NAB has big year, attendance up

According to a press release from the NAB, the initial headcount shows attendance at the 2007 convention was up over 2006, and there were a record number of international attendees. There was, however, a decline in the number of news media attendees. By the numbers: Overall attendees – 2007: 108,232 (2006: 105,046); International attendees – 2007: 26,824 (2006 – 25,537); News media attendees – 2007: 1,214 (2006: 1,294). These are preliminary numbers based upon pre-show and on-site registration numbers, and the NAB will release the final tally after the show.