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High Point Market Authority - Announces Twitter Chat Fall 2014

Furniture World News Desk on 8/29/2014


The High Point Market Authority (@hpmarketnews) and collaborative community Decor Mentor (@decormentor) are once again co-hosting the popular global Twitter Chat at 6:00 pm (Eastern) on Wednesday, September 17. The Chat will preview new products for the upcoming Fall High Point Market, which takes place on October 18-23, 2014.

High Point Market exhibitors are invited to submit a total of two photos of their new October introductions to Decor Mentor by 5:00 pm (Eastern) Thursday, September 11. Submissions are limited to two photos per company. Instructions for submission are below*.

The Decor Mentor team will curate a collection of their top picks on Twitter at 6:00 pm (Eastern) on September 17, using the official High Point Market hashtag #hpmkt. The team will also discuss new trends, Fall 2014 Market tips, events and more! Visit www.highpointmarket.org/event/twitter-chat for a complete overview of this event.

All product photos submitted for the Chat will be featured on a Sneak Peek pinboard on the High Point Market’s Pinterest page. The Decor Mentor curated selections will also be posted to a Pinterest board. A link to all of the Pinterest boards will be posted on Twitter throughout the Chat.

“The Twitter Chat is an exceptional marketing opportunity with the potential of close to ten million impressions for companies showing at High Point Market,” said Decor Mentor Founder Lisa Ferguson.

“Beyond submitting your images, participating during and after the chat not only allows you to engage with your direct client and the end user, but also get instant product feedback. Marketing, relationship building and market research all in one fun hour! And for the social media savvy, you can leverage the top picks for months to come through articles and social media. It really is a no brainer. The Decor Mentor team of seven top interior designers is honored to once again curate this special Twitter Chat, seen globally, for the High Point Market Authority," she concluded.

The Decor Mentor team includes the following:
  • Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry of Pulp Design Studios. With more than 30 years combined experience, Pulp Design Studios is recognized for their modern and livable approach to design that is infused with personality and a flair for the unexpected. www.pulpdesignstudios.com
  • Erica Islas is an architectural interior designer and the founder of EMI Interior Design, Inc. a Design+Build company specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations. www.emiinteriordesign.com
  • Jennifer Brouwer of Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc. has over 15 years of experience completing over 450 building and renovation projects for clients. Jennifer’s works has been published in the book “Spectacular Homes of Toronto” and she has been named one of Toronto’s top designers. www.jenniferbrouwerdesign.com
  • Kati Curtis of Kati Curtis Design has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, and runs an eco-friendly interior design firm that brings sustainable, modern approach to design. Kati is one of the only LEED AP ID&C residential designers in Manhattan. www.katicurtisdesign.com
  • Lisa Kahn, Kahn Design Group, brings more than 20 years of visionary experience from the specialized field of luxury interior design and is a master at melding the concrete needs of her clients with the spiritual needs we all have for the places we inhabit. www.kahndesigngroup.com
  • James Saavedra, Saavedra Design Studio, is an agent of change for authentic spaces and beautifully crafted belongings. You may find his multiple-disciplinary experience featured in print and television, as well as throughout California and Austin, TX. www.saavedradesignstudio.com
  • Lisa Ferguson, Lisa Ferguson Interior Design and Decor Mentor, is an industry leader recognized by her peers and the media. Lisa uses her training in Gallup’s StrengthsFinder® assessment to guide others to transformational insights on how to restructure their businesses. www.lisafergusoninteriordesign.com

*Instructions for sending the information to Shyamala Miller at info@decormentor.com. Your email should include the following information –
  • Exhibitor Name
  • Showroom Space
  • Product Name/Number
  • Product Description – not to exceed 49 words in the body of the email, please use upper and lower case, NOT solid caps.
For the two images please use, as the file name, the company name and product name/number. Dropbox (www.dropbox.com) is the ONLY vehicle for sending images; please do not embed the images in your email. Please do not send duplicates, we will confirm your submission within a 24 hour period.
To upload your photos:
Go to https://www.dropbox.com/login
 Login with the email address “lisa@decormentor.com” and password “22TwitterChat”
Select the “New Folder” link or right-click and select “New Folder” and enter your company name
Drag and drop your images directly into the new folder in the Dropbox browser window
Only .JPG images will be posted, no TIFs or PDFs. Remember, a total of TWO photos per exhibitor of new October introductions are requested by 5:00 pm (Eastern), Thursday, September 11.

We regret that we cannot accept submissions after the 5:00 pm (Eastern) deadline for the Fall 2014 Twitter Chat.

About the High Point Market Authority: The High Point Market Authority, www.highpointmarket.org, is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C. Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point, and attracting tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, the High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find the High Point Market anywhere online, and follow on Twitter using the hashtag #hpmkt.

About Decor Mentor: Decor Mentor is a collaborative and educational community for interior design pros and consumers across the globe to offer education and insight into the process of interior design from both a decorating and business perspective. Design simplified.