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April 13, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 1, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Washington - The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a report that highlights a number of file-sharing and other websites, including The Pirate Bay, isoHunt and Demonoid, which "exemplify key challenges in the global struggle against piracy and counterfeiting." [more..] San Francisco - Apple is widely expected to unveil its new version of the iPad tablet computer during an event Wednesday in San Francisco. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Facebook has added a new feature to its comments system, which will insert comments made on third-party publishers' sites into users News Feeds on Facebook, PaidContent reports. [more..] New York - Since putting itself up for sale in January, major record label Warner Music Group has received 10 offers from suitors for its various music publishing and label assets, Business Week reported, citing sources. [more..] Washington - The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the movie studio trade and lobbying group, announced on Tuesday that it has named former U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd as its new chairman and CEO. [more..] New York - Canadian film studio Lionsgate is considering a sale of some of its digital assets, including video ad network Break Media, its share in pay-TV venture EPIX, TVGuide.com and FearNet, the New York Post reported. [more..] San Antonio, Texas - Radio station owner Clear Channel announced on Tuesday that it has acquired mobile entertainment publisher Thumbplay's cloud-based music service, platform and employees. [more..] New York - Publisher Random House has announced that it will transition to an "agency model" for e-book pricing, whereby it will now set prices for consumers, and provide a commission to third-party retailers like Amazon and Apple's iBookstore, Ars Technica reports. [more..] Tokyo - Japanese consumer electronics firm Panasonic has halted development on a planned handheld game device, codenamed "Jungle," which was first announced in October, Reuters reports. [more..] New York - Boxee, a developer of software and hardware that lets consumers watch Web video on their televisions, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $16.5 million in its third round of funding, led by new investors Pitango and Softbank. [more..] Cary, N.C. - MaxPoint, a provider of hyperlocally targeted advertising services, on Tuesday announced it has closed an $8 million second round of funding, led by Madrona Venture Group. [more..] Princeton, N.J. - Exclaim Mobility, a provider of mobile photo-sharing and social media applications, has acquired certain assets and businesses of Didiom, the developer of a music streaming and "place-shifting" service. [more..] Somerville, Mass. - Sproxil, a start-up developing anti-counterfeiting technology, has raised $1.8 million in venture capital, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 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.
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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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