Countdown to OnAir: Less than 24 hours--
In less than 24 hours NAB2002 actually begins with the pre-conference seminars and schools. This means in less than 24 hours we begin the drive to Las Vegas. Press Conferences, what we call the Meet-and-Greets starts Sunday morning and goes through well past 8PM.
In a period of less than 14 hours I meet with Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Avid and a raft of over 12 companies and professional groups who are all vying for my time. Many are old friends in the industry whom with meet with at least 1 or 2 times a year to catch up with on the latest industry news. Everyone has a story to tell, products and services to announce, and cooperative agreements to tout. In essence: It's a zoo.
However this year the buzz is growing around CARP, DMCA and CBDTPA. It should prove to be very interesting to experience and cover.
It's time to gather all the press releases, schedules and business cards. Hang on for the news as it happens-- we will be blogging live from NAB2002 in less than 24 hours.
Oh yeah-- one more thing: Paul McCartney is appearing live at the MGM Grand Friday and Saturday night. Here's a great article Doug Elfman's done:
A Day in the Life: (Las Vegas Review Journal): Paul McCartney visited George Harrison on his deathbed last November. It had been nearly 38 years since the Beatles began defining pop music with their first hit, "I Want to Hold Your Hand." In a way, their lives had come full circle, as McCartney remembers their final, tender moment:
Wonder if I can get a couple tickets? hmmm?
1:25:59 PM 
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