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April 26, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | February 8, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Los Angeles - The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) on Tuesday filed suit against file-hosting service Hotfile, alleging the firm "profits handsomely" from "encouraging and providing the means for massive copyright infringment." [more..] Seattle - Media software and services provider RealNetworks on Tuesday announced a third round of layoffs as part of an now-completed restructuring, which will see 130 employees or about 10% of its total workforce lose their jobs. [more..] San Francisco - Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann said on Tuesday he will join Current TV, the San Francisco-based public affairs network co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore. [more..] Los Angeles - Sony has asked a federal judge to compel Google and Twitter to turn over the identities of users believed to be involved with sharing code that can be used to "jailbreak" its PlayStation 3 video game console, so it can play pirated software, Wired.com reports. [more..] Chicago - Responding to widespread criticism of his company's Tibet Super Bowl ad, Groupon CEO Andrew Mason defended the idea of using humor to raise awareness of both the situation and the company. [more..] Washington - Korean consumer electronics firm LG Electronics has filed patent infringement complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), seeking a ban on the import of Sony products including Bravia TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles into the U.S., Bloomberg reported. [more..] Boston - Global sales of e-reader devices, like Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook, are expected to grow from $1.9 billion and 11 million unit sales in 2010, to $8.2 billion and nearly 72 million units in 2014, according to a report from market research firm Yankee Group. [more..] London - A British court has refused to allow anti-piracy law firm ACS:Law and partner MediaCAT to drop copyright infringement claims filed against 27 alleged file-swappers, despite the fact that both firms have in recent weeks shut down operations and stopped doing business, TorrentFreak reported. [more..] Taoyuan, Taiwan - Mobile phone manufacturer HTC announced on Tuesday that it has invested $40 million in OnLive, the provider of an on-demand video game streaming service. [more..] San Jose, Calif. - Mobile entertainment publisher PlayPhone on Tuesday announced the launch of a $10 million marketing fund for developers of social games for mobile devices. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Meebo, the provider of a content-sharing and online chat platform, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Mindset Media, a provider of ad targeting and measurement services. [more..] Cambridge, England - Jagex, a U.K.-based online game developer and publisher, announced on Tuesday that it has raised an undisclosed amount of new funding from Insight Venture Partners, Spectrum Equity Investors and The Raine Group. [more..] Los Angeles - Creative Mobile Labs has received an undisclosed amount of funding from Qualcomm and Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and launched its venture aimed at connecting creative content producers with mobile application developers, 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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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.
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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 Palo Alto, Calif. - Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has obtained a restraining order against a man alleged to be stalking him, harassing both in person and on Facebook, TMZ reported. [more..] New York - Sprint has introduced the Kyocera Echo, which it says is the first touchscreen mobile smartphone to feature dual screens. [more..] San Francisco - Online auction service eBay has launched a limited offer at its electronics buyback service, which will provide a guaranteed $200 to users wanting to unload their iPhone 3GS, Droid X, Evo 4G or Galaxy S Vibrant, the Associated Press reports. [more..] Los Angeles - Authorities in Los Angeles have seized over $10 million in counterfeit iPods, iPhones, Sony PSPs and other gadgets, the Los Angeles Times reports. [more..] Nuremberg, Germany - Stardoll, an online dress-up game and community site for teen and tween girls, on Tuesday announced a multi-year licensing agreement with toymaker Mattel, to develop a Stardoll product line set to debut in the fall. [more..]
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