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CEA and Google Showcase Technology at Presidential Debates
CEA partnered with Google at the presidential and vice presidential debates to provide voters with insightful and compelling information. “Insights from the 2012 Debates” aimed to enhance the debate experience using Google’s innovative technologies to provide snapshots of how citizens are using technology to engage with and learn about the presidential and vice presidential candidates as well as top issues during each of the debates. The CEA-Google effort included a state-of-the-art digital wall, displayed at each of the four debates, which showed search and video trends, insights and consumer research. The digital wall featured the top search trends around the debates and user-generated content from Google+. “Insights from the 2012 Debates” builds upon Google’s efforts to connect voters around the country with the latest election-related news and activities.
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Consumer Electronics Industry Announces Ultra High-Definition
The next generation of “4K” high-definition display technology for the home – giant-screen TVs with more than eight million pixels of resolution, four times the resolution of today’s high-definition televisions – will be called “Ultra High-Definition” or “Ultra HD,” connoting its superiority over conventional HDTV. CEA’s Board of Industry Leaders unanimously voted to endorse the consensus opinion of CEA’s “4K” Working Group recommending the term and related performance attributes. The consumer electronics industry’s new designation for Ultra HD products was the result of extensive consumer research conducted by CEA’s market research group.
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Trade Show Executive Magazine Gives International CES Top Honors
CEA was named “The Most Innovative Organization” by Trade Show Executive magazine. The magazine also recognized the 2012 International CES for having “The Most Innovative Green Initiatives by Show Management.”
Initiatives that led to CEA being named most innovative organization in the tradeshow industry included its successful launch of the Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 CES, the new Entertainment Matters program and exhibits focused on the digital health and fitness community. CEA also has made innovative use of technology and apps, including the award-winning CES Mobile App and CEA’s use of CESontheTube for show highlight videos.
CEA implemented several green programs at the 2012 CES that included producing 190,000 badge holders from recycled 2011 CES banners and collecting over 80,000 square feet of vinyl and magnetic show signs to repurpose and give back to the local community. The two 2012 CES on-site press rooms housed paperless exhibitor press kits and the overall recycle rate at the 2012 CES was an industry-leading 75 percent. Additionally, CEA donated $50,000 to Green Chips for solar panel installation at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and another $25,000 to Repurpose AMERICA for sun shades at the UNLV Rebel Recycling facility.
In addition, Trade Show Executive magazine honored International CES and CEA with three of their Grand Awards including: Largest Annual Trade Show in 2011, The Show Which Generated the Highest Economic Impact in 2011, and The Greatest Show on Earth in 2011.
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Extended Consumer Electronics Industry Forecast
If you are already thinking out to 2016 in your business plan, then now is the ideal time to participate in our bi-annual forecast. Provide your estimates of total industry shipment volumes from your company by the November 16 deadline and receive the complete forecast, an $8,000 value, at no cost. All members receive the U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecasts, a $2,000 value, as part of their membership, but this detailed forecast will significantly add to your arsenal of market research information. For additional information, please contact Sean Murphy at 703-907-5220.
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Research Summit at 2013 International CES
CEA's Research Summit is a one-day event designed to offer timely intelligence on unique and important market trends and transformations emerging in the $1 trillion consumer electronics industry. The conference takes a data-centric approach, offering insights on imminent changes, trends and inflection points through a mix of quantitative and qualitative data. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear CEA analysts and other experts talk about the trends, Monday, January 7, from 12-5 p.m. at CEA’s Research Summit at the 2013 International CES
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Holiday Purchase Patterns Study
The 19th Annual Holiday Purchase Patterns Study predicts overall holiday spending is expected to increase 11 percent this year while spending on consumer electronics gifts also likely will increase. Consumer electronics continue to be among the most wanted gifts this holiday and are expected to account for nearly a third of all gift spending. Mobile connected devices are the most wanted gifts this season, led by tablet computers. Tablets are the most wanted gift on both adults’ overall holiday wish list and their CE wish list. The complete report is available free to CEA member companies at members.CE.org. Non-members may purchase the report for $699 at the CEA Store.
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Digital America
CEA has released its annual publication, Digital America 2012, an educational resource for the consumer electronics (CE) industry. Combining CEA’s comprehensive market research with third-party studies and industry analysis, Digital America 2012 charts growth areas and opportunities in the CE market.
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CEA Mentor Program
How often have you wished you had someone you could turn to and get answers to your most pressing business problems? Seasoned CEA industry veterans are available to meet with members and provide them with the advice and information they need to run their businesses more effectively. To learn more about the program, view mentor biographies and areas of expertise, and schedule a one-on-one meeting with a CEA mentor, visit CEA’s members-only website. If you have additional questions about the program, please contact Deb Kassoff at 703-907-7655.
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WELCOME NEW CEA MEMBERS!
Since September 1 CEA has welcomed the following new members:
Aereo, Inc.
Amicus Products
Brand Direct Limited
Emo Labs, Inc.
Endomondo
Fitbug
GMAP Consulting
HAPI
Intersource OEM, Inc.
Iomounts, LLC
Malsha/iWalk
MC10
Mile High Automation
Mobile Joose
Next Level Audio and Video
Nguyen's Travel
NYNE Multimedia, Inc.
STM Bags, LLC
The PTR Group
Training Allies LLC
USTelecom
VTech Telecomm LLC
For a list of all new 2012 members, please visit CEA’s members-only website.
The members of CEA’s Executive Board were confirmed by a vote of CEA’s members at the CEA Industry Forum. Newly elected CEA Executive Board Members include:
David Hagan, president and CEO, Boingo
Ron Freeman, CEO, AAMP of America
David Hanchette, vice president of marketing, Legrand
Jay McLellan, president and CEO, HAI by Leviton, and Patrick Lavelle, president and CEO, Voxx International, continue to serve on the Executive Board as chair and vice chair respectively. Randy Fry, president, Fry’s Electronics remains on the Executive Board as past chair.
CEA has also elected its 2013 Board of Industry Leaders (BIL). The BIL serves CEA and its Executive Board in an advisory role, helping to set public policy position and priorities for association activities. New members of CEA’s BIL include:
• Jim Braun, President and CEO, Dual Electronics Corporation
• Eric Davidson, President, American Automation and Communications
• Peter Fannon, Vice President, Corporate & Government Affairs, Panasonic
• Jim Hamilton, Corporate Vice President General Manager of Global Retail, Motorola Mobility
• Benjamin Hartman, Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Amazon.com
• Noel Lee, Head Monster, Monster Cable Products Inc.
• Denise Morales, Vice President, Beats by Dr. Dre
• Dan Novak, Vice President, Global Marketing, Qualcomm
• Daniel Pidgeon, Chairman, Starpower
• Eric Reed, Vice President, Entertainment and Tech Policy, Verizon
• David Rodarte, President and COO, NuVo Technologies LLC
• Michael Troetti, President, Coby Electronics Corp.
• Sally Washlow, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Cobra Electronics Corp.
• Ken Wirt, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Cisco Systems
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CEA Member Benefits at the 2013 International CES
CEA corporate members get fantastic benefits at the world's most important technology event. To start, member attendees receive a $100 discount on registration and a 25 percent discount on conference passes. Members also gain exclusive access to member lounges with private meeting rooms, refreshments and lots of seating, as well as an invitation to the CEA Member Cocktail Party from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8. Log on to CEA’s members-only website for your exclusive priority code (top right hand side of homepage). Please note: ALL employees from CEA member companies are eligible for these benefits. For additional information, please contact the Member Relations team.
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Developer University to Return to 2013 International CES
CES Developer University is a unique event that brings app developers together with many different platform vendors, helping developers learn about the numerous opportunities available to them, and helping platform vendors reach a large audience of developers. Last year, Developer University sold out and has been expanded for 2013 to accommodate more speakers. Platform vendors may now sign up on a first come, first served basis for speaking slots. There is a fee to present, and CEA members receive a discounted rate using the promotional code CEAMEMBER. For additional questions, please contact Catrina Akersat 703-907-7060.
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CEA Teams Up with mHealth Summit to Offer VIP Discount
CEA is pleased to be a strategic affiliate of the 2012 mHealth Summit. CEA members will receive a $50 discount off of Full Access Registration to the Summit. The fourth annual mHealth Summit brings together government, private sector, industry, academia, providers and not-for-profit organizations from across the mHealth ecosystem to advance the use of wireless technology to improve health outcomes in the United States and abroad. Enter the code “CEA12” at the end of the registration process and receive $50 off your full access pass.
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CES Unveiled STOCKHOLM
CEA has announced the expansion of our CES Unveiled event series. New this year, CES Unveiled STOCKHOLM will take place Monday, Oct. 29, in Stockholm, Sweden. CES Unveiled events offer media and analysts a special opportunity to meet face to face with the exhibitors who are launching the next generation of technology devices and services. For additional information, please contact Tara Dunion.
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Television Industry Leaders
The Future of Television Conference, November 15-16, will bring together broadcasters, production studios, social networks, mobile companies, online content producers, technology companies and association leaders to discuss and demo programming, new advertising platforms, TV tech innovations and more. The 2012 agenda and registration are now open.
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Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Dr. Paul E. Jacobs to Deliver Preshow Keynote
Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Qualcomm Incorporated will deliver the preshow keynote address at the 2013 International CES. His keynote will highlight Qualcomm’s “Born Mobile” theme, which addresses mobile technology’s role in the world. Dr. Jacobs has led Qualcomm’s efforts to develop mobile technology breakthroughs that have contributed to the growth of the company and the industry. Developments which began under Dr. Jacobs include: the first smartphone based on Palm OS®; the inclusion of GPS capabilities in mobile phones; the Brew® system, which enables over-the-air downloading of applications and the world’s first mobile app store; and Snapdragon processors.
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CloudBase3 Apps TechZone to Showcase Demonstrations, Education and Information at the 2013 International CES
CEA has partnered with Living in Digital Times to launch CloudBase3 Apps, a new TechZone at the 2013 International CES dedicated to the explosive transition to cloud computing. The CloudBase3 Apps TechZone is designed as a showcase center for demonstrations, education and information across the cloud computing spectrum for both small and large businesses. Located at The Venetian, CloudBase3 Apps will showcase solutions for businesses looking to make the leap from apps hosted remotely on browser-based platforms to cloud computing.
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International Gateway Sells Out at The Venetian for 2013 International CES
The International Gateway TechZone has sold out in its new location, The Venetian, at the 2013 International CES. The TechZone will feature more than 460 exhibitors in Hall D of The Venetian, showcasing innovative technologies and products from international destinations. Products from China, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan will all be on display in the International Gateway. Due to the sell out in Hall D, International Gateway exhibits will also be found on Level 1 at The Venetian, in the Marco Polo ballroom.
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