I have been following along with the status of things as they progress in the International CES show coming up in January in Las Vegas.  This as you may or may not know is one of the largest trade shows in the world, so it goes without saying this is on the screen of many in our industry.  One of the things that I have paid close attention to is the awards shows that are running that week.  This from the press release provided by the Global Media Awards:

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced the nominees for the inaugural ceremony of the Global Media Awards to be presented at The Venetian Hotel on January 8, 2009 at the opening night of the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest event for consumer technology.

The Consumer Electronics Association and the National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences honor excellence in the creative adaptation of technology that enhances video programming or content.  Now, for the first time, these two industry leaders have partnered together to launch the Global Media Awards (GMA) in order to recognize how the worlds of technology and entertainment  have merged to advance both the creativity and science of media worldwide. 

“The International CES is the global intersection of digital entertainment and technology,” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA. “The companies responsible for bringing new digital media and content to consumers around the world deserve special recognition and the International CES is the perfect venue for this new awards program. We’re thrilled to partner with NATAS to bring this new collaboration to the CES show floor.”

“The digital revolution of media has forged a bond between creators and technologists who are pioneering the frontiers of a new age in communications,” said Peter Price, president and CEO, NATAS.  “No other ceremony at so significant a global convocation of professionals has recognized and rewarded the achievements of individuals and companies leading the transformation of the media industry.”
The Global Media Awards promote the advancement of content and technology innovation in thirteen new categories: 

»      Short Form - (Informational / Entertainment)
»      Advertising
»      Web Site / Internet -  (Informational / Entertainment)
»      Repurposed Linear / Traditional Content
»      Long Form - (Informational/Entertainment)
»      Platform - (Hardware / Software / Interactive /Advertising)
»      Experience / Program Guide

For Sponsorship or Ticket purchase information regarding this event, please email the Global Media Awards at events@natasonline.com or call 212-484-9440 for more information.

The Nominees as tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz & Carr follow.  Nominees are also listed at the GMA website: www.globalmediaawards.org

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Experient, the source for integrated meeting and event solutions, is the registration and/or housing provider of choice for 7 of the 10 largest trade shows in the country, including the top three shows.

This information was compiled from Trade Show Executive magazine’s recently released first annual ranking of the nation’s 100 largest trade shows, the Gold 100. To be considered for inclusion in the Gold 100, trade shows had to be B-to-B shows that took place in 2007. Rankings were based on net square feet of exhibit space.

The seven shows in the top ten where Experient provides registration and/or housing services are:

• International CES (#1)
• International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) (#2)
• MAGIC Marketplace/August (#3)
• MAGIC Marketplace/February (#6)
• Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show – part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) (#7)
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention (#8)
• International Builders’ Show (#9) 

“It’s exciting to see so many of our customers’ names at the top of the Gold 100 list,” says Rick Binford, CMP, Experient senior vice president. “We work with 36% of the 50 largest shows on the list. Knowing that these recognized industry leaders put their trust in Experient to serve their attendees and help optimize their ROI is extremely gratifying.”

In addition to naming the Gold 100, Trade Show Executive also recognized special award winners at their Award Gala & Summit on Sept. 17 – 19. Several Experient customers were named among these winners including:

• The International CES show named “The Largest Trade Show”
• Advanstar Communication’s fashion event MAGIC Marketplace/August took the honor for “The Largest Show Produced by an Independent Organizer”
• The Radiological Society of North America’s RSNA Scientific Assembly & Annual Meeting documented the “Highest Economic Impact on a Host City” in 2007
• SEMA 2007 was awarded “Most Innovative Practices”
• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show received the “Highest Global Participation” award
• Surfaces won a Grand Award for being at “The Forefront of Technology”

Experient’s Terence Donnelly, CMP, vice president, was among those who attended the invitation-only gala where he co-presented a Trending and Spending seminar.

Experient is the source for integrated meeting and event solutions including full-service, customized registration, housing, event management and lead retrieval services. With a vision to perfect the event experience and a mission to help bring people together to drive business, this year Experient will create memorable event experiences at more than 3,300 events attended by more than 2.8 million people  occupying more than 5.5 million room nights. Visit us at www.experient-inc.com. For press inquiries or other media relations, email becky.stanley@experient-inc.com

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I noticed while thumbing through my latest issue of Exhibitor Magazine, yes I still read the real paper magazines that come in the mail, I found out that Exhibitor Magazine is taking entries for its Exhibit Design Awards.  This award is well established in the industry:

Established in 1986, Exhibit Design Awards honor the world’s best trade show exhibit designs. One EDGE Award (for Exhibit Design and Graphic Excellence) and multiple Gold, Silver, and Special Merit Awards are offered in 15 categories.

In addition, the list of judges is impressive:

The 2009 competition will be judged by a variety of design experts, such as Chris Calori, principal, Calori & Vanden-Eynden/Design Consultants; Michael Donovan, founder, Donovan/Green; Peter Dixon, senior partner, creative director, Lippincott Mercer; Graham Hanson, principal, Graham Hanson Design, New York; and Duncan Jackson, managing director, Billings Jackson.

The entry deadlines are November 24, 2008 for the early birds, and the deadline for the rest of us that love to procrastinate is December 12, 2008.  For further information you may contact Linda Armstrong at larmstrong@exhibitormagazine.com.   I myself wish I could be a fly on the wall so to speak as they unveil the entrants to tis award.  I love to look at innovative exhibit designs and people that are pushing the design envelope as it relates to the types of exhibits we see at trade shows and conventions.  I suppose we will just have to wait with the rest of the world as they tell us the winners in each category in May.  If you are submitting an entry, give me a shout I would love to get an interview and if you win, we’ll make you a feature here as well!

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