CEA Association News
Early-bird rates offered at more CES hotels
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
Good news for CES attendees: Two more hotels are now offering early-bird rates! Hooters Casino Hotel and New York-New York are now offering reduced, early-bird rates. Additionally, three other CES hotels have lowered their rates: Alexis Park, Circus Circus and Excalibur. View all rates and booking information.
CEA launches Metadata Study Group
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
The Consumer Electronics Association is seeking participation in a new Metadata Study Group to examine how and where metadata is used. Metadata describes the characteristics of a digital file, a digital stream or other resource. Common types of metadata include, for example, title and performer, although the number of metadata elements associated with a particular item can be extensive. The group will make recommendations concerning metadata requirements for consumer-electronics devices, the need for relationships with other organizations, and possible standards and/or recommended practices that define how CE products receive, share, process and display metadata. To join the effort, please complete the application form.
From LA to LAS: What the content world should look for at the 2010 International CES
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
Content has become an increasingly important part of the consumer-electronics industry and the International CES. This year will be no different. Get an early look at the trends emerging at the show, from conference sessions to products on the show floor. If you are in the world of content, don't miss this webcast Dec. 15.
Be transported in just minutes
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009
Hop on the free Venetian Express for a quick trip between the Las Vegas Convention Center and The Venetian. The shuttle makes the loop every 10 minutes. If you need to refuel at The Venetian, you'll find a variety of restaurants and two food courts to serve you. Check out all the CES Shuttle Services.
Gadgets for surfing, skiing or getting married -- Whatever your lifestyle requires
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
Technology isn't just reserved for computers, cell phones and home-theater systems. It's pervasive in all aspects of life. The Lifestyle Gadgets TechZone at the International CES is the perfect place to showcase innovative personal electronics. Whether you have digital-camera binoculars and dive masks, personal weather stations or flashlight cameras, this area is perfect for your latest consumer-tech gadgets. Contact Tira Gordon at (703) 907-4324 for more information.
Tell the FCC to say "No" to the cable kill switch
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
The battle over your home-entertainment equipment is heating up again. Hollywood wants the Federal Communications Commission to grant the studios permission to engage in Selectable Output Control (SOC), a technology mandate to allow movie studios to shut off video outputs on the back of your cable box and DVR during the screening of certain movies over cable. Why is this bad? Because SOC could inhibit future innovation, obstruct interoperability, limit fair use and restrict consumer choice. It also could force you to buy all new home-entertainment gear to watch Hollywood films over cable. To learn more, watch these videos.
Pick your market and CES does the rest
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
Is the audio industry's latest technology music to your ears? Does the digital-imaging market capture your interest? CES represents more than 30 niches in the consumer-electronics industry -- each within nine vertical markets. It's the place to explore new technology, discover new partners and unearth ways to boost your business. See what's happening in your part of the market.
Black Friday Aftermath webcast, Dec. 2
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
Soon Black Friday and the ensuing weekend will be over. How will the industry fare? Join leading analysts from CEA as they walk you through early results from Black Friday weekend and give you an edge on things to come in the final weeks of the year. CEA's chief economist and director of research, Shawn DuBravac, will be joined by CEA's manager of strategic research, Jessica Boothe, to highlight results from the Black Friday weekend and the official start of the holiday shopping season. If you want to know how the holidays are shaping up, don't miss this timely and informative webcast.
Make the right connections at the International CES
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
You know CES is the place to make a year's worth of connections -- watch this awesome video if you've yet to be convinced. But once you're there, how do you meet the people you absolutely have to do business with? Let MyCES help you keep track of your on-site schedule.
15% discount on standards-monitoring management tool
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
Valued members of CEA are entitled to a 15% discount on all CEA standards subscriptions, distributed exclusively through IHS Standards Expert. The IHS Standards Expert is a powerful standards-management tool with easy, intuitive searching, navigation and monitoring from any desktop 24/7. Ensure that all your employees are on the same page using the same correct standard. Gain access to more than 370 other standards-developing organizations and spend more time working on your projects and less time searching and managing your standards all with a CEA standards subscription. To buy your CEA standards subscription today or to learn how IHS can help you with your information needs, please call (877) 413-5187 or e-mail global@ihs.com and say you are a CEA member.
Sustainable Planet grows 40% at 2010 CES
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
The Sustainable Planet Spotlight, an exhibit area at the 2010 International CES featuring technologies and services that benefit the environment, use new forms of energy and contribute to a sustainable lifestyle, will increase by more than 40% in size over the 2009 CES. Located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the spotlight will feature more than 30 exhibitors focused on product advancements in green building, sustainable packaging, automotive, wireless and alternative-energy technologies across 5,500 net square feet of exhibit space. Companies exhibiting in Sustainable Planet include American Express OPEN, Bits Ltd., Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse, Embertec Power Savings Technologies, Goal 0, Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, Meadwestvaco, Miniwiz, PowerGenix, Sean Energy and Solio.
CEA's TechHome Rating System webcast
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
This new webcast on Nov. 19 will provide an overview of the updated TechHome Rating System (THRS), a powerful nationally recognized build-to specification for residential technology infrastructure. THRS explains at a glance the level of technology infrastructure -- also known as structured wiring -- that is present, or could be installed, in a home. THRS seeks to remove the complexity, difficulties and frustrations that often result between homeowners, builders and electronic-systems contractors (ESCs) over just what kinds of technology are offered and how much technology infrastructure is needed. Learn how the TechHome Rating System can create new business opportunities for you.
The world's coolest trade show is working to be the greenest
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009
With the help of our partners, including GES, Aramark, the Las Vegas Convention Center and The Venetian, CES attendees now have more opportunities than ever to recycle while conducting a year's worth of business in one prime, environmentally friendly location. Learn more about how CES and its partners are reducing paper, increasing recycling and striving to make not only CES but all of Las Vegas an area that can be green and proud.
Calling all startups! Join the i-stage TechZone
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
The i-stage TechZone features the winner and finalists of CEA's annual i-stage competition, among the most jaw-dropping products, apps and services from other leading startups across the globe. This area on the show floor is specifically for products in their initial stages of development looking to gain exposure to press, investors and venture capitalists. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your company's newest technologies. Contact Stacey Banchek at (703) 907-4319 for more information.
Judge the next generation in eco-design
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Think you have a handle on all things green? Whether you're a designer, engineer or all-around sustainability savant, we welcome your enviro expertise in judging the 2010 Greener Gadgets Design Competition. Help us highlight a new class of standout sustainable products, from those that create their own energy to those that minimize the need for any electricity at all. You have between now and Nov. 13 to let us know why you're most qualified to give a green thumb up or down to entries in our third annual competition. Finalists will be acknowledged at the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York on Feb. 25. Think you've got a winning product? Enter today.
CEA needs your help urging the FCC to allocate broadband spectrum
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
For our nation to maintain its global leadership position in innovation and technology, we need more spectrum for wireless-broadband devices, applications and services. CEA has urged the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate spectrum for wireless broadband as a critical component of its national broadband strategy. As part of our advocacy efforts, we are asking CEA members to lend their company's name to our letter to the FCC. To support CEA's call for more spectrum, or for more information, please contact Jamie Hedlund or (571) 344-1583.
Receive trending industry-shipment volumes through 2013 for FREE
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
One of the many benefits CEA provides to its members is the five-year U.S. shipment forecasts. These consensus forecasts, produced twice a year, reveal the size and growth of a wide variety of electronics products. CEA's forecasts are developed using consensus methodology -- meaning CEA analysts produce the forecasts using direct input from its members, making the results an accurate reflection of the viewpoints of the industry itself. Participants in the forecasting process are eligible to receive the entire results free -- a $6,500 value. Call Steve Koenig, CEA's director of industry analysis, (703) 907-4317, or Chris Ely, CEA's senior research analyst at (703) 907-5241. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 20.
Emerging tech: Expectations for e-books to netbooks
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
This year marks a pivotal year, not only for the consumer-electronics industry as a whole, but for several new and emerging technologies. As Blu-ray, netbooks, e-books and LED gun for the mass market, how are they faring? What can they do to gain consumer attention Attend this webcast on Nov. 12 and learn the answers.
High-performance audio at The Venetian
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
The intimate Venetian Tower Suites and Meeting Rooms are the perfect places to hear the latest high-performance sound technology. One hundred twenty-five exhibitors from 16 countries are bringing their extraordinary innovations to CES so you can hear it all in one place. Register NOW and save $100! Don't miss 88,000 square feet of audio excellence from top manufacturers such as Audioquest, Kimber Kable, Meridian America, Paradigm, Pioneer/TAD Home Audio, Polk Audio, Sumiko, Thiel Audio and Vandersteen.
Enter new CES video competition -- Get free promotion on CESweb.org
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
And ACTION! Enter the "Visit Me at CES" 2010 Exhibitor Video Contest to win a month's worth of free exposure on CESweb.org. You know why CES is among the most important things you do for your business each year. Now tell everyone else about it and reap the rewards. Just create a short clip explaining why your company is at CES and why attendees should visit your booth. Your video must be under one minute and include your booth number. Enter your video today! The deadline for video submission is Nov. 10.
Greener Gadgets Design competition open for entries
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
Calling all emerging designers! We at the Greener Gadgets Conference are looking for an intelligent design that helps solve issues of energy efficiency, carbon footprint, sustainable lifestyles or development in nations off the grid. This year's Greener Gadgets Design Competition will highlight a new class of standout sustainable products, from those that create their own energy to those that minimize the need for any electricity at all. Our most verdant finalists will be judged in front of a live audience at the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York on Feb. 25. Think you've got a winning product? Enter today for a chance at $5,000 in prizes.
Webcast teaches you to get the most from your CEA benefits
CEA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
New and existing CEA members will benefit from this webcast Nov. 11 designed to help you get more from your CEA benefits. Learn how to navigate the members-only Web site and find the critical resources that will help your company succeed and help you grow professionally. See a live demonstration of the members.CE.org Web site and its many features; understand collaboration pages, discussion boards, research forums, etc.; and learn how to use the CEA resources to gain knowledge and help you succeed. Register today.
JESS3 and the CES Social Circle
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
Jesse Thomas is the founder of the creative agency Jess3, a company with an amazing track record of creating data graphics and visual storytelling for companies including Microsoft, MySpace, Mashable, Pepsi, Tropicana and more. CEA members know him as a moderator of our Industry Forum panel on making money using social media, but soon he'll be better known as the creator of a special CES project we're rolling out together this year, currently dubbed the CES Social Circle. We can't wait for you to hear more about it at CES Unveiled, but in the meantime, check out our conversation with Jesse on his work, what inspires him, and how data graphics can visually convey the important conversations happening around your business.
CEA Line Shows return to New York, June 22 and 23
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
CEA Line Shows, the CE industry's official midyear conference and tech showcase, will return to New York on June 22 and 23. This trade-only event attracted more than 1,000 media, New York-area retailers and thought leaders from across the country this past June. It features manufacturer line shows for media and dealers, news conferences, a media luncheon and reception and CEA's state-of-the-industry midyear analyst briefing. It's a great place for New York-area media looking to experience the latest technology products to feature in summer vacation, back-to-school and holiday gift-giving previews. For information on last year's event and updates on the 2010 program and exhibits, visit www.CEALineShows.com.
CNET Best of CES Returns in 2010
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
CNET will be live at the International CES and once again delivering comprehensive coverage of the show. Dozens of expert editors will attend keynotes, participate in SuperSessions and canvass the show floor for the hottest gadgets. CNET will also play host to the Fifth Annual Best of CES Awards -- a fierce competition recognizing the best new products in nine categories, plus Best in Show and People's Voice.
CES services for international attendees
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
More than 20,000 international visitors will attend CES this year. Learn more information about the services we provide our international attendees, tips for obtaining a visa and information about our delegation program. If you require a visa to enter the U.S., register for the show, request your letter of invitation and make your appointment for a visa interview early. Wait times for a visa interview can be several weeks or more in many countries, especially during peak travel periods. View important visa-related information on CESweb.org.
High-performance audio comes to life at The Venetian
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
When you're at CES, there's a lot of ground to cover. Don't overlook the exhibit space at The Venetian, home to more than 200 high-performance audio exhibitors. From the Las Vegas Convention Center, hop on the free Venetian Express for a quick trip to this great venue. The shuttle makes the loop every 10 minutes. If you need to refuel at The Venetian, you'll find a variety of restaurants and two food courts to serve you. The intimate Venetian Tower Suites and Meeting Rooms are the perfect place to hear the latest high-performance sound technology. Don't miss a note!
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski joins 2010 CES speaker lineup
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will join CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro for a one-on-one discussion addressing issues vital to every segment of the technology industry during the 2010 International CES. Chairman Genachowski's session is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), North Hall, N255-257. Before joining the FCC, Genachowski spent more than 10 years working in the technology industry where he co-founded LaunchBox Digital and Rock Creek Ventures.
Distracted driving is a problem ... but what are the solutions?
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
Check out and exhibit in the all new Safe Driver TechZone at the International CES. With the increasing public focus on distracted driving, this TechZone is an amazing opportunity for your company to show new technologies that empower drivers to use their in-vehicle electronics in a safe and responsible way. The Safe Driver TechZone is sure to be a key destination for buyers, media and policymakers looking for ways to improve highway safety. For more information, please contact Shari Gray at (703) 907-7025.
Exclusive destination for custom-electronics pros
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009
EHX and CE Pro Magazine are proud to partner with CEA to bring the EHX experience of a dedicated custom-electronics exhibition to the 2010 International CES, Jan. 7 to 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 2. Far more than an exhibit, EHX@CES is a dedicated show experience with more than 50 exhibiting companies including Volutone, Pioneer, Russound and Yamaha, free manufacturer training, an exclusive attendee reception, complimentary access to the high-performance audio demo rooms and CE Pro headquarters. Attendee registration is available directly through CES. For exhibiting information, contact George Keegan at (508) 663-1500, ext. 229.
Gain substantial savings with all-inclusive Sustainable Planet exhibit packages
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009
Do your products and services make it possible for every person on the planet to stay connected, informed and live sustainable lifestyles? Consider exhibiting in Sustainable Planet at CES. This spotlight serves as the premier location for world-changing technologies. Exhibit and meet more than 110,000 industry leaders! Exhibit opportunities still available! Bonus opportunity: For one low price of $15,095 you get prime exhibit space at CES, Greener Gadgets and Unveiled, a Hilton hospitality suite and a free logo in the directory. CES exhibitors interested in reusing their booth at the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York can have their booth crated and transported from CES at a discounted rate. Contact Shari Gray at sgray@CE.org for more information.
The electronics wedding registry
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009
Follow CEA's Molly McLearn as she ditches the crystal and china on her registry and cashes in on some consumer electronics. From upgrades to add-ons, see what this modern bride had in mind when it came time to tie the knot.
5 technology trends to watch
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
In this year's 5 Technology Trends to Watch, CEA examines the evolution of content, connected devices in the home, TV beyond HD, connected cars and the smart grid. The publication also takes a peek at the future of CE. For example, IBM is working to develop artificial DNA nanostructures as a framework to build the tiny microchips used in electronics devices. Although still many years out, this work could one day affect how we build, operate and interact with electronics. Learn also about advances in a holographic storage material capable of storing 500GB of data on a DVD-size optical disc -- 10 times the amount that can be stored on a dual-layer Blu-ray disc. It's not here yet, but discs of this size could one day store 3-D video.
CEA urges the FCC to evaluate and protect nation's spectrum
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission, the Consumer Electronics Association urged the FCC to initiate immediate action to assess spectrum usage and determine how additional spectrum can be allocated for wireless broadband and other uses. "We are currently facing a crisis in wireless high-speed broadband availability," said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. "We encourage the commission to immediately begin an inventory of spectrum usage. At the same time, it is important to begin developing a model for determining how to identify and reallocate spectrum."
PC Gaming Alliance and Lego Universe join growing Gaming Showcase
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
The 2010 International CES is poised to feature its largest Gaming Showcase in show history, including advancements in online gaming and gaming-related product debuts across more than 13,000 square feet of exhibit space, up more than 50% from last year's display. New exhibitors, including the PC Gaming Alliance and Lego Universe, join a list of powerhouse players such as D-Box, Dance Dance Revolution, Guillemot, Iron Will Creations and Tritton. Microsoft and Sony will also feature the latest gaming developments in their respective booths. There's still time to join the showcase; contact Tira Gordon at (703) 907-4324.
Webcast on telework and the technologies outside corporate walls
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2009
In the not-too-distant past, the idea of working from home seemed a fantasy for most office-bound workers. But today, thanks in large part to the enabling effects of technology, telework is a practical and feasible option for millions of U.S. adult workers. Attend this new CEA webcast to examine teleworking from the employee point of view; identifying who works from home and why. What's more, this research webcast quantifies the market opportunity teleworking brings to the consumer-electronics industry. Through a detailed analysis of the teleworkspace, attendees will understand consumer purchase intentions of home-office equipment and accessories, defining the present and future market opportunity created by teleworking. Register now!
Webcast highlights state e-waste laws and associated registration fees
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
This CEA webcast will provide an overview of the e-waste laws in the various states (and New York City) and specifically review the registration fees and renewal fees required by each law. Additionally, the webcast will discuss the states that have pending e-waste legislation. With rising compliance costs for collecting and recycling e-waste, this webinar will provide companies with the unique opportunity to learn about each law and the required registration fees. Register now!
Electronics assist in safe driving
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
Growing public attention has focused on the relationship between safe driving and driver distractions. The consumer-electronics industry is fully committed to promoting safe driver behavior, including safe use of in-vehicle electronics. At the same time, policymakers must recognize that in-vehicle electronics also contribute to safer driving and offer a number of valuable benefits. Visit DigitalTips.org to learn more about safe driving, the laws you need to abide by and the industry's position on electronics inside your vehicle.
Start planning your CES session schedule today
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
Put your thinking caps on. The 2010 CES conference session lineup is now live, and it's time to start filling your schedule with the sessions that will fill your mind with the knowledge you need to succeed in the consumer-electronics industry. The International CES is the consumer-technology industry's largest educational forum, featuring more than 250 conference sessions and 800 expert speakers. It's the place to hear about upcoming trends, understand new technology and delve deep into technical training. More than 25 partners are poring over material now, prepping to get you in the know. Choose from a variety of session passes, including the All Access Pass and the Ultimate Pass.
Promote your company on air with Dave Graveline
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009
Here's a unique opportunity to promote your company ON THE AIR from the upcoming International CES on "Into Tomorrow With Dave Graveline" -- THE consumer-electronics broadcasts! Let Dave's producer Rob Almanza know ASAP that your president/CEO will be available and what products you will introduce at CES. E-mail details to rob@graveline.com. Dave's Team will also record the popular Video Booth Tours and offer on-air Billboard Sponsorship opportunities during CES to further promote your organization as it launches its 15th season of bringing consumers "Into Tomorrow." They are always sold out by CES, so contact Rob now!
Nominate industry visionaries for the CE Hall of Fame
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 23, 2009
The CE Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the distinguished leaders that have significantly shaped the consumer-technology industry through design, development, manufacturing, distribution or retail of consumer electronics. Nominate the individual or team you believe has contributed most significantly to consumer electronics as we know it today. The 2010 nomination period will close Nov. 30.
Can't think outside the box? Start making the right connections
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 23, 2009
Confused by wires? Ready to plug in and go? Hooking up your products shouldn't feel like an awkward speed date. Use CEA Connections Guide for an easy-to-follow, photo-rich, smooth and simple operation. It's your guide to perfect performance from all the products you love.
Yahoo!'s Carol Bartz to deliver keynote address at 2010 CES
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 23, 2009
Carol Bartz, president and CEO of Yahoo!, will deliver a keynote address at the 2010 International CES. "Yahoo! is a top global brand aiming to be the center of our broadband-enabled lives, and Carol Bartz is developing Yahoo!'s personalized approach to helping people navigate services and information online," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. Bartz will take the CES keynote stage at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in the Hilton Theater of the Las Vegas Hilton. She joins Steve Ballmer of Microsoft, Alan Mulally of Ford, Paul Otellini of Intel, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo of Nokia and Zhou Houjan of Hisense in an impressive 2010 International CES keynote lineup.
State laws for electronics use in the car
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 23, 2009
Electronics in the car can get you where you need to go, entertain the children and help you in an emergency. However, it's important to use electronics safely while driving and follow the law. DigitalTips.org maps out laws state by state so you can reach your destination safely and easily.
CEA acquires stake in ecosystem developer Global Inventures
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2009
CEA has acquired a stake in privately held Global Inventures, which specializes in forming, launching and managing industry alliances across the high-tech, clean/green energy and health care markets and in developing technology ecosystems focused on delivering standardized products and solutions to the market. "This strategic investment is the logical next step in CEA's relationship with Inventures," stated Gary Shapiro, CEA's president and CEO. "The investment complements our efforts to encourage innovation and bring to market new industry standards and products by increasing our work with emerging technologies for networked consumer electronics and devices."
The evolution of eBooks
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2009
Ten years ago in the Emerging Market Update, CEA's own Angela Titone wrote about a technology to keep an eye on. At that time, the product in question -- e-books -- anticipated being able to store up to 10 average-length novels, and ranged in price from $199 to $1,500! While it has taken a decade for e-books to finally emerge as a force to be reckoned with, there are a variety of explanations for their relatively sluggish adaptation.
Telework and the technologies making work happen outside corporate walls
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2009
In the not too distant past, the idea of working from home seemed a fantasy for most office-bound workers. But today, thanks in large part to the enabling effects of technology, telework is a practical and feasible option for millions of U.S. adult workers. Attend this new CEA webcast to examine teleworking from the employee point of view; identifying who works from home and why. What's more, this research webcast quantifies the market opportunity teleworking brings to the consumer-electronics industry. Through a detailed analysis of the teleworkspace, attendees will understand consumer purchase intentions of home-office equipment and accessories, defining the present and future market opportunity created by teleworking. Register now!
IREX eReader among new companies telling their story in eBooks TechZone
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2009
The eBooks TechZone at the 2010 International CES®, dedicated to the latest digital and eBook technologies and services, will feature more than 5,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Companies participating in the eBooks TechZone include Ditto Book, Ectaco, Entourage Systems, Freescale, HanWang, Interead, IREX, Liquavista, Marvell, Plastic Logic, Onyx International, Shortcovers and Team Research. A limited amount of additional space has been added. Please contact exhibit@CESweb.org to secure an exhibit area.
Hot products at CES
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 21, 2009
Every year at the International CES, the CEA Communications team talks to thousands of reporters about hot products and new trends emerging at the show. Want your product to be included? E-mail pictures and details about your hot new product to hotproducts@CE.org. All embargoes will be honored.
Spending on CE to increase this holiday
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 20, 2009
Consumers plan to spend more on consumer electronics this holiday season, as technology garners a larger share of holiday gift budgets, according to new research released by CEA. The "16th Annual CE Holiday Purchase Patterns Study" was presented at CEA's Industry Forum in Phoenix, a four-day conference designed to inform and connect leaders in the consumer-electronics (CE) industry. Underscoring consumers' love of technology, four out of five adults (80 percent) plan on buying CE products this holiday, the highest results in the 16 years of the survey. Read the full release.
Short and sweet is the secret to the sell at second annual i-stage
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 20, 2009
Green, gaming, 3-D and remotes for the iPhone. These were the themes behind products leading the way in CEA's second annual i-stage competition, and it's no surprise why. Consumer interest in eco-friendly products, innovative gaming solutions and a reinvigorated 3-D movie market have all been major tech stories this year. Unlike last year, when the audience favored the endearing presentation of Minoru 3-D webcam over the judges' selection of the accomplished application Boxee, this year's audience agreed with the judges, picking Regen's ReNu, a family of stylish solar-powered products, as the standout winner in the competition. Read the full wrap-up.
The Digital Photographer: Segmenting the Market to Gain Deeper Understanding
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 20, 2009
This CEA webcast brings a host of topics together to create a segmentation model organizing digital photographers into "like" groups (or segments) of consumers. Understanding how digital photographers are naturally grouped together, based on similar thoughts, behaviors, attitudes, interests, etc., will help companies in the consumer-electronics industry better serve these customers' needs. Don't miss this unique research presentation that dives deeper into understanding digital photographers!
CES welcomes moms who are cool, calm and collected
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 19, 2009
At the 2010 International CES, Mommy Tech will take an in-depth look at the newest products and ideas for the burgeoning mommy market. Mothers make up a substantial constituency among tech users. And the Internet is empowering mothers with a strong voice, not to be ignored. Mom's arsenal of tech tools includes everything from smartphones and netbooks to automatic bottle warmers and high-tech strollers. The TechZone and conference program will focus on the tools of the mommy trade, how to talk and listen to moms when building products, and how moms use tech to keep track of their busy lives. Interested in exhibiting? Please contact Ryan Strowger for more details.
Recycle your CES Booth – Exhibit at Sustainable Planet and the Greener Gadgets Conference
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 19, 2009
Do your products and services make it possible for every person on the planet to stay connected, informed and live sustainable lifestyles? Consider exhibiting in Sustainable Planet at CES. This spotlight serves as the premier location for world-changing technologies. Exhibit and meet more than 110,000 industry leaders! Exhibit opportunities still available! Bonus opportunity: CES exhibitors interested in reusing their booth at the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York can have their booth crated and transported from CES at a discounted rate. Contact Shari Gray at sgray@CE.org for more information.
The Innovation Movement launches Apps for Innovation contest
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 19, 2009
Apps for Innovation is The Innovation Movement's first software-application-development contest. Winners will be announced Nov. 10 at CEA's International CES Press Preview event in New York. The Grand Prize Winner receives $10,000 and a trip to the International CES. Second place receives $5,000, and third place receives $3,500. Developers can submit more than one application, but they can only win once. To compete, visit www.appsforinnovation.com. Join The Movement at www.innovation-movement.com.
Don't pay for taxis! Take the free CES hotel shuttles
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 16, 2009
CES makes it easy on your wallet by offering free shuttle buses to and from all official CES hotels. There are more than 30 official hotels to choose from, so book yours now. Please note that the hotel shuttles run only to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center. See the full shuttle schedule.
Make the switch from CES attendee to exhibitor
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 16, 2009
You know the International CES is the place to see the best assortment of the newest technologies. If your company is a manufacturer/retailer of Mac®-related products or is in the business of green products, services or applications, then CES is the place for you. Exhibit today! Open booth and meeting-room space is still available. Please contact a CES representative to find out about these and other opportunities at CES.
Want to hang your flat-panel TV on the wall?
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 16, 2009
Aside from the stunning image quality and striking beauty, what really draws many buyers to flat-panel digital-television displays is their ability to go anywhere. No, not like a Jeep. Their ultrathin cabinets, coupled with seemingly unlimited mounting options, enable you to install your new flat-panel TV almost anywhere in your home. But before you or a professional installer start drilling holes, take a look at these five important considerations.
Advance registration for CEA Industry Forum ends today
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 16, 2009
Today is your last chance to save on Industry Forum registration rates. Sign up now and save $50 over the on-site rates. See i-stage finalists compete for $50,000 in prizes and CES booth space, network with hundreds of your industry colleagues and hear the latest market-research forecasts at this year's conference. Registration will be available on-site starting Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix.
CNET Best of CES Awards
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2009
CEA has once again chosen CNET to produce the Best of CES Awards program at the 2010 International CES. These esteemed awards recognize the best new products at the show in nine categories, plus a Best in Show and People's Voice award. Finalists and winners will be announced live at the show from the CNET Stage in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), South Hall lobby. Don't miss the excitement!
2010 CES TechZone feature: HigherEd Tech
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2009
Today's college students are robust consumers of Information Age technologies. With a single keystroke, they access information that would take hours to locate in a brick-and-mortar library, if it could be found at all. They attend classes, participate in seminars and discussion groups and submit their work remotely, sometimes from across the country and sometimes from halfway around the world. They load their dorm rooms with the latest gadgets and cram their cell phones with the latest apps. The HigherEd TechZone at the 2010 International CES will shine a spotlight on the key issues of high-tech higher education. If you're interested in exhibiting in this area, please contact Ryan Strowger.
Count yourself in for the Industry Forecast
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2009
Participation in CEA's "Industry Forecast" is a great way to get more involved with CEA and plot the course of the CE industry. CEA is currently accepting submissions for the winter edition of "CE Industry Forecast," which will be released at the International CES in January. Submit your estimates of total industry shipment volumes for the categories you compete in to receive the detailed forecast to 2013 for free -- a $6,000 value. For more information on how to participate, contact Sean Murphy. To buy the results without participating in the forecast, contact Tom Edwards.
U.S. needs to rethink how it treats international guests
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2009
When President Barack Obama argued for Chicago before the International Olympic Committee, the Pakistani representative asked him how the U.S. would make international visitors feel more welcomed. Obama admitted that we need to do better. Our shabby treatment of international guests has cost us more than the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. It costs us billions of dollars in lost business each year. Read more at Gary Shapiro's blog on The Huffington Post.
Go green to get green
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2009
By now we're all aware of the importance of responsibly recycling our unwanted electronics and household materials. We may not be experts, but for the most part, people know of at least a few resources they can use to safely discard their gadgets. Despite increasing environmental consciousness, a lack of tangible motivation for the average American to follow through may mean it's time we're given a little something extra in exchange for our eco-minded behavior. Enter the new wave of recycling programs: monetary rewards for recycling contributions. Call it a little nudge to do nature right.
When to call in the pros
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2009
Setting up new CE products at home is rarely a do-it-yourself project. Even seemingly simple projects are often best left to the experts. Find out how to save money by calling in a professional integrator.
Enter new CES Video Competition -- Get free promotion on CESweb.org
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2009
And ACTION! Enter the "Visit Me at CES" 2010 Exhibitor Video Contest to win a month's worth of free exposure on CESweb.org. You know why CES is among the most important things you do for your business each year. Now tell everyone else about it and reap the rewards. Just create a short clip explaining why your company is at CES and why attendees should visit your booth. Your video must be under one minute and include your booth number. Enter your video today! The deadline for video submission is Nov. 10.
Why TV speakers may not be enough
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2009
Today's movies and prime-time TV programming are made in surround sound. That's the way they were meant to be heard and that's the way you should hear them. Don't worry -- no hostile army of equipment is going to occupy your home. Learn how to find a speaker setup that's right for your needs and lifestyle.
Telework and the technologies enabling work outside corporate walls
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2009
In the not too distant past, the idea of working from home seemed a fantasy for most office-bound workers. But today, thanks in large part to the enabling effects of technology, telework is a practical and feasible option for millions of U.S. adult workers. This new CEA research study examines teleworking from the employee point of view; identifying who works from home and why. What's more, this research study quantifies the market opportunity this budding practice brings to the CE industry. Through a detailed analysis of the teleworkspace, readers will understand consumer purchase intentions of home office equipment and accessories; defining the present and future market opportunity created by teleworking. The study is free to CEA members and available to nonmembers in the CEA store. Too busy to read the report? Register for the one-hour webcast Oct. 29.
TechHome Rating System webcast: Creating new business opportunities
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2009
Join this CEA webcast Nov. 4 to learn about the updated TechHome Rating System (THRS), a powerful new nationally recognized build-to specification for residential-technology infrastructure. THRS explains at a glance the level of technology infrastructure -- also known as structured wiring -- that is present, or could be installed, in a home. Keeping it simple, THRS is based on three defined levels: bronze, gold and platinum; taking a good, better, best approach. Learn more about this webcast and why you should attend.
Last chance to register for i-stage
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2009
Eleven finalists will introduce their products before a live audience of attendees at the second annual i-stage competition, the technology event featuring the most innovative new consumer-technology products that will soon come to market. Products include 3-D and environmental technologies, new platforms that bring together converging markets, and accessories that facilitate connectivity. I-stage will be held during CEA Industry Forum on Monday, Oct. 19, at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. Register for i-stage by purchasing Monday-only tickets or attend the full CEA Industry Forum for networking, research and business-development sessions with hundreds of leading electronics manufacturers, buyers and press.
CES brings the most influential leaders in consumer electronics
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 12, 2009
Every January, Vegas plays host to the International CES and the enormous volume of attendees and exhibitors that it brings in. However, who exactly is attending CES with buying power? In 2009, close to half (45 percent) of CES attendees were senior-level executives including presidents/CEOs, CFOs, CIO/CTOs and vice presidents. Two-thirds (66 percent) of CES attendees are final decision makers with significant influence on purchasing decisions. Besides decisions at CES, roughly 70 percent of attendees (buyers included) follow up after CES to make purchases with exhibitors they met. Check out the 2009 Audit Summary for more, then make sure your company is front and center.
Last chance to register for CEA Industry Forum
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 12, 2009
Advance registration for CEA's largest gathering of members outside of the International CES is coming up on Oct. 16. Save $50 over on-site rates by registering in advance at www.CE.org/industryforum. Scheduled for Oct. 18 to 21 in Phoenix, Industry Forum brings together hundreds of top executives and decision makers from leading retail, manufacturer and service-provider companies. View the full conference schedule and register today.
Can't think outside of the box? Start making the right connections
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 12, 2009
Confused by wires? Ready to plug in and go? Hooking up your products shouldn't feel like an awkward speed date. Use CEA Connections Guide for an easy to follow, photo-rich, smooth and simple operation. It's your guide to perfect performance from all the products you love.
The Future of Television
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2009
The Future of Television Conference is a partnership between Digital Media Wire, NYU's Stern School of Business and the Consumer Electronics Association. More than 5,000 senior executives have attended the event over the past nine years. Speakers have included some of the most powerful players in television, including Leslie Moonves (chairman, CBS), Jack Abernethy (CEO, Fox Television Stations), Bruce Rosenblum (president, Warner Bros. Television), Tom Rogers (president and CEO, TiVo) and Mark Cuban (chairman, HDNet/owner, Dallas Mavericks). This is a "must attend" event for decision makers from cable and broadcast networks, cable and satellite operators, high-tech and advertising. For more information, please visit www.televisionconference.com/east or contact Ellen Gildersleeve at (310) 855-0033.
The best ways to get across Vegas
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2009
Whether you're taking a shuttle from an official International CES hotel, zooming across the Strip on the Las Vegas monorail or catching a cab to get you around town, there are some tips that will have you rolling past other attendees (and saving money) on the way to your next big business deal at CES. Visit our travel guide to get up to speed.
Make headlines as a CES exhibitor
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2009
More than 5,000 media, analysts and bloggers travel to the International CES to report on the hottest new products and companies in the consumer-electronics industry. They could be coming to see you! CES exhibitors can reserve free news conference rooms, press kit distribution in the official CES press room and the opportunity to exhibit at CES Unveiled, the official press event of the International CES. More than 5,000 media will be reporting on CES exhibitors, will they be talking about you?
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