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April 13, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | April 7, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | New York - Google's YouTube is planning a major overhaul of its website, which will organize content around channels in a bid to make the service more appealing and sticky to viewers watching via television interfaces, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Venture capital firm Accel Partners has invested $40 million in production company Legendary Pictures, which has released films including "The Dark Knight," "The Hangover" and "Inception," Forbes reported. [more..] Egham, U.K. - Google's Android will become the most popular smartphone operating system by year's end, and will account for half (49%) of the world smartphone market next year, according to a report from market research firm Gartner. [more..] Los Angeles - U.S. music sales were down a relatively slight 1.3% in the first quarter of 2011, bolstered by an uptick in digital sales, Billboard reported, citing Nielsen SoundScan data. [more..] Tokyo - Sony may delay the release of its new NGP portable game system due to production disruptions caused by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, potentially missing the key holiday shopping season in some markets, Bloomberg reports. [more..] Los Angeles - The hacker group Anonymous has begun targeting sites operated by Sony's games unit, in response to what it says are abuses of the judicial system related to Sony's lawsuit against a hacker who cracked the PlayStation 3, according to reports. [more..] Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft and Toyota on Thursday announced that they will jointly invest $12 million to build a global, cloud-based telematics platform to share digital information between cars, homes and phones. [more..] Los Angeles - Hotfile, a cyberlocker file-hosting service that has been sued for copyright infringement by studios represented by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, TorrentFreak reports. [more..] Dallas - Revenues from video games on social networks are expected to quintuple between 2010 and 2015, growing from over $1 billion last year to $5 billion by 2015, according to a report from market research firm Parks Associates. [more..] Sunnyvale, Calif. - GoldSpot Media, a provider of mobile rich media and video ad services, announced that it has raised $12.05 million in its second round of venture capital financing, from Exa Ventrues and Berg Enterprises. [more..] London - Project Zebra, a developer of location-based iPhone applications, announced on Thursday that it has secured a new investment from Venista Ventures. [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 for.
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 tomorrow!
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 New York - Disney's ESPN on Thursday released a "TV Everywhere" app that lets subscribers of Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Verizon FiOS TV watch live video via Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. [more..] Redwood Shores, Calif. - Game publisher Electronic Arts' BioWare unit said on Thursday that it has partnered with Japanese anime distributor FUNimation, and anime studio T.O Entertaiment to create an anime feature film adapted from its "Mass Effect" game franchise. [more..] London - Mobile music ID service Shazam generated $16 million in revenue during its fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Music Ally reported, citing a regulatory filing. [more..] Grapevine, Texas - Video game retail store chain GameStop on Thursday announced the launch of a social commerce storefront on Facebook. [more..] New York - Fowndr is currently accepting applications to join its new social network, designed exclusively for entrepreneurs and founders of start-ups to discuss new projects and share resources, The New York Times reports. [more..] Los Angeles - Hello Music, the provide of a digital music platform and tools for independent artists, on Thursday launched Hello Music Deals, a members-only private sales site for musicians that will feature deals on instruments, recording equipment and more. [more..] Stockholm, Sweden - Stardoll, a social network and virtual doll dress-up community, said on Thursday that it has surpassed 100 million members worldwide. [more..]
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