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April 26, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 15, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Palo Alto, Calif. - Facebook has announced plans to test a "daily deals" service, similar to Groupon or LivingSocial, which will integrate with its Facebook Places location-based check-in feature. [more..] Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft plans to discontinue its Zune media player device due to weak sales, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the decision. [more..] Washington - President Obama's "IP czar" Victoria Espinel on Tuesday submitted a list of proposed changes to U.S. intellectual property laws, including making the unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content a felony, and authorizing wiretaps for criminal copyright and trademark investigations, Ars Techica reported. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google will test a mobile payments service at retail stores in New York and San Francisco within four months, Bloomberg reported, citing two people familiar with the project. [more..] Los Angeles - Netflix is in talks to acquire its first original series for distribution, reportedly outbidding HBO and AMC for the rights to Media Rights Capital's series "House of Cards," directed by David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey, according to Deadline.com. [more..] Washington - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday announced that it has settled a complaint against behavioral advertising firm Chitika, which it alleged had deceived consumers who believed they had opted-out of its services. [more..] New York - Some libraries have stopped buying e-book titles from HarperCollins, after the publisher announced a new policy whereby its library e-books will expire after they are lent out 26 times, The New York Times reported. [more..] New York - Musician Jon Bon Jovi has accused Apple CEO Steve Jobs of "killing" the music industry in an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine. [more..] Vancouver, Canada - Destiny Media Technologies, the provider of a secure online promotional music delivery service, said on Tuesday that it has won a patent dispute with Canada-based rival Yangaroo. [more..] London - A consortium that includes We7, Yahoo, BT, the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) and digital agency Somethin' Else has received an investment of $2.9 million from the U.K. government's Technology Strategy Board, earmarked for the development of a cloud-based music streaming service. [more..] San Francisco - BoostCTR, the developer of an optimization service for online advertisers, has raised $1.64 million in seed funding. [more..] Washington - Sponto, the developer of a mobile platform that allows college students to share information about campus parties and events in real time, said on Tuesday it has raised $200,000 in an initial round of funding, led by Amplifier Ventures. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 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.
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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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