2009 International CES Reflects Breadth of Radio Innovation

2009 International CES Reflects Breadth of Radio Innovation

The Latest in Radio Technology will be Highlighted throughout the Exhibit Floor

NEW YORK, Jan 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Major technology companies and manufacturers will showcase the latest innovations in radio at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2009 CES show, owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)(R), takes place from Jan. 8 - Jan. 11. From FM-equipped mobile phones to the newest features in online radio, the exhibit floor will shine a spotlight on the evolution of radio in the digital age as the number of local radio listeners tops 235 million weekly.

These advancements in radio technology bridge traditional with digital and connect radio to larger and younger audiences: Features on MP3 players now allow users to tag and purchase songs from FM radio -- meaning that new music can not only be discovered, but delivered to your MP3 player at the click of a button; in addition, the advent of downloadable radio applications is turning mobile phones and MP3 players into miniature radio receivers; and HD Radio(TM) is bringing the best in sound quality and content diversity directly to your car radio with features allowing users to tag and purchase songs.

"It's great to see devices of all sorts incorporating radio -- free, broadcast radio -- bringing this ubiquitous medium forward into the future," said David Rehr, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, and head of the industry's Radio Heard Here campaign. "The industry has embraced online, HD, Wi-Fi and mobile phone technologies and we're looking forward to seeing bigger strides in 2009."

In April 2008, the National Association of Broadcasters, Radio Advertising Bureau and HD Digital Radio Alliance launched a campaign called Radio Heard Here to turn up the volume on radio's reemerging presence in a digital world.

Among the manufacturers with devices incorporating radio this year are: HD Radio(TM) developer iBiquity will display a number of products including iTunes(R) Tagging HD Radio receivers and HD Radio enabled personal navigation devices. First-time exhibitor Chumby Industries will showcase the chumby(TM) -- a compact consumer Internet device that enables people to receive a constant personalized broadcast of their favorite parts of the Web. Using Wi-Fi technology, the chumby(TM) provides consumers access to thousands of online radio stations including Pandora Radio and stations in the AOL SHOUTcast network. Areaware, a company known for its cutting-edge design, is showcasing the new Magno wooden radio. Made entirely from sustainable wood, this handcrafted AM/FM radio and MP3 player is a one-of-a-kind marriage of sustainability and aesthetics. Additional companies include Tivoli Audio, Sonoro Audio, TEAC America, Coby Electronics, Protech International, Synergy Technologies, AAMP of America, Tangent Audio, Sentry Industries, Cue Acoustics, and many more.

About Radio Heard Here

Radio Heard Here, a coalition of the National Association of Broadcasters, the Radio Advertising Bureau and the HD Digital Radio Alliance, is a far-reaching, multi-year effort designed to reignite the public's passion for radio. With 235 million listeners, over the air and online, radio is embracing innovation to maintain its ubiquitous presence in American life. For more information, log on to www.radioheardhere.com.

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CONTACT: Tai Foster of MWW, for Radio Heard Here, +1-201-460-2839,
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Web Site: http://www.radioheardhere.com/

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Profile: International Entertainment