For Immediate Release

Word Distribution & 1220 Work Together To Be The Best At CBA Shows

For more information, contact:
Kevin Barber,
President
1220 Exhibits, Inc.
(800) 245-1220
kbarber@1220.com


NASHVILLE, TN – July 20, 2004 – Word Distribution was awarded top honors for the second time in as many years at the CBA International Show. At the Christian Booksellers Association’s 2004 International Show in Atlanta, the Nashville-based Christian music distributor was judged to have the exhibit with the “Best Booth Design.” Two years prior to this, Word Distribution had been named “Exhibitor of the Year” at the 2002 CBA International Convention in Anaheim. The “Exhibitor of the Year” designation is the top prize for the entire show.

Word Distribution’s Senior Director, Laura Neutzling, was delighted with the recognition. In turn, Ms. Neutzling made a point of thanking Word Distribution’s exhibit partner, 1220 Exhibits, for “consistently providing excellent service and top-notch creative consulting.” “Once again our partnership in concepting a booth design has netted our company an award for ‘Best Booth Design’. This is not the only time you have assisted us in winning awards,” Ms. Neutzling said recalling her collaboration with 1220 Exhibits on their Hollywood theme booth of 2002. “People still talk about what a great booth that was.”

With her extensive experience of 20 years in the music business and something in the neighborhood of 50 conventions, Ms. Neutzling is well aware of the challenge of keeping things fresh year after year, especially on a limited budget. She credits 1220 Exhibits with keeping the Word Distribution exhibit program on the cutting edge and on budget. “Because of this, we’ve been able to redesign and tweak our booth over the years and never show up with exactly the same booth twice.” She is also aware of how important the working relationship is in producing great work over the long term. With that in mind, Ms. Neutzling added, “[the 1220] staff is a pleasure to work with in all aspects – from the administrative, to the design team to the show supervisors. I feel like our endeavors together are based on a true partnership.”

Kevin Barber, President of 1220 Exhibits, noted how pleased his team was for Word Distribution on their client’s latest honor. “Word Distribution is a wonderful, valued partner. We enjoy working with Laura each year in coming up with exciting, new and effective concepts for their CBA conventions. So far, we seem to be accomplishing our goals. We both look forward to what will happen at the next show.

”Word Distribution is part of Word Entertainment – the Christian music division of Warner Music Group. Word Distribution distributes Christian music and video products from leading Christian music labels to retailers in North America and internationally. For additional information about Word Distribution, visit them online at www.worddistribution.com.

1220 Exhibits, Inc. is a major full-service exhibit and event marketing company with the complete turnkey capabilities and a singular creative genealogy to serve large corporations, growing businesses, museums and other organizations in search of measurable "Best of Show" results from their experiential marketing. 1220 Exhibits, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, TN with additional locations in Chicago, Orlando and Las Vegas. For more information visit our website: www.1220.com.