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February 24, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | February 23, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | New York - A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against ivi, a service that streams live TV broadcasts, stating that the TV networks that sued the company for copyright infringement are suffering harm and likely to prevail on the merits of their case, Wired.com reports. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple has halved the minimum commitment for advertisers looking to run campaigns on its iAd platform, from the $1 million it charged at launch a year ago to $500,000, All Things D reported. [more..] Washington - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will review how Apple handles marketing of in-app purchases on its iPhone and iPad ecosystem, believing charges may be confusing for consumers, the Washington Post reports. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple's shareholders have rejected a measure that would have required the company to publicly detail its leadership succession plans, in the midst of CEO Steve Jobs' ongoing health issues, The Wall Street Journal reported. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google has awarded a $2.7 million grant to the International Press Institute (IPI), to sponsor a contest aimed at advancing digital newsgathering in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. [more..] San Mateo, Calif. - BookRenter, an online textbook rental service, announced on Wednesday that it has closed a $40 million, third round of financing. [more..] San Mateo, Calif. - Digital Chocolate, a developer of social games, said on Tuesday it has raised $12 million in its fourth round of funding, led by Intel Capital. [more..] Chicago - Sprout Social, a provider of social media management tools for businesses, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $10 million in its second round of venture capital financing, led by New Enterprise Associates. [more..] Helsinki, Finland - Grey Area, a developer of mobile, location-based games, said on Wednesday that it has secured $2.5 million in new funding. [more..] New York - SeatGeek, the operator of an event ticket price forecasting service, and secondary ticketing marketplace, has received an undisclosed amount of new funding from A Grade Investments, a firm that includes actor Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary. [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 New York - Bookseller Barnes & Noble now claims to hold 25% of the nascent e-book market in the U.S. [more..] New York - Fast Company has released its 2011 list of the Most Influential Women in Technology, highlighting 30 women in six categories, as selected by the publication's editors. [more..] Toronto - Canadian broadcaster and publisher Rogers Media announced on Wednesday that it has named Jason Tafler to the newly created position of chief digital officer. [more..] Somerville, Mass. - The Echo Nest, a developer of digital music applications, said on Wednesday it partnered with Australia-based music discovery service We Are Hunted on a series of music apps. [more..] New York - Songtrust said on Wednesday that MySpace Music will offer its music publishing management services to artists using the service to distribute their songs. [more..]
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