In a conference call with reporters yesterday, Ricky Kirshner and Mark Squier, Executive Producers for the Convention, said heightened voter enthusiasm this election cycle has translated into higher ratings for debates and election night coverage. And the television networks are taking note.

"If you check the ratings for the debates on CNN, MSNBC and Fox, it's been through the roof, it's been unprecedented," Kirshner said. "So, clearly the major networks see the excitement, and they want to cover the convention this year."

Kirschner and Squier promised to “tear down the walls” of the Pepsi Center and offer a more interactive Convention experience for TV and online viewers.

Read Q&A with Convention production team.

On Monday, the DNCC announced the expansion of the team that will bring together the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Along with the staff that will consist of hundreds and the volunteer corp made up of thousands, the Executive Producers for the August 25-28, 2008 Convention are Ricky Kirshner and Mark Squier.