Local 16 is a member of ESTA, The Entertainment Services and Technology Association.

The Association publishes a magazine known as Protocol

Protocol is a quarterly publication featuring columns and articles of interest to professionals in the entertainment technology industry on business and technical topics, current standards issues, certification developments, and trade shows. Since its inception in 1994, Protocol has grown to become the leading source of information for businesses in the field of entertainment technology.

Between its covers you will find a variety of articles on topics ranging from:

* Business - marketing, insurance, information technologies, accounting, legal issues, and money-saving techniques specific to operating a business in the entertainment technology industry
* Technology - articles encompassing new technologies and the proper use of existing technologies
* Industry Developments - track the progress being made in Technical Standards, Certification, and Technical Education
* Leadership - get to know the people in the trenches who are working through ESTA to make a difference in the industry
* News - watch Protocol for information on upcoming trade shows and events, awards, membership benefits, and member news

If you wish to subscribe, please go to:

http://esta.org