CCW Expo Proves Demand for Media and Communications Technology Solutions High Despite Economic Impact on Attendee Budgets

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2009 Show Matches Record Attendance Numbers as Conference-Goers Flock to Javits
Center to See the Latest in Media and Communications Technology
TRUMBULL, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
Content and Communications World:

What: Post Conference Announcement for Content & Communications World (CCW Expo), featuring: HD World, SATCON and IP Media Expo

Where: Javits Convention Center - New York, NY
October 14-15, 2009

While financial uncertainty has had executives cutting back on travel and other expenditures, the weakened economic state did little to deter prominent thought-leaders, purchasers and more than 220 exhibitors from attending the CCW Conference & Expo last week.

CCW was one of the few shows that experienced growth on multiple levels, including not only its verified attendance, but also the expansion of its conference offerings, the introduction of a new 3D exhibit called 3Demo and more. Organizers for the multi-platform event reported 5,021 were in attendance which reflects a 3% increase in attendees and a mere 5% decrease in exhibitor personnel at the show.

Combining three established conferences, CCW brings buyers from several industries into a forum featuring high-level education and technology solutions. Popular end-user panels, group workshops, expert presentations and other networking opportunities helped attendees learn the strategies, tactics and technologies behind this rapidly changing market. Among the categories covered were:

* Content Creation
* Production & Post
* Media Management
* Distribution and Delivery
* Infrastructure management
* Satellite, fiber, and hybrid networks
* IP Media

Highlights: 2009 CCW Expo highlights included:

* The debut of 3Demo, an exhibit where attendees can see the latest 3D
capabilities and technologies in action
* Keynote presentations on changing military communication techniques and the
overall state of the satellite industry
* New sessions delving into the role of HD in sports and news broadcasts
* Open access to CCW Presentation Theater and SATCON Presentation Theater,
interactive discussions led by industry experts addressing various
communications technologies and solutions
* Additional session topics available here

News & Feedback from the show:

* "It`s actually been a great show this year, excellent quality of the attendees
and high volume, it couldn`t have been better. We met VP`s, CEO level people,
Directors of Engineering, our highest quality customers are here." - Rich Zabel,
Vice President of Sales for the Eastern Region, Harris Broadcast Communications
* "It`s great, it`s still a place where we come and find key decision makers. By
combining the different shows into one, it really brings a whole new audience to
us so we`re very happy with the show." - Kurt Riegelman, Senior Vice President,
Intelsat
* "It`s been good quality people all the way through but one of the advantages
of a local show is you get some of the lower echelons of the organizations to
come see the equipment - people who wouldn`t be able to go to NAB or the
international shows - they are the chief engineers of tomorrow so you want to be
talking to them too." - Richard, Brice, Senior Vice President of U.S. sales,
Miranda Technologies
* "If you want to stay on the cutting edge of technology, the CCW Expo has it
all. From speakers that have been in the industry for decades and all the
companies showing their new equipment, you can find everything in one place
right here." -Ted Natoli, Senior Control Room Operator, MSNBC
* "SATCON 2009 was the focus for the U.S. Military surrounding the recent
DISA/GSA FCSA military satellite communications initiative." - Ted Ventresca`s
ITNewsBlog / Military Information Technology

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industry-leading events that deliver results. The company brings together highly
qualified buying audiences, education-rich content and high-level networking
opportunities -- all geared toward increasing business transactions in the
markets it serves.

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