ECPA Announces Producers for 2009 Christian Book Expo Evening Events
One Smooth Stone, Indelible Creative Group promise innovative programs


10/17/2008, Phoenix, AZ -- The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has announced producers for the evening events during its first-ever Christian Book Expo (CBE). One Smooth Stone will produce the 2009 Christian Book Award program, a ticketed event that will kick off the 2009 Christian Book Expo in Dallas on March 19. Indelible Creative Group will produce Christian Book Expo’s evening events on March 20 and 21, and will manage audio/video resources for workshops and other CBE events. One Smooth Stone and Indelible Creative Group will collaborate to maximize efficiency and to control costs across events.

Mark Kuyper, President of ECPA, says the evening events will be open to the public and will feature innovative multimedia elements as well as multiple authors and music artists. The programs will not be standard keynote speaker events, but will be inspirational, multi-sensory experiences that inspire attendees to read and recommend books to others.

“We’re delighted to have secured the services of One Smooth Stone and Indelible Creative Group for our first Christian Book Expo. Both of these companies have a reputation for executing flawless, creative multimedia events,” states Kuyper. “The event producers are exploring very interesting and innovative ways to present book content. The goal is to provide an extraordinary experience with inspiring book content.”

Event production company One Smooth Stone is no stranger to bringing innovative event experiences to global audiences. Gary Vlk, Executive Vice President and Principal, comments, “We're proud to partner with ECPA to create the first Christian Book Award program that is open to the public. With an awe-inspiring roster of authors, publishers and artists, this program will be an amazing kick-off to a truly transformative weekend.” One Smooth Stone (www.onesmoothstone.com) has produced successful events for Pepsi, Motorola and Sun Microsystems.

Indelible Creative Group has a history of creating remarkable products and experiences that are culturally and spiritually relevant. Chris Thomason, President and CEO, says, “We’re honored to partner with ECPA in producing the CBE experience. As our culture redefines itself and the way it receives lifestyle products and information, we must also morph the ways we communicate the eternal, transforming message of the Gospel. Christian Book Expo opens the door for creative events that ignite passion and transformation in all who attend.” Indelible Creative Group (www.indelibleonline.com) has produced popular 3:16 LIVE events with Max Lucado, Everybody Worship events for Lifeway, and Miss PattyCake concerts.

Christian Book Expo is a first for ECPA and the first Christian book fair of its type, which will bring together publishers, authors and consumers for a three-day book event. Christian Book Expo 2009 will be held in Dallas, Texas, on March 19-22, 2009, at the Dallas Convention Center. For more information, contact Mark Kuyper, 480-966-3998, or visit www.ChristianBookExpo.com.

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