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September 21-22, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 8, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Los Angeles - Sprint is in talks to merge with T-Mobile USA, in a deal that would combine the nation's third and fourth-largest mobile network operators, BusinessWeek reported, citing sources. [more..] New York - Time Warner's Warner Bros. film studio has launched a test of streaming movie rentals and sales on Facebook. [more..] San Bruno, Calif. - Google's YouTube has acquired Next New Networks, a producer of original Web video programming, for an undisclosed sum. [more..] New York - Now-shuttered file-sharing service LimeWire has agreed to settle copyright infringement claims brought by a group of over 30 music publishers, but separate charges from the major record labels are still pending. [more..] London - Global revenues from digital music subscription services are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rather of over 60% from 2011 to 2015, when they will reach $20 billion, according to a report from analyst firm Ovum. [more..] Luxembourg - European streaming music service Spotify said on Tuesday that it now counts one million paying subscribers. [more..] New York - Beyond Oblivion, a forthcoming digital music service, said on Tuesday that it has secured $77 million in new financing. [more..] Boston - A new report by Strategy Analytics shows that 38% of U.S. smartphone owners and 40% of smartphone owners in Western Europe, compose text messages while driving on a daily basis; while 40% in the U.S. and 42% in Western Europe read at least one text message while driving each day. [more..] San Francisco - Craigslist founder Craig Newmark on Tuesday launched craigconnects, a Web-based initiative "to help people work together for the common good using the Internet." [more..] Los Angeles - Fourth Wall Studios, a developer of alternate reality games, has raised $15 million in new funding from California Capital Equity, VentureBeat reports. [more..] Toronto - Kobo, the developer of an e-book distribution platform and e-reader device, announced on Tuesday that it has raised an undisclosed amount in a third round of venture capital financing. [more..] Lexington, Mass. - Daily Grommet, an online provider of consumer product reviews, has raised $575,000 in venture debt financing, according to a new filing by the company 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.
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 Toronto - Qtrax on Tuesday announced the launch of its ad-supported music download service in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Hong Kong. [more..] Silver Spring, Md. - Unlocking 25 years worth of video footage, Discovery Communications said on Thursday it has launched a new content licensing business that for the first time will make content from the company's networks -- such as the Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet -- available to outside producers. [more..] Washington - Five months after launching its Capital Dish restaurant discount service, The Washington Post on Tuesday rolled out an expanded version called "The Capital Deal." [more..] San Francisco - Live video streaming service Ustream said on Tuesday that actor Charlie Sheen will chat live with fans tonight on his new Ustream show, "Sheen's Korner." [more..] Berkeley, Calif. - MOG, the operator of a digital music subscription service and network of music-focused blogs, said on Tuesday that it will expand distribution via deals with automaker MINI USA, and device makers LG, Samsung, Sonos and Vizio. [more..] Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment said on Tuesday that it will release a selection of older films via Amazon.com's CreateSpace, an on-demand DVD distribution service. [more..]
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