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April 26, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | April 6, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Englewood, Colo. - Satellite TV provider DISH Network announced on Wednesday that it has emerged as the winning bidder for the assets of bankrupt video store rental chain Blockbuster, with a bid valued at $320 million. [more..] Washington - Google faced questions about how its search engine can be used to locate pirated and counterfeit content online, during a hearing on Wednesday before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet Subcommittee, according to published reports. [more..] Shanghai - China's leading search engine Baidu plans to launch its own digital music service in May, following lawsuits and continued pressure on the company from record labels to crack down on unauthorized content available from its music search service, Reuters reported. [more..] Washington - President Obama will hold an online town hall meeting streamed live from the Silicon Valley headquarters of social network Facebook on April 20, the White House announced. [more..] Beverly Hills, Calif. - Netflix has announced a deal with film and TV studio Lionsgate to offer the first four seasons of the AMC series "Mad Man" on its Instant Streaming service. [more..] Toronto, Canada - A projected two million U.S. households will have "cut the cord" and abandoned cable or another pay-TV service in favor of programming available online by the end of this year, according to a report from market research firm Convergence Consulting Group. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google has removed a mobile application from digital music service Grooveshark from its Android Market store, sources told CNET News.com. [more..] San Francisco - Marin Software, the provider of an online advertising management platform for advertisers and agencies, announced on Wednesday that it has closed a $16 million fifth round of funding, led by Crosslink Capital. [more..] San Francisco - Kiip, a developer of mobile in-game advertising, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $4 million in its first round of funding, led by Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. [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.
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.
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! Rate ends Friday!
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 Washington - Days after luring eight staffers from AOL's Engadget tech blog, sports blog network SB Nation reportedly is on the verge of hiring former AOL Media executive Marty Moe, All Things D reports. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Facebook on Wednesday launched a "Journalists on Facebook" page, intended to provide a resource for journalists using Facebook for sources and to develop stories, and in promoting their work on the social network, Agence France-Press reports. [more..] Englewood, Colo. - Verizon said on Wednesday that it has signed a new multi-year deal with pay-TV provider Starz, to offer programming on Verizon's linear and HD FiOS TV channels, on-demand and online services. [more..] Universal City, Calif. - Universal Music Group Distribution on Wednesday announced the launch of Groovetown Vinyl, an online storefront that will sell vinyl records bundled with "lossless" FLAC digital audio files at a discounted price. [more..] Los Angeles - Clear Channel-owned Los Angeles radio station KIIS FM said on Wednesday that it partnered with Buzzmedia's Just Jared blog to share breaking news, resources and content. [more..] Cannes, France - Jesta Digital said on Wednesday that it has signed MTV Networks, Sony Pictures, HBO and others to provide content for its Bitbop Germany mobile video subscription service. [more..]
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