Republican National Convention Names LG Electronics Official HDTV Provider

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, Maria Cino, President and CEO of the 2008 Republican National Convention, announced that LG Electronics will serve as the convention’s Official HDTV Provider.

In this capacity, LG will provide the high-definition televisions that will be used at convention events and in support of convention activities.

"Our partnership with LG will ensure that convention attendees remain well-informed and that convention operations run smoothly and efficiently," said Maria Cino, President and CEO of the 2008 Republican National Convention. "HDTVs will be placed in locations throughout the Xcel Energy Center, ensuring staff members and convention guests can keep track of events from anywhere inside the convention complex."

As the Official HDTV Provider, LG will provide HDTVs in a variety of sizes for use at convention activities. The HDTVs will be placed in several locations throughout the Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul RiverCentre and the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium. They will display directional signals and important information, ensuring that the convention’s 45,000 attendees can easily navigate the convention complex. In addition, LG HDTVs will be placed in convention offices and media spaces, allowing staff members and the press to monitor events occurring on the convention floor.

About the Republican National Convention - The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from Sept. 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the four-day event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please join our social network sites on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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