Conferences April 6 – 11, 2013
Exhibits April 8 – 11, 2013
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
“From Broadcasting to Broader-casting,” is the mantra for the NAB show, an annual event showcasing technology, exhibits, and presentations for professionals in the television, film, and radio industries. The show is hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters who advocate on behalf of America’s free, local radio and television stations and broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the courts, helping broadcasters to solve the numerous challenges they face in an effort to deliver content to their listening and viewing audiences.
What is Broader-casting, you ask?
Attendees
Attendees come together from Broadcast, Digital Media, Film, Entertainment, Telecom, Production/Post-Production, Education, Houses of Worship, advertising, Military/Government, Retail, Security, Sports, IT and more, all seeking creative inspiration and next-generation technologies to help breathe new life into their content. That’s where NAB comes in…the organization hosts more than 90,000+ media and entertainment professionals from over 150 countries, boasting more than $20.7 billion in purchasing power.
Exhibitors
The NAB show floor will be chock full of booths from more than 1,500 companies, spread over 800,000 net square feet. Here, you’ll get a look at the latest tools and solutions through interactive exhibits, on-floor education, live demonstrations, technology-focused pavilions and targeted destinations including:
- Cloud Computing Pavilion
- Connected Media World
- Digital Signage Pavilion
- International Pavilions
- Mobile Pavilion
- NAB Labs Futures Park
- PITS — Enterprise Computing Pit, Post Pit, Pro Audio Pit and Radio Pit
- StartUp Loft
Press/Analysts
With more than 1,600 members of the media and analysts in attendance, there is no shortage of press opportunities at NAB. Top analyst firms attending include ABI Research and GigaOM Pro. There’ll be a gaggle of broadcasting focused publications like Broadcasting & Cable, Broadcast Engineering, CED, Lightwave, Multichannel News and Streaming Media, along with a few mainstream tech pubs, the likes of FierceMarkets, Light Reading and Wireless Week.
Conference
The conference at NAB will include more than 500 skill-building sessions. The educational programs will be led by top industry executives, industry media, award winning filmmakers and technical experts. Education and Training topics will include:
- 4K/8K
- Broadcast Engineering
- Broadcast Management
- Business and Advertising Models
- Cloud Computing
- Entertainment Technology
- File-based Workflow
- Filmmaking
- HD Radio
- Mobile TV/Video
- Multiplatform Distribution
- Pro Audio
- Production and Post-Production
- Stereoscopic 3D
Highlights
A few cool things to be on the lookout for at this year’s show include:
- Jon Landau, Academy Award and two-time Golden Globe Winning Producer’s Technology Summit on Cinema Keynote – Sunday April 7
- Bob Schieffer, Renowned Broadcast Television Journalist, CBS will receive an NAB Distinguished Service Award, presented during the NAB Show Opening – Monday, April 8
- Nancy O’Dell from “Entertainment Tonight” will host the Television Luncheon – Monday, April 8
- American Idol will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, presented at the Television Luncheon – Monday, April 8
- Former “Idol” contestant, Chris Daughtry will perform live at the Television Luncheon – Monday, April 8
Parties
Saturday, April 6: 9 – 10 p.m.
NAB Show Exhibitor Party
TAO Nightclub at the Venetian
One hour well open bar; 9 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 7: 8 – 10 p.m.
Content Creators Party
Body English Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Two hours open well bar; 8 – 10 p.m.
Monday, April 8: 10 p.m.
NAB Show Opening Party
Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan
One hour open well bar; 10 – 11 p.m.
Thursday, April 11: 10:30 p.m.
NAB Show Closing Party
TAO Nightclub at the Venetian
One hour open well bar; 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Key Takeaway
At the end of the day, the NAB Show is definitely worth the trip to Las Vegas, as it remains one of the key events for those interested in reaching the broadcast market through speaking, networking and leads, as well as the opportunity to be exposed to new ideas and discuss issues with your peers. And, when more than 1,600 trade and mainstream media cover an event, it can be a great opportunity for media relations if you have a carefully thought out strategy (including social and content) to compete with the noise from a show this size.
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