| If this message is not displaying properly, click here to launch your browser. | | | | | | Upcoming Event: June 17, 2011 | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 3, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Seaside, Calif. - User-generated videos were viewed 230 billion times by U.S. viewers in 2010, an increase of 147% from 2009, according to a report from market research firm AccuStream. [more..] Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft on Thursday announced the launch of a new daily deals aggregation feature on its Bing search engine, which will include over 200,000 offers in 14,000 U.S. towns. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple says that it will provide $100 to customers who recently purchased a first-generated iPad -- which the company discounted by $100 yesterday when it announced the second-generation iPad would launch later this month, CNET reported. [more..] Helsinki, Finland - Disney has acquired Rocket Pack, the developer of an engine used to build online games, TechCrunch reported. [more..] Santa Monica, Calif. - Online publisher Demand Media announced on Thursday that it has acquired CoverItLive, which provides event audiences with real-time commentary, reader polling and Q&A capabilities. [more..] Norwalk, Conn. - Ruckus Media Group, a self-billed "family entertainment company," said on Thursday that it has raised $3.5 million in its first round of funding, led by Alsop Louie Partners and private investors. [more..] Washington - SB Nation, a network of sports-related blogs, announced on Thursday that it has acquired college sports blog network FanTake, and The Offside, an international soccer network. [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. Save $300 off our regular rate and register now for only $399! 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. Register now at a special rate! 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. Register now at a special rate!
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