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June 17, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | April 4, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Mountain View, Calif. - Google announced on Monday that it has submitted a $900 million bid for a suite of patents owned by Nortel that cover a range of wired, wireless and digital communication technologies. [more..] San Francisco - Federal investigators are apparently looking into how "certain popular applications" for iPhone and Android mobile platforms share consumer information, PaidContent reports. [more..] Los Angeles - Movie studios represented by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced on Monday that they have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Zediva, a start-up offering consumers online streaming of DVDs before they become available on digital services. [more..] Bethpage, N.Y. - Cablevision, the nation's eighth-largest cable TV provider, on Monday released an iPad application that lets subscribers view live streams of some 300 channels and 2,000 on-demand programs from within their homes. [more..] Washington - Three weeks after departing AOL's popular Engadget technology blog, former top editor Joshua Topolsky said he has joined sports blog network SB Nation to launch a new gadget and technology site. [more..] Chantilly, Va. - U.S. radio broadcast revenues rose 5.4% in 2010 to $14.1 billion, driven by the political season and more activity by national advertisers, according to a report from BIA/Kelsey. [more..] Lanham, Md. - Radio One, the owner of more than 50 radio stations focused on urban audiences, said on Monday it has landed a new $25 million revolving credit facility and $386 million term loan. [more..] Port Washington, N.Y. - Market research firm NPD Group has acquired analyst firm In-Stat for an undisclosed sum. [more..] Santa Clara, Calif. - OmniVision Technologies, a developer of advanced digital imaging technology, said that it has paid $65 million in cash to acquire approximately 850 image sensor-related patents and patent applications from Eastman Kodak. [more..] Seattle - Mpire, a developer of mobile ad measurement tools, announced on Monday that it has changed its name to AdXpose -- the name of its flagship product -- and raised $3 million in a new financing round led by Draper Fisher Jurvetson. [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.
Transmedia Workshop - April 25th, Los Angeles, CA
The global demand for producers familiar with the process of developing transmedia content (across several mediums like games, mobile, television and film) for studios and networks is on the rise. This 4-hour event is the first of its kind and unique in the world, delivering practical, how-to transmedia training led by leading cross-platform producer and strategist Jeff Gomez. Now he will teach his signature transmedia development process to business executives, content producers, marketers and creators which has been used for such blockbusters as Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean and Tron Legacy, James Cameron's Avatar, Microsoft's Halo, Hasbro’s Transformers, Mattel’s Hot Wheels and Coca-Cola's Happiness Factory.
Register now - This workshop is will take a maximum of 30 attendees for maximum efficiency.
Gamification Workshop - April 25th, Los Angeles, CA
One of the hottest atrends in marketing right now is called Gamification. This unique workshop co-hosted by two leading companies in Gamification, Bunchball and Badgeville, will show you the latest in how some of the world’s leading media companies and brands are using fundamental human engagement techniques, used in the game industry, such as reward, status, achievement, competition and self-expression in their media and marketing mix used by companies such as NBC, Warner Bros., MySpace, Hasbro, UBM, Comcast, and ABC
Register now - This workshop is will take a maximum of 30 attendees for maximum efficiency.
LA Games Conference - April 26, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA
New speakers announced from FremantleMedia Enterprises, Redbox, ICM, EEDAR, CAA, PlayFirst and many more! This year's conference will take place at the prestigious SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills! We are currently offering last minute sponsor/exhibit opportunities! Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information.
Register for $499 and save $200 off the regular price! Reserve your seat today!
Digital Media Conference - *NEW DATE* June 17, 2011 - Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
Agenda just announced with 20 panels and 6 content tracks! 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!
 
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 Philadelphia - Comcast announced on Monday that it has begun an effort to launch ten new independent channels over the next eight years -- including eight that are Hispanic- and African American-owned or operated. [more..] New York - AOL has named Tim Stevens as the new editor of Engadget, the electronics blog whose two top editors left shortly after AOL's acquisition of TechCrunch and The Huffington Post, All Things D reported. [more..] Los Angeles - Former action movie star-turned California state governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a deal to lend his voice and likeness to a new animated action-comedy superhero series. [more..]
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