CES is always a crowded show, and this year’s event was no different. But some attendees stand out from the crowd, thanks to their expertise and large followings.

Weber Shandwick executive producer Ian Cohen and EVP, managing director of social media Stephanie Agresta caught up with Techdirt editor Mike Masnick and Running the Gauntlet author Jeffrey Hayzlett to find out their take on CES 2012′s emerging trends. What impact will these new technologies have on how brands connect with customers, and how people connect with one another? Mike and Jeffrey have a thing or two to say about that. Here’s the video: