--Virtual extension of the NAB Show to feature video showcases--

Contact: Ann Marie Cumming, 202-429-5307

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2011 /Standard Newswire/ -- NAB Show Virtual View, the first virtual extension of the NAB Show in Las Vegas, will be launched live May 12, 2011, NAB announced today. The event will feature exhibitor demonstrations, interviews and booth tours, as well as live interactive video chats with industry experts on important discoveries that emerge from the NAB Show. NAB Show Virtual View will also include live keynotes of original content, and select recorded sessions from the show itself.

"We believe virtual technology is at a point where we can deliver a high-quality online experience for our attendees, speakers, and the exhibitors," said NAB Executive Vice President, Conventions and Business Operations, Chris Brown. "We plan to take advantage of advancements that allow for better integration of video and social media tools, which should translate into a much more interactive and valuable experience for our show community."

NAB Show Virtual View, NAB's first official online forum, was designed to facilitate dialogue and the exchange of new ideas regarding the latest developments coming out of the NAB Show and their impact on the content business community. The event will include:

• Video showcases from participating companies, as well as the ability to download collateral materials such as white papers, brochures, product/services information, and case studies.
   
• Live video chats with industry experts on key discoveries from the NAB Show.
   
• Original sessions in the auditorium discussing the "show effect" and their business projections based on new information gleaned from the NAB Show.
   
• On demand sessions of the most popular breakout sessions from the NAB Show.
   
• A social media component enabling seamless exhibitor and attendee engagement.

NAB Show Virtual View was created in partnership with InXpo, the leading virtual technology partner, and Freeman, the NAB Show general contractor and A/V provider. The event is free to attend. For information on showcasing your company at NAB Show Virtual View, contact NAB Advertising at advertising@nab.org (202) 429-5426. For more information on NAB Show Virtual View as it becomes available, contact marketing@nab.org.

About the NAB Show
The NAB Show, held annually in Las Vegas, is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. With nearly 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors, the NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, the NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com.

News media registration is now available online. Click here to register as press for the NAB Show.

About Freeman
Freeman (www.freemanco.com) is the world's leading provider of integrated services for face-to-face marketing events, including expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits. Customer driven, Freeman offers a total package of solutions to our customers, with a scope of products and services unmatched by the competition. By empowering our employees to make educated, strategic decisions Freeman delivers reliable, consistent problem-solving solutions that our customers have come to rely on. With 40 offices in North America, Freeman produces more than 3,000 expositions annually, including 104 of the largest 200 U.S. trade shows, and more than 10,000 other events worldwide. The company has received numerous awards recognizing outstanding efforts in industry leadership, customer service excellence, creative design, community service, innovation and customer-driven partnerships.

About INXPO
INXPO is transforming the Web from pages and files to events and destinations, where people go to meet, learn and do business. We are the leading technology platform for virtual events and virtual business environments that connect, engage and educate audiences. We have delivered more than 1,000 successful virtual events and experiences for global customers and publishers including Autodesk, Cisco, HIMSS, PennWell, PCMA, State Farm, TechTarget, and UBM. We are headquartered in Chicago and on the web. Visit us at www.INXPO.com and on Twitter at @INXPO.

About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.