Mix's NAB 2003 Show Preview!

South Hall: 5 Ways to Enter
This year, there will be five entrances to the South Hall, located on the east, west, upper and lower floors, as well as the mid-point walkway from the Mobile Media and Central Halls.

Takin' Care of Business
Forgot your cell phone? Ran out of press releases for that late, late-breaking product release? Dying to fax in your first purchase order? The business centers can help. In the Central and South lobbies, open at 8 a.m. every day.

NAB, In the Palm of Your Hand
New this year, download a show guide to your favorite handheld device! Click here for a quick-reference list of exhibitors and sessions: http://nab.expotogo.com/

Hop on the NAB Bus
Why spend money on a cab when you can save your cash for the blackjack tables? Free shuttle services run between the Las Vegas Convention Center and most major Las Vegas hotels during show hours; click here for a schedule and hotel list: www.nab.org/conventions/nab2003/shuttle_services.asp.

Give Those Dogs a Rest
Stop by the North Lobby Relaxation Stations and get energized with a quick complimentary massage. Sponsored by Micro Touch International.

Can't Wait for Happy Hour?
Got busted for crashing yet another booth party? Joe's Pub is in the Central Hall Exhibit Floor, Booth C4244. Or sip a celestial cocktail with your favorite Klingon at the Star Trek Experience, at the adjacent Las Vegas Hilton.

Dine Like a Rock Star
Whether your idea of a business dinner is hip and trendy sushi at Nobu, California Cuisine at Postrio or all-American kitsch at Planet Hollywood, reservations are key during NAB! Visit www.vegas.com, www.bookvegasdining.com, http://las.vegas.diningguide.net or www.dinevegas.com to book a table online.

Vote for the Best!
Participate in the First Annual NAB Award for Innovation in Media and get a chance to win prizes! Each AIM will honor a ground-breaking product that displays a significant level of advancement by exceeding expectations for boosting efficiency, increasing user flexibility and/or lowering cost. You'll help choose the top five products in each of the following categories: Content Creation, Content Management and Content Delivery. Then, a panel of leading industry editors will review the winners in each area to select a product from each category for three additional Editors' Choice awards. Here's how to vote: Pick up a ballot at any of the AIM Ballot Centers, located throughout the convention center and on the exhibition floors. On your ballot, write in your choices, including product numbers if applicable, for any or all of the three product categories. Be sure to include your badge number and turn in your ballot by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.

Keynotes and Events
While you're cruising the floor checking out new products, make sure you budget in time for these special keynotes and events:

The Opening Address will be held on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Convention Center N109. Leonardo Chiariglione, VP of Telecom Italia Lab will deliver the keynote address, entitled "Digital Media: Can Content, Business and Users Coexist?"

Legendary comedian Bill Cosby will kick off NAB 2003 with a special one-night performance (sponsored by EMC Corporation) at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on April 6. An 8:00 p.m. reception for all ticket holders will precede the performance, which begins at 9 p.m.

Visit the NAB Radio And Television Career Fair And Seminar, on Sunday, April 6. Get advice from experienced broadcast professionals, learn about the current job market and meet with representatives from radio and television stations and related companies seeking employees for jobs ranging from entry-level to management positions.

All-Industry Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address: April 7 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Listen to Eddie Fritts', NAB president and CEO, annual State of the Industry address; Barry Diller (chairman and CEO of USA Interactive and Vivendi Universal Entertainment) will deliver the keynote address. Also at the ceremony, NAB will honor ABC News' Cokie Roberts with the Distinguished Service Award.

Mike Volpi of Cisco Systems will talk about issues concerning transitions to new-media formats, such as broadband, network convergence, content networking, security, the role of the government, digital rights management and on-demand streaming. This NAB MultiMedia World hour-long keynote begins at 5 p.m. on April 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center S222. A reception immediately follows.

The audio buzz might be Celine's new digs at Caesar's,
And we know by now how cool Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil are, but this week's Vegas concert lineup definitely offers something for everyone. Checking in early for booth setup this weekend and looking for something hip? Tower of Power is playing tonight and tomorrow night at The Orleans Hotel/Casino. Fall in love with Ratt all over again, tomorrow night at the House of Blues. Do you know the way to the Texas Station Casino? Dionne Warwick does, and she'll be there Saturday night. Knock three times if you'll meet me at the Tony Orlando show at the Suncoast Hotel/Casino through the 6th. And those sticking it out until NAB's bitter end can find a little release with Engelbert Humperdinck at the Las Vegas Hilton on the 8th. Visit www.vegas.com for the nightlife rundown.