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3 - 7 September 12
USA Presidential Election: Democratic National Convention
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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News Event:
The Democrats chose the city of Charlotte to host their national convention at the Time Warner Arena, 4 to 6 September 2012.
President Barack Obama plans to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at a different venue, in the open air of Bank of America Stadium on the final day of his party’s convention, repeating a page from his 2008 convention playbook. Obama will deliver his acceptance speech at the 74,000 seat stadium which will allow thousands activists to attend.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will face Mitt Romney and his running mate in the 6 November 2012 US general election.
To aid your coverage, Global Media Services will provide comprehensive facilities in Charlotte, including:
Stand-up Positions
• Live stand-up positions.
• Multi-format tape playout facilities.
• International delivery via AP's network.
• Complimentary make-up artist.
• AP editorial and production support.
2 or 3 Camera Switched Positions
• Multi-camera switched positions
(two manned cameras, one locked down).
• Director, producer, audio operator.
• Teleprompter/auto-cue upon request.
• International delivery via AP's network.
• Complimentary make-up artist.
• AP editorial and production support.
Democratic National Convention Package
5-Day Package includes:
• 2 live standups per day: 15mins.
• 1 playout per day: 15mins.
• International delivery via AP's network.
• Workspace with internet, access to pool, AP video,
AP Election Wire, editorial and production support.
• Floor pass rotation.
• Complimentary make-up artist.