NATPE Gears Up for Brisk Business

LOS ANGELES: In less than one month, NATPE has already signed up more than 50 exhibitors for its January convention, with early commitments from BBC, Televisa, Lionsgate and Globo, among others.

Under the theme "Content First," the market will be held at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach from January 24 to 26. Among the range of companies already confirmed to attend are Venevision, Twentieth TV, NBC Universal, Disney, CBS Television Distribution, HBO and Debmar-Mercury. Attendee badges can be purchased at a discounted rate of $500 until September 10.

"The move to Miami in 2011 has been incredibly well-received, resulting in quicker sales than ever before," said Rick Feldman, the president and CEO of NATPE. "The fact that all buyers and sellers will be in the same location and easily accessible has garnered great enthusiasm for the market. And, for the European and Latin companies, Miami is certainly appreciated."