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June 17, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 22, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | New York - A federal judge has rejected the proposed $125 million settlement between Google and authors and publishers over its plan to digitize millions of books and make them searchable online. [more..] Reston, Va. - The head of Verizon Wireless said he has no plans to pursue Sprint Nextel, despite the fact that AT&T's planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA would knock his company from the top of the U.S. wireless market, Reuters reported. [more..] London - Citigroup, which took over control of major record label EMI after its private equity firm owner Terra Firma fell behind on loan repayments, is quietly soliciting bidders for the label group, according to the New York Post. [more..] New York - Private equity firm Tamares has submitted a bid for the whole of major record label Warner Music Group, the Financial Times reported, citing three sources. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple has filed a trademark infringement claim against online retail giant Amazon.com, claiming its use of the term "app store" infringes on Apple's App Store for its iOS devices, Bloomberg reported. [more..] San Jose, Calif. - Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been ordered to testify in an antitrust lawsuit brought against the company in 2005 over its FairPlay digital rights management (DRM) software, Bloomberg reported. [more..] Seattle - Amazon.com on Tuesday introduced its Appstore for Android, an online store that will sell applications for mobile devices running Google's Android operating system. [more..] Berkeley, Calif. - MOG, the operator of a digital music subscription service and network of user-penned music blogs, is looking to raise a new funding round of $25 million to $30 million, All Things D reported, citing sources. [more..] New York - Magazine publisher Conde Nast is considering a spin-off of Reddit, the social news aggregation service it acquired five years ago, All Things D reported. [more..] Redwood City, Calif. - Shutterfly, the operator of a digital photobook publishing service, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Tiny Prints, which offers on-demand printing of cards, invitations, stationery and photobooks. [more..] Los Angeles - Digital advertising firm SocialVibe said on Tuesday that it has secured $20 million in new equity financing, led by new investor Norwest Venture Partners. [more..] San Francisco - The Meltwater Group, a provider of social media and news monitoring services, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired JitterJam, a developer of social customer relationship management (CRM) software, for $6 million. [more..] Hollywood, Calif. - MasterImage 3D, a developer of 3D digital cinema technology for theaters, mobile devices and gaming, announced on Tuesday that it has received a $15 million investment from Samsung Ventures. [more..] Seattle - Z2Live, a developer of mobile games, announced on Tuesday that it has raised an undisclosed amount of second round funding, led by Draper Fisher Jurvetson. [more..] New York - Brilig, the operator of an advertising data marketplace, on Tuesday announced that it has raised $1.8 million in financing, from existing angel investors and Webloyalty co-founder Vincent D'Agostino. [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.
Register for $499 and save $200! Reserve your seat today!
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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Featured Advertisements  Connected Creativity at MIPTV – April 4-7, 2011 – Majestic Hotel, Cannes, France Connected Creativity at MIPTV is the new global forum uniting decision makers and innovators in entertainment, mobile media and technology. Organised in partnership with GSMA, the leading mobile industry association, and hosted at the Majestic Hotel in Cannes, France, on 4-7 April 2011, this exclusive event is designed to reveal significant business opportunities and facilitate high-level networking between top executives. Leading professionals, thinkers and innovators in the connected entertainment space will delve into key developments during fast-paced presentations, visionary keynotes, intimate roundtables, startup pitch sessions, working lunches, deal-making workshops and face-to-face networking. Register now for a special rate at www.connected-creativity.com Briefly Noted Waterloo, Canada - Research in Motion (RIM) on Tuesday began taking online pre-orders for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer, which will launch on April 19 with prices ranging from $499 to $699. [more..] Los Angeles - Pay-TV network Showtime plans to remove early seasons of "Dexter" and "Californication" from Netflix's Instant Streaming service by mid-year, Crain's New York Business reported. [more..] Woodland Hills, Calif. - CrowdGather, a network of special interest forums and enthusiast message boards, said on Tuesday that it has acquired the domain name and assets of Rapmusic.com for an undisclosed sum. [more..] New York - News Corp.'s The Wall Street Journal will tomorrow begin selling single-issue editions for Apple's iPad for $1.99. [more..] London - Mobile music discovery application maker Shazam on Tuesday added a feature called "Shazam Friends" to its iPhone and Android apps. [more..] Arlington Heights, Ill. - The Audit Bureau of Circulations said on Tuesday that it has modified the requirements for U.S. and Canadian consumers magazines as replica digital editions. [more..] Arlington, Va. - PBS has announced that the first episode of Ken Burns' film "The Civil War," which originally aired in 1990, will premiere on the free PBS for iPad and PBS App for the iPhone and iPod touch beginning March 24. [more..]
Extras o Poll: 4G or 3G? Wimax or LTE? Click here to vote! - 4G is faster, and Wimax 4G is way better than LTE!
- 4G > 3G, and LTE > Wimax!
- I prefer 4G - I don't care whether it's Wimax or LTE.
- Eh, I don't notice much difference between 4G and 3G.
- LTE? Wimax? Who are they?
- I prefer 3G! There are still too many problem spots with 4G.
- Wait, there are other 4G types too, like HSPA+! I vote those are better!
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