NextPhase Strategy's Senior Executives returned to Vancouver
electrified with optimism for the global economy after attending the
2009 Computer Electronics Show.
Hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2009
International CES ran January 8-11, in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than
2,700 global companies, including 300 new exhibitors, unveiled an
estimated 20,000 new technology products across 1.7 million net square
feet of exhibit space at the world’s largest consumer technology
tradeshow. New trends unveiled at the 2009 CES will shape the future of
consumer electronics, including 3D HDTV, advances in OLED, green
technologies, Internet TV and digital entertainment.
“Despite a sluggish economy, excitement exuded from the International
CES show floor, with the sheer volume of innovative products and media
buzzing about the event" stated Darren Little, NextPhase Strategy's
Senior Executive in charge of Strategic Business Development. "The
success of the 2009 International CES gives us optimism that innovation
will help restart the world’s economic engine.”
Excitement on the CES show floor was everywhere, with ground-breaking
technologies such as the Palm Pre, Sony’s flexible OLED display, 3D
HDTV, Yahoo!’s TV Widget, LG’s Watch Phone and the new release of video
eyewear from Vuzix.
In addition to the hottest gadgets, the 2009 International CES featured
addresses from dynamic industry leaders including Microsoft’s Steve
Ballmer, Sony’s Sir Howard Stringer, Ford’s Allan Mulally and Intel’s
Dr. Craig Barrett and Cisco’s John Chambers as part of the Technology
and Emerging Countries program.
The 2009 CES was a celebrity-filled event which featured entertainment
and sports figures including Tom Hanks, Alex Trebek, Jimmy Fallon,
Stevie Wonder, Counting Crows' Adam Duritz, Usher, Jeffrey Katzenberg,
Reggie Jackson, Dr. Oz and Ludacris.
"As always, the show was a very impressive display of the latest
technologies" stated Ullrich Schade, President of NextPhase Strategy.
"We will most definitely be attending the event next year and highly
recommend it to technology enthusiasts and people looking to expand
their business connections internationally".
NextPhase is an award-winning branding and marketing company focused on producing results for its clients by providing complete integrated marketing communications services. NextPhase has a 30 year track record helping companies build brands, drive sales and penetrate new markets. The company represents both emerging start-ups and established companies marketing their products throughout North America and beyond.
For more information, please contact:
Anita Jurman
Account Executive
NextPhase Strategy Marketing Inc.
Tel 604-669-1180 x 303
ajurman@nextphasestrategy.com
Susan Sorich
Director, Client Services
NextPhase Strategy Marketing Inc.
Tel 604-669-1180 x 302
ssorich@nextphasestrategy.com