WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters today released preliminary figures for the 2012 NAB Show, the world's largest electronic media event covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums.
NAB reported an uptick in exhibitor participation and an almost 10-percent increase in size. The event comprised 1,600 exhibitors spanning 815,000 net square feet of exhibit space, up from 1,550 exhibitors occupying 745,000 net square feet in 2011.
TOTAL REGISTERED ATTENDEES: 92,112
INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES: 24,928
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED: 151
NEWS MEDIA ATTENDEES: 1,652
The 2011 NAB Show final attendance was 91,932.
International and news media attendance figures are included in the overall registration number. All numbers are based on pre-show and onsite registration and subject to an ongoing audit.
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 14-19 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 more than 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and 1,500+ exhibitors, 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.
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.