Cleveland Auto Show - The Premier Car Event in Northeast Ohio

Feb. 23 - Mar. 3, 2013

I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio

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The Cleveland Auto Show is your Best Investment!
 

The highest auto show attendance levels, in order from highest to lowest, were in the Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles markets.* In Cleveland, 32% of households surveyed attended the auto show! The highest auto show purchase influence, in order from most to least, was among buyers in the Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago markets.* Cleveland’s influence is 8% higher than the national average. Our reach extends to over 350,000 households in the Cleveland/Akron area!
 

Here’s what our current sponsors have to say:


“Our sponsorship with the Cleveland Auto Show has helped AutoTrader.com reach those attendees that are in the market to purchase a new vehicle. Our visibility at the show has let us reinforce to the consumer that we have brand new models on our site and that we can help them find the perfect car for them.” AutoTrader.com


It is one of the most worthwhile events that we do every year—it gives us positive exposure and a chance to strengthen our relationships in the Cleveland area. GCADA is a great partner and we are pleased to support those that support us.”  Doug Austin, Executive Vice President, IGS Energy


The Cleveland Auto Show is important to the auto industry and economy in Northern Ohio. It serves many of the same customers we serve as largest health insurance company in Ohio. That, and it’s a lot of fun.  It is a great opportunity for entertainment, as well as to get a sneak peak at the fabulous new cars coming out. The Auto Show is a mainstay of my marketing budget.” Jared Chaney, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications for Medical Mutual of Ohio.


 
 
Our Audience: Your Customer

A major attraction for the Cleveland and Akron/Canton areas, the Cleveland Auto Show brings car enthusiasts, casual observers, and families together for the 9-day event. They can expect to see a wide range of domestic and imported vehicles, new models and concepts, typically over 1,000 from automakers worldwide.

Along with a selective display of booths that feature the products of both local and international companies, Cleveland Auto Show attendees are treated to a unique, yet consistently engaging experience.

Free parking, compliments of local new motor vehicle dealers, is provided to all attendees.

Various ancillary events surround and enhance the Cleveland Auto Show such as Media Day, our Kickoff Breakfast, Family Day, NASCAR Night, celebrity appearances and much more. A consumer show and a favorite family tradition since 1903, there's something for everyone at the Cleveland Auto Show.

The Venue: I-X Center

Recognized as one of the largest shows in the nation both in attendance and venue size, the Cleveland Auto Show is set in 1.5 million square feet of exhibit floor space. This a one-of-a-kind column free setup allows our exhibitors and sponsors a fantastic array of options when it comes to promotion.

Meet Your Goals With Visibility and Targeted Sponsorships

The Cleveland Auto Show has continued to grow each year by attracting consumers and meeting the marketing goals of dealers, automakers and sponsors.

Sponsorship of the Cleveland Auto Show can help you meet your company's goals, on any scale. A few highlights include:

  • Pre-purchase auto show attendance is highest among buyers of luxury brands.* Top 5: Cadillac; Audi; Acura; BMW; Mercedes-Benz
  • 42% of buyers who attended an auto show prior to purchase rated the show influence as “moderately” or “completely” influential.
  • Auto show influence is comparable to the best of all other marketing communications except for the in person, dealership experience.

Typically included with sponsorship, a company will reach over one million people annually when featured on clevelandautoshow.com, as well as become part of a lasting product reference when included in our Show Program.


Website Advertising

With over 1,000 Virtual Garages and over 800,000 unique visitors during the month of the show the New York international Auto Show website is the website to reach auto enthusiasts and those looking to purchase or lease a vehicle.

Show Program

Each year, attendance increases at the Cleveland Auto Show, where consumers check out the latest and greatest that the auto industry and the Cleveland/Akron region has to offer. The full-color Cleveland Auto Show Program helps visitors navigate the busy Show floor and often acts as a guide in the car-buying process. The program features hundreds of vehicle photos, all of the latest cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs, a new car buyer's guide, access to our industry-exclusive “Green Tour of the Auto Show” and much more. Please contact Aliesha Johnson for more information at ajohnson@gcada.org.

For more information about any of our sponsorship options, please contact Sara Panza at spanza@gcada.org.

*statements based on data gathered from the 2012 Auto Show Strategy Report—published by Foresight Research