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June 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | February 25, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Washington - Fearing the deal could give Google too much power in the travel search market, the Justice Department is poised to block the Silicon Valley company's $700 million acquisition of Massachusetts-based ITA Software, barring last-minute negotiations, Politico reported. [more..] Los Angeles - News Corp. has begun its efforts to sell off its struggling Myspace social network-turned entertainment portal in earnest, and has received early interest from some 20 potential suitors, Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the talks. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google has rolled out changes to its U.S. search engine aimed at reducing the ranking of low-value or lesser quality Web pages produced by "content farms." [more..] Foster City, Calif. - Sony has announced that it will slash 25% off the price of its PSP (PlayStation Portable) gaming device, which as of Sunday will sell for $129 instead of $170. [more..] Los Angeles - Hollywood movie studios Universal, 20th Century Fox and Summit Entertainment have filed claims against bankrupt video chain Blockbuster, seeking immediate payments or even return of their DVDs, according to The Hollywood Reporter. [more..] Toronto - Syncapse, a developer of software and service designed to help clients build and manage their presence on social media networks, has raised $25 million in new funding, led by ABS Capital Partners. [more..] San Francisco - Mobile social games developer TinyCo (formerly Brooklyn Packet) has raised $18 million in its first round of funding, TechCrunch reports. [more..] Dulles, Va. - Echo360, a provider of Internet audio and video technology used by universities, has raised $3 million through a notes offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). [more..] Lanham, Md. - Vocus, a developer of marketing and public relations software, said it has acquired Oakland, Calif.-based North Social, a developer of Facebook applications designed to help users create, manage and promote their businesses on the popular social network. [more..] Los Angeles - ContextIn, an Israeli firm developing online ad technology, has raised "a few million dollars" in its first round of funding, TechCrunch reported. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 11th Annual Digital Music Forum - February 24, 2011 - New York City, NY
What a fabulous conference! Follow the discussion on Twitter #DMFE. Thank you to all our amazing speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made it all possible!
Media Business Conference - April 13, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV
Content in the Digital Age - Join digital media industry leaders - including senior decision-makers from major broadcasters, production studios and cable networks, social networks, producers, creators, mobile companies, online content producers, distributors, technology companies, and association heads as they share their insights on the top business issues impacting content and 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.
$299 rate extended! Reserve your seat now!
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 Gatos, Calif. - Netflix now offers subtitles on 30% of all of the streaming video content available to its subscribers, the company said in a blog post. [more..] Los Angeles - A documentary in production about notorious Sweden-based file-sharing site The Pirate Bay has received a $30,000 grant from the Swedish government, TorrentFreak reports. [more..]
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