Take one look at Radio Heard Here's consumer-friendly Web site, www.radioheardhere.com, and you'll discover the incredible array of new innovations in radio unveiled at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev. last week.

Major technology companies and manufacturers from around the world showcased the latest innovations in radio – from the FM-equipped Samsung Omnia mobile phone to the newest features in online radio from Chumby®. The CES exhibit floor shone a spotlight on the evolution of radio in the digital age as the number of local radio listeners tops 235 million weekly.

These advancements in radio technology bridge traditional with digital and connect radio to larger and younger audiences: Features on MP3 players now allow users to tag and purchase songs from FM radio – meaning that new music can not only be discovered, but delivered to your MP3 player at the click of a button. The advent of downloadable radio applications is turning mobile phones and MP3 players into miniature radio receivers, and HD Radio™ is bringing the best in sound quality and content diversity directly to your car radio also with features allowing users to tag and purchase songs.

"It's great to see devices of all sorts incorporating radio - free, broadcast radio - bringing this ubiquitous medium forward into the future," said David Rehr, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, and head of the Radio Heard Here campaign. "The industry has embraced online, HD, Wi-Fi and mobile phone technologies and we're looking forward to seeing bigger strides in 2009."

Among the manufacturers with devices incorporating radio this year are:

• Electronics giant Samsung displayed the new cutting edge multi-media Omnia phone which is FM-enabled.
• First-time exhibitor Chumby Industries showcased the chumby™ - a compact consumer Internet device that enables people to receive a constant personalized broadcast of their favorite parts of the Web. Using Wi-Fi technology, the chumby™ provides consumers access to thousands of online radio stations including Pandora Radio and stations in the AOL SHOUTcast network.
• Areaware, a company known for its cutting-edge design, showcased the new Magno wooden radio. Made entirely from sustainable wood, this handcrafted AM/FM radio and MP3 player is a one-of-a-kind marriage of sustainability and aesthetics.

To learn more about the exciting new technologies showcased at the 2009 CES, visit www.radioheardhere.com.