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NORWALK, Conn. & AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 26, 2003--
Insight Media, the leading source for information on the microdisplay
industry, and DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in flat panel
display market research and consulting, today announced that Sam
Runco, CEO of Runco International will be a presenter at the first
annual HDTV Forum 2003: Enabling HDTV from the Factory to the
Home, November 12-13, 2003, at the Marina Del Rey Marriott in
scenic Marina Del Rey, Calif.
Runco, who founded Runco International with his wife Lori in 1987,
has been credited by numerous publications with coining the phrase,
"home theater" and is known throughout the industry
as an innovative and entertaining speaker. During this two-day
conference, hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
and sponsored by Dealerscope, CustomRetailer, the High Definition
Television Association of America (HDTVAA), Highdef Magazine and
the USDC, Mr. Runco will discuss his approach to selling HDTV
to consumers -- one of the more daunting challenges in the consumer
electronics industry.
"It is a great honor to be invited by DisplaySearch,
Insight Media and the CEA to speak at the HDTV Forum. I have long
been an advocate for HDTV education and this conference is an
important event as we are in a critical time in television history,"
stated Mr. Runco.
In 1989, Mr. Runco pioneered the high-end home theater
video market by developing cutting edge line doubler technology,
combined with data projectors, creating an entirely new product
category for the consumer electronics industry. Shortly thereafter,
he introduced the world's first home video aspect ratio controller,
producing widescreen picture formats almost a decade before they
became the industry standard. Sam Runco plays a leadership role
in the industry as a member of numerous organizations and associations.
He is the recipient of CEDIA's (Consumer Electronic Design and
Installation Association) peer-selected Lifetime Achievement Award
as well as the Dealerscope Magazine Hall of Fame. He is also in
his third term on CEA's board of directors.
Further information and agenda details can be found
at: http://www.insightmedia.info/HDTVConference
or www.displaysearch.com/hdtvforum
Hurry to register! The early bird registration fee
is $995 for the two-day event, which includes a registration cocktail
reception, attendance to the general session and exhibit hall
on both days, and meals. Each attendee will walk away with conference
proceedings worth tens of thousands of dollars, in hard copy and
on CD-ROM. Registration fees will increase to $1,095 on Oct. 1,
so hurry now to register
online.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also
available and already include some of the industry's most important
players in HDTV. Please contact Annmarie Gabisch at annmarie@insightmedia.info.
A special discounted hotel conference rate of $135
per night is available to conference attendees. Please call the
hotel to make your reservations at 310-301-3000. The Marina Del
Rey Marriott is located only five miles from LAX airport, and
three blocks from Venice Beach. It offers beautiful views of the
Marina del Rey harbor. The hotel is conveniently located and includes
all the modern amenities, including high-speed Internet access
in each room.
About Insight Media
Insight Media (Norwalk, Conn.) is a full-service market research
company specializing in the microdisplay industry. It publishes
the well-respected industry newsletters, Microdisplay Report and
Projection Monthly, as well as specialized custom and multi-client
reports on microdisplay technology, products, markets and companies.
Visit www.insightmedia.info for more information.
About DisplaySearch
Founded in 1996, DisplaySearch is the worldwide leader in flat
panel display market research and consulting. Because DisplaySearch
surveys the whole display food chain -- component suppliers, equipment
manufacturers, FPD producers, OEMs, brands, distributors and retailers
-- it has a unique and highly sought-after viewpoint attracting
a growing number of customers. It provides the industry's most
valuable market forecasts, technology assessments, surveys, conferences,
studies and analyses and has acquired, in just seven years, a
customer base of more than 500 companies in 20 countries.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contact:
Insight Media
Annmarie Gabisch, 203-831-8464
annmarie@insightmedia.info
or
DisplaySearch, Austin
Kendra Smith, 512-459-3126
info@displaysearch.com
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