CEA Association News
Audit confirms that 2012 saw CES' largest show in history
CEA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
The buzz and excitement surrounding CES this past January were undeniable, and many were hailing the 2012 International CES as the most successful ever. Now, the numbers are in to prove it! CES welcomed 156,153 global technology professionals, breaking dozens of records and confirming CES' status as the world's largest consumer technology trade show. Exhibit space grew to 1.86 million net square feet. Up 13% from last year, international attendance set a new record. Industry professionals who traveled from outside the U.S. totaled an impressive 35,734, according to an independent audit performed by Veris Consulting. In addition, senior-level executives accounted for 43% of attendees. View more information and detailed breakouts of attendance, and see what you can expect for 2013: Explore the 2012 CES Audit Summary.
Gary Shapiro on Forbes.com: Innovation and capitalism
CEA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Have you checked out CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro's latest column on Forbes.com? This week, he discusses the backlash against the Obama campaign ad attacking Bain Capital. "For the Obama re-election campaign to attack Romney -- via Bain -- for this investment is not only unfair (Romney had left Bain in 1999); it is an attack on America's free-enterprise system," Shapiro writes. Do you agree? Check out and comment on the full article on Forbes.com.
CEA CE Demo Days national retail promotions
CEA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
CEA members with showrooms or storefronts, mark your advertising calendars for three CEA-sponsored CE Demo Days national retail promotions. The first two events (July 20 to 22 and Aug. 17 to 19) will target consumers, inviting them to visit their local retailers' showrooms to experience new connected TV and big-screen, surround-sound home theaters. The third event (Sept. 14 to 16) will focus on the digital music experience. CEA will provide all participating dealers with free toolkits loaded with ready-to-go promotional resources. It costs CEA members nothing to sign up -- and the deadline is today. For more information, contact Kerry Moyer at (703) 907-7694.
2012 CEA Retailer Council Great Ideas Meetings
CEA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
CEA retailer/integrator members can interact with experts and industry colleagues to exchange ideas and discuss solutions that work. Each Great Ideas Meeting will focus on five of today's business issues identified by members. Outcalt & Johnson: Retail Strategists will moderate.
- West: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 13, Lutron Experience Center, Irvine, Calif.
- East: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 20, Audio Video Interiors, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
- Mid-America: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 27, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Kansas City, Kan.
Zyme webinar on channel sales is coming up June 5
CEA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Join Zyme Solutions and QlikView at 2 p.m. Eastern time June 5 to learn effective approaches and best practices in presenting and analyzing data on your channels. Channel and retail account managers are challenged today to show how effective their programs are, and they need to have a solid understanding of sales performance by partner or retailer, by product and by territory or region. In this session, hear from the experts at QlikView and Zyme on the role of analytics and business discovery in empowering business users. Register today.
Be represented in our Industry Forecast
CEA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Don't miss your opportunity to have your voice heard! Join companies such as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and Audiovox and participate in CEA's semiannual Industry Forecast. We are soliciting submissions for the summer edition, forecasting sales through 2016. Our consensus forecasts utilize inputs from the entire CE industry to provide a unique and invaluable look at current -- and future -- trends. Simply provide your estimates of total industry shipment volumes for the categories your company competes in by the June 8 deadline and receive the complete forecast at no cost -- an $8,000 value! For more information on how to get involved, contact Sean Murphy.
Consumers will purchase more tablets in Q2, research finds
CEA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
The number of consumers looking to purchase tablet computers during the next six months has increased in the second quarter of 2012, according to research by the Consumer Electronics Association®. CEA's "Consumer Outlook on Tablets: Q2 2012" report examined trend information on consumer behavior and sentiment regarding tablet computers from January through March. Currently, consistent with data from the "Consumer Outlook on Tablets: Q1 2012" report, 1 in 5 (20%) of U.S. adults who are online own a tablet computer, and more than two-thirds of online consumers say they will buy a tablet in the future. Find out more at CE.org.
Care to blog?
CEA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Do you have something to say? Maybe an innovative new technology, product or service to introduce? Perhaps some professional or personal development advice, or a passion for technology that you'd like to talk about? We know our members are a multifaceted and multitalented group of individuals -- so here's your chance to share that knowledge. CEA is seeking blog posts for the official CEA/CES blog, Digital Dialogue. There are many ways to express yourself in a blog, including written, photo and video postings. Interest and passion are more important than writing ability. Whether you're an experienced blogger or a first-timer who believes you have information and insights to share, contact Lindsay Bianco.
Digital imaging focuses on CE Week
CEA SmartBrief | May 22, 2012
Join the digital imaging community during CE Week with conference sessions and networking events! The 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference will bring together the top mobile-imaging executives, technologists, media, analysts and investors focused on advancing the mobile-imaging ecosystem through sharing technological breakthroughs and networking with potential partners and clients. On June 26, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, 6Sight and the Photoimaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA) will host a networking and cocktail reception. Hear the latest in digital imaging industry trends from CEA market research and learn about upcoming industry events, including plans for the 2013 International CES. The reception is open to professionals in the digital imaging industry. Register for both events now at www.6Sight.com using the code "reception."
2013 International CES® Call for Speakers is now open!
CEA SmartBrief | May 22, 2012
The CES Call for Speakers focuses on 25-plus sessions targeting some of the hottest topics in consumer electronics technology today and for the future. These sessions, combined with tracks produced by our conference partners, bring the talents and expertise of 900 speakers to the CES conference program. For more information and to enter your submission, visit the conference's website today. All submissions are due by 5 p.m. Eastern time June 12. If you have questions, please contact cfs@CE.org. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the educational program at the largest annual trade show for consumer electronics technology.
CEA members, spread the word and get a reward!
CEA SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
CEA members will be rewarded for each new member they refer as part of CEA's Refer and Reward Program. We'll take $50 off your membership dues, plus $50 off the dues of the new member who joins. For more information and resources to help you in your recruitment efforts, visit the CEA members-only site. Not a member? Join CEA today!
Gary Shapiro on Forbes.com: Congress has failed its shareholders
CEA SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
Have you checked out CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro's latest column on Forbes.com? This week, he discusses how Congress isn't taking care of the financial crisis that the U.S. Postal Service is facing. "The USPS situation is just one example of Congress's inability to set priorities, define a strategy, and make the tough decisions that will lead to a stronger nation. As American voters, we are the shareholders, and we must hold this Board accountable for its failure," Shapiro writes. Do you agree? Check out and comment on the full article on Forbes.com.
What's your China strategy?
CEA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012
According to Euromonitor International, retail revenue for consumer electronics in China will reach $114 billion in 2012. Are you positioned to capitalize on this market? SINOCES serves as a launch pad for Chinese and U.S. companies looking to introduce new products into this booming marketplace. The annual event is also a forum for communication between Chinese companies and their international partners. More than 80,000 CE professionals will witness the latest products and technologies on display at SINOCES, China's largest exhibition for consumer technology. SINOCES is a collaboration between the Consumer Electronics Association® and the Qingdao Municipal People's Government. SINOCES will take place July 5 to 8 in Qingdao, China. Learn how you can participate in this exciting event on CESweb.org!
"Making it in America: Manufacturing Matters" in Cleveland
CEA SmartBrief | May 18, 2012
Join CEA Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac at a conference hosted by the National Association for Business Economics and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The conference will address the changing dynamics and re-balancing of U.S. manufacturing in the global economy, focusing on the sector's rejuvenation and growth outlook. Themed "Making it in America: Manufacturing Matters," the May 30 and 31 conference in Cleveland will include Sandra Pianalto, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, along with other prominent economists, sector analysts and business leaders. Register today and find out more on NABE.com. CEA member companies can receive the NABE member discount on the registration fees.
Important new CEA member benefit!
CEA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
CEA is pleased to present to its members a Compliance Manual pertaining to the Federal Communications Commission's Apparatus Closed Captioning rules, or "ACC Rules." This manual provides a guide to complying with the FCC's rules, which implement the statutory requirements applicable to end-user equipment designed to receive, play back or record video programming, including such programming delivered via Internet protocol. Log in to members.CE.org to access the manual. Not a member? Join today.
Register for the Produced By Conference before it sells out!
CEA SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
Registration is open for the fourth annual Produced By Conference, to be held June 8 to 10 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. The Producers Guild of America and presenting sponsor, the International CES, bring you award-winning and emerging filmmakers and showrunners, cutting-edge sessions, media and digital innovators, extraordinary networking opportunities, and new technology exhibits and demonstrations. Access the best producers and industry collaborators in film, television and new media. Special discounts are available to PGA and other industry members, affiliate partners and students. Visit www.producedbyconference.com and use the code CEAPBC12 to reserve your spot at this annually sold-out conference!
Register now for Women in CE career enhancement forum on June 26
CEA SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
The forum, held in conjunction with CE Week in New York City, offers a dynamic day of sessions, topics, workshops and keynote speakers that relate to career enhancement for all corporate, small-business and entrepreneurial women pursuing careers in the consumer electronics industry. CEA's Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences, will participate in the featured round-table discussion "Insights on Success -- an Exploration on Rising to the Top," and Ellen Savage, director of member programs, will be a panelist for the session "Your Network ... How to Use It Effectively!" For more information and to register, please visit WomeninCE.org.
2013 International CES® call for speakers now open!
CEA SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
The CES call for speakers focuses on 25-plus sessions targeting some of the hottest topics in consumer electronics technology today and for the future. These sessions, combined with tracks produced by our conference partners, bring the talents and expertise of 900 speakers to the CES conference program.
For more information and to enter your submission, visit the conference's website today. All submissions are due by June 12. If you have questions, please contact cfs@CE.org. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the educational program at the largest annual trade show for consumer electronics technology.
Register for the Digital Health Summer Summit in San Diego
CEA SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
Building on the success of the Digital Health Summit at the 2012 International CES, the San Diego Summer Summit promises a deeper dive into the rapidly evolving world of technology and health care. The conference, set for June 14 and 15, includes workshop-style sessions coupled with high-level discussions addressing digital health products and services. Join industry leaders as they share current realities, insights and solutions to the many challenges facing digital health businesses today. Topics will include how to sell into the health care system, overcoming regulatory hurdles, strategies for selling directly to consumers, how to take advantage of current health care changes in the CMS environment and much more. CEA members receive 20% off with code CEA20. Register now!
Gary Shapiro on Forbes.com: "The Celebrity Apprentice"
CEA SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
Have you checked out CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro's latest column on Forbes.com? This week, he discusses Donald Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC and how it is the only show to display business and entrepreneurship in a positive light. "For a nation built on entrepreneurs, 'The Apprentice' is a welcome, educational and relevant diversion reflecting our values. The real world, whether in business, sports or politics, combines competition and teamwork, and there are winners and losers. Mr. Trump's elegant simplicity in recognizing both in the form of a quasi-reality TV show is not only entertaining, it is an important reminder that the values of business are disappearing in a society that is increasingly driven by a sense of entitlement," Shapiro writes. Do you agree? Check out and comment on the full article on Forbes.com.
CEA Research Summit early bird savings expires Tuesday
CEA SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
Hurry -- early bird rates for the CEA Research Summit at CE Week expire Tuesday. Plus, there's still time to save an additional $75 on the early bird rate, bringing your total savings to $149 off the regular rates. The CEA Research Summit takes place June 26 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. View the full schedule of events and register today. Be sure to register using priority code EM0430 to receive the $75 discount.
Digital Downtown Conference at CEA Line Shows brings together innovators, industry leaders and top media
CEA SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
The Digital Downtown Conference at CEA Line Shows will bring together the top media, executives and key technology thought leaders for two days of conference panels and presentations focused on innovation and what's hot and happening in consumer electronics. The 2012 Digital Downtown Conference is scheduled for June 27 and 28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The program is developed to showcase the latest technology trends and innovations, and features conference panels, news conferences, keynotes, the Mobile App Showdown, the Eureka Park Challenge and more! To register and for more information about CE Week and the CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference, visit www.ceweekny.com and www.cealineshows.com.
CEA implementation guidelines for mobile/hand-held ATSC devices are approved
CEA SmartBrief | May 11, 2012
CEA-CEB26, "Mobile/Handheld DTV Implementation Guidelines," was published in March. It recommends best practices for ATSC M/H receiver designers to help ensure interoperability of their products across different devices, geographies, service providers, application providers, TV broadcasters and networks. Purchase the bulletin here. CEA members get a 25% discount on all CEA standards from Techstreet by using the code CEA2012.
Count yourself in for the Industry Forecast
CEA SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
Make sure your company is counted among industry stalwarts such as Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung, LG and Audiovox by participating in CEA's CE Industry Forecast. CEA is now accepting submissions for the summer edition, forecasting sales through 2016. Submit your estimates of total industry shipment volumes for the categories you compete in no later than June 8 and receive the complete forecast free -- an $8,000 value. For more information on how to participate, contact Sean Murphy.
The latest imaging research presented at 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference at CE Week 2012
CEA SmartBrief | May 10, 2012
Some of the world's latest imaging research information from analysts at Futuresource, Gfk, InfoTrends, MobileTrax, NPD, Strategy Analytics and 6Sight will be presented and discussed at the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference. 6Sight, set for June 25 and 26, will lead off CE Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Researchers will be available to answer questions during the extensive networking opportunities available throughout the conference. For more information or to register, visit 6Sight.com.
Participate in Developer University at CE Week
CEA SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
Developer University at CE Week is a unique event focused on developers and the app economy and is brought to you by the Consumer Electronics Association. This free event is designed to provide valuable information to developers looking for new ideas on app development, monetizing apps and turbocharging adoption of their apps. The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 27 in New York City. Visit devu.ce.org to RSVP and get more details, including past presentations. If you're interested in presenting at this event, e-mail Deepak Joseph at djoseph@ce.org.
Learn and network with top producers and decision-makers in film, TV and new media
CEA SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
Join more than 1,200 producers, decision-makers and media innovators for one unforgettable weekend showcasing the entertainment industry's evolving trends and technologies. The Produced By Conference features sessions and workshops on digital content, global finance, producer/director collaboration, distribution, marketing, independent and feature film, and scripted and reality television, as well as mentoring roundtables and numerous networking events. Presented by the Producers Guild of America in association with International CES, this premier industry event of the summer is hosted by Sony Pictures Studios and is scheduled for June 8 to 10 in Culver City, Calif. Discount rates are available for CES/CEA affiliates. Reserve your spot now.
Reach CEA members with CEA's M2M Program -- CEA members only
CEA SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
Become a CEA M2M Program participant and reach your target market through a direct mailing, or sponsor a webinar and support CEA's education efforts. CEA membership is required. Not a CEA member? Join today.
Save $75 on your CEA Research Summit registration
CEA SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
The CEA Research Summit is a distinctive single-day event designed to give executives from diverse industries timely intelligence on the unique and important market trends and transformations emerging in the consumer electronics industry. We invite you to join us June 26 for a valuable learning and networking experience at the Metropolitan Pavilion in the heart of New York City. We are offering a special discount: The first 100 people who register for the event will receive an additional $75 off the already discounted early bird fee. You must use priority code EM0430 to receive this discount. Register today.
Power your career in consumer electronics!
CEA SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
Register today for the Women in CE Career Enhancement Forum, to be held in conjunction with CE Week. The forum offers a dynamic day of sessions, topics, workshops and keynote speakers that relate to career enhancement for all corporate, small-business and entrepreneurial women pursuing careers in the consumer electronics industry. CEA's Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences, will participate in the featured roundtable, "Insights on Success -- an Exploration on Rising to the Top," and Ellen Savage, director of member programs, will be a panelist for the session "Your Network ... How to Use It Effectively!" For more information and to register, please visit WomeninCE.org.
Eureka Park Challenge deadline extended to Friday
CEA SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
Great news for entrepreneurs and startups: The Eureka Park Challenge deadline has been extended to Friday! Participants have been given an extra week to submit their new tech inventions for a chance to win free booth space at the 2013 International CES in our Eureka Park Tech Zone. Submit your product and a short video now, and you may be one of our 10 finalists competing during the CEA Line Shows, June 27 and 28.
Visit the Eureka Park Challenge on CE.org for more information about the challenge as well as entry criteria and official rules. This is your last chance to submit your product -- give your invention the exposure it needs to make an impact on the CE market!
Gary Shapiro on Forbes.com: Obama and innovation
CEA SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
Have you checked out CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro's latest column on Forbes.com? This week, he discusses what President Barack Obama has done to support innovation. "One can argue that President Obama has been a tech-friendly president. His accomplishments should be applauded. Our national strategy must center on innovation and technology and increasingly President Obama appears to be favoring an innovation strategy," Shapiro writes. Do you agree? Check out and comment on the full article on Forbes.com.
Eureka Park Challenge deadline extended to May 11
CEA SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
Great news for entrepreneurs and startups: The Eureka Park Challenge deadline has been extended to May 11! Participants will have an extra week to submit their new tech inventions for a chance to win free booth space at the 2013 International CES in our Eureka Park Tech Zone. Submit your product and a short video now, and you may be one of our 10 finalists competing during the CEA Line Shows, June 27 and 28.
Visit the Eureka Park Challenge on CE.org for more information about the challenge as well as entry criteria and official rules. This is your last chance to submit your product -- give your invention the exposure it needs to make an impact on the CE market!
Zyme webinar on channel sales set for June 5
CEA SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
Join Zyme Solutions and QlikView at 2 p.m. Eastern time June 5 to learn effective approaches and best practices in presenting and analyzing data on your channels. Channel and retail account managers are challenged today to show how effective their programs are, and they need to have a solid understanding of sales performance by partner or retailer, by product and by territory or region. In this session, hear from the experts at QlikView and Zyme on the role of analytics and business discovery in empowering business users. Register today.
Does your business have a great story to tell?
CEA SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
CEA's Innovation Movement has had great success from its initiative, the Declaration of Innovation. As part of the initiative, the Innovation Movement has launched a Facebook tab as an outlet for businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators. "Voices of Innovation" allows businesses to share their personal stories with a large, active community. Described in personal narratives, the businesses highlighted can shed light on important issues that affect businesses. If you'd like the opportunity to tell your story through the Facebook tab, contact Grace Ellis at (703) 907-5292.
Shapiro to keynote 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference at CE Week
CEA SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association® and author of the New York Times best-selling book "The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream," will deliver the keynote address at the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference. 6Sight, set for June 25 and 26, will lead off CE Week and will be at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Shapiro will speak about innovation in the imaging industry. His keynote is scheduled for 9 a.m. Eastern time June 26. Find out more.
Save with CEA's Member Savings Program
CEA SmartBrief | May 01, 2012
This CEA member benefit is a no-brainer. We've worked with our partners to negotiate national pricing on many products and services that you already use. These preferred vendor programs offer cost savings to help you increase your profitability. Participate in the Member Savings Program today! Not a CEA member? Join CEA now.
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