ISPA MEDIA EVENT
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BY
JAMISON
STOIKE
WITH WELLNESS ASCENDANT ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE, it’s no surprise that the 2019 iSPa media event
was a spa-centric success. the annual event, held in new York city’s Gotham hall, marked the 25th year in which iSPa
members have demoed treatments for media members and touted the transformative power of spa.
Sixteen sponsors showcased the latest and greatest in spa with miniature treatments, facials, education and cutting-
edge innovations. many of the sponsoring spas collaborated with their resource partners—such as eminence organic
Skin care and make Up factory—to bring their treatments to life.
in attendance were 106 media members who frequently cover spa and wellness, including a handful of high-profile
social media influencers and bloggers. together they represented outlets as diverse as Access Hollywood, The New York
Times, Good Morning America and People magazine. During the event, each media attendee was able to enjoy the
sponsors’ treatments while discussing potential stories and spa news. Before leaving, attendees received a booklet with
more information on the event’s sponsors and a take-home bag filled with sample products and take-home treatments.
SUCCESS
STORY
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PULSE
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An article by the Associated Press about the ISPA Media Event, its sponsors and
industrywide trends has already been picked up by over 500 news outlets
worldwide. To read the article, click here while viewing Pulse digitally at
pulse.experienceispa.com
octobEr 2019
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