CE Pro Expands to 50,000 Subscribers
Framingham, MA- October 10, 2006- EH Publishing, Inc. announced today a significant increase in 2007 circulation for its custom electronics (CE) trade publication, CE Pro. The magazine will raise its circulation from 35,000 in 2006 to 50,000 with the January 2007 issue as a response to the rapidly growing CE industry. With over 12 years in publication, CE Pro is the leading business-to-business magazine for CE industry professionals. Much of this success is due to an editorial staff of industry experts that are constantly adapting to the ever-changing custom electronics market.
CE Pro’s increased readership is a reflection of the incredible growth of the custom electronics industry in the past, as well as what the industry anticipates for the coming years. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) reported an 11% growth in manufacturer to dealer sales from 2005 to 2006 and expect another 8% from 2006 to 2007 in its US Consumer Electronics Sales & Forecast July 2006 Edition. Similarly, in July 2006, Bill Ablondi, Director of Home Systems Research at Parks Associates, revealed, “The installing dealers channel is expanding, both in numbers of installers/integrators and in the sales each firm generates annually.” Increasing the circulation to 50,000 is a result of the CE industry growing in several areas: custom electronics professionals, electrical contractors, security dealers and value added resellers (VARs). The CE professional growth is organic, while electrical contractors and VARs are expanding the scope of their services to include custom low-voltage installation as a response to the market trends.
“There is clearly a trend toward individuals incorporating more and more electronics into their homes. EH Publishing, Inc. conducted focus groups with manufacturers and dealers this year to see their view of the industry growth. The results proved the same as what CEA and Parks Associates reported; the growth is strong and very real,” said Ken Moyes, President of EH Publishing. “The need for additional custom electronics professionals is very exciting for the industry and for CE Pro. EH Publishing, Inc. works with industry professionals to grow in ways that will educate installers about the products and trends. It is wonderful to see this growth happening at such a phenomenal rate and we are thrilled to be a part of it,” added Moyes.
As CE Pro increases it reader base in 2007, it will continue to provide its readers with the editorial and industry outreach to stay current on products, understand technology, and run a profitable businesses.
About CE Pro
CE Pro, an EH Publishing, Inc. magazine, is the leading trade publication that covers the installation and integration of the electronic home in its entirety, including home networking, whole-house automation, multi-room audio, home theater, lighting control, energy management, telephone systems, security, CCTV, and fire detection. CE Pro is the first dedicated trade publication in the electronic-home field, boasting a BPA-audited circulation of 50,000. The publication features a blend of industry news, technology trends and product analysis, and business-management and marketing advice. To find out more, visit www.cepro.com.
About EH Publishing, Inc. EH is the information leader and resource for the electronic home industry, reaching more than half a million electronic home professionals and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994, EH has defined, cultivated and raised awareness of the $16 billion electronic home industry through its products, which include print publications, on-line publications, trade shows and market studies. EH Publishing is the industry’s source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted print and on-line publications: Electronic House, CE Pro, TecHome Builder, Live Sound International, ProSoundWeb.com and targeted tradeshows: Electronic House Expo (EHX), Worship Facilities Expo (WFX) and TecHome Builder Conference and Expo (TBX). To find out more, visit www.ehpub.com.
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