Apr 23, 2013
Consumer Confidence in Technology Increases in April, According to CEA Indexes
Consumer confidence in technology spending increased in April, while sentiment in the overall economy decreased, according to the latest figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Full Release
Apr 23, 2013
CEA Applauds Senate Vote to End Debate and Bring Online Sales Tax Legislation to Senate Floor for Full Vote
The following statement is attributable to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, in response to Monday’s cloture vote on S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. Full Release
Apr 22, 2013
Mobile Devices Lead Electronics Purchases, Finds CEA’s Annual Ownership Study
Consumers’ desire for mobility is driving sales of tablets, smartphones, e-readers and wireless mobile hotspots, according to a new study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The 15th Annual Household CE Ownership and Market Potential Study also found that consumer electronics (CE) spending is up for individuals (35 percent) and households (36 percent) over the last 12 months. Full Release
Apr 22, 2013
Shapiro Urges Broadcasters to Act Like ‘Ninjas’ and ‘Innovate or Die’
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® President and CEO Gary Shapiro today addressed The Media Institute on the topic of “Digital Ninjas – What We Need to Ensure American Leadership.” Shapiro drew on CEA’s new book Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Businesses to criticize broadcasters for opposing innovation, specifically noting their efforts to impede spectrum auctions. Full Release
Apr 19, 2013
CEA Applauds New York Court Ruling in Copyright Suit
The following statement is attributable to Michael Petricone, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, in response to today’s ruling by a New York court rejecting Viacom’s appeal of its 2007 lawsuit against YouTube: Full Release
Apr 19, 2013
CEA Congratulates Public Enemy Co-Founder Hank Shocklee
The following statement can be attributed to Michael Petricone, senior vice president, government and regulatory affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, congratulating legendary producer, audio innovator and Public Enemy co-founder Hank Shocklee on last night’s induction of Public Enemy into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Full Release