Macworld Conference & Expo is moving to February 2010, and Paul Kent, the Vice President and General Manager of the show, talks about the positive impact the move is having on attendees, exhibitors and everyone associated with the event. Paul explains the benefits of having the Expo show floor open on a Saturday, the five-day conference offerings and three days of show floor, and how all these announcements have already generated a wave of response and excitement as the future of Macworld Expo begins to unfold. The Road to Macworld Expo is officially open. Join us.
MacVoices #960: Paul Kent Discusses The Positive Response to the Macworld Conference & Expo Date Change
MacVoices #959: Michael Horton Talks About The Many Important Facets of The Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet and SuperBooth at NAB
Michael Horton and friends are at it again, organizing another Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, this time at the NAB Show 2009. Mike talks about the challenges of putting together the event in a down economy, why it represents a terrific value for attendees, and why it is so important to “get out of the house” of you are a creative professional in the video business. Not just content with the SuperMeet, Mike and his crew have put together the SuperBooth, their presence on the show floor where attendees can get pro-level training from some of the best-known video gurus in the industry. Adding to the value of attending the SuperMeet will be the newest edition of their SuperMag which will be delivered on their SuperDVD, dedicated time with sponsoring vendors, their world-famous raffle and more. Mike tells us all about each in turn, and provides some travel tips to help save you money if you’re planning to join him in Las Vegas.
MacNotables #908: Adam Engst on How iPhone 3.0 Advances the Platform, His New Production Enhancements
Adam Engst is back after some time off for repairs and upgrades, and fills in the blanks on his personal productivity setup, including two monitor placement, his pointer choice (it isn’t a mouse) and why Apple’s new thin keyboard doesn’t fit. Then, hitting stride, Adam discusses the new iPhone 3.0 software announcements and how they further the iPhone-as-platform position, the integration of third-party hardware with the iPhone, and how the iTunes Store and its selection of apps is the most important factor for the longevity of iPhone loyalty.
MacNotables #909: Ted Landau’s Not-So-Secret Gaming Life, Apple Coverage and the iPhone As Mac or Smartphone
Known for being the MacNotables’ resident troubleshooting expert, Ted Landau also has some serious game cred. Ted talks about his world-class standing in a classic board game, and what he took away from spending the day at the iGames Summit. Games are an important part of the Apple landscape, and Ted provides insight into that world from his vantage point. Apple media coverage and how snarkiness may be added value, more on the iPhone 3.0 software announcements, whether the iPhone is more Mac or more smartphone, and Ted’s favorite 3.0 feature are all part of the conversation.