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CEA LINE SHOWS Returns To NYC June 22-23, 2010

Highlights Include: Conference Program, New Product Showcases and Official CE Industry Mid-year Report

WHAT: CEA Line Shows, the CE industry’s official mid-year conference and tech showcase, will be returning to New York City on June 22-23, 2010. This trade-only event attracted more than 1000 media, NY-area retailers and thought leaders from across the country this past June.

WHERE: 7 West 34th St. (just west of Fifth Avenue), New York, will feature manufacturer line shows for media and dealers, press conferences, a media luncheon and reception, and CEA’s state of the industry mid-year analyst briefing.

WHY: The New York City location and important mid-year timing are ideal for NYC-area media looking to experience the latest technology products to feature in summer vacation, back to school and holiday gift-giving previews. These events will showcase the coolest new tech products soon to be hitting stores shelves and are a can’t-miss opportunity for the local, trade, business and technology media.

WHO: CEA’s member companies will hold line shows and press conferences and CEA will unveil mid-year market research and analysis. Key industry analysts, business leaders and columnists will be presenting exclusive data and insights in presentations and on panels.

NATALI DEL CONTE NAMED 2010 CEA LINE SHOWS CONFERENCE CHAIR

Del Conte to Speak at CEA Line Shows Which Will Feature Dynamic Keynotes, Innovations and Engaging Panels
Arlington, VA, February 3, 2010 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that Natali Del Conte will chair the CEA Line Shows Conference Program and speak at the event on June 22-23 in New York City. Natali Del Conte is a correspondent for The CBS Early Show and WCBS and a host on CNET’s Loaded. read more

U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra at his CEA Line Shows keynote address. Click here for coverage

Over One Thousand Media, Retailers and CE Thought Leaders Huddle in New York for Mid-Year Reality Check at CEA Line Shows

NEW YORK — A total of 1106 members of the CE media, key metropolitan area retailers and thought leaders from throughout the country, converged on a 35,000 square foot loft space in midtown New York in June to see what’s new, cool and innovative. Over 40 major brands and emerging start ups, showed their innovations to 365 media representatives including reporters from the Wall St. Journal, New York Times, CNET, Engadget, TechCrunch, Good Housekeeping, Oprah, Consumer Reports, Rolling Stone, Consumer Reports. Two conference programs, highlighted by the first public speech by Obama Administration CTO Aneesh Chopra, focused on emerging product trends and business models in consumer electronics. Key attendees were the 129 retailers and distributors on site, including executives and buyers from Frys, Best Buy, Comp-USA, Sixth Avenue Electronics, J&R, B&H and QVC. Stay tuned for next year’s dates.

2009 CEA Line Shows Attendee Breakdown

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CEA Line Shows By The Numbers

Total Attendees: 1106

Total Media/Analysts: 386

Total Retail/Distribution: 129

Number of Sponsors/Exhibitors: 52

Number of Speakers/Panelists: 55

Number of Press Conferences: 3

Number of Conference Sessions: 22

Total Square Footage: 35,000 sq. feet

Click Here for A Sampling of Media in Attendance

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Natali Del Conte, Correspondent, CBS Early Show (left) talks to JVC’s Lee Thompson

Major Retailers in Attendance

Leading retailers from throughout the country visited CEA Line Shows to see what was new and join in the industry dialogue. Here is a sampling of leading retailers who attended the 2009 show:

6TH AVENUE ELECTRONICS
A2VIS
ALMO CORP.
AUDIO VIDEO CENTER,INC
AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEMS
B & H PHOTO VIDEO
BARNES & NOBLE
BEST BUY
BROOKSTONE
CARDINAL ELECTRONICS CORP
COMP-USA
CRAZY EDDIE / WWW.PRICESAREINSANE.COM
ELECTRONIC EXPO
FRY’S ELECTRONICS
HOME THEATER PLUS, LLC
J&R COMPUTER WORLD
MRS. G TV & APPLIANCES
NATM BUYING CORPORATION
PARTSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES
PEP BOYS
PRIME ENTERTAINMENT
QVC
SAMMANS ELECTRONICS
STEREO EXCHANGE
TIGERDIRECT
ULTIMATE WIRELESS LLC

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg:
“Digital Downtown is a powerful commitment to our city from companies whose technologies are redefining the way that contemporary society communicates, entertains and creates. CEA’s support of this initiative is a valued tribute to the technology leadership of our city, its people and its businesses.”