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April 26, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | February 22, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Dallas - Bankrupt video rental store chain Blockbuster on Tuesday announced a deal to sell the company for $290 million to "stalking horse" bidder Cobalt Video Holdco, a group comprised of several private equity firms which are all secured noteholders of the company. [more..] Luxembourg - European streaming music service Spotify, which recently signed deals with two major record labels for its planned U.S. launch, is close to raising a new $100 million funding round at a valuation of around $1 billion, TechCrunch reported, citing sources. [more..] San Francisco - Apple is expected to host a media event on March 2 in San Francisco, at which it will introduce the next version of its iPad tablet computer, All Things D reported, citing sources. [more..] Seattle - Amazon.com on Tuesday announced the launch of its own "instant streaming" service to rival Netflix's, which will initially offer more than 5,000 movies and TV shows to subscribers of its Amazon Prime free expedited shipping service. [more..] Los Angeles - Google, Best Buy, Mitsubishi, Sony, TiVo and others have formed an alliance to back the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) proposal for an "All Vid" standard, which would help to combine traditional and Web video services, Ars Technica reports. [more..] Washington - The U.S. Dept. of Justice has opposed the reduction of a jury's award of $1.5 million in damages to be paid to record labels by convicted file-swapper Jammie Thomas-Rasset, the Recording Industry vs. the People blog reports. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google has weighed in on an ongoing lawsuit against file-sharing search engine isoHunt, agreeing with the court's finding that the service violates copyrights, but voicing concerns on how the court arrived upon its decision, TorrentFreak reported. [more..] Munich - Automaker BMW has launched a new $100 million venture capital investment unit, BMW i Ventures, which will back firms developing mobile and sustainable technologies. [more..] Boston - Paydiant, a mobile payments start-up based in Boston, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $7.6 million in its first round of funding, led by North Bridge Venture Partners and General Catalyst Partners. [more..] Stamford, Conn. - Harman International, an audio technology and "infotainment" company, has acquired 3dB Research, a privately held, Canada-based developer of music and signal processing technology. [more..] Wallingford, Conn. - VBrick Systems, a provider of online video services for businesses, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the assets of Fliqz, a provider of on-demand video services. [more..] Cambridge, Mass. - Pixability, a Cambridge-based company that offers online video production services for businesses, has raised $1 million in angel funding, according to a report in Xconomy. [more..] Rockville, Md. - Access Intelligence, a publisher of newsletters, websites and magazines focused on the energy, healthcare management, communications and aerospace markets, said on Tuesday it has acquired Connecticut-based Red7 Media, a publisher of business magazines and producer of executive conferences and trade shows in the event and media industries. [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.
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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.
Only FOUR DAYS left to register at $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 Gatos, Calif. - Netflix said on Tuesday that it has signed a deal with CBS, to license TV episodes for instant streaming online by subscribers. [more..] Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon Wireless announced on Tuesday that it will offer the forthcoming Motorola XOOM tablet for $600 with a two-year service contract, or $800 without a contract when it begins offering the device on Thursday. [more..] Redmond, Wash. - Nintendo said on Tuesday that there will be 18 game titles available for the March 27 launch of its Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming device. [more..] Los Angeles - Digital music distributor TuneCore has partnered with Alfred Music Publishing to create Alfred Records, a new label intended to help schools fund their music programs by selling their recordings digitally. [more..]
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