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CES Knowledge Track: Technology and the Environment
Nov 16, 2009 04:42:02

Green is the color of choice for increasing numbers of consumers. If they're asking, "Why buy a model that uses 700 kw per year when this one uses only 430?" rest assured that manufacturers are thinking up new ways to design, package and label more eco-friendly electronics. Discover what's being done to boost efficiencies, educate consumers and refine recycling before obsolete gadgets hit the graveyard. Check out details on the Technology and the Environment Knowledge Track.

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New CEA Study Segments Digital Photographer Market
Nov 16, 2009 04:38:55

Six segments of digital photographers exist according to a new CEA analysis. The study, The Digital Photographer - Segmenting the Market to Gain Deeper Understanding, shows the segments are the Frustrated Photogs making up 25 percent of the market, Digital Curators (23 percent), One-Click Wonders (15 percent), Feature-Focused Photogs (16 percent), Picture Happy Socialites (10 percent) and Digital Mavericks (10 percent). While only one percent of digital photographers consider themselves to be professionals or experts, the vast majority (63 percent) consider themselves to be average users. The complete study is available free to CEA members. Non-members may purchase the study at the CEA store.

Next Big Thing CES SuperSession: I Want My IPTV
Nov 16, 2009 03:29:03

Whether we're streaming video to our smart phones or anticipating net-connected televisions, the promise of an on-demand world is upon us. The model for video delivery is fundamentally changing, driving consumers to want free content any time, to any device. So what's the holdup? In this year's session, CNET will gather industry leaders to find out. Check out details on this session.

CES Session Highlight: The Twitter Revolution
Nov 12, 2009 08:56:18

Tens of millions of your customers are Twittering like crazy about their activities, their interests, and yes, their consumer electronics purchases. The Parnassus Group, host of the Twitter Conferences, will bring to the International CES stage real-world examples of companies taking full advantage of this new social media platform. Check out details on this session.

Learn about all conference sessions at CES: SuperSessions. CES Knowledge Tracks. Partner Programs. Keynotes.

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UP NEXT at CES Shares Smartest Ways to Profit from Media Content
Nov 12, 2009 03:47:41

For all CES attendees focused on the content and entertainment opportunities, UP NEXT at CES is a series of sessions that cuts through the new media hype and presents real-world strategies for monetizing all forms of media content across the most promising platforms. From smartphones to broadband-enabled HDTVs, consumer electronics are a vital part of the value chain. UP NEXT is where the best creative, business and technical talent shares and compares the smartest ways to produce, promote and profit from media content.

A New Addition to Your Social Media Circle
Nov 12, 2009 03:44:00

Expand your social circle at the world's largest and coolest display of consumer technology. Keep on top of the global conversation buzzing about you, your competitors, and the brightest stars of 2010. Visit the CES Social Circle, a powerful social networking aggregator, beginning in December to catch the momentum unveiled around tech's must-see and must-have new hits. The site, created in partneship with Jess3, will analyze trends from Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and across the blogosphere, providing real time data on the products, brands and personalities behind the annual stage for innovation. If you would like your company's official Twitter account to be included, please contact Joe Gizzi.

Threadless Design Challenge Highlights Innovation Movement
Nov 12, 2009 03:16:22

CEA and Threadless.com, the community-based t-shirt company, have launched the "Threadless Loves Innovation" design challenge. The winner, whose t-shirt will be produced for retail, will receive a free trip to the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas and a host of other prizes. Designers are asked to depict technology innovations of the past, present or future, depending on how they are inspired by the challenge. Designs are scored on a scale of zero to five by members of the Threadless.com community, which has two million registered users. In addition to a round-trip plane ticket and pass to the International CES, the winner will receive a three-day stay at the Wynn hotel, a $500 Threadless gift certificate, $2,000 in cash, and a Flip video camera to document the trip. The challenge ends on November 15, 2009. Vote or compete!

Qualcomm's Dr. Paul E. Jacobs to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2010 CES
Nov 12, 2009 03:15:58

Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm, will deliver a keynote address at the 2010 International CES, rounding out an impressive lineup of speakers, including leaders from Microsoft, Intel, Ford, Hisense and Nokia. Dr. Jacobs' keynote address is slated for 11 a.m., Friday, January 8, in the Las Vegas Hilton Center. The 2010 show marks Qualcomm's first International CES keynote address.

For more information on the 2010 International CES or to register, visit www.CESweb.org.

CEA Announces Best of Innovations Honorees
Nov 12, 2009 03:15:03

The International CES Best of Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering awards honor advancements in design and engineering in 36 consumer electronics product categories. The 2010 award honorees were announced at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES. For more information on the International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering awards, including photos and descriptions of all honorees, visit CESweb.org.

Black Friday Aftermath Webcast, December 2
Nov 06, 2009 02:48:09

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.

High-Performance Audio Comes to Life at The Venetian
Nov 06, 2009 02:23:16

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. Don't miss 88,000 square feet of audio excellence from top manufacturers like Audioquest, Kimber Kable, Meridian America, Paradigm, Pioneer/TAD Home Audio, Polk Audio, Sumiko, Thiel Audio and Vandersteen. 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!

Greener Gadgets Design Competition Open for Entries
Nov 06, 2009 02:18:13

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 City on February 25, 2010. Think you've got a winning product? Enter today for a chance at $5,000 in prizes.

Recycle Your CES Booth: Exhibit at Both Sustainable Planet and the Greener Gadgets Conference
Nov 06, 2009 12:57:30

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 100,000 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 for more information.

The World's Coolest Trade Show is Working to Be the Greenest
Oct 29, 2009 10:23:47

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.

The Electronics Wedding Registry
Oct 29, 2009 10:23:14

Follow CEA's Molly McLearn Fernandes 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.

PC Gaming Alliance and Lego Universe Join Growing Gaming Showcase
Oct 29, 2009 10:22:11

The 2010 International CES is posed 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 percent over last year's display. New exhibitors, including the PC Gaming Alliance and Lego Universe, join a list of powerhouse players like 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.

Spending on CE to Increase This Holiday
Oct 22, 2009 01:09:40

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.

Five Technologies to Watch
Oct 15, 2009 12:08:50

In this year's 5 Technology Trends to Watch, we look at 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 impact 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-sized 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 3D video.

The Digital Photographer: Segmenting the Market to Gain Deeper Understanding
Oct 15, 2009 12:16:38

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!

Judge the Next Generation in Eco-Design
Oct 15, 2009 12:05:36

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 November 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. Judges (and the finalists they choose) will be acknowledged at the Greener Gadgets Conference in New York City on February 25, 2010. Check out the leaders from last year's competition.

Telework and the Technologies Enabling Work Outside Corporate Walls
Oct 12, 2009 08:56:09

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 non-members in the CEA store. Too busy to read the report? Register for the one-hour webcast on October 29.

TechHome Rating System Webcast: Creating New Business Opportunities
Oct 12, 2009 08:54:48

Join this CEA webcast on November 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.

Electronics Assist in Safe Driving
Oct 12, 2009 08:54:16

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.

Exclusive iLounge Exhibit and Buyers Guide Package
Sep 30, 2009 01:09:01

Save $1000 when you secure exhibit space in the new iLounge Pavilion at the 2010 International CES. Then, enhance your brand and draw attendees to your booth by purchasing an advertisement in the iLounge 2010 iPod + iPhone Buyers Guide. With this offer, you'll receive a $500 discount on GES show services for your booth at CES, plus get a $500 discount on advertising in the iLounge Buyers Guide. You must secure booth space before October 21 to receive this special deal so act now! Please contact Tira Gordon at 703-907-4324 and save $1000 today!

Special Offer for New CEA Members this Fall
Sep 30, 2009 01:08:24

Waiting for the best time to become a new member of CEA? New members receive the rest of 2009 free with payment of their 2010 membership dues. Whether you manufacture, distribute, develop technology, install or sell CE products or have a vested interest in the CE industry, your company has a home within the CEA community. Don't miss out on valuable member benefits including free consumer and market research, attendee and exhibitor benefits at the International CES and EHX, increased industry credibility, networking with top industry executives at CEA's events, free participation in standards setting committees, lobbying support and more. For more information or to apply online or contact Jennifer Biggs at 703-907-7756.

You Want it, You Got it: CES Extends Free Registration Deadline to October 7!
Sep 30, 2009 01:07:43

We knew CES was big, but you've just proved it! Over the last week we've had an overwhelming response from attendees trying to register for the 2010 International CES, and some of you may have experienced a delay in service as a result. To accommodate everyone who wants to attend what promises to be the largest and most innovative consumer electronics tradeshow in the world, we're extending our free registration deadline to ensure you and your colleagues have a chance to register for free. Already started the reg process? If so, please return to CESweb.org and complete your registration. If you created a password, please use the "already registered and would like to edit my registration" option.

CEA Members Recognized as Environmental Leaders Among Newsweek's Greenest Corporations
Sep 30, 2009 01:06:48

CEA applauds its member companies recognized by Newsweek as among the nation's greenest corporations. HP, Dell, Intel and IBM (ranked 1, 2, 3 and 5, respectively) took 4 of the top 5 spots on the list, which ranked America's 500 largest corporations according to environmental impact, green policies and reputation. Twelve of the top 25 companies are technology companies. Last year, CEA published its first industry-wide environmental sustainability report benchmarking the industry's progress toward eco-stewardship, from design and energy efficiency to green manufacturing and clean delivery systems. The report highlights the successful efforts of technology companies, including Cisco, Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo and Nokia.

Nominate Industry Visionaries for the CE Hall of Fame
Sep 28, 2009 01:20:09

The CE Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the distinguished leaders who have significantly shaped the consumer technology industry, through design, development, manufacturing, distribution or retail of consumer electronics products. 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 November 30, 2009. Also, don't miss this year's Hall of Fame dinner at CEA Industry Forum, honoring leaders from Apple, Audiovox, Qualcomm, Zenith and others.

Finalists Announced for i-stage Competition
Sep 28, 2009 01:19:28

Eleven finalists will unveil 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 3D 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, October 19, at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ. Last year's winner, Boxee, went on to receive over $10 million in venture capital and was named by BusinessWeek as one of the "20 Most Important Inventions of the Next Ten Years."

In-Person Meetings Still the Best Way to Do Business
Sep 25, 2009 04:35:41

In a recent survey about business and travel preferences, Forbes Insight asked more than 750 business executives how their travel has been affected by the recent recession. An overwhelming 84 percent of those surveyed still prefer in-person, face-to-face meetings to build stronger, meaningful business relationships; allow for more complex strategic thinking; and allow for social interaction and body language. Participants also felt in-person meetings were a better environment for focused decision-making, persuasion, engagement and accountability. Eighty-seven percent agreed that the tangible benefits of in-person meetings outweigh cost savings of alternative, technology-based meeting methods. Meet all the decision makers in one place and make confident, strategic business plans. Register for the 2010 International CES before October 1.

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