GOOD NEWS! CCTA 2014 Meeting Advance Hotel and Registration Rates extended to January 17!

Due to challenges with weather delays and holiday schedules, we've extended the deadline for the considerably discounted advance hotel room rate of $199 per night (plus taxes and fees), AND special advance registration fees, through January 17. If you haven't already signed up, now is your chance to immerse yourself in the newest technology and latest critical updates in the field of cable and telecommunications (as well as the warm sunshine and welcoming hospitality of our host island, Puerto Rico!). You won't want to miss the year's most important meeting or the opportunity to connect with current industry associates, meet new entrants into the Caribbean market, and hear from some of the country's leading experts. But don't procrastinate, because the extended discounted rates offer ends on January 17... after which, the very attractive advance registration rates will be "adios" forever.

To refresh your memory, here's the line-up of our outstanding speakers to date (with additional presenters' confirmations pending):

 Aaron Wesley Means
"Engagement Marketing"
Tuesday,
January 28

Daniel Howard
"HFC Network Readiness for DOCSIS 3.1"
Tuesday,
January 28

Cheng Wu
Keynote Speaker
Tuesday,
January 28

Andres Capdevila
"Ultra High Definition Television"
Wednesday,
January 29

Barry Maher
"Slicing through the Noise: Powerful Communication for Leadership and Professional Success"
Wednesday, January 29

The list of sponsors for the Annual Meeting keeps growing. We want to publicly acknowledge the following companies for their fantastic support: A+E Networks; Cable Technologies; Caribbean Cable Cooperative Ltd.; Choice Cable TV; CommScope; Crown Media Family Networks; Cycle30; Fox Networks; GulfCom; Home Box Office; Incospec Communications; Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico; Lorac Communications; MAXXIAN; Scripps Networks Interactive; Spectrum Engineering; Toner Cable Equipment; TVC Communications, and Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP. Some great sponsorship opportunities remain, so contact the CCTA's Executive Director if you want to be included in this illustrious group.

The Exhibit Hall is rapidly filling up as well. To whet your appetite, here is a list of exhibitors to date: ADTRAN; Advanced Media Technologies; Alpha Technologies; Antronix; Aurora Networks; Azuki Systems; Cable Technologies; CommScope; CommSoft; Conax; Crown Media Family Networks; Cycle30; Discovery Networks Latin America; Entone; Evertz Microsystems; Fox Networks; GLDS; GulfCom; Incospec Communications; Jones/NCTI; Laureate Online Education; Lorac Communications; MAXXIAN; Media Partners International; Power & Telephone Supply; Quality Cable & Electronics; RGB Networks; Rincon Technology; Scripps Networks Interactive; Spectrum Engineering; Toner Cable Equipment; Universal Remote Control and Vivicast Media.

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Did you know...

... that the biggest holiday of the year on Puerto Rico is Three Kings' Day or "Día de los Tres Reyes Magos"? This holiday, which falls on January 6th each year, is bigger than Christmas for children, for it is on this eve that they will receive their gifts. The tradition is based on the Three Kings visiting the Christ Child and bearing him gifts. Children collect hay, straw or grass and place it in boxes or containers under their beds. This gesture is a gift of food for the Kings' horses (since there are no camels on Puerto Rico) while they rest in between deliveries. If a child has been good, he or she will receive candies, sweets or toys. However, if a child has been naughty, a lump of dirt or charcoal will be the reward. This tradition is much older than that of Santa's visit on Christmas Eve.

* Sponsors and Exhibitors listed are confirmed as of December 25.

Speakers and Sessions Updates for the CCTA 2014 Annual Meeting!

The CCTA is pleased to announce that the schedule of speakers and sessions for the 2014 Annual Meeting has been finalized, with the addition of two Technical Topics!

Joining Chin-Cheng Wu, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Azuki Systems, Barry Maher, nationally-known author and speaker, and Aaron Wesley Means, dynamic speaker and owner of the Activate marketing firm, are Andres Capdevila and Daniel Howard.

Mr. Capdevila, the Pre-Sales Group Manager of the Caribbean and Latin American region for Harmonic, Inc., will present an abstract on "Ultra High Definition Television" on Tuesday, January 28.

Mr. Howard, who is the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technical Officer of the SCTE, will discuss "HFC Network Readiness for DOCSIS 3.1" during his session on Wednesday, January 29.

All five speakers are top-notch in their fields and will provide significant information for the cable industry during their presentations. Don't miss any of them!

Speaking of not missing these speakers, have you registered for the Caribbean Show yet? The CCTA's Advance Rates expire on January 7, so take advantage of these reduced fees by registering now.

The great room rate of $199 plus taxes and fees, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, expires on January 4; another reason to hit the link attached to this message and make your hotel reservations. Links to all documents for registering, exhibiting, sponsoring or securing a spot in the Highlights sessions are provided here.

A number of companies have already signed up to sponsor events or items at the 2014 Annual Meeting and we want to acknowledge their generosity. Thank you so much: A+E Networks; Cable Technologies International; Cycle30; Fox Networks; Home Box Office; Incospec Communications; Lorac Communications; MAXXIAN; Scripps Networks Interactive; Spectrum Engineering; Toner Cable Equipment and TVC Communications. There are still some great sponsorships remaining, so think about joining this illustrious group of corporate sponsors. If a Full Sponsorship is not in your budget, consider a Partial Sponsorship which can be secured for a minimum contribution of $600. Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities form and then contact the Executive Director about availabilities. All sponsors are acknowledged in the CCTA's printed materials, during events, and on signs and banners displayed prominently throughout the Annual Meeting venue.

Be on the lookout for future messages from the CCTA about the 2014 Annual Meeting. Thank you, and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

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Did you know...

... that Puerto Rico has over 270 miles of beaches? It's not just the sheer volume of beachfront that makes Puerto Rico a favorite Caribbean destination, but the quality and variety. Around the island you can find beaches with unusual black magnetic sand, beaches in secluded spots, public beaches and those along resort-front property, and those known for surfing. Puerto Rico has a tremendous selection of beaches, and you should be able to find one that suits you perfectly!

Take advantage of advance registration savings for the CCTA 2014 Annual Meeting!

Have you started the countdown until the Caribbean Show on January 27th? There are just two months left between now and the expiration of the best rates for registration and hotel room. Registrations are already being received for the 2014 Annual Meeting and the best spaces in the Exhibit Hall are being reserved. The Advance rates for registration and exhibit space end on January 7, and payments must be received by that date to qualify for them. All the documents you need for attending and participating in the conference are linked to this newsletter, so take a look! The CCTA secured a great room rate at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, but it expires on January 4. So use the provided link to make your reservations now.

The theme for the 2014 Annual Meeting is 'Trade Winds: Cable in the Caribbean." All of us realize that our industry is evolving rapidly (think gale-force winds), so our speakers for the Annual Meeting will target new directions and expectations. We are pleased to announce that Chin-Cheng Wu, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Azuki Systems, will be the keynote speaker on Tuesday, January 28. Mr. Wu was named to InteractiveWeek Magazine's "Top 25 Unsung Heroes of the Internet" list in 2000. He has recently received a lot of press for his company's software solutions for delivering video to smartphones and tablets. This will be one interesting keynote address! 

Two other top-notch speakers are also confirmed for the Annual Meeting's Marketing/Management Sessions. We are pleased to welcome back Barry Maher, nationally-known author and

speaker, who will provide his expertise on "Slicing through the Noise: Powerful Communication for Leadership and Professional Success." Mr. Maher's presentation will be given on Wednesday, January 29.

Aaron Wesley Means, dynamic speaker and owner of the Activate marketing firm in North Carolina, will be speaking on "Engagement Marketing", or how to engage clients and potential clients in your products and services. Mr. Means will be speaking on Tuesday, January 28.

Look for continuous updates on the Annual Meeting as further speakers are confirmed and exhibitors sign up. Be sure to check out the "Important Deadlines", so that you don't miss the best rates we're touting.

Everything these days has an expiration date, and so do the best prices for participating in the Annual Meeting.

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Did you know... 

...that the unofficial mascot of Puerto Rico is a tiny tree frog known as the coqui? The amphibian, which is about an inch long and brown in color, has a very distinctive chirp that can be heard for miles. Actually, there are more than 16 different varieties of the frog on Puerto Rico. The males of two of the species produce the unforgettable 'coqui' chirp, as they sing from dusk to dawn in an effort to attract mates.