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 Subscribe to the feed.Select How to Hear Your Soundtrack from Speakers to Storage Space May 09, 2008 01:40:47  You choose the musical style, we'll help you find the stylish gear to play it on. Whether you’re a mobile rocker with your mp3 player or making sonic symphonies with your high-performance home audio system, the new DigitalTips.org offers you much-needed technology 101 courses that cover the ins and outs of audio technology loud and clear. Add a link to DigitalTips.org to your homepage or consumer resources area today for easy access to a collection of helpful consumer electronics information.
The Search is on for America's "Rabbit Ears Pioneers" May 09, 2008 11:54:23  CEA and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) have launched a nationwide contest to help over-the-air viewers make the switch to digital television. The "Rabbit Ears Pioneers" competition will search for the most interesting stories, memories and anecdotes from individuals who receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals using an antenna on an older analog television set. The contest is designed to encourage "pioneers" to prepare in advance of the February 17, 2009 deadline, when all full-power stations in the U.S. must begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format. Learn more about the contest.
The Cost of Holding Up the Columbia Trade Promotion Act May 06, 2008 11:28:03 The U.S. technology industry is driven by exports. Congress is inexplicably holding up the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Act which would remove tariffs on American goods going to Colombia (Colombian goods currently enter the U.S. duty-free). But how much money is Congress' intransigence really costing American firms and workers? Now we know, thanks to the Department of Commerce's “Colombia Tariff Ticker”. The news is sobering – a billion dollars in needless tariffs have already been imposed on U.S. goods since the agreement was signed. And, in a softening economy, Congressional dithering on this agreement is penalizing American workers an astonishing $1.9 million dollars every day. CEA hopes that Congress looks beyond politics and approves this agreement – we literally can't afford to wait any longer. Green Technology Exhibit Opportunity at SINOCES May 06, 2008 11:26:36 With 70,000 attendees and 450 exhibitors representing 30 international markets, SINOCES is your gateway to the Chinese consumer electronics market. CEA, in a partnership with Vogel Burda Media (VBM), is pleased to provide your company with an opportunity to gain critical global exposure by showcasing your latest green technology products at a new green technology exhibition (the "Green Zone") at the 2008 SINOCES, July 10-13, 2008, at the Qingdao International Convention Center, Shandong Province, Qingdao, China. CEA is offering members this opportunity on a complimentary basis. In addition to the exciting new "Green Zone" at SINOCES this year, several green technology conference sessions will also be held concurrently with SINOCES, offering your company the opportunity to either speak about green technology trends and/or learn about the latest in green technology. For more information, please contact Joanne Sonenshine at 703-907-7631. Speed Dating in the CE World May 05, 2008 10:09:21  No, it’s not because people in the CE industry are too busy to find romance any other way. In this case it’s the products doing the speed dating. The common attraction for these products is that they connect using HDMI. HDMI makes use of the CEA-861 standard and high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) from DCP LLC. The product speed dating happens twice a year when CEA and DCP co-host each PlugFest. Learn more at CEA Digital Dialogue.
Upgrading Customer Support: How to Do It, Make Your Customers Happy and Make It Profitable May 05, 2008 10:01:18 Customer satisfaction levels are trending downward due to rising product complexity and expansion of customer needs. A new generation of technology consumers is demanding more technology then ever while another group just "wants it to work out of the box." As technology products become increasingly complex, competitive differentiation is fostering the development of for-pay customer support offerings to match market segments needs. This free webcast, sponsored by Accenture, explores the market segments that are forcing companies to provided tiered support services and how companies are approaching various service levels. Online Registration Closing for Tech & Standards Forum May 05, 2008 09:45:54  Calling all engineers! Tuesday, May 6, is the final day to register online for CEA's 2008 Spring Technology & Standards Forum. Take time out in Tennessee to join CE technical experts as they finalize CE standards that advance our industry. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute your company's views on emerging technology standards. Check out the latest sessions and register free online to avoid the $50 on-site charge.
A Mother's Day Tip from Florence Henderson May 05, 2008 09:39:06 View a special message from Mrs. Brady herself, Florence Henderson, and then forward it to your mom or loved ones. Give your favorite mom a Mother's Day gift by helping her prepare for the digital television transition. CEA's Convert Your Mom campaign teaches moms and others how to continue receiving free over-the-air broadcasts or how to upgrade to a new digital TV. Digital Freedom Artists Make Their Radio Break Thru May 05, 2008 09:34:50  If you missed Digital Freedom artist Jonathan Coulton's interview on Break Thru Radio, you can catch it online. Break Thru Radio will now feature a Digital Freedom artist each Friday on the Matt and Emily show.
Washington Forum and Digital Patriots Dinner "the Toast of DC Events" Apr 30, 2008 07:35:04  If you weren't at this year's Washington Forum, you not only missed two days of ground breaking discussion on free trade and the DTV transition, you also missed the palpable energy of what attendees have hailed as "one of the best networking events [they've] ever attended" and "the toast of DC events." Watch the 2009 teaser video and other sessions from the Forum. Listen to audio recordings of the presentations, view photos from the Forum and the Digital Patriots Dinner. Finally, catch additional behind-the-scenes interviews with government and electronics leaders on the CE Channel and Into Tomorrow. CEA Washington Forum returns to the J.W. Marriott in Washington, DC on April 22-23, 2009. The Fifth Annual Digital Patriots Dinner will be held on the evening of April 22.
Count Yourself in for the Industry Forecast Apr 30, 2008 06:38:50  Make sure your company is counted among industry stalwarts like Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung, LG and Audiovox by participating in CEA's CE Industry Forecast. CEA begins accepting submissions for the summer edition next week, forecasting sales through the year 2012. Submit your estimates of total industry shipment volumes for the categories you compete in to receive the complete forecast for free -- a $6,000 value. For more information on how to participate, contact Steve Koenig. Then be on the lookout for a special webinar demonstrating how your company can apply the statistics in the Industry Forecast to aid your business planning.
Games and Media Industry Leaders Converge at LA Games Apr 29, 2008 10:26:55  Digital Media Wire announced the agenda and confirmed speakers for the LA Games Conference at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, May 21-22. The two-day event brings together the leading game publishers, developers, carriers, portals, technology companies, advertising execs, venture capitalists, lawyers and analysts to focus on the future of games and social media. Considered the “top event” for industry insiders, senior executives attend valuable sessions on online, mobile and casual games, covering consumer, investment and advertising trends while networking and making deals. Definitely a “must attend” event for games and media industry executives focused on the future of social media. For more information, contact Ellen Gildersleeve at 310-855-0033.
Swimming in a Digital Ocean Apr 28, 2008 12:21:06 There's a rising tide of photos, bookmarks, emails and music files on desktops across America. According to CEA's March 2008 consumer research study Amassing Digital Fortunes: A Digital Storage Study, U.S. online adults own an average of nearly 1,800 digital files each, for a total of 310 billion nation-wide. Read more about how consumers are riding the wave of files at CEA Digital Dialogue. Twelfth Annual CEO Summit Brings Executives Together for Trends Driving Tech's Future Apr 28, 2008 12:12:34  The Consumer Electronics CEO Summit presents a rare opportunity to network in an executive-only environment, to gather insight helpful to your business and to focus on the issues most critical to the industry. This year's CEO Summit is being held in Playa del Carmen, Mexico from June 18-21, 2008. Please contact Kartraice Hooper at 703-907-7532 for information on this invitation-only event
Register Today for CONNECTIONS - June 24-26, 2008 - Santa Clara, CA Apr 28, 2008 12:04:45  Attend the only event that brings the leading industry analysts with key executives shaping the future at home for consumers. CONNECTIONS focuses on: IPTV and “TV 2.0”; service providers and bandwidth in the home; consumer storage needs beyond backup; mobile applications and content; social and digital media; and holistic home and lifestyle management solutions. Read our new white papers about developments in Europe and how they impact growth in the U.S.
Here's the Story of a Lovely Lady Apr 25, 2008 09:41:14  CEA is partnering with America’s favorite TV mom, Florence Henderson, for our Convert Your Mom DTV transition awareness campaign. Florence is best known as Mrs. Carol Brady on the 1970s TV series The Brady Bunch. But why Florence? Why convert your mom? Read more at CEA Digital Dialogue.Route Your Next Road Trip with the Latest Electronics Gear Apr 24, 2008 12:31:02  Whether you're choosing your mobile gear, connecting it to your car, or just looking for tips on safety for your summer vacation, the new DigitalTips.org offers you much-needed technology 101 courses to bring you and your fellow road warriors up to speed. Add a link to DigitalTips.org to your homepage or consumer resources area today for easy access to a collection of helpful consumer electronics information.
Help Grow the Industry, Refer a Member Apr 24, 2008 12:28:52 Help us grow CEA membership and support the CE industry. Do you have a contact at a non-member company you would like to get more involved in CEA? We would be happy to discuss the benefits of joining CEA with your industry colleagues. Please send contact information to Jennifer Biggs or call 703-907-7756. Updated Wireless Certification Program at CEknowhow Apr 23, 2008 10:37:47  Have you heard? The Wireless Certification Program at CEknowhow has been updated for 2008! It’s free online training for wireless sales associates —created by the wireless industry for the wireless industry. Other free training tools available at CEknowhow.com include audio, digital imaging, GPS (NEW!), home networking, mobile and MP3 player modules.
New CEA Blog Engages the Industry in a Digital Dialogue Apr 23, 2008 10:32:58 CEA Digital Dialogue™ is a new technology blog designed to provide analysis, news and debate for the CE industry and consumers with an interest in CE issues and events. The blog allows expert CEA staff and guest bloggers to engage in a dialogue with readers about industry initiatives, new technology, and policy issues including trade, the environment, and the DTV transition. The blog will also provide up-to-date information on new market research and consumer trends, technology and standards, and industry events. Do-It-Yourself Digital Makeovers Apr 22, 2008 10:41:26  It's not always easy keeping up with an industry working off digital momentum. Even if you're an expert at picking between pixels, product features and packaging today, tomorrow might mean a whole new set of offerings for you and your digital lifestyle. Whether you're choosing your gear, connecting it to create an electronic environment, or just looking for tips on safety or recycling, the new DigitalTips.org offers you much-needed technology 101 courses that will acclimate the amateurs and sharpen the most skillful savants.
FORTUNE Brainstorm: Green Apr 21, 2008 10:38:56  CEA representatives will join an exclusive group of senior executives from business, academia, the media and government at FORTUNE Brainstorm: Green on April 21-22 in Pasadena, CA. Delegates will engage in a peer-to-peer brainstorm session discussing the impact of the green movement, and exploring the opportunities and challenges facing FORTUNE 500 companies, entrepreneurs, government and the financial world. CEA is among several technology sponsors and participants including Nortel, Dell, Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Verizon Communications and IBM. The CEA booth will highlight our environmental programs including myGreenElectronics.org and the greening of the International CES.
Quarterly Economic Outlook: Where is the Market Heading? Apr 21, 2008 10:18:34 Lost in the headlines? Are we headed for boom or bust? Curious to know how the direction of the economy will impact your business? Get straightforward answers on the health of consumer buying and your industry's economy. Join CEA's chief economist, Shawn DuBravac, CFA as he discusses the CE industry economic outlook and explores other key macro topics. Don't miss this valuable research presentation! CEA to Host Seminar on Accessibility Apr 18, 2008 11:09:07  There is growing interest in making consumer electronic products and services accessible to those with disabilities. On May 19-20, CEA will host a seminar on accessibility in conjunction with its Spring Technology & Standards Forum. The seminar will provide an overview of the current state of accessibility regulations and compliance matters, including Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, there will be significant discussion of how companies can ensure compliance with accessibility regulations in the United States. There will also be a session dedicated to what to expect in the coming months and years, including an update on the activities of the United States Access Board and its Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee. To attend the seminar, please register for the Technology & Standards Forum.
Building Blocks Summer Show in San Jose, August 5-7 Apr 18, 2008 10:57:07  The entertainment and consumer electronics industries are being transformed, and Building Blocks 2008 will address the extraordinary evolution of television, social media, broadband and mobile platforms. Learn more about this event brought to you by CEA and Digital Hollywood.
In the Digital Age, Transparency is Clearly the Answer Apr 17, 2008 10:55:46  Digital Freedom trailblazer Samantha Murphy weighs in on growth of the digital indie artist and net neutrality:
As an independent musical artist traversing the waters of the digital age, my greatest desire as we transition into a new music industry is for transparency to lead the way. When we look at history in terms of major label recording contracts, we see that artists have consistently been taken advantage of. I attribute this to the behavior of both the music industry and its artists. It's difficult to say which came first: the greedy controlling industry or the lazy, victimized artist. Today's successful artists are tech savvy and very much in control of their own careers. Whether you like it or not (and I happen to love it), the Internet and technology are front and center in today's world. As artists, there's nowhere we can't reach and, for the first time, no one is standing in the way of our fans. The playing field has been leveled and is only limited by our minds. At least, for the moment. Read more. Stay Smart this Spring Apr 16, 2008 10:44:46  Don’t have time to keep up with the industry while still keeping on top of your business? Get the most relevant news in brief through the CEA's SmartBrief, gathering headlines from hundreds of top industry sources. CEA SmartBrief gives you the latest on home networking, wireless, video and dozens of other product and business categories for retailers, installers and manufacturers. As a bonus, you'll be the first to know about new CEA member benefits, research, events and discounts, including the latest on the International CES. Sign up today at www.smartbrief.com/cea.
Keeping the Product Sold: Reclaiming the Billions Lost on Product Returns Apr 16, 2008 10:27:08  Each year in North America, customers return consumer electronics products to retailers, wireless carriers and manufacturers at a cost to the industry of nearly $14 billion. Computers, wireless handsets, entertainment products and more are being returned by consumers who, for a variety of reasons, are not satisfied. The high cost of returns is also painfully dilutive to the already razor-thin profit margins at every step of the value chain—in fact, the effect of a returned product can have an additional negative three-fold impact on margin. Why are so many customers making returns? How can the industry come to grips with the incredible cost burden and margin loss from this phenomenon? These questions and more will be answered during this upcoming webcast, presented by Todd R. Wagner, senior executive responsible for operating Accenture's Electronics and High Technology Customer Service and Support practice in North America. Understand the true cost – and value – of keeping your products sold.
Sure I Get Financial Statements, But What Good Are They Really? Apr 16, 2008 10:26:02 The Retail Owners Institute financial management webcast series continues on April 24, giving attendees the know-how to better read, respect and use their financial statements without a dime of extra expense. Learning two key ratios may some day save your business! Seeing how financial statements can be easily projected will leave attendees feeling empowered. Hurry! Registration is limited. Wireless Power Selling Workshops Slated for May Apr 16, 2008 09:50:08  The Branding Network will host two one-day educational and networking events for wireless retailers in Los Angeles on May 6 and San Jose on May 8. Wireless experts will address topics such as customer segmentation, selling wireless products and services and retail store operations. Presenting sponsors include CEA, Motorola, Brightstar, Celluphone, American Wireless, Sling Media, iGo, Prepay Point, RMS, Parrot, Wireless Dealer Magazine and TESSCO Technologies among others. Event details can be found at www.wirelesspowerselling.com.
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