Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Test Low Power Radio Transmitter

    (Sept 9, 2004) The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau, which operates the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, is working with Landmark Audio Technologies, LLC to test low-power, high quality radio transmissions to promote tourist sites in the Capital Region. Broadcast on 99.1FM, messages describe the Visitors Center’s exhibits, tours of Albany and visitors information and services centers to enhance tourists’ introduction to Albany.

    Landmark Audio Technologies was seeking a partner to test the usefulness of FM350, a short distance FM radio transmitter, to use as a tool to enhance historic and tourism information programs and as a model for future products. Michele Vennard, President/CEO of Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau, agreed to test the program over the next year to determine its usefulness and optimum broadcasting abilities. Said Vennard: “The transmitter’s signal is very strong for almost a ¼ mile radius around our location. It enhances visitors’ introductions to downtown Albany before they even get out of their cars.” The24-hour broadcasts will be promoted by signage posted in the vicinity of the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, located at 25 Quackenbush Square (at the corner of Broadway and Clinton Ave.) in downtown Albany.

    Landmark Audio Technologies, LLP is owned by Richard Bamberger from its office in Albany. It is a partnership formed to design, manufacture and market customized services related to the use of products to broadcast from area attractions.

    Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. was established in 1976 to promote the civic and commercial progress of the community through increased development of conventions and tourism. ACCVB currently represents over 300 member businesses and assisted in over 250 regional meetings in 2003. ACCVB also operates the Albany Heritage Area VisitorsCenter and Albany International Airport Information Center. For more information, call (518) 434-1217 or 800-258-3582 and/or visit www.albany.org.

CONTACT: Jill Brass, Director of Marketing
(518) 434-1217 ext.203
email:jbrass@albany.org