Introduction to CES Countdown with your hosts Keith and Sam

Keith Newman and Sam Levin introduce CES Countdown, an interview series with industry leaders and innovators sharing key announcements prior to the 2008 International CES.

Mike Fidler, CEO, Digeo

Digeo, Inc. develops and markets advanced high-definition DVR platforms and services. The company’s mission is to enable the best consumer experience in high-definition digital media recorders and media centers for the connected home.

Ken Dawkins, Director of Sales, THIEL Audio

THIEL continues the pursuit of musical perfection through advanced technology and construction techniques; giving the greatest enjoyment possible of the home sound experience.

Russell Brumfield, CEO, Whiff Solutions

Does your brand have sense appeal? 75% of our emotions are generated by what we smell. If branding is all about building emotional ties between consumers and products, then why has scent been almost entirely ignored in the world of branding?

Scott Bahneman, CEO, MusicGiants

Launched in 2005, MusicGiants is still the only music download service to offer high-definition, lossless digital recordings from the top music companies such as EMI Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.

Gary Yacoubian, President & COO, MyerEmco AudioVideo

Founded by Edward Myer in 1955, MyerEmco AudioVideo began as a ham radio repair shop in an old house in Silver Spring, Maryland. Myer's hobby was "High Fidelity" sound, to use the terminology of the day, and he soon integrated audio equipment into his modest store.

Karen Chupka, Senior VP, Conferences & Events, CEA

Karen Chupka oversees the sales, marketing, production and management of CEA's events and conferences including the International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology.

Noel Lee, Chief Monster, Monster Cable Products

Monster Cable Products, Inc. was founded in 1979 by Noel Lee. The invention of Monster Cable created a new product category that revolutionized the audio market.

Thomas C. Malone, President, Audiovox Electronics

Audiovox Electronics is a leading international supplier and value added service provider in the consumer electronics industry.