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February 24, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | January 31, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Washington - The White House on Monday announced the launch of Startup America, a new program chaired by AOL co-founder Steve Case that aims to expand access to capital and other key resources for start-ups with the potential to create large numbers of jobs. [more..] Washington - Some 23.8% of global Internet traffic involves "digital theft," with the BitTorrent file-sharing protocol accounting for 11.4% of this figure, according to a study commissioned by NBC Universal and conducted by brand and trademark monitoring firm Envisional. [more..] Los Angeles - Nearly 100,000 Americans have been sued for suspected copyright infringement on file-sharing networks over the past year, according to details of a study published by TorrentFreak. [more..] Reading, U.K. - Worldwide shipments of smartphones equipped with Google's Android operating system surpassed those of Nokia Symbian handsets for the first time ever during the fourth quarter of 2010, according to a report from market research firm Canalys. [more..] Seattle - Amazon.com may be preparing to launch an instant streaming video service to compete with Netflix, according to screenshots published by Engadget. [more..] New York - AOL said on Monday it has acquired goviral, a European video distribution network, in a deal worth $96.7 million. [more..] Prague, Czech Republic - KIT Digital, a provider of online video services, announced on Monday that it has acquired three firms -- KickApps, Kewego and Kyte -- in deals collectively valued at $77.2 million. [more..] Los Angeles - Digg co-founder Kevin Rose and "4-hour Workweek" author Tim Ferriss recently made a co-investment in Facebook via a secondary market, TechCrunch reported. [more..] New York - Access 360 Media, an operator of digital networks in stadiums, arenas and shopping malls, has secured $12 million in a new round of financing led by Columbia Capital. [more..] Austin, Texas - LibreDigital, a provider of e-book and digital periodical aggregation and distribution services, announced on Monday that it has raised $4 million in new funding. [more..] Los Angeles - Rdio, the cloud-based streaming music service developed by the creators of Kazaa and Skype, has raised an undisclosed amount of new funding from Mangrove Capital Partners, Quintura reported, citing a tweet from Mangrove's Mark Tluszcz. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 11th Annual Digital Music Forum - February 24, 2011 - New York City, NY
We are pleased to announce the addition of Gary Shapiro, President & CEO, The Consumer Electronics Association as a speaker for the event. He joins Dermot McCormack, EVP of Digital Media, MTV Networks Music & Logo Group as a keynoter for the event. Go to our website for more info and to register! We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. We've also reserved a room block at a group rate of $269 at W New York Downtown. For more information and to book a room, click here. Hurry, this deal ends February 4th! Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information. To submit a speaker, please click here.
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LA Games Conference - April 26, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA
Keynote announcements! Join us in welcoming Jack Buser, Director of PlayStation®Home for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), as a new keynoter for the event! Buser joins Tony Bartel, President of GameStop Corporation, who will also keynote at the 2011 LA Games Conference! Also, this year's conference will take place at the prestigious SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills! To book a room with our 20% group discount, enter the following number “390744” in the box for "SET or Corporate Account Number" after you have selected your arrival and departure dates: Click here to book! 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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Featured Advertisements  The New Music Seminar - February 14-16, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA
The New Music Seminar has grown to two days and 3 nights. It takes place immediately following the Grammys and right before the NBA All Star Game weekend in Los Angeles on Feb. 14-16 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel providing even more opportunities for networking. Digital Media Wire readers receive 2 for 1 registration. Click on the Partners Discount tab when registering here and enter secret code NMSLADMW2359. Briefly Noted Palo Alto, Calif. - IntoNow on Monday introduced its SoundPrint technology, a "Shazam for TV" that can identify live TV programs by analyzing audio samples. [more..] New York - AOL on Monday announced a deal with reality TV producer Mark Burnett ("Survivor"), John Wiley & Sons and Coalition Films, to co-develop a series of comedic video shorts based on Wiley's "CliffsNotes" guides to literature. [more..]
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