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June 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | February 15, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Ann Arbor, Mich. - Bookseller and media retail store chain Borders Group on Wednesday filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protections, which president Mike Edwards said "will give Borders the opportunity to achieve a proper infusion of capital in order to have the opportunity to have the time to reorganize in order to reposition itself to be a successful business for the long term." [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - A day after Apple launched a new subscription plan at its App Store, Google announced One Pass, its own service that newspapers, magazines and other content providers can use to charge consumers for their digital services. [more..] Shanghai - Apple says that audits of its manufacturing partners' facilities in China found labor, safety and other violations in 2010, including underaged workers and mishandling of dangerous chemicals, the Associated Press reports. [more..] Reston, Va. - In January, 83.5% of the U.S. Internet audience, or 171 million Americans, watched online video, according to a report from market research firm comScore. [more..] Park City, Utah - Skullcandy, a manufacturer of high-end headphones, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that hopes to raise as much as $125 million. [more..] Los Angeles - As part of the U.S. government's ongoing actions to seize the domains of websites believed to be engaged in illegal activities such as counterfeiting or copyright infringement, some 84,000 websites were mistakenly taken offline and wrongfully associated with child pornography, TorrentFreak reported. [more..] Greenbelt, Md. - Autodesk, a developer of 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, said on Tuesday it will pay $36 million in cash to acquire Scaleform, a developer of user interface (UI) tools and middleware. [more..] San Diego - ecoATM, the developer of an automated kiosk that collects used consumer electronics, has raised $14.4 million in equity and debt funding, from Coinstar, Claremont Creek Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Tango, a provider of mobile video chat services, has raised $8.7 million in new funding, GigaOM reported, citing a regulatory filing. [more..] Greenwich, Conn. - VenCorps, a crowd-sourced venture capital firm, announced it will fund $25,000 in the winners of 12 technology startup competitions during the next 12 months. [more..] Boston - Local.com, an online local media company, announced it will acquire the assets of Rovion, a Boston-based subsidiary of DigitalPost Interactive that provides rich media advertising services. [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. 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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Media Business Conference - April 13, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV
Content in the Digital Age - Explore top business issues impacting digital media companies, including online video, social media, investments, online advertising, mobile entertainment, mobile apps, the future of news media and the relationship between Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Register for SMART Pass or Conference Flex Pass to attend these sessions. Use the following code to receive $100 off the Conference Flex Pass and/or a free exhibits only pass: TF05.
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 - *NEW DATE* June 17, 2011 - Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
On June 17, 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 Los Angeles - Digital music subscription service Rhapsody has issued a statement decrying Apple's new policy of taking 30% of revenues from subscription services initiated through its iPhone and iPad applications. [more..] New York - Major League Gaming (MLG), a professional video game league and online game competition, said on Wednesday it has partnered with media firm IMG Worldwide to expand its platform internationally. [more..] Barcelona - Motorola's Xoom tablet computer will sell for $799 from carrier partner Verizon Wireless, or $600 for a Wi-Fi-only version, Reuters reported, citing remarks by CEO Sanjay Jha. [more..] London - Time Warner's Warner Bros. Digital Distribution on Wednesday announced the release of "App Editions" of its films "Inception" and "The Dark Knight." [more..]
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