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CES: RECORD NUMBER OF NEW PRODUCTS
More than 2,500 technology Cutting-edge technology trends such as Living in Digital Times
companies introduced more wowed crowds throughout the unveiled the next generation of
than 20,000 new 2010 International innovation for consumers of all
products at the 2010 CES show demographics.”
International CES fl oor including In addition to the innovative
(Consumer Electronics advancements in gadgets, the 2010 International
Show), promising 3D technology, CES featured dynamic keynote
a positive start to mobile DTV, tablets, addresses from industry leaders
the next decade of netbooks, eReaders, including Microsoft’s Steve
technology innovation. apps, Ballmer, preliminary registration fi gures
With a record 330 connected Ford’s Alan indicate more than 120,000
new exhibitors, TVs, Mulally, Intel’s industry professionals attended
major technology embedded Paul Otellini, the 2010 International CES, up
trends unveiled on internet Nokia’s from the 2009 CES which hosted
the 2010 CES show technologies Olli-Pekka
fl oor included 3D TV, green and green technology. Kallasvuo,
technologies, tablets and apps. Major innovations Qualcomm’s
“The innovations unveiled this creating a buzz from CES Dr. Paul
week at the 2010 International included the Android OS, Jacobs and
CES brought new optimism and Lenovo’s IdeaPad U1 Hisense’s Zhou
opportunity to our industry and Hybrid, Microsoft’s Project Houjian.
the global economy,” said Gary Natal and Sprint’s 4G More
Shapiro, president and CEO, network. than 250
CEA. “This show exceeded “The 2010 CES featured conference sessions took place
expectations with its innovation, a record number of new over the four days of the 2010 113,085 verifi ed attendees.
optimism and excitement. What exhibit areas on the show CES spanning industry topics International attendance also
a great way to kick off the new fl oor highlighting cutting-edge ranging from distracted driving increased over the 2009 CES by
decade.” technology trends that will to social media. At show close, more than 1,000 attendees.
redefi ne our industry,” said Karen “This is where we chose to
Chupka, senior vice president, showcase two fundamental
events and conferences, CEA. innovations,” said Henry E.
“The iLounge Pavilion included Juszkiewicz, CEO, Gibson Guitar
100 companies and featured the Corp. “At CES we get opinion
latest apps and accessories for leaders, press, bloggers and
iPod, iPhone and Mac products infl uencers. No other show or
– the largest display of its kind event allows us this exposure and
in CES history – and areas ability to brand build.”
PMA: NEW LOCATION AND CONSUMER DAY!
With a new location and a about building your business with recession. Center on Monday 22nd
fresh line up of events, seminars Social Media, bringing his expert Management and personal February is the Cross Media
and exhibitors, PMA 2010 is insight into the lesser known development are the targets West Conference which focuses
impending but there’s still just practices of social networking. in Eric Wahl’s keynote session on the integration of multiple
about time to grab some last This theme is continued by Mitch looking at the changing business media, including electronic
minute fl ight deals and make Joel in his keynote “Six pixels landscape. His programme media and digital print, for
the most of one of the industry’s of separation” where he looks entitled The Art of Vision is marketing and advertising
key events. at consumer generated content designed to help companies purposes.
The PMA convention is from and how you can use it with utilise unconventional wisdom The PMA conference this year
Saturday 20th to Wednesday other social media to provide to build a better vision for the is also host to conferences for
24th February and this year staggering results. future. the Digital Image Marketing
takes place at the Anaheim In his session entitled “becoming This year there are even more Association (DIMA), the
Convention Centre in Anaheim, a retail superstar”, George reasons to visit the PMA show. Professional Schools
California. Whalin, a former retailer and The show is co-located with Print Photographers Association,
As well as the exhibition now retail strategist, looks inside Fest – aimed at helping printers the Sports Photographers
itself, this year’s show features the 25 best independent stores and their customers evolve their Association of America, the
150 education sessions and in the USA to provide ideas businesses to take advantage of Professional Picture Framers
keynote speakers including Guy and strategies to help retailers growing profi table niche markets. Association and Photo Imaging
Kawasaki who will be talking stand out and thrive – even in a Also at Anaheim Convention Education Association.
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