Monster Joins SpeakerCraft As Premier Sponsor of CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit

Industry leaders Lee & Burkhardt to unveil custom electronics industry ?Bail Out Plan? in kick-off address

October 22, 2008 ? Monster Cable, the world?s leading manufacturer of high-end cables, AV accessories, and power conditioning products, will join SpeakerCraft, America?s top manufacturer of in-wall speakers and other multi-room audio products, as Premier Sponsors of the inaugural CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit. The Summit is held in conjunction with the Electronic House Expo Fall 2008, Nov. 4-6 at the Long Beach Hyatt Regency and Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA.

SpeakerCraft President, Jeremy Burkhardt, and Head Monster, Noel Lee, will provide the kick-off address for the Summit on Tuesday night, Nov. 4, sharing their insights on how to leverage extreme marketing and custom service techniques to succeed in today?s challenging economic environment and unveiling their very own ?Bail Out Program? for the custom electronics industry. Both companies will also present exciting new product and business information to Summit guests in boardroom and one-on-one presentations.

?We are very pleased to join CE Pro and SpeakerCraft in this very worthwhile event. I?m sure it will empower the attendees with fresh ideas of how to excel in today?s marketplace,? said Noel Lee.  ?Monster is committed to helping our integrator partners in every way we can. At the Summit, they?ll hear about the Monster/SpeakerCraft ?Bailout Program? geared toward stimulating business in the entire custom integration space.?

?We are very glad to be able to connect with the exclusive group of the top 100 integrators who will be attending the CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit,? stated Jeremy Burkhardt. ?This first-ever event comes at a very important time in the custom integration business, and we plan to provide summit guests information and advice that will help them not only survive but thrive in tough economic times.?

The CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit, produced by AE Ventures for CE Pro magazine/EH Publishing, brings together custom electronics industry VIPs for executive level education and vendor sponsor meetings.  For more details, visit www.cepro100summit.com.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shannon Murphy at 508-618-4224 or by email at smurphy@ae-ventures.com

About Monster Cable
Monster, under its Monster Cable® brand, is the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high-performance audio, video, computer, mobile audio, iPod, iPhone and MP3 as well as console and computer gaming, professional audio and sound reinforcement. The company also offers a variety of innovative accessory products designed to enhance the enjoyment of portable electronics devices. Monster, under its Monster Power® brand, is also the leading manufacturer of high performance power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems.

About SpeakerCraft
SpeakerCraft, established in 1976, devoted itself for more than a decade to the design and development of architectural loudspeakers and became known as the prime OEM for many well-known, in-wall speaker brands in the field.  In marketing its own brand, now one of the widest lines of architectural speakers and electronics in the industry, SpeakerCraft brings with it years of experience and a dedication to dealer satisfaction.

About EH Publishing
EH Publishing is an integrated media company, producing market leading publications, events and e-media for the technology and construction industries. EH media products provide cutting-edge information to millions of professionals and consumers worldwide. Specific markets served include consumer and custom electronics, information technology, house of worship, robotics, and homebuilding.

About AE Ventures
Association Event Ventures is focused on developing and managing new events, e-media, publications and research products for associations and other third parties. AE Ventures offers its partners opportunities to launch strategic, high quality media products aligned with their missions at a minimum financial risk.