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April 26, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 9, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Washington - Vivian Schiller has resigned as the president and CEO of DC-based National Public Radio (NPR), a day after one of the organization's prominent fundraisers openly questioned whether it needs federal backing. [more..] New York - AOL is expected to announce a new round of layoffs by Friday, days after closing its $315 million acquisition of The Huffington Post, Forbes reported. [more..] Paris - A French court has ordered Google to pay $598,000 in copyright infringement damages to a number of filmmakers and a photographer, over the appearance of their works in Google's search results and on Google Video, Agence-France Presse (AFP) reported. [more..] Los Angeles - A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that an advertiser may buy search engine ads based on keywords that double as the trademarks of its competitor, according to published reports. [more..] Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft said on Wednesday that it has now sold more than 10 million Kinect motion-sensing controllers for its Xbox 360 console worldwide. [more..] Cambridge, Mass. - HubSpot, a provider of marketing software for small and medium-sized businesses, announced that it has raised $32 million in its fourth round of venture capital financing, from investors including Google Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Salesforce.com. [more..] Chicago - GrubHub, an aggregator of local restaurants that offer delivery, has raised $20 million in a fourth round of funding, led by DAG Ventures with participating from Benchmark Capital, TechCrunch reported. [more..] San Francisco - StumbleUpon, the developer of a search engine that delivers peer-sourced results matched to a user's personal preferences, said on Wednesday it has raised $17 million in its second round of funding. [more..] San Francisco - Widgetbox, formerly an online community for widget developers, announced on Wednesday that it has changed its name to Flite, and will shift focus to become a Web-based ad platform. [more..] San Francisco - DailyBooth, a social network that combines photos and status updates, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $6 million in its first round of financing, led by Ignition Partners. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Offermatic, the developer of a free online service that automatically targets consumers with money-saving rebates from retailers, said on Thursday it has raised $4.5 million in its first round of funding, led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. [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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