Cellphones, Blackberries and webtv will all be playing a special role at the event. We are celebrating the past and engaging the audience in the future of broadcasting, Mike Girgis, producer of this year s show says. We are trying to create a live interactive model. Participants will vote using a speaker s corner booth. Each will have a specific login number which is put into a database.
Participants vote for a specific person, through Blackberries, pagers that can email.
It will be available through the different themed sets. Sponsored by E-Radio Inc., webtv s will serve as another method of getting show information. One person will be controlling what is written on the screen, and one of the 10 camera shoots will also be chosen to be displayed on the screen. The lounge area will allow guests to have a drink or two while still being able to be involved in the show via webtv or Blackberries. Instead of traditionally opening an envelope to see the name of the winner, presenters will get the name via email through Blackberries.