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A Message From Dan Cole

Dan Cole
Dan Cole
VP, Exhibitor Services, Sales and Business Development, International CES

CES Awards Programs: Go For The Gold!
by Dan Cole

We are just 120 days away and counting! The 2009 International CES is just around the corner and after Labor Day, companies typically focus their full energy and efforts on ensuring the success of their show participation.

If you’re like the rest of the world, you were most likely keeping an eye on the Olympics. My favorite part was watching the athletes who earn their spot on the medal stand. The pride these athletes feel and show is indescribable and inspiring at the same time. Whether an athlete is bringing home the gold, silver or bronze, those awards are the outward evidence of years of dedication, sacrifice and hard work. An achievement that brings positive recognition to both them and their country.

Are you aware that CES has several awards programs that can bring similar recognition to your company and its products or technologies? Whether you are a product designer or engineer, member of the press, or a maverick in the television and advanced media arena, CES has an award to recognize you.

Now in its 32nd year, the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Program recognizes the pinnacle of innovation in the consumer electronics industry. With entrants from 34 different product categories representing the hottest technologies in the CE industry, the CES Innovations Awards have become the hallmark of the best designed products in consumer technology. The 2009 Best of Innovations honorees will be announced at the New York Press Preview on November 11, 2008, at the Metropolitan Pavilion and showcased at the 2009 International CES. Call for entries closes September 24. Make sure to visit to enter your product today.

CNET has been an outstanding CEA partner through the years and will continue to produce the Best of CES Awards program for 2009. The CNET Best of CES awards recognize the best new products at CES in 10 categories. The competition is judged by CNET’s esteemed editorial team and also includes a Best of Show and People’s choice award. Product entry review begins in September. To be notified when submissions open, please send your e-mail address to bestofces@cnet.com.

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Exhibitor's Source Newsletter

September 2008

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Do You Know Who the Official CES Vendors Are?

As a valued CES exhibitor, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of the official CES vendors, contractors and publications for the 2009 CES.

The International CES has gone through a rigorous process of picking the right vendors and contractors for the show. Only the companies shown on the list of official vendors and partners  are the official CES vendors; any claims to be official vendors by companies other than those listed are false.

While there are a number of publications out there covering the day-to-day events of the International CES, there are only a few "official" show publications that guide our attendees and exhibitors through their CES experience. These pieces include the Preshow Planner, Show Guide, Show Directory, CES Show Daily, CES Mobile Today, and The Engineer's Guide to CES.

These publications offer prime advertising space for companies like yours to reach more that 130,000 qualified consumer technology professionals, including executives, decision-makers, buyers, distributors, engineers and a variety of other key audiences. Please visit our Sponsorship page for more information.

The best way to stay informed of all official communications it to download the CES Alert tool to your desktop. Read more information now.

If you have any questions concerning our official CES vendors, partners and publications, please feel free to contact your sales representative for further clarification.

Now Available for Download - CES Alert – Stay Informed

We are pleased to announce that “CES Alert” is now available to help with your preparation for the 2009 International CES. “CES Alert” is a personalized desktop tool that provides a secure communications channel from show management directly to you. You’ll receive important show information such as timely reminders of deadlines for show services. This is the second year we are using this tool. Load the CES Alert on your system tray now.

If you have any questions, please contact customer support at 410-402-1028, option 1 or smartboothsupport@bdmetrics.com.



Complete Your Free Exhibitor Directory Listing - Due October 17

Attendees are already searching the 2009 International CES online exhibitor directory. Complete your free CES exhibitor directory listing today so they can find you!

For assistance with your directory listing, e-mail Support@BDMetrics.com or call 800-931-5103 and select option 2.

Once you have completed your free directory listing you will have also activated your CES SmartBooth profile allowing you to take the next step to enhance your presence before, during and after the 2009 CES. Contact Gary Zgorski at gary.zgorski@bdmetrics.com for assistance with CES SmartBooth.

The deadline for your listing in the print Official International CES Show Directory is October 17, 2008.



Please Join Us for a Complimentary Online Seminar – “Ensuring Success at the 2009 International CES Using Event-Centric Online Media."

As the consumer electronics (CE) industry begins to focus and plan for the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas, MyCES will become the industry’s top search engine and planning resource leading up to the show. Last year during the 10 weeks leading up to the show, over 1.4 million searches were conducted by attendees and industry professionals. Attendees use MyCES to plan their event, get a sneak peek at new products, and learn about other areas they can’t afford to miss at CES.
During this brief presentation you will learn:
  • How to get your corporate brand and new product information in front of your prospects up to 10 weeks before the show
  • How to increase your visibility in the MyCES search engine
  • How you can achieve (and report on) increased ROI at this year’s CES through web-based tools that extend the reach of your attendee marketing online

Register now for the 2 p.m. September 10 webinar. (Please note that space is limited.)

For questions, please call Tim Rader at 410-402-1056 or email tim.rader@bdmetrics.com

Visa Application Process

With registration now open, it is time to begin the Visa application process. If you are an exhibitor that requires a Visa to enter the U.S., request your letter of invitation and make your appointment for a visa interview early. Wait times for a visa interview can be several weeks or more in many countries, especially during peak travel periods. With this in mind, we strongly urge you to register for CES and request a letter of invitation as soon as possible. View helpful tips for securing your visa now.

Exhibitor PR Newsletter

The Exhibitor PR Newsletter is a monthly distribution designed to help you keep your public relations efforts in check with valuable tips, deadline reminders and breaking news. See the latest CES press events and discover ways to maximize your company’s media exposure all year long. By registering, your PR contact will receive these important CES news tips on the first Wednesday of every month.

The newsletter will also be posted on CESweb.org on the second Wednesday of the month, after all registered contacts have had the opportunity to receive it electronically.

Connect With the Press — Send Us Your PR Contact

Leverage the CES PR tools and resources before, during and after the 2009 International CES by sending us your PR contact information.

To ensure that the media can find you at CES, please take a moment to list your company's PR contact. We will direct any media inquiries we receive regarding your company or products to the individual you indicate. The contact information will be available to all registered CES media. It is required that you go to your free exhibitor directory listing profile to add/update your PR contact information.

Questions? Contact Allison Carney at acarney@CE.org.

[ News ] [ Promotions ] [ Events ] [ Operations ]

A Message From Dan Cole

Dan Cole
Dan Cole
VP, Exhibitor Services, Sales and Business Development, International CES

CES Awards Programs: Go For The Gold!
by Dan Cole

We are just 120 days away and counting! The 2009 International CES is just around the corner and after Labor Day, companies typically focus their full energy and efforts on ensuring the success of their show participation.

If you’re like the rest of the world, you were most likely keeping an eye on the Olympics. My favorite part was watching the athletes who earn their spot on the medal stand. The pride these athletes feel and show is indescribable and inspiring at the same time. Whether an athlete is bringing home the gold, silver or bronze, those awards are the outward evidence of years of dedication, sacrifice and hard work. An achievement that brings positive recognition to both them and their country.

Are you aware that CES has several awards programs that can bring similar recognition to your company and its products or technologies? Whether you are a product designer or engineer, member of the press, or a maverick in the television and advanced media arena, CES has an award to recognize you.

Now in its 32nd year, the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Program recognizes the pinnacle of innovation in the consumer electronics industry. With entrants from 34 different product categories representing the hottest technologies in the CE industry, the CES Innovations Awards have become the hallmark of the best designed products in consumer technology. The 2009 Best of Innovations honorees will be announced at the New York Press Preview on November 11, 2008, at the Metropolitan Pavilion and showcased at the 2009 International CES. Call for entries closes September 24. Make sure to visit to enter your product today.

CNET has been an outstanding CEA partner through the years and will continue to produce the Best of CES Awards program for 2009. The CNET Best of CES awards recognize the best new products at CES in 10 categories. The competition is judged by CNET’s esteemed editorial team and also includes a Best of Show and People’s choice award. Product entry review begins in September. To be notified when submissions open, please send your e-mail address to bestofces@cnet.com.

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