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Digital Media Wire will not be published on Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. The next edition will arrive on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Washington - The U.S. Justice Dept. and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are looking at Apple's new subscription terms for selling content via its iPhone and iPad devices, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. [more..] San Francisco - Social games publisher Zynga is nearing the close of a new $500 million round of funding that values the company at $10 billion, All Things D reported, citing sources. [more..] San Francisco - Contrary to reports earlier this week in The Wall Street Journal and other outlets, Apple is not developing a smaller iPhone, although the company is working on making the smartphone cheaper, The New York Times reported, citing "people briefed on Apple's plans." [more..] London - Major record label EMI has signed a licensing deal for the U.S. with European streaming music service Spotify, All Things D reported, citing sources. [more..] New York - Jack Griffin, the new chief executive at magazine publisher Time Inc. who has been in the position only since August, has left the company. [more..] Port Washington, N.Y. - U.S. video game sales fell 4% in January, to $1.14 billion, according to a report from market research firm NPD Group. [more..] San Francisco - Having been forced to dismiss thousands of lawsuits against alleged downloaders of the Oscar-winning film "The Hurt Locker," due to having grouped numerous defendants together into single complaints, the law firm behind those suits has now begun filing individual copyright infringement suits against defendants in their home jurisdictions, CNET News.com reported. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Facebook has added the ability for users to designate their relationship status as "in a civil union" or "in a domestic partnership," after consultation with leading groups that represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, the Huffington Post reported. [more..] Los Angeles - According to tests run by iPhone customers using a connection speed testing application, AT&T's 3G network is delivering data transfer rates roughly twice as fast as iPhones on Verizon's 3G network, Wired.com reported. [more..] Seattle - Fashion specialty retail store chain Nordstrom announced on Thursday that it will acquire HauteLook, an online private sale marketplace with four million members. [more..] San Francisco - Anomaly Innovations, the developer of a service that manages real-time data streams to display the most relevant content, has raised $500,000 in seed funding, TechCrunch reported. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 11th Annual Digital Music Forum - February 24, 2011 - New York City, NY
We are pleased to announce the addition of Gary Shapiro, President & CEO, The Consumer Electronics Association as a speaker for the event. He joins Dermot McCormack, EVP of Digital Media, MTV Networks Music & Logo Group as a keynoter for the event. Go to our website for more info and to register! 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.
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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.
One week left to register at our $299 special rate! Deal ends February 25th!
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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Briefly Noted Los Angeles - Apple plans to build its largest retail store to date within New York City's Grand Central Terminal, Cult of Mac reported, citing a source. [more..] Santa Monica, Calif. - Lady Gaga's new single "Born This Way" is the "fastest-selling single ever" on Apple's iTunes Store, according to a statement from her record label, Universal/Interscope. [more..] London - Radiohead has announced the digital release of its new album, "The King of Limbs," from its website a day ahead of its planned launch tomorrow. [more..] Philadelphia - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, plans to launch its Xfinity 3D channel for subscribers on Sunday. [more..]
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