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January 6, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | | | December 20, 2010 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | New York - Google has asked its manufacturing partners to delay their introduction of new Google TV hardware, expected to be unveiled at next month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), so it can "refine" the underlying software, The New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the company's plans. [more..] New York - Advertisers will spend more on Internet advertising than they do in newspapers for the first time in 2010, according to a report from market research firm eMarketer. [more..] San Diego - Qualcomm announced on Monday that it will sell the U.S. spectrum licenses associated with its failed FLO TV mobile TV service to AT&T, for $1.925 billion. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google will expand the test of a streaming movie rental service it conducted this year into a full-fledged offering in early 2011, TechCrunch reported, citing a source briefed on the product. [more..] San Diego - Cricket Wireless, the operator of a mobile virtual network, on Monday announced plans to introduce the nation's first unlimited mobile music download service next year. [more..] San Francisco - After pressure from lawmakers and advocacy groups compelled online classifieds site Craigslist to remove its "adult services" section in the U.S. earlier this year, the company appears to have now removed the section from all of its international sites, Wired.com reported. [more..] San Jose, Calif. - Online auction giant eBay announced on Monday that it will acquire Germany-based online shopping club brands4friends, in a deal valued at $200 million. [more..] New York - LimeWire, the veteran file-sharing service that was ordered shut down by a federal judge in October, has sold its LimeExchange services marketplace to Freelancer.com, All Things D reports. [more..] New York - Tumblr, the online publishing platform, has raised $30 million in new financing from investors including Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital and Union Square Ventures, according to a regulatory filing. [more..] New York - Major League Gaming (MLG), a professional video game league and online gaming competition, announced on Monday the initial close in a $10 million financing commitment, set to be completed in the first quarter of 2011. [more..]
DMW Notice Board DMW's Gaming SuperSession @ CES - Noon - 1PM, January 6, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV
The State of the Games Industry: View from the Top
Timo Soininen, CEO of Habbo Hotel / Sulake joins the panel! The worldwide video game industry is poised to reach $70.1 billion by 2015 according to DFC Intelligence, through the combined growth of console, portable, PC, and online video games. Industry leaders discuss the current state of the industry as the business continues its transition towards a digital future. What trends and developments are leading the industry? Then, join us for Digital Media Insider @ CES from 7pm to 9pm on Jan. 6!
Digital Media Insider @ CES - 7PM- 9PM, January 6, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV
Announcing our picks for 2011's "25 Digital Entertainment Executives to Watch"!
The 4th Annual Digital Media Insider @ CES is an exclusive evening networking reception to honor the 2011 "25 Digital Entertainment Executives to Watch." Read DMW' article announcing the honorees here. We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information.
Pre-register now and save! Holiday rates for a limited time!
11th Annual Digital Music Forum - February 24, 2011 - New York City, NY
Join us for speakers from Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, eLabs, RoadRunner Records and more! Check out our current speakers, many more to come! We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information. To submit a speaker, please click here.
Register before the New Year at a special rate of $299! Register Now!
LA Games Conference - April 26, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA
Keynote announcement! Tony Bartel, President of GameStop Corporation will keynote at the 2011 LA Games Conference on April 26th! Submit a speaker, register, and find out more info at http://www.lagamesconference.com/. We are currently offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email jay@digitalmediawire.com for more information. To submit a speaker, please click here.
Register Now to receive the Holiday Special Rate of $199 until December 31st!
Featured Advertisements MUSIC MATTERS 2011 - 24-28th May, 2011, Singapore
Launched in 2006, Music Matters is conducted in the world's most dynamic region and is Asia's only annual conference dedicated to the business of music. The event was created with and for the music industry, bringing together major players to discuss, debate, do business and watch some of the hottest up and coming acts in Asia. Previous keynote performers and speakers include multiple Grammy winner Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, Nile Rogers, U2 manager Paul McGuinness, Warner Music Chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr., Spotify’s Founder and CEO Daniel Ek, and Sire Records President Seymour Stein to name a few. Created, managed and promoted by Branded, the Music Matters program is customized with the input of an advisory board comprising of senior level representatives from across the entertainment value chain including majors, independents, promoters, digital retail, lawyers, financiers, mobile and media. For further information, please refer to www.musicmatters.asia.
Register HERE!
Technology Council of Southern California: Digital Media Society Event - January 12, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA
Content World Turned Upside Down: Can Traditional Media Adapt? To register: www.tcosc.org.
January 12, 2011 from 6-9pm Sheraton 4 Points, Culver City, CA: Dinner Included
Panelists: Richard Berger, SVP Global Digital Strategy: SONY; Scott Brovsky: Director Global Marketing: DISNEY Interactive; Eric Garland: CEO Big Champagne; Richard Neff, Neff Law Firm. Moderator: Ned Sherman: CEO: DigitalMediaWire.
Traditional media is under assault by disruptive business models. From GoogleTV to iTunes and YouTube to the rise of social networks to e-book readers to cloud computing and free software, the worlds of newspapers, books, music, games, film, television and even software have seen revenues plummet. Can they survive and thrive?
Register TODAY!
Briefly Noted Los Angeles - Vevo, the online music video portal joint venture between Universal Music, Sony Music and Abu Dhabi Media Company, has launched a free iPad application. [more..] Los Angeles - The Associated Press has changed the host for its Online Video Network service from thePlatform to News Distribution Network, PaidContent reports. [more..]
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