HEY YOU…YEAH YOU…IF YOU ARE IN THE BALLOON & PARTY INDUSTRY I’M TALKIN’ TO YOU!
YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE?
WANNA TAKE A DARE?
HOW BOUT A DOUBLE DARE?
ALL RIGHT!
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!

The IBA has declared the month of September International Balloon Month.

For ever more….generations and generations of people around the globe will know September as International Balloon Month.

If you’re gonna do this it’s gonna take spunk and ingenuity.

HERE IS THE CHALLENGE: Find unique ways to promote September as International Balloon Month. Then report back, tell us what you did and what kind of results you had.

• Manufacturers: How about some discounts? The balloon and accessory manufacturers have agreed to run special pricing on select balloon styles and accessories and those special prices will carry all the way through to the distributor and retail level.

• Twisters, Clowns and Entertainers: International Balloon Month is a great reason to call on customers and to book gigs. Create a spectacle! We are counting on you to shake things up!

• Decorators: Why not deliver bouquets to local TV news stations, radio stations and newspapers? Put out a press release…..get some attention for your company!

• Distributors: Get your customers involved by offering sales and promotions during September. How creative can you be?

• Retailers: Put up signs, wear buttons, involve store associates, create a special event, get your customers excited and sell more balloons!

No matter what area of the industry you are in you can take the challenge and promote September as International Balloon Month. Balloons are perfect for any occasion and if there is no occasion they are perfect for making someone smile.

The IBA will have electronic artwork for you to use for signage and you can personalize it. We’ll also be making buttons with the slogan “Put a Smile on Someone’s Face~ Celebrate International Balloon Month”. You can download graphics at www.ibaonline.net

We can each learn from each other’s successes, laugh at each other’s fumbles , start the buzz, begin the momentum, and build and improve on this campaign every year.

The dairy council might “Got Milk” but they sure don’t have a month devoted to celebrating it. The Balloon & Party Industry will have an entire month and the whole world to celebrate along with us.

DO YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? We can’t wait to see what you come up with! We know you’ll have some great stories to share. Go forth, have fun and help make September- International Balloon month!

About International Balloon Association
The International Balloon Association (IBA) is a network of manufacturers, distributors, decorators, retailers, and entertainers who believe in keeping the Balloon Industry safe, financially sound and steadfast for the enjoyment of current and future generations. The IBA offers leadership and guidance on behalf of the industry. IBA Members now have additional access to resources and information on the IBA Web site such as:
Board Meeting Minutes
Committee Meeting Notes
Industry News/Articles of Interest
Social Media Marketing Resources
Helium News Updates
Helium Usage and Standards
Instructor Resources
Instructor Resume Submit Form
Ed Committee Application

For more information about membership in the IBA please visit www.ibaonline.net or call Marty Fish, Executive Director at 866-413-7358.