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April 13, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 7, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Irvine, Calif. - Data and media storage products maker Western Digital announced on Monday that it will acquire rival Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, a unit of Japanese electronics firm Hitachi, in a deal valued at $4.3 billion. [more..] New York - Microsoft will pay Nokia more than $1 billion over five years to use its Windows operating system software on Nokia smartphones, Bloomberg reported, citing two people with knowledge of the deal's terms. [more..] San Francisco - A federal magistrate has granted Sony's request for the IP addresses of users who have visited a website that offered code which can be used to hack its PlayStation 3 to play unauthorized software, Wired.com reports. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google has acquired BeatThatQuote.com, a U.K.-based shopping comparison site for financial services providers, for about $62 million. [more..] New York - Officially launching a new chapter in its bid to become an Internet content powerhouse, AOL on Monday completed its $315 million acquisition of The Huffington Post, the popular progressive news site that counts nearly 27 million unique monthly visitors. [more..] McLean, Va. - Looking to shed its image as a newspaper publisher, Gannett on Monday launched a major branding campaign aimed at positioning the company as a multi-platform powerhouse. [more..] Los Angeles - Qtrax, the developer of an ad-supported music download service in development since 2007 that has missed a number of launch dates, has signed "short-term" licensing deals with three major labels and will launch in 30 countries next week, Evolver.fm reports. [more..] Waterloo, Canada - Kik, the provider of a real-time, cross-platform instant messaging service, announced on Monday that it has raised $8 million in its first round of funding. [more..] Woodland Hills, Calif. - CrowdGather, a network of online special interest forums and enthusiast message board communities, said on Monday that it will raise $7.85 million through a private placement of its shares. [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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