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March 10, 2010  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | | | February 23, 2010 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Top Stories San Francisco - Twitter is working on an advertising platform for its microblogging service, and may announce details at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival next month, according to published reports. [more..] Washington - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday issued notices to some 100 organizations, warning them that personal information, including sensitive data about customers or employees, is being shared on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks. [more..] Amsterdam - Sellaband, a site that facilitated fan-financed recordings for musicians, filed for bankruptcy in a Dutch court on Monday, Hypebot reported. [more..] Los Angeles - Despite earlier reports to the contrary, a leaked draft of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) currently being negotiated behind closed doors does not appear to contain a mandate that signatories establish "three-strikes" penalties that would sever the Internet connections of repeat file-swappers, Billboard and others reported. [more..] Beijing - China has imposed new Internet rules that will compel individuals wanting to operate a website to first meet in person with regulators, the Associated Press reported. [more..] Geneva - The number of mobile phone subscriptions is set to pass 5 billion in 2010, representing a penetration rate of 67% across all countries, according to a report from the International Telecommunications Union, a United Nations agency. [more..] Los Angeles - Mail.com Media Corp. (MMC), the publisher of a network of entertainment-focused websites, announced on Tuesday that it has formed a joint venture with India-based media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises, to create a local portal on the domain India.com, PaidContent reported. [more..] San Francisco - Ngmoco, a developer and publisher of games for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch, announced on Tuesday that it has raised nearly $25 million in its third round of funding, led by Institutional Venture Partners, and acquired mobile game studio Freeverse. [more..] Burbank, Calif. - Time Warner's Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group on Tuesday announced that it has acquired a majority stake in London-based video game developer Rocksteady Studios. [more..] Baltimore - Three months after announcing a $16 million funding round, Baltimore-based Millennial Media, the developer of an independent mobile advertising network, said on Tuesday that it will acquire TapMetrics, a San Francisco-based mobile analytics firm, focused on application usage and behavior. [more..] London - United Business Media (UBM), a publisher of business-to-business publications, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Game Advertising Online (GAO) for $1 million in cash, and additional performance-related consideration of up to $7 million. [more..] Boston - Currensee, an online social network for Forex traders, announced on Tuesday that it has secured $8 million in its second round of financing, led by Northbridge Venture Partners. [more..] Boston - CitySide Tickets, a Boston-based event ticket purchasing service that caters to a selection of theater, music, and sporting venues, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire StadiumTickets.com, an entertainment and event ticket broker exchange. [more..]
DMW Notice Board Digital Music Forum East - Feb. 24-25, 2010, NYC
10th Annual Digital Music Forum East in New York City is known worldwide for the news that is made in our auditorium, the deals that get done in our hallways, and the friendships and partnerships that are forged year after year. Confirmed speakers include David Pakman, Partner, Venrock, Anjula Acharia Bath, Chairman, President & Founder, Desi Hits!, Pete Watson, Senior Bus. Dev. Manager, Research in Motion, (RIM) / Blackberry, Cameo Carlson, Executive Vice President, Universal Motown Republic Group, Ted Mico, Head of Digital, Interscope Geffen A&M, Jayne Charneski, Executive, Intelligence Group, Creative Artists Agency, Michael Doernberg, CEO & Founder, ReverbNation and many more.
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(LAST CHANCE! Online Registration Rate $899 - reserve your seat now!)
Digital Strategies Conference - March 10, 2010, Toronto, Canada
Digital Strategies Conference is a one day event, co-located with Canadian Music Week, focused on what you need to know to effectively market your products and services in the Digital Age. This is an event that you can't afford to miss. Confirmed speakers include Louise Clements
Head of Sales, Facebook in Canada, Bob Garfield, Author, The Chaos Scenario, Co-Host, NPR's On The Media, Columnist, Advertising Age, Richard Sussman, Director, Media & Entertainment, Nielsen Online, Phil Miano, National Sales Director, Mobile Advertising, AOL, Paul Cormack, Consumer Marketing Manager , Family + Playhouse Disney, Astral Television Networks and many more.
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(Early Bird Rate $499 - reserve your seat now!)
LA Games Conference - April 29, 2010, Los Angeles
Over 300 of the most influential decision-makers in the games industry gather for the LA Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of console, PC, online and mobile games. LA Games Conference – now in its 4rd year – features a lively and fun debate on timely cutting-edge business topics, demos as well unrivaled access to some of the most progressive companies in Hollywood, Silicon Valley and beyond. 2010 Agenda Just Announced!
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(Value Discount Rate $399 - reserve your seat now!)
Briefly Noted San Francisco - Google will ask early adopters of the new Buzz social features for its Gmail service to re-confirm the contacts that were automatically added from Gmail to their Buzz contacts at the outset of the service, Wired.com reports. [more..] San Francisco - Microsoft and Amazon.com have announced a patent cross-licensing agreement, covering the Kindle e-book reader and Linux-based servers used by Amazon. [more..] New York - ReverbNation, an online marketing platform used by more than 550,000 artists, labels and live music venues, announced on Tuesday that it partnered with direct-to-fan e-commerce firm Audiolife to launch the Reverb Store. [more..] London - TuneTribe, a provider of digital music marketing services, has partnered with mobile entertainment publisher 3rd Space to launch an ad-supported mobile music video service. [more..] New York - RightsFlow, a provider of Web-based mechanical licensing and royalty services, announced on Tuesday that digital music retailer Amie Street will use its services to handle royalty reporting in Canada. [more..] Extras Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds - Gannett Digital - McLean - VMIX MEDIA INC - San Diego, CA - Socialcast - San Francisco, CA - Zynga - San Francisco - Synacor - Buffalo, NY - Live365 - Foster City - Amazon.com - Seattle, WA
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