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April 13, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 10, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Washington - Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and John Kerry (D-Mass.) are expected to introduce an "online privacy bill of rights" before a scheduled hearing on online piracy in the Senate next week, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. [more..] Atlanta - Radio station owner Cumulus Media on Thursday announced that it will merge with rival Citadel Broadcasting, whereby it will acquire all Citadel shares in a deal valued at $2.4 billion. [more..] Tokyo - Sony plans to combine its video game and consumer electronics divisions, and name PlayStation head Kazuo Hirai to lead the combined unit, The Wall Street Journal reported, calling the move a sign the company "has anointed a possible successor to [Sony Corp. CEO] Howard Stringer. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple said on Thursday that its new iPad 2 tablet computer will be available beginning Friday at 5 p.m. local time at its 236 retail stores in the U.S., as well as through the company's website beginning at 1:00 a.m. (PT). [more..] Washington - Apple has altered the terms for in-app purchasing from its iPhone and iPad, in response to complaints from parents that kids were unknowingly racking up huge bills on virtual items in games and other applications, the Washington Post reported. [more..] New York - Following Warner Bros.' announcement this week that it would begin offering streaming movie rentals on Facebook, Sony Pictures is considering a similar move, CNET News.com reported. [more..] Espoo, Finland - Mobile game publisher Rovio, creator of the breakout hit "Angry Birds," announced on Thursday that it has received $42 million in its first round of financing. [more..] London - Perform Group, a U.K.-based online sports broadcaster, has announced plans to raise up to $113.5 million in a floatation on the London stock exchange. [more..] Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced plans to provide subscribers to its PlayStation Plus service the ability to store saved games in the cloud. [more..] San Francisco - Topsy Labs, the developer of a real-time search engine that indexes Twitter posts, links and user-generated content, announced on Thursday that it has raised $15 million in its third round of funding. [more..] Washington - Penton, a New York-based business-to-business media company, said on Thursday it has acquired online marketing firm EyeTraffic Media. [more..] Paris - Advertising giant Publicis Groupe announced on Thursday that it has acquired Airlock, a London-based digital entertainment agency. [more..] San Francisco - MindSnacks, a developer of educational games for mobile devices, announced on Thursday that it has raised $1.2 million in a new round of funding, led by Felicis Ventures. [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.
Register for $399 and save $300 off the regular price! Hurry now while the deal lasts! Reserve your seat today!
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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Featured Advertisements  Connected Creativity at MIPTV – April 4-7, 2011 – Majestic Hotel, Cannes, France Connected Creativity at MIPTV is the new global forum uniting decision makers and innovators in entertainment, mobile media and technology. Organised in partnership with GSMA, the leading mobile industry association, and hosted at the Majestic Hotel in Cannes, France, on 4-7 April 2011, this exclusive event is designed to reveal significant business opportunities and facilitate high-level networking between top executives. Leading professionals, thinkers and innovators in the connected entertainment space will delve into key developments during fast-paced presentations, visionary keynotes, intimate roundtables, startup pitch sessions, working lunches, deal-making workshops and face-to-face networking. Register now for a special rate at www.connected-creativity.com Briefly Noted Los Angeles - Qtrax, the ad-supported song download service that previously made headlines for announcing it had secured licensing deals with the major labels before they had been finalized, has launched in the U.S. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - The SETI Institute has launched a beta test of a new interactive application it hopes will enable people to help in its search for extraterrestrial life, CNET News.com reported. [more..] Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on Thursday launched My Daily Clip, an app for Apple's iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that offers a single new movie clip each day. [more..]
Extras o Poll: 4G or 3G? Wimax or LTE? Click here to vote! - 4G is faster, and Wimax 4G is way better than LTE!
- 4G > 3G, and LTE > Wimax!
- I prefer 4G - I don't care whether it's Wimax or LTE.
- Eh, I don't notice much difference between 4G and 3G.
- LTE? Wimax? Who are they?
- I prefer 3G! There are still too many problem spots with 4G.
- Wait, there are other 4G types too, like HSPA+! I vote those are better!
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