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April 26, 2011  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | March 23, 2011 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | New York - Radio host Howard Stern has sued his employer, Sirius XM Radio, claiming the company failed to provide performance-based stock awards included in his contract, according to The Hollywood Reporter. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - After more than 146,000 people signed an online petition demanding that Apple remove an iPhone app from an organization that purports to be able to "cure" homosexuality, the company has quietly removed the app from Exodus International. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Facebook has begun testing the real-time targeting of ads, based on what users are typing as their status updates and conversations with friends, Ad Age reported. [more..] New York - AOL plans to fold about 30 of its less popular websites into more established ones, as it looks to reduce overlap following its recent acquisition of The Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal reported. [more..] Port Washington, N.Y. - Since last October, when peer-to-peer file-sharing service LimeWire shuttered its service after a federal court found the company liable for copyright infringement, the number of U.S. file-swappers has dropped "precipitously," according to a report from market research firm NPD Group. [more..] Los Angeles - Apple is considering adding streaming video to its AirPlay service, which currently allows users to stream audio from an iPhone, iPad or iTunes to a home stereo or other devices, Bloomberg reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. [more..] New York - Time Warner Cable's recent launch of a "TV Everywhere" iPad app, which provides subscribers with online access to certain cable channels to which they subscribe, has prompted cease-and-desist letters from networks, Business Insider reported, citing an industry source. [more..] San Jose, Calif. - Adobe Systems on Wednesday introduced the Adobe Pass service, a "TV Everywhere" platform that gives pay-TV providers the ability to offer subscribers authenticated viewing of their programming online and via mobile devices. [more..] Palo Alto, Calif. - Flipboard, the developer of an application that presents content from Facebook and other social media sites in a magazine format for tablets, is raising a new round of funding at a $200 million valuation, All Things D reported, citing sources. [more..] Washington - The majority of mobile apps may soon bear ratings designed to warn parents about content potentially inappropriate for their children, if wireless industry trade association CTIA has its way. [more..] Reston, Va. - A week after initially being sued by rival Nielsen for alleged patent infringement, Internet audience measurement firm comScore said it has filed a countersuit against the New York-based company in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. [more..] San Antonio, Texas - Radio station owner Clear Channel is considering an acquisition of the assets of bankrupt digital music service Playlist.com, CNET News.com reported, citing a source with knowledge of the negotiations. [more..] Santa Clara, Calif. - Amimon, a developer of wireless HDTV chips, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $15 million in new funding, from new and existing investors. [more..] San Francisco - ShopSquad, a social commerce service, has landed $1.25 million in seed funding, TechCrunch reported. [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 off the regular price! 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 Featured Job!
Director of Online Media - CafePress - San Mateo CafePress’ Online Acquisition team is looking for an intelligent, entrepreneurial and resourceful leader to build and manage its fast-growing, multi-million dollar Media practice. The Director of Online Media will be a senior member of the retail team responsible for growing the affiliate, display, and product feed channels. This individual will have experience in building affiliate and display departments to achieve top line revenue forecasts via aggressive customer acquisition techniques and utilization of cutting edge technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to assume a leadership role within one of the most successful e-commerce firms on the web. Founded in 1999, CafePress is a pre-IPO company that is the leading source of custom printed products on the web. They get over 11 million unique visits a month and have over 100 major corporate accounts including: American Idol, E! Television, Smithsonian Institute, Noggin and the Twilight series. To access the posting, click here! Briefly Noted Sunnyvale, Calif. - Yahoo on Wednesday introduced Search Direct, an auto-complete feature that delivers search results before a user completes typing a query. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Nearly two weeks after debuting the iPad 2 in the U.S., Cupertino-based Apple said on Tuesday it will launch the device in 25 additional countries this Friday. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - LinkedIn, the online professional network, said on Tuesday it has raised 100 million members. [more..] San Francisco - Wired.com on Wednesday asked several law school professors to comment on the legality of Zediva, a company that is streaming new DVD releases to consumers via individual DVD players stored at its headquarters. [more..] Woodland Hills, Calif. - CrowdGather, a network of special interest forums and enthusiast message boards, said on Wednesday that it has acquired the domain name and assets of DigiShopTalk.com for an undisclosed sum. [more..] San Diego - Personalized streaming radio service Slacker said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Disney's ESPN, to make ESPN Audio content available and customizable. [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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