About Us – Show Management Associates

Founded in 2003 by Brian Vargas, our company owns and manages 12 yearly events, including the California Overland Adventure and Power Sports Shows in Pomona and Sonoma County and the RC Super Show, the largest trade show for the radio-control hobby industry. We also sell print and digital advertising for six leading magazines in the hobby industry.

What we can do for you:

Transform existing small events into huge moneymakers

Develop and launch domestic and international trade shows

Full-service show management: strategic planning, marketing, finances, operations, new business expansion, social media, and personnel development

Magazine print and digital sales, integrated program development, and social media initiatives

A Letter from the President

Thank you for visiting with us. Our experienced staff of sales, marketing, and operational professionals understands the value of investing in relationships and businesses. Our client-centric approach is fully focused on your goals and objectives.

Our event strategies are unique in the industry. We leverage in-depth marketing research, promotional expertise, sponsor support know-how, and community connections to make your event a stand-out.

We take a personalized approach with all of our clients. Individually focused advertising and promotional efforts have dramatically increased consumer traffic to our events, making several of our shows the largest of their type in their respective cities.

We also represent some outstanding media companies that have entrusted us with their sales initiatives. We are proud to have generated significant incremental advertising revenue for our clients.

We invite you to partner with us. Together we can bring outstanding results to your company’s bottom line. Our success is your success.

Sincerely,

Brian Vargas
President
Show Management Associates