LG supplies more than 1.200 displays at the conventions of the Democratic and Republican parties in the US.

LG Electronics has been the official supplier of digital displays for both the Republican National Convention, celebrated between 27 and the 30 of August of 2012 in Tampa (Florida, EU) as for the Democratic National Convention, that is going to take place 3 al 6 September 2012 in Charlotte (North Carolina, EU), in which delegates from both parties will elect the candidates for President and Vice President of the United States.

LG Electronics has provided more than 900 displays, including LED HDTVs, smart TVs and 3D cinema models, to the Republican National Convention 2012, held last week at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Florida (EU) and in which Mitt Romney has been chosen as the Republican candidate for the White House.

Pursuant to its agreement with the Republican National Convention Committee, The South Korean firm has supplied screens that have been installed throughout the main convention venue, the Tampa Bay Times Forum, and at the Tampa Convention Center, which has served as a workspace to support those close to 15.000 people present in Tampa to cover the event to the whole world. LG flat screen HDTVs, in seven screen sizes 26 a 65 inches, kept delegates informed, journalists and other convention participants about the activities of the Republican event and other news as they moved around the different convention venues to participate in meetings, interviews and other activities.

James Davis, Communications Director of the Republican Convention, has stated: “A presidential nominating convention is a busy event. Keep delegates informed, media, party members and other participants in the convention on the activities, including schedule changes and other breaking news, It is essential for the success of an event of this type. Our agreement with LG has meant that cutting-edge display technologies have helped us ensure that people have the most accurate and up-to-date information when they need it. “.

For your part, John I. Taylor, vice president of public affairs at LG Electronics USA, has commented: “LG is proud to have been elected again by the Republican Convention. Our presence in Tampa demonstrates LG's position as a leading technology in US politics “.

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The Democratic National Convention Committee 2012 that is being held in Charlotte (North Carolina, EU) has also opted for LG Electronics as the official HDTV supplier. So, hundreds of screens of the South Korean brand, including LED HDTVs, smart TVs and 3D cinema models, They will be used during the convention by delegates, government officials, personalities and media present at the event.

According to the agreement reached with the Charlotte Committee 2012 and the Democratic National Convention Committee 2012, LG has supplied more than 350 displays for the three main venues of the event: the Time Warner Cable Arena (venue for speeches and voting of delegates), el Charlotte Convention Center ( where press conferences are held) y el Bank of America Stadium (where President Obama will officially kick off his re-election campaign before tens of thousands of attendees on the night of 6 September).

As in the case of the Republican Convention, LG flat screen HDTVs, with five screen sizes -de 32 a 55 inches-, will keep delegates informed, journalists and other convention participants about the different activities and news of the event throughout the different convention venues.

Andrew Binns, Director of Information for the Democratic National Convention Committee, has manifested: “The Convention of 2012 It is more technologically advanced than ever. As part of our goal to hold the most open and accessible convention in history, let's connect more delegates, officials, guests and media in a dynamic way. LG's cutting-edge display technologies play a key role in providing attendees with timely and compelling high-definition content “.