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Eureka Park TechZone Triples Since Launch Ninety-Four Tech Start-up Exhibitors Featured at 2012 International CES

Ninety-four companies will exhibit in the new Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 International CES®, a dedicated area in partnership with the National Science Foundation, Startup America Partnership, CNET and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), showcasing innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the 2012 International CES®, the worlds largest tradeshow for consumer technology, is scheduled January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Entrepreneurship is a driving force in todays economy, and exhibiting at CES is a great way for growing companies to gain recognition in the CE industry, said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. We are thrilled to see the overwhelming response from companies interested in exhibiting within the Eureka Park TechZone since its initial launch in June. This new area at the 2012 CES will be a must-see for CES attendees.

The Eureka Park TechZone, located in The Venetian, launched in June 2011 with 28 companies signed on to exhibit. The area has since grown to include 94 companies, spanning more than 9,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

The Eureka Park TechZone is designed to benefit budding entrepreneurs, fledgling start-ups, home grown innovation and small companies looking to gain footing in the consumer electronics industry. The Venetian will also feature CES keynotes and the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase, as well as Eureka Park, a hot spot for venture capitalists, investors, media and more than 140,000 industry professionals looking for the next big thing in technology.

In November, UKTI hosted a competition at its event, TechWorld, with the top three innovative companies awarded space within the Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 CES. Winners included UK-based Blippar, Stereo Grafix and Yoskhi, which will be among the 94 companies exhibiting within Eureka Park.

CEA recently announced its collaboration with the Startup America Partnership, an independent nonprofit entity launched at the White House in 2011 to help young companies succeed in order to accelerate job growth in America. Several Startup America Firms will exhibit in Eureka Park.

The 2012 CES will feature more than 25 market-specific TechZones covering product categories such as broadband services, safe driving and sustainable technologies. Companies interested in exhibiting in the Eureka Park TechZone should contact Kristen Nafziger at knafziger@CE.org or 703-907-7648.

For more information on the 2012 International CES, visit CESweb.org.

Note to Journalists: Please note the correct event reference is 2012 International CES. Media information is available in the For the Press section of CESweb.org. Media are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Sunday, January 8, 2012 to take advantage of all the preshow press events, including CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the 2012 International CES. CES Press Day will be held on Monday, January 9 at The Venetian.

About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEAs industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.Innovation-Movement.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media:.

UPCOMING EVENTS CES Unveiled:

The Official Press Event of the International CES

January 8, 2012, Las Vegas, NV 2012 International CES

January 10-13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV Digital Music Forum East

February 22 - 23, 2012, New York, NY CEA Economic Retreat

Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2012, Vail, CO LA Games Conference

April 23 - 24, 2012, Los Angeles, CA CES on the Hill

April 24, 2012, Washington, D.C. Digital Patriots Dinner

April 25, 2012, Washington, D.C. 2012 Spring Technology & Standards Forum

May 14 - 18, 2012, Dallas, TX CE Week

June 25 - 29, 2012, New York, NY CEA Line Shows

June 27 - 28, 2012, New York, NY iStage Competition

June 2012, New York, NY 2012 SINOCES

July 5 - 8, 2012, Qingdao, China CEA Industry Forum

October 14 - 17, 2012, San Francisco, CA CEO Summit and Board Retreat

October 17 - 19, 2012, CA CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY

November 12, 2012, New York, NY

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Comment by VNewz... on December 22, 2011 at 8:22pm: Sustainability Efforts Ramp Up for 2012 International CES

Unprecedented Effort to Recycle Badge Holders, Signs

Arlington, Va., Dec. 19, 2011  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, owner and producer of the 2012 International CES®, today announced the adoption of several new sustainability practices at the 2012 CES, the worlds largest technology tradeshow, to be held in Las Vegas January 10-13.

New this year, attendee badge holders are made from repurposed vinyl show banners from last years show, and CEA will collect those badge holders at the end of the 2012 CES to recycle them again. Furthermore, CES general services contractor Global Experience Specialists (GES) will produce signs using a reusable, recyclable kraft paper honeycomb material. CEA will also seek to collect even more magnetic, vinyl and cardboard show signs for repurposing through a partnership with Repurpose America, a local nonprofit focusing on tradeshow recycling.

Last Year, Repurpose America collected roughly 18,000 pounds of magnetic signs from the 2011 CES, nearly 15,000 square feet of vinyl banners and more than 150 foam boards. In addition, CEA worked with contractors to recycle 289.6 tons of the solid waste generated at CES and increased the events recycle rate from 68 percent to 77 percent, several points higher than the average recycle rate of trade shows held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Our green and recycling efforts at the 2012 International CES are unprecedented for the largest annual event in the western hemisphere, covering more than 1.8 million square feet and welcoming more than140,000 attendees, said Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO. Weve worked hard to ensure that we are using the latest and greatest sustainability practices in producing CES.

Along with the greening of the International CES, CEA also supports local green nonprofits. Last year, CEA gave $75,000 to Green Chips, a local Las Vegas charity supporting solar power installations. That money was used to install solar panels at a Las Vegas non-profit facility, resulting in substantial savings that allowed the organization to devote more money to serve those in need. CEA plans to make another donation benefiting Las Vegas and the environment at the 2012 International CES.

The International CES also allows attendees to reduce their carbon footprint by gathering in one location. With each attendee reporting an average of 12 business meetings per CES, CES participants collectively avoid more than 960 million miles in business trips that they otherwise would have to take. As a result of attending CES and consolidating trips, the estimated net savings in travel is more than 549 million miles.

For more information on sustainable materials used at the 2012 International CES and other information on the greening of CES, please go to: www.CESweb.org/green.

About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES - The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media:

Comment by VNewz... on December 22, 2011 at 8:22pm: Producers Guild of America to Hold Annual 'Produced By Conference' June 8-10 2012

International CES Named as Presenting Sponsor

LOS ANGELES, December 19, 2011 The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the 2012 Produced By Conference (PBC) will be held June 8-10, 2012 on the Sony Pictures Studio lot in Culver City, CA. The Guild also announced an important new presenting sponsor, the International CES ®, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ® which will support PBC events, as well as provide significant new programming opportunities at the 2012 event.

Were excited to partner with CES for the 2012 Produced By Conference, said Executive Director Vance Van Petten. CEA does such a terrific job producing the International CES, they were a natural partner for our event. As entertainment content increasingly intersects with consumer technology, we look forward to working with CEA to elevate 2012 PBC to new heights.

With the success of our Entertainment Matters program at the International CES, which brings the Hollywood content community together with todays tech standouts, its obvious that the Producers Guild is a great partner for us, said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. We are looking forward to working with the Producers Guild of America to further extend our Hollywood relationships, especially within the producing community.

Reaching across film, television and new media industries, the Produced By Conference (PBC) is an educational forum that involves acclaimed producers, including countless Academy Award®-winning filmmakers and Emmy® Award winners, as well as the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. The 2012 PBC will be held independent of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations Trade Show. It was mutually agreed upon to hold separate events next year although individual international film commissions may still participate in PBC.

All profits from the Produced By Conference are reinvested into Producer Guild member services, including education, industry promotion, production standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. To review last years event details and to receive 2012 updates, visit www.producedbyconference.com.

In January 2011, CES unveiled its Entertainment Matters program, designed to highlight the content-related exhibits, conferences sessions and events, and to provide entertainment industry professionals a more curated CES experience. The Entertainment Matters program is returning for the 2012 CES, which takes place January 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Free registration - for qualified entertainment industry professionals - is available at www.EMatCES.com.

About the Producers Guild of America The Producers Guild of America is the non-profit trade group that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media. The PGA has over 4,750 members who work together to protect and improve their careers, the industry and community by providing members with health benefits, employment opportunities, the creation of fair and impartial standards for the awarding of producing credits, as well as other education and advocacy efforts such as promoting sustainable production practices. Visit www.producersguild.org and www.pgagreen.org for more information.

Comment by VNewz... on December 22, 2011 at 8:19pm: 2012 CES Brand Keynote Panel Features Leaders From Top Global Brands

Executives from AT&T, Facebook, GE, Hyundai, MediaLink, Unilever and Walmart Join CES Keynote Lineup

Arlington, Va., December 20, 2012  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that AT&T's David Christopher, General Electric's (GE) Beth Comstock, Facebook's Carolyn Everson, Walmart's Stephen Quinn, Hyundai's Steve Shannon and Unilever's Keith Weed will join the 2012 International CES® keynote line-up as participants in the Brand Keynote Panel. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2012 International CES®, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, is scheduled January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

These esteemed keynote panelists are from leading corporate brands that embody the true spirit of innovation, said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. We are thrilled to welcome these marketing leaders to the CES keynote stage and look forward to hearing their visions on global brand strategy.

The Brand Keynote Panel, scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11 in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater, brings together executives from the world's top brands to discuss marketing and brand strategy on a global scale.

The keynote will be moderated by Michael Kassan, chairman and CEO of MediaLink LLC. Since founding the company in 2004, Kassan has built MediaLink LLC into a leading advisory firm that provides sage counsel to the media, entertainment, and technology industries. MediaLink LLC is also bringing the CMO Club to CES, an exclusive new program to introduce marketing executives to the CE industry and the International CES from an executive level perspective.

David Christopher is the chief marketing officer of mobility and consumer markets for AT&T. He leads the company's wireless and consumer marketing strategy, product management, national promotions and pricing, wireless advertising and media, strategic sponsorships, customer lifecycle management and customer research.

Beth Comstock, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of General Electric, oversees GE's sales, marketing and communications functions, as well as the company's growth and market-innovation initiatives. Comstock is also responsible for the GE-wide business platforms ecomagination, devoted to environmental innovation.

Carolyn Everson is the vice president of global marketing solutions at Facebook, where she leads the global marketing solutions team. She works with the top brands globally to help them leverage the Facebook platform to grow their business.

Stephen Quinn was named executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Walmart U.S. in 2007. He is responsible for Walmart's marketing functions, including customer research, strategy, e-commerce marketing, private brands and customer communications.

Steve Shannon was named vice president of marketing for Hyundai Motor America in April 2011, having previously spent more than 25 years at General Motors. Shannon oversees all of Hyundai's marketing activities within the United States.

Keith Weed is chief marketing and communications officer of Unilever responsible for Unilever's marketing, communications and sustainability functions. He also leads the Unilever Corporate Brand and Unilevers global water business functions.

Comment by VNewz... on December 22, 2011 at 8:17pm: FANTASY BEAUTIES TO HOST CES AFTER-PARTY AT CHATEAU NIGHTCLUB & GARDENS

The ladies of FANTASY will head to Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas on Friday, Jan. 13, following their week long CES appearance.

The sultry women from the seductive and entertaining revue at Luxor Hotel and Casino will end the week with the sexiest party on The Strip. The sizzling group of ladies will dress to impress and hang out with fans and club-goers excited for the chance to party with the bevy of beauties inside the luxurious nightclub.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens (www.ChateauNightclubLV.com) is located at Paris Las Vegas at 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above Sugar Factory American Brasserie restaurant and retail store. Spanning more than 45,000 square feet and sprawled across two stories, Chateau features three separate nightlife experiences including a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side Chateau Terrace and blossoming Chateau Gardens.

Chateau is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to close. Chateau Tuesdays, the nightclub’s industry night, offers complimentary admission to locals with ID on Tuesday nights. Local ladies are always free, while general admission is $20 for women and $30 for men, excluding special events. Dress code is strictly enforced. For table reservations and VIP bottle service, guests may call 702.776.7777 or email reservations@chateaunightclublv.com. For general information and updates, guests may call 702.776.7770, visit the Chateau website at www.chateaunightclublv.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chateaulv or follow Chateau on Twitter www.twitter.com/chateaulv.

About Fantasy

Celebrating 12 successful years on The Strip, FANTASY has shaped itself into one of Las Vegas’ leading topless shows. Dynamic lead singer Lorena Peril adds an exciting and unforgettable element with her amazing powerhouse vocals as she takes center-stage alongside a talented cast of beautiful dancers. Great for singles and couples alike, the sexy production showcases 15 high-energy numbers set to a variety of today’s top music genres. While the gorgeous dancers lure guests into their wildest fantasies, comic relief Sean E. Cooper keeps audiences on their toes with his spot-on impressions of some of pop culture’s most recognizable personalities.

FANTASY (www.fantasyluxor.com) performs nightly at 10:30 p.m. in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and handling fees. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Tickets can be purchased at the Luxor box office, online at http://www.Luxor.com or by calling (800) 557-7428 or (702) 262-4400. Fans may follow FANTASY on Twitter @fantasyluxor or like FANTASY on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FantasyLuxor.com.

Paris Las Vegas

Paris Las Vegas brings the passion and sophistication of the City of Lights to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, transporting guests to Europe's most romantic city. From its dramatic 50-story replica Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, Paris Las Vegas features more than 2,900 hotel rooms and s

Comment by VNewz... on December 22, 2011 at 7:46pm: PBR ROCK BAR & GRILL OFFERS DINING DISCOUNT FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW ATTENDEES

PBR Rock Bar & Grill will offer a 10 percent discount off patrons’ dining bills when they present their badge from Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Tuesday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 13.

Attendees of CES can take delight in some of the best drink specials on the Strip including PBR Rock Bar’s bottomless domestic drafts everyday from 3 to 7 p.m. and again from midnight until close. Guests will also enjoy the eatery’s daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. with 2-for-1 well drinks, $3 drafts, $5 Jager Bombs and more.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the hottest spot in Las Vegas offering beers, bulls and plenty of babes in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbeque around the clock. Beautiful babes and bad ass bull riders are dared to attempt to defy gravity on PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s daunting, hydraulic mechanical bull.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685 or visit www.pbrrockbar.com.

About Miracle Mile Shops:

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2 mile retail/entertainment complex at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip featuring 170 specialty stores, 15 restaurants and three live entertainment venues. The center is home to PBR Rock Bar & Grill, boasting a Strip-side location with excellent food, drinks and bull riding; H&M; Sugar Factory, the sweet shop adored by Hollywood’s hottest celebrities; American clothing line and complete lifestyle brand Original Penguin; GUESS; Urban Outfitters; True Religion Brand Jeans; 15,000-square-foot bar and restaurant Cabo Wabo® Cantina; Las Vegas’ very own Sin City Brewing Co.; Club Tattoo, featuring some of the best tattoo artists and body piercers in the nation; the only House of Hoops by Foot Locker in the city; as well as a multi-million dollar fountain show. Miracle Mile Shops is owned by David Edelstein and Aby Rosen, in conjunction with leasing and marketing consultant Robert K. Futterman & Associates LLC.

Miracle Mile Shops is open 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday. For more information, call (888) 800-8284 or visit www.miraclemileshopslv.com. Keep up with the latest Miracle Mile Shops news via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.