SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- If there isn't already enough buzz going around about the increasing importance of "new media" in this digital age, the recent Internet-based candidacy announcements of the Democratic Party's two shining stars -- Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama -- certainly makes a point. It's a point that will be driven home in Las Vegas this November when the city hosts BlogWorld & New Media Expo.

Rick Calvert, CEO of BlogWorld, Inc., said the industry's first gathering devoted exclusively to blogging and new media, is shaping up to be a broad-based overview of the numerous applications that these new communications forms hold for a growing number of audiences.

"BlogWorld appeals to a wide audience. From companies that want to strengthen their presence on the Internet, and reinforce their brand through the use of new media, to individual bloggers looking to monetize their content, to politicians trying to build grass roots campaigns and fundraising efforts," said Calvert.

His timing for the Nov. 8-9 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center could not have been better.

"While we know that corporate interest in blogging continues to increase at a rapid pace, recent events prove new media will have a major impact on the 2008 presidential election as well," said Calvert.

The event already has the support of several prominent political blogs on both sides of the aisle. Calvert expects serious interest from various political camps as well and points out that BlogWorld is a unique platform for political candidates to meet face to face with influential bloggers who represent large voting constituencies, campaign volunteers, and donors.

The blend of political, sports, lifestyle and culture blogs, along with business, technology, and "milblogs" (active duty and retired military personnel) will share the stage with video bloggers, podcasters, Internet radio broadcasters, and other new media services.

Calvert said BlogWorld will feature a comprehensive seminar program led by experts in each field. At the core of many presentations will be an emphasis on how individuals can monetize their blog and increase their readership and influence. The event will feature hundreds of displays encompassing nearly 40 thousand square feet of space, as well as keynote presentations from top names in the industry.

Of special interest to corporate attendees is a C-level conference, that will begin a day prior to BlogWorld's official public opening. The session will be devoted exclusively to corporate blogging and the use of inward and outward facing new media in business environments.

Exhibitors at BlogWorld will be drawn from the ranks of web hosting companies, blog publishing software, Internet service providers, web design companies, wireless services, hardware and software brands, RSS (Really Simple Syndication) services, podcast services, advertising networks, affiliate programs and other products directly involved with this growing communications phenomenon.

Information regarding exhibiting at BlogWorld & New Media Expo can be obtained at the website (http://www.blogworldexpo.com/), or by calling 858-309-4747.

CONTACT: Doug Freeman of Freeman/McCue, +1-714-557-3663, for BlogWorld &
New Media Expo

Web site: http://www.blogworldexpo.com/