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You probably already know about e-comics juggernaut comiXology’s Meet Your Makers campaign, but the digital reader platform also has a ton of other happenings scheduled for the San Diego mega-con like giveaways, panels and more.
As a part of the new Take Comics Further campaign, the company has a very cool tee up for grabs at their booth each day of the show (including preview night). The first 100 fans that stop by will be able to grab one of the shirts that will have a slogan from Take Comics Further emblazoned across the front.
This goes right along with the campaign itself which’ll be debuting new comical catch phrases each and every day of the Con courtesy of Girardville Miners’ Cooperative. The NY-based advertising company has been enlisted to handle all of the branding for comiXology’s newest ad push. The campaign itself is designed to, as the name implies, take comics further.
“We are so pleased to finally unveil our new ad campaign and be able to offer this great limited edition t-shirt at Comic-Con International to all the wonderful comiXology fans out there,” said Samantha Saturn, Chief Marketing Officer for comiXology. “The entire comiXology team is passionate to “Take Comics Further” and we can’t wait until everyone at Comic-Con sees all the surprising places our new ads show up at the convention!”
“This campaign combined with all the sponsorships and events that make up the ‘Meet Your Makers’ extravaganza just builds upon our commitment to creators that started earlier this year with the debut of comiXology Submit,” said Chip Mosher, VP Communications & Marketing for comiXology. “Celebrating my 25th anniversary at Comic-Con this year, it is fantastic to work for a company that can give back both to the show and the comics community in such an expansive way this year.”
You have to give comiXology a lot of credit for keeping their advertising current and edgy. They’re more than obviously the leaders in digital comics, a rapidly growing sector of the industry, and yet they still push forward with new ads and giveaways for shows like SDCC.
If you want to get in on the good stuff, the giveaways are scheduled daily throughout all four days of the Con. There are also a bunch of panels (all of which sound interesting) and presentations scheduled both on site and off. Here’s your official list; get your calendars ready:
Wednesday, July 17
5:30pm – 9:00pm – Comic-Con International Preview Night – ComiXology Booth #2547 – T-shirt Giveaway
Where: San Diego Convention Center
9:00pm – 12:00am – ComiXology Sponsors TR!CKST3R’s “The Pen and Drink”
Where: East Village Tavern Bowl (located at 9th & Market)
Thursday, July 18
9:00am – 7:00pm – Comic-Con International – ComiXology Booth #2547 – T-shirt Giveaway
Where: San Diego Convention Center
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Digital Comics Beyond the U.S., Room 32AB
Speakers: Anshu Dua (comiXology SVP Business Development), Deb Aoki (MangaComicsManga.com), Laurent Duvault (Izneo), Henry Flint (Aces Weekly), Ben Smith (2000AD), Russell Willis (Panel Nine), Moderator: Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean)
3:30pm – 4:30pm – ComiXology Open Mic: Taking Comics Further, Room: 8
Speakers: David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO), John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder)
5:00pm – 7:00pm – The Blank Page Project – ComiXology, Hero Initiative, Jimmy Palmiotti, & Amanda Conner Host This Charity Event. – FREE FOOD FOR ALL!
Where: Hilton Bayfront Vela Restaurant (in the back of the hotel at the ground level, walking distance from convention center, east side of convention center.)
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Indie Comics Marketing & PR 101, Room: 8
Speakers: Jacq Cohen (Fantagraphics Books), Jen Vaughn (Fantagraphics Books), JK Parkin (Robot 6) Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)
7:00pm – 9:00pm – ComiXology Sponsors Comic Creator Connection, Room: 29B
Please note that space is limited and if you do not pre-register, a seat may not be available.
8:00pm – ?? – ComiXology Sponsors the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Comic-Con Welcome Party
Where: Westgate Hotel (located at 2nd & Broadway)
9:00pm – 12:00am – ComiXology Sponsors TR!CKST3R’s “The Pen and Drink”
Where: East Village Tavern Bowl (located at 9th & Market)
Friday, July 19
9:00am – 7:00pm – Comic-Con International – ComiXology Booth #2547 – T-shirt Giveaway
Where: San Diego Convention Center
2:30pm – 3:30pm –Digital First Comics: The New Trend, Room: 8
Speakers: David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO), Hank Kanalz (DC), Mark Waid (Thrillbent), Jeff Webber (IDW), Allison Baker (MonkeyBrain), Moderator: Rob Salkowitz (Comic-Con & the Business of Pop Culture)
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Digital & Print: Friends or Foes?, Room: 9
Speakers: John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder), Mark Waid (Thrillbent), Jeff Webber (IDW), Chris Ross (Top Shelf), Joe Field (Flying Color Comics), Moderator: JK Parkin (Robot 6)
7:00pm – 9:00pm – ComiXology Sponsors Comic Creator Connection, Room: 29B
Please note that space is limited and if you do not pre-register, a seat may not be available
7:45pm – ?? – ComiXology Sponsors the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
Where: Hilton Bayfront Indigo Ballroom
10:00pm – 1:00am – ComiXology Sponsors TR!CKST3R’s “The Pen and Drink”
Where: East Village Tavern Bowl (located at 9th & Market)
Saturday, July 20
9:00am – 7:00pm – Comic-Con International – ComiXology Booth #2547 – T-shirt Giveaway
Where: San Diego Convention Center
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Comic Book Entrepreneurs, Room: 28DE
Speakers: David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO), Ted Adams (IDW), Dinesh Shamdasani (Valiant Entertainment), Moderator: Rob Salkowitz (Comic-Con & the Business of Pop Culture)
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Digital Comics: Tips and Tricks, TR!CKST3R
Speaker: John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder)
Where: East Village Tavern Bowl (located at 9th & Market)
3:00pm – 4:00pm – ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing, Room: 23ABC
Speakers: David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO), John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder), Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), Becky Cloonan (Demeter), Rachel Deering (Anathema), FresherLuke (Bikini Cowboy)
10:00pm – 11:00am – ComiXology Sponsors TR!CKST3R’s “The Pen and Drink”
Where: East Village Tavern Bowl (located at 9th & Market)
Sunday, July 21
9:00am – 7:00pm – Comic-Con International Preview Night – ComiXology Booth #2547 – T-shirt Giveaway
Where: San Diego Convention Center
11:00am – 12:00pm – Creating Comics The ComiXology Way, Room: 7AB
Speakers: John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder), Reilly Brown (AvX Infinite Comics)
You’ll find comiXology’s booth on the show floor at #2547 for all the happenings scheduled for Comic Con. As for the meat and potatoes of the company- you’ll find that on the official comiXology App. You can Take Comics Further every day of the year with the App, which is available for pretty much every format you could imagine and is easily the best digital comics reading experience you’re likely to have.
