By Samantha Nevels, Policy Communications With great power comes great responsibility, which is why the CE industry has long demonstrated a commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. This commitment is evident in everything from encouraging green design and manufacturing of new products to developing and promoting electronics recycling programs. And green tech was on full display at the 2013 International CES®. For the second year, more...

By Kevin Conroy, president, Univision Interactive & Enterprise Development As I walked the 2013 International CES floor last week in Las Vegas wondering what the biggest trends are at this year’s show, I heard a lot being discussed: from next-generation automated cars and Internet-connected Ultra HDs to how technology can help ensure major retailers stock up on enough water, batteries, generators and blueberry Pop Tarts during the next hurricane. CES has evolved...

By Guest Blogger, Whitney Leets, Liberty ivoke The 7th annual PMA conference included a session titled, “Opportunities and Personalized Products” held during the 2013 International CES. During the session, CEO Gary Green presented his ‘painted picture vision’ for his company Liberty. He challenged photo pros to adapt and thrive in the technology-driven world. It began in 2011 when Green realized that the photo industry was changing. He decided it was in the best...

By Allyson Pahmer, CEA Member Relations CEA and MoDev joined forces to host the first Hackathon held at the 2013 International CES. For those not in the know, a Hackathon is a live competition to see who’s got the best idea for an app and the best skills to bring that idea to life in just one day. This week’s Hackathon hosted 26 teams, each competing to win various prizes, including cash and CE products. With The Travel Channel as the lead sponsor, it’s no surprise...

Visit the 2013 International CES YouTube Channel to see even more product and exhibitor videos. Attendees share their favorite products from Day 1 Samsung’s President, Stephen Woo, delivers a Keynote Address at the 2013 international CES Lowell McAdam, Chairman and CEO of Verizon, delivers a keynote address on the opening day of 2013 International CES. Consumer Electronics Association’s President and CEO delivers the State...

By Guest Blogger, Jason Boies, Salesforce Marketing Cloud The 2013 International CES is officially off and running in Las Vegas as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Day one of the conference saw more than 331,000 social media mentions of CES. Twitter accounts for about 78 percent of total volume with both Facebook (10 percent) and blogs (3.9 percent) generating plenty of CES buzz as well. Brands with Buzz Looking at some of the top brands in attendance this year (and some major names that aren...

By Samantha Nevels, CEA Communications As part of the “green” efforts at the 2013 International CES, CEA® recently made two $50,000 donations to local Las Vegas organizations Green Chips and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to advance clean energy and sustainable living. The LVCVA, which promotes Las Vegas as the world’s most desirable destination for leisure and business travel, will use its $50,000 donation from CEA to install several...

By Allyson Pahmer, CEA Member Relations CEA members exhibiting and attending the International CES have access to enviable oases in the midst of the mania that is CES: three members-only lounges that offer comfortable seating, refreshments, computers, Wi-Fi, printers and private meeting spaces that they can book for client and customer meetings. Staffed primarily by the CEA membership team, there are two lounges in the Las Vegas Convention Center – one in the North Hall and one...

By Guest Blogger: Rebecca Geraghty, DashIT The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released distracted driver recommendations as part of their “10 Most Wanted List” to reduce transportation accidents. This blogger, however, thinks these recommendations are a bit over the top. Driving while distracted is dangerous but some products like navigation devices can make us safer drivers. I remember when GPS technology first came out, and it seemed like a dream...

Join us for these Google Hangouts at the 2013 International CES! Topics include: a panel discussion on industry trends and tactics for marketing amid the CES chaos, a deaf DJ who uses laptops and tablets to “touch” sound in lieu of hearing it, panel discussion on the latest products, campaigns, and trends that they’re seeing on the show floor and much much more. You won’t want to miss them. I’m signing up right now. Wednesday, January 9 Creative...