New video will be posted daily
ORLANDO, Fla., (January 17, 2007) – Golfweek magazine announced today it will broadcast daily from the PGA Merchandise Show floor. The video will be available for viewing on Golfweek.com, beginning January 25.
Golfweek will begin their PGA Show video coverage on Thursday, January 25, with a review of the PGA Show’s demo day and a preview of what to expect at the show.
Additional programming, posted daily, will include:
Golfweek’s Daily Showcast, the main source for everything happening at the PGA Show, will consist of 15 minutes covering the day’s news, highlights and feature stories. Ed Heiland, formerly an anchor/reporter with Orlando’s WESH for 16 years, will host the Daily Showcast.
What’s New will feature Golfweek’s on-air personalities demonstrating and reviewing innovative products and new equipment releases on the show floor.
Fashion Focus will feature Golfweek’s fashion expert, Auke Hempenius, conducting reviews and interviews on apparel industry trendsetters. There will be six programs with each one focusing on headwear, outerwear, men’s clothing, women’s clothing, accessories and footwear.
At Golfweek’s booth, No. 4453, there will be computer kiosks and HD plasma monitors, allowing attendees to view the video coverage on Golfweek.com.
Consumers, golf professionals and industry representatives unable to attend the PGA Show can view the daily coverage from the show floor on CBSSportsLine.com, as well as on Golfweek.com, Thursday through Saturday.
Golfweek’s show coverage will also be available 24 hours a day at several hotels near the convention center on their in-room television stations:
â?¢ Courtyard Orlando International Drive/Convention Center – Channel 62
â?¢ The Peabody Orlando – Channel 34
â?¢ Rosen Centre Hotel – Channel 32
â?¢ Rosen Plaza Hotel – Channel 71
â?¢ Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Hotel – Channel 21
"We are thrilled to offer this coverage live from the PGA Show floor," said Marketing Director Al Snow. "While consumers are still unable to attend the industry only show, Golfweek’s coverage will give them the opportunity to see the newest equipment, fashion offerings and latest products well before they will hit local stores and golf shops. It will allow consumers a sneak peak into what is taking place, and will allow attendees to catch up on things they might have missed."
For more information, please stop by booth No. 4453 at the show, visit Golfweek.com or contact Al Snow at (407) 563-7023.
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the journal of record for competitive golf. It delivers the most complete news and information about the game, the people and the industry, to golf’s most important audience. Golfweek is a part of Turnstile Publishing Company, which also includes Golfweek’s SuperNEWS, TurfNet Monthly, Golf Life Orlando, FISH & FLY, Art Calendar, TurfNet.com and Golfweek.com featuring golf’s first online television network. Turnstile Publishing Co., which is headquartered in Orlando, Fla.
Contact:
Amy Bunn, Marketing Manager
407.563.7016
abunn@golfweek.com