCKY DRAW CONTEST
7.00 – 8.00pm: Tattoo contests Judging,
8.00– 8.45pm: Live UNPLUGGED music performance by Singapore Rock Legend, JOHN MOLINA
9.00- 9.30pm: Tattoo Contests Results and prize giving ceremony
10.00pm: Event day ends

10th Jan 2009 – Saturday – Day 2
11.00 – 12.30pm: Theory Seminar with Bob Tyrrell (TRADE ONLY)
1.30 – 3.00pm: Art Fusion Stage Experiment with Asian Artists
3.00 – 3.45pm: Educational seminar on Laser Tattoo Removal practices by STARCAP MEDICAL
4.00 – 6.00pm: TATTOO CONTESTS REGISTRATION – Medium Tribal OR Celtic / Medium Black N Gray / Medium Colour / TATTOO OF THE DAY
4.00 – 5.00pm: BUTTCHEEKS presents Swimwear Fashion Show featuring Body Paint Models by MAKE UP FOREVER ACADEMY
5.30 – 6.30pm: Autograph signing session with Chris Garver (Miami Ink, USA)
6.30 – 7.00pm: WINNER LUCKY DRAW CONTEST
7.00 -8.00pm: Tattoo contests Judging
8.00– 8.45pm: Live UNPLUGGED music performance by Singapore Rock Legend, JOHN MOLINA
9.00- 9.30pm: Tattoo Contests Results and prize giving ceremony
10.00pm: Event day ends

11th Jan 2009 – Sunday – Day 3
12.00 – 3.00pm: Drifting competition presented by HPI RC Racing
3.30 – 4.30pm: Autograph signing session with Chris Garver (Miami Ink, USA)
3.00- 5.00pm: TATTOO CONTESTS REGISTRATION
o    Most Realistic / Large Black N Gray / Large Colour / Back Piece / TATTOO OF THE DAY
5.00 – 5.45pm: Educational seminar on Laser Tattoo Removal practices by STARCAP MEDICAL
5.45 – 6.00pm: WINNER LUCKY DRAW CONTEST
6.00 – 7.00pm: Tattoo contests Judging
7.30pm: Show Closing Ceremony
8.00pm: Event day ends
10.00pm: Show Post- Party Rave @ China 1, Clarke Quay

11.00pm: Tattoo Contests Results and Prize Giving Ceremony at China One

Join Tattoo Artistry – The Official Social Media Facebook Group for the 1st Singapore Tattoo Show 2009

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32140274011

See you in 2010 for the 2nd Singapore Tattoo Show 2010 🙂

Top Ten Tattoo Conventions in 2009

Bring on the 2009 circuses of INK! Whether you are hoping to see, be seen, or rub inked elbows with the most coveted professionals in the tattoo industry, we’ve picked the top 10 tattoo conventions of 2009 to keep you covered all year long.

Singapore Tattoo Show: January 9-11, 2009

Location: Singapore Expo Exhibition

Contact Information: admin@tattoo.com.sg

Website: www.tattoo.com.sg

The first annual Singapore Tattoo Show will gather famed tattoo artists from around the world, including show ambassador Chris Garver of “Miami Ink.” The show is sponsored by the Singapore Tourism board and will feature tattoo contests, trade seminars and live performances.

Miami Tattoo Expo: January 9-11, 2009

Location: Miami Beach Convention Center

Contact Information: info@miamitattooexpo.com

Website: http://www.miamitattooexpo.com

The 2009 Miami Tattoo Expo, formerly the Gold Coast Tattoo Expo, will include world-renowned tattoo artists, live tattooing and piercing demonstrations, seminars, custom cars and choppers, special guests and much more.

23rd Annual New York AM-JAM Tattoo Expo: January 23 – 25, 2009

Location: Holiday Inn – Syracuse/Liverpool (Exit 37) New York

Contact Information: 518.893.2273

Website: http://www.am-jam.com

Imagine three epic days of all things Ink. Expo features live music, special guest the “Lizard Man,” over 75 working artists and piercers, tattoo competitions including “Tattoo of the Day” awards, leather and jewelry vendors.

14th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo: February 27-March 1, 2009

Location: Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan

Contact Information: 517.540.6055

Website: http://www.eternaltattoos.com

Award-winning tattoo artists, tattoo competitions, trade seminars and vendors from throughout the nation will help celebrate the 14th year of this famous Expo in Detroit.

Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo: March 6-8, 2009

Location: Sydney Showground, Australia

Contact Information: mike@tattooexpo.com.au

Website: http://www.tattooexpo.com.au, http://www.myspace.com/sydneytattooexpo

The first annual Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo will feature over 100 international artists and body piercers, tattoo supplies, merchandise, 8 live bands, tattoo contests and a tattoo art-fusion project.

via Top Ten Tattoo Conventions in 2009.

To see the remaining 5 events follow the link above 🙂

Tattoo Artistry on Facebook glides past 1000 members – itsReal

The official social media group – Tatttoo Artistry – created to support the 1st Singapore Tattoo show glides past 1000 members with members who are contributing to the wall, image video library & posted links – yabba dabba doo – as Fred Flintstone would say.

The most active area on the facebook group is the image upload section – everyone is keen to show off their own tattoos or show off their tattoo artistry.

Recent news relating to the 1st Singapore Tattoo Show can be found in the recent News Section of the facebook Group….

Below is the latest ad creative for the 1st Singapore Tattoo Show -it will appear in Juice Magazine

Ad creative to appear in Juice November 2008

Media Partner Juice Magazine

1st Singapore Tattoo Show ’09 with Chris Garver – itsReal

Chris Garver of Miami Ink coming to Singapore’s 1st Tattoo Show with Endorsement and Support of Singapore Tourism Board (STB)

Over 60 Local & International Tattooists to converge on Singapore Expo from 9 – 11 January 2009 to Showcase, Educate & Celebrate Tattoo Artistry.
Show to include exhibitions, entertainment, & contests and will be open to the Public

Singapore 26th September, 2009, Event organizer, Tattoo.com.sg today announced the 1st Singapore Tattoo Show 2009, to be held at the Singapore Expo from 9 – 11 January 2009. The event is endorsed and supported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB) with Show Ambassador Chris Garver of Miami Ink, will place Singapore on the global map for Tattoo Artistry and best practices for one of the fastest growing and most enduring Industries today.

Some of the world’s renowned tattooists will be in Singapore to showcase their tattoo talents and create unique pieces of artwork. The extraordinary first tattoo show in Singapore will present over 60 artists from around the globe and will represent all the various modern tattoo styles ticking away with their machines in an exciting exhibition styled atmosphere.  Over 5000 visitors from around the region are expected to attend the 3-day event.

TATTOOS CONTINUE TO GROW POPULAR IN THE MODERN WORLD
Tattoos are a passion for some and an art form for others. For most people a tattoo is a very popular fashion trend that exploded in recent years and has become a part of the collective imaginary of tattoo Artistry thanks to advertising, fashion, movies and TV which have used tattoo icons for messages that underline the freedom of choice of each individual.

“The tattoo show is an event that we know will draw different and varied visitors, keen to be educated, experience the art and be entertained. Some enthusiasts travel around the world to take part in tattoo shows, it is a time in which this art is experienced on one’s own skin and, it is difficult not to be affected by the unique atmosphere that makes tattoos a very familiar and easy form of body art for everybody’” said Kirby Lian from Utopia Studio, the Official Event Partner who is also the show’s inspirational mentor.

TATTOOS CONTESTS AT THE SHOW
One of the most highly anticipated moments of the show will be the Tattoo Contests. A time in which the tattooed public become the protagonists. The tattoo contests are organized for the different categories (best black & grey, best color, tattoo of the day, etc) and every day artists and the visitors can take part in an exciting competition in which art takes centre stage.

About the Organizer
This young start-up company combines vision and passion for the tattoo artistry, bearing the charter to change the social norms associated with the permanence of this art form. Behind the company is a team comprising a professional tattoo artist-entrepreneur with 7 years’ industry experience and a marketer formerly from a multinational company. Having developed a wide network of global tattoo artists whom many are considered close friends, this team aims to promote the tattoo industry for the appreciation and commercialism of tattoo art. For more information please visit http://www.tattoo.com.sg

Contact Information
Interested media, advertisers and sponsors should contact the show organizer before the closing date of 31 October 2008 at: Debra or Andrew