LOS ANGELES, Nov 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — For the first time, BlogWorld & New Media Expo, which first convened in 2008, will relocate its annual convention from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and will take place at the LA Convention Center, November 3-5. The three-day event will have a significant economic impact citywide yielding $3.3 million in revenue and a total of 3,700 room nights.
BlogWorld & New Media Expo provides educational experience for all levels of expertise and interests. Seasoned bloggers representing a breadth of fields and new media industries will share their knowledge, techniques and advice, while industry experts will network with attendees during seminars and moderated panels. The conference will be rich with exhibits along with an agenda of multiple concurrent sessions that allow participants the opportunity to select topics, such as podcasts and novice start-up topics that appeal to their specific interests.
“As the headquarters for many high-tech corporations, we are seeing a significant increase in companies and organizations within this specialized field wanting to stage major conventions and events in Los Angeles,” said Mark Liberman, president and CEO of LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The Los Angeles Convention Center with its capacity to host large-scale, high-tech conferences is the perfect venue for this industry-wide, new media event. L.A.’s new developments and vibrant Downtown will certainly be something BlogWorld attendees will want to share with their audiences and followers as they experience our exciting city firsthand.”
Every major genre will be in attendance, from bloggers and podcasters to web TV and radio broadcasters. More than 27 countries will be represented at this year’s convention with titles and job descriptions ranging from CEO and director of marketing to blogger and VP of sales. Those who operate small business enterprises will be able to network and learn from those employed by some of the world’s leading brands. BlogWorld attendees reach more than 250 million people each month with new media content including blogs, digital broadcast, videos and social media networking using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Attendees will be housed at the Millennium Biltmore, Omni Los Angeles Hotel, Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown, and the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites. Icon LA, J Restaurant and Bar, and Belasco Theater will be the backdrops for post-conference parties and events.
LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a private, nonprofit business association whose primary mission is to market and promote Los Angeles as the premier site for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. Though not part of city government, LA INC. is recognized as the city’s official tourism marketing organization. For more information, visit the official visitor information website of Los Angeles at www.discoverLosAngeles.com .
SOURCE: LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
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