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Digital Media Wire will not be published on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. The next edition will arrive on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Washington - The Justice Department is considering blocking Google's planned $700 million acquisition of Massachusetts-based ITA Software, a developer of software used to organize flight information by most major airlines and travel distributors. [more..] Port Washington, N.Y. - U.S. video game sales declined for the second straight year in 2010, with total spending on hardware, software and accessories down 5% to $19.3 billion, according to a report from market research firm NPD Group. [more..] Los Angeles - Disney has voiced concerns to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about conditions the agency is considering imposing on its approval of the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal, the Los Angeles Times reported. [more..] New York - Spotify, the European streaming music service that postponed an expected U.S. launch in 2011, is close to a deal with Sony Music, and has "gained the support" of at least one other major record label, the New York Post reported, citing two music industry sources. [more..] Los Angeles - For the first time, Google's Android passed Apple's iOS as the most prevalent platform on Millennial Media's mobile ad network in December, the firm said in a report this week. [more..] New York - Microsoft's Bing search engine saw searches increase 5% in December, and "Bing-powered" searches accounted for 25.8% of all those conducted during the month, behind leader Google which claimed 69.7% of the market, according to a report from Experian Hitwise. [more..] New York - In a major shake-up to the company's Internet content business, AOL has announced a trio of media partnerships that will outsource much of the writing previously done in-house. [more..] San Francisco - More than half of all online adults now use Wikipedia, the user-generated online encyclopedia, according to a new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 11th Annual Digital Music Forum - February 24, 2011 - New York City, NY
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dermot McCormack, EVP of Digital Media, MTV Networks Music & Logo Group as a keynoter for the event. McCormack will speak on the topic of "More Than Music Videos: Why today’s music fan wants a 360 curated music experience that includes a diversity of music content and digital products". We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information. To submit a speaker, please click here.
Don't miss the chance to register at the special New Year rate - ends on Jan. 14!
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LA Games Conference - April 26, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA
Keynote announcement! Tony Bartel, President of GameStop Corporation will keynote at the 2011 LA Games Conference! To submit a speaker, register, and find out more, click here.. We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information.
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Digital Media Conference - June 24, 2011 - Washington D.C.
On June 24, over 500 of the most influential decision-makers in the media, entertainment and technology industries will gather in Washington, D.C. for the 8th Annual Digital Media Conference East. We invite you to join us at this engaging event and take part in the discussion with top executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, analysts and press who will be instrumental in shaping the future of the digital media sector. To submit a speaker, register, and find out more, click here. We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information.
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NY Games Conference - September 21-22, 2011 - New York City, NY
The most influential decision-makers in the digital media industry gather at NY Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of games and connected entertainment. NY Games Conference – now in its 4th year – features lively debate on timely cutting-edge business topics. Executives from publishers, developers, advertising, investment firms, social networks, technology providers and content companies mingle together at this top industry event. We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. To submit a speaker, register, and find out more, click here. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information.
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Briefly Noted Boston - The first online presidential archive was introduced this week in Boston, as Caroline Kennedy was on hand to unveil the $10 million JFK Digital Archive, the Associated Press reported. [more..] London - Automaker MINI on Friday debuted what it says is the first slow-motion 3D film, in the form of a two-minute ad that will screen before movies in cinemas. [more..] San Francisco - Social games publisher Zynga said this week that its "CityVille" game has amassed over 100 million monthly active users on Facebook, just over a month after its release, CNET reported. [more..]
Extras o Poll: What was hottest at 2011's CES? Click here to vote! - Verizon 4G (and their deal w/ iPhone)
- 3-D TVs (LG, Samsung, Panasonic, etc.)
- More efficient processor chips (Intel, AMD, ARM, etc.)
- Tablet PCs (Samsung, Sony, Dell, Motorola, etc.)
- Mobile DTV (with gadgets from LG, Audivox...)
- Other...
Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds - Synacor - Buffalo - Limelight Networks, VPS - Seattle - Moreover Technologies - Reston - Verizon Wireless - Basking Ridge, NJ DMW Information Executive & Editorial Team
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