Nov 28, 2012
CEA Named One of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for Third Consecutive Year
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today its recognition as one of the 2013 Best Places to Work in Virginia, by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group, as part of its annual survey and awards program. This is the third consecutive year that CEA has been honored by the program, which recognizes the 80 best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, its work force and businesses. Full Release
Nov 28, 2012
Internet Radio Fairness Act is Common-Sense, Long Overdue
The following statement is attributable to Michael Petricone, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, following today’s hearing on the Internet Radio Fairness Act:
Full Release
Nov 28, 2012
2013 International CES to Expand Public Policy Focus
CEA announced today a broad array of panel discussions to be held at the Innovation Policy Summit during the 2013 International CES®.
Full Release
Nov 27, 2012
Consumer Confidence in Technology Rises, But Confidence in Overall Economy at Lowest Level of the Year, According to CEA
Consumer confidence in technology inched higher in November, while confidence in the overall economy sunk to the lowest level of 2012, according to the latest CEA Index released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.
Full Release
Nov 27, 2012
New Electronics Energy Calculator Helps Consumers Live Green, Buy Green this Winter
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® launched a new, interactive Consumer Electronics Energy Calculator today on GreenerGadgets.org, its consumer site for living green, buying green and recycling responsibly. The calculator estimates the amount of energy used by all of the consumer electronics devices in a single household and provides tips on how consumers can save even more energy. Full Release
Nov 24, 2012
Consumers to Spend Nearly $44 Billion on Holiday Gifts This Weekend, According to CEA
Consumers will spend $43.7 billion on holiday gifts this Thanksgiving weekend with nearly 70 million U.S. adults shopping on Black Friday, according to interim results from CEA annual Black Friday Survey.
Full Release
Nov 20, 2012
60 Percent of U.S. Adults Plan to Shop and Buy Gifts Thanksgiving Weekend, According to CEA Survey
As the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season approaches, new data released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® shows that the average U.S. adult plans to spend $218 between Thursday and Monday. The survey also found half of consumers say the impending “fiscal cliff” will impact their holiday spending. Full Release
Nov 16, 2012
CEA Applauds House of Representatives’ Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Act
The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA, following the vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the Jackson-Vanik Amendment to establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia: Full Release
Nov 16, 2012
CEA Congratulates MRM, Samsung as Leaders of eCycling Efforts in Massachusetts
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today congratulates MRM and Samsung for receiving MassRecycles’ Industry Recycling Awards for promoting recycling and waste reduction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Full Release
Nov 15, 2012
CEA Announces Finalists for 2013 Mark of Excellence Systems Integrator Awards
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced finalists for the 2013 Mark of Excellence Systems Integrator Awards, presented by CEA’s TechHome Division. Winners will be announced at the 2013 International CES at an awards reception on Wednesday, January 9. The 2013 International CES, is the world’s largest annual innovation event and runs January 8-11, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Full Release