Convention time is when many companies vie for headline space by announcing partnerships, outright company buys, acquisitions, key trade deals, personnel changes and other business arrangements. Given the number deals that seem to occur around NAB, one might consider the convention as “Let‘s Make a Deal” time.

Think about some of the recent deals in our industry. Thomson buys Grass Valley and everyone begins speaking French. Press releases are now issued with values in euros, not dollars. more

The BE-Roll is a collection of industry blogs gathered up by Broadcast Engineering and put in one spot for your convenience. On the BE-Roll, we’ve got news directors, photogs, editors and critics talking about their jobs, challenges in the industry and their lives.

Right now, one topic coming up a lot is NAB. For example:

Viewfinder BLUES posted “Countdown to Vegas“

It‘s Monday night and, besides plowing through Neil Young‘s exhaustive biography, I ain‘t doin‘ a whole lot. But in six short days, all signs of stagnation will evaporate as … I touch down in sunny Las Vegas. No, we‘re not going to count cards under the tutelage of Kevin Spacey (based on a great book, by the way); we‘re gonna rip the lid off NAB! more

Inside, outside and all around the NAB Show, Broadcast Engineering writers and editors will cover the show.

The Broadcast Engineering staff will be positing daily about the 2008 NAB Show. Come here to check out our pre-show postings for tips and not-to-miss happenings. Need help in planning your schedule? Need to know the what, when and where about that special party or NAB event? Here at BE@NAB, we‘ll have the answers. more