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definitive source for information about the consumer electronics
industry.

Convention Center

WHEN: April 8-10, 2005

CONTACT: IFA Media Relations, 202-628-8000

A comprehensive brochure for the event, including a list of exhibitors and
educational sessions , is available online at http://www.

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"By all measures, 2004 was a fantastic show, and with more than
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Realtors Set Records for Midyear Legislative Meeting + Trade Expo

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It is a tribute to our
exhibitors , attendees and staff, and it challenges us to adapt and
innovate to ensure that CES continues to be a must-attend event for
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The top five largest tradeshows in order are:

Net Square
Rank Show Name Feet Exhibitors Attendance
----- ------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1 2004 International CES 1,390,618 2,474 132,853
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2 PACK EXPO 1,233,130 2,042 71,113
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International Manufacturing
3 Technology Show 1,151,100 1,819 86,232
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4 SEMA Show 1,074,596 1 ,978 117,674
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5 The WSA Show 961,305 1,676 24,272
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"We are extremely proud to be at the top of the Tradeshow Week
200," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA), the producer of the International CES.
The 2006 International CES will be held Thursday, January 5
through Sunday, January 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the
Sands Expo and Convention Center and the Alexis Park in Las Vegas,
Nevada.CESweb.

Reporters will be able to interview experts about the latest
franchise innovations on the market; opportunities for veterans ,
minorities and women; trends; job creation and the economic
impact of franchising.

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NAR also set records last fall at the 2004 annual Realtors(R)
Conference + Expo in Orlando, which reached an all-time mainland
record of over 25,500 total attendees and garnered a record 555
exhibiting companies. REALTOR(R) is a registered collective
membership mark, which may be used only by real estate professionals
who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (R) and
subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics. WASHINGTON, The following is being issued by the
International Franchise Expo:

WHAT: 14th Annual International Franchise Expo
Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual franchise
trade show that runs for three days in the nation's capital.

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The 2005 NAR Midyear Trade Expo also broke the previous record for
exhibitor space with 30,500 square feet and number of exhibitors with
211 exhibiting companies.

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All profits from CES are reinvested into
industry services, including technical training and education,
industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research
and legislative advocacy. The previous record was set in 2000 with
29,600 square feet and 157 exhibiting companies.

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5 million net square feet of space, the 2005 International CES was a
phenomenal success as well," said Karen Chupka, vice president of
events and conferences, CEA.

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----The 2004
International CES, the annual tradeshow for consumer technology,
topped the Tradeshow Week 200 list, making it the largest tradeshow in
the United States and Canada as ranked by Tradeshow Week magazine.4 million net square feet of exhibit space. CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of CES will take place
at the Sands on January 3, 2006.
"The attendance and expo records we broke at our midyear meetings
this year reflect an NAR membership that stands at more than one
million and growing. This overall growth in NAR membership shows how
healthy and competitive the real estate industry really is," said NAR
President Al Mansell, CEO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in
Salt Lake City.

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CEA's resources are available online at www.

Business Editors

WASHINGTON----A record-breaking
number of more than 9,600 Realtors(R) and guests attended the 2005
National Association of Realtors(R) Midyear Legislative Meeting +
Trade Expo last week, which demolished all previous attendance and
exhibit records. The
expo will showcase more than 200 franchise systems and small
business investment opportunities.

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For the first time, the 2004 International CES bested the two
largest biannual shows, PACK EXPO and the International Manufacturing
Technology Show.

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International CES Named #1 by Tradeshow Week Magazine; 2004 International CES Ranks Largest in Terms of Square Footage and Attendance

Audit numbers from VERIS Consulting showed attendance jumped 13
percent over 2003 numbers to a total of 132,853 attendees and the show
floor expanded by 14 percent to a total of 2,474 exhibitors in nearly
1. For more news on CES before, during
and after the show, visit www.realtor.

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Business Editors/High-Tech Writers/Tradeshow Writers
2006 International CES

ARLINGTON, Va. "With our expansion to the Sands in 2006,
we are looking forward to the continued growth of CES as the major
launch pad for consumer technologies and the place to network with the
best and the brightest in the industry.
Franchising is a proven business system that is vital to the
American economy.

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The 2004 International CES also topped two annual
shows, SEMA and the August World Shoe Association Show, to take top
honors in the list of annual tradeshows for the fourth year in a row.

UPCOMING EVENTS

-- Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
June 22-25, 2005, Colorado Springs, CO

-- SINOCES
July 1-4 2005, Qingdao , China

-- CEA Summer Technology + Standards Forum
July 25-29, 2005, Denver, CO

-- CEA Industry Forum
October 17-19, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

-- EHX Fall
November 7-11, 2005, Anaheim, CA

-- 2006 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology
January 5-8, 2006, Las Vegas, NV

The National Association of Realtors(R), "The Voice for Real
Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing more
than one million members involved in all aspects of the residential
and commercial real estate industries.

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This
and other news releases are posted in the Web site's "News Media"
section in the NAR Media Center.53 trillion in economic output.

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Combined, CEA's members account for more than $121 billion in annual
sales.CE.

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Innovations Plus at the Sands will
house the prestigious Innovations Award honorees, numerous vertical
market TechZones, the digital home recording showcase, Studio@Home,
and several international delegations .

WHERE: Washington, D.

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CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining
Tomorrow's Technology.

WHO: International Franchise Association
The world's largest and oldest trade association representing
franchisors, franchisees and suppliers sponsors the event.franchiseexpo.

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The Sands will serve as the new destination for Innovations Plus
at the 2006 International CES.

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"This
ranking reveals the breadth and depth of the dynamic CE industry on
display each year at the International CES. CEA represents more
than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development,
manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio , video, mobile
electronics, wireless and landline communications, information
technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as
well as related services that are sold through consumer channels.

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The 2004 show, held January 8-11, was the largest ever in terms of
attendance and square footage in the 38-year history of the show.org

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry
through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the
fostering of business and strategic relationships.

Information about NAR is available at http://www. It generates more than 18 million jobs and
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An enhanced and expanded CES
Unveiled: The Official Press Event of CES, plus new partner programs
and industry insider presentations also will find a home at the Sands
in 2006.

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The previous attendance record for NAR's Midyear
Legislative Meeting , held annually at the Marriott Wardman Park, was
8,300 Realtors(R) and guests in 2004.