What Happens in Vegas Can Be Viewed Online

January 7, 2010 Nicole Brady

We just returned home from an extended weekend in Vegas. It was a nice little getaway with hubby as a surprise Christmas gift. The only thing that I’m kicking myself for is not scheduling it a few days later. It wasn’t really an option though since the kids have school and putting that kind of strain on the babysitter (AKA grandparents) just isn’t very fair.What difference did the date make? If I was there a few days later, I could have attended the much coveted CES. When I received invitations to see some of my clients, I was disappointed to have to say “Sorry, I’m leaving Las Vegas on the 5th.” The 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) runs from January 7-10.But one came through for me. After sending condolences for not being able to attend, he said “There will be plenty of stuff going on streaming video-wise. So it’ll be like you’re there!” While I would have loved to attend in person, streaming is the next best thing. What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas… unless, of course, it’s streaming online.

Kodak has lined up “Live from CES” hourly presentations on the K-Zone. I encourage you to stop by the K-Zone to check out the entire schedule of panels, but here is a sampling to wet your whistle:

The New CMO: Chief Memory Officer (Thursday, January 7, at 11:00 p.m. PST) KZONE1
A look at today’s CMO’s and how they create, share and relive moments in their lives.
Speakers include: Tina Sharkey (Chairman and Global President, Baby Center), Jill Zarin (The Real Housewives of NYC), and Jen Drexler (Director of Brand Insights, Just Ask A Woman)

It’s All About KISS (Thursday, January 7 at 12:00 p.m. PST) KZONE2
And we’re not talking about the rock band. Hear from leading women in technology about why simpler is better in today’s fast-paced world.
Speakers include: Linda Tischler (Senior Writer, FastCompany), Tina Sharkey (Chairman and Global President, Baby Center), Pam Sherman (author and public speaker known as The Suburban Outlaw), and Jen Drexler (Director of Brand Insights, Just Ask a Woman)

Help, My Mom Friended Me on Facebook (Friday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. PST) KZONE9
Kids eight and under will never know what life was like before Google. Learn how technology is changing their lives – and their parent’s lives in the process.
Speakers include: Pam Sherman (author and public speaker known as The Suburban Outlaw), Susan Getgood (Blogwithintegrity.com), Jill Zarin (the Real Housewives of NYC), Linda Sawyer (CEO of Deutch), Christy Matte (editor of the Family Computing Guide, About.com)

The M-Suite (Friday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. PST) KZONE13
How momtreprenuers and stay at home moms are building successful businesses.
Speakers include: Amanda Robinson (NaturalMommies.com), Sharon Napier (founder, Partners & Napier), Susan Tousi (Kodak), Soleil Moon Frye (actress), and Stacie Haight Connerty (blogger, Thedivinemissmommy.com)

Father Knows Best (Friday, January 8 at 5:00 p.m. PST) KZONE15
It’s time to hear from the dads! Hear from these tech savvy dads on how they use technology with their kids, and the lessons learned.
Speakers include: Michael Ferrara (TechnoDad), Jeff Hayzlett (CMO, Kodak), Fred Fishkin (technology reporter, Bloomberg Radio), Jackson Lynch (WIRED)

I realize that being there is the primary choice but streaming is the next best thing. However, for some, the timing on these may conflict with other activities but Kodak has provided a reminder service to help ensure you don’t miss out. Text the KZone Code to 484848 to receive a reminder 20 minutes before the program airs. And if you miss it, “reruns” are nicely organized by day at the K-Zone or you can find them on YouTube.

Kodak has some great products and I’m excited to be able to work with them. As a thank you for sharing this information with you, they’re giving me one of their KODAK D830 Digital Frames. As a special treat, they’re also providing an extra for one of my readers!

Keep reading for how you can enter to win.

The Prize: Kodak D830 Digital Frame

Participants –
…must provide a US or Canadian shipping address
…must provide an email in the first comment, email me directly with an email address or have email accessible from their profile.
Sometime on January 19, 2010, a winner will be chosen at random (using random.org) from all valid comments left. Winner has 72 hours from posting/notification to respond. If winner cannot be contacted, I will move on to the next random selection.
How to enter:
For the first entry (required) –
(1) Check out the Kodak Z-Zone.
(2) Leave a comment on this post at SahmReviews.com with which panel other than those I’ve mentioned sounds interesting.
If you want to increase your chances of winning, here are some options to earn additional entries –
— Three Entries: If you have a blog or website, add my button to your page. (Here’s the code:)
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— Two Entries: Publish a blog post regarding this contest by January 15th and link back to it.
— One Entry (Daily): Follow me on Twitter and Tweet this contest by clicking here or copying the following text:
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— One Entry: Become a fan of SAHM Reviews on Facebook. Of course, don’t forget to leave a comment.
— One Entry: Subscribe to my feed via RSS or email.
— One Entry: Follow me using Google’s Friend Connect feature.
— One Entry: Watch one of the panel presentations and leave a comment telling which you watched and one thing you learned from it. You can do this once for each panel that you watch.
— One Entry (Daily): Read any of my non-giveaway reviews here at SahmReviews.com and leave an appropriate comment on that post. Come back here and leave a comment stating which product/post you left a comment on.

Many thanks to Kodak for providing this gateway to CES in the form of the K-Zone as well as the prize for this giveaway. If you love Kodak products, be sure to fan them on Facebook!