 | | Upcoming Event:
November 19, 2010  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | | | June 15, 2010 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Top Stories Los Angeles - Microsoft introduced its new Kinect motion-sensing video game system, along with a raft of upcoming titles and a new, smaller Xbox 360 model on Monday at the E3 Expo video game convention in Los Angeles. [more..] San Francisco - Google is building an online music service that would provide download and streaming options and could debut as early as this fall, CNET News.com reported, citing "multiple music industry sources." [more..] San Francisco - Social games developer Zynga has received a $147 million new investment from Japan's Softbank, BusinessWeek reported, citing two people familiar with the deal. [more..] Washington - Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households now report playing video games, and more report playing in the company of fellow gamers than ever before, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos MediaCT for the Entertainment Software Association, which represents U.S. developers and publishers. [more..] San Francisco - Twitter has added a new location-based feature called Twitter Places, which lets users tag their tweets with specific geographic locations. [more..] New York - Research in Motion is working on a new touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone, which features a slide-out keyboard and runs a new version of the BlackBerry operating system, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. [more..] New York - Ratings firm Nielsen announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, on a joint venture that aims to help companies harness social media intelligence. [more..] Los Angeles - Machinima.com, a producer of video game-based animated films, has raised $9 million in new funding, led by Redpoint Ventures. [more..] Armonk, N.Y. - IBM announced on Tuesday that it will acquire Coremetrics, a provider of Web analytics software. [more..] San Francisco - Context Optional, a provider of social marketing services, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Unwrap, the makers of Buzzeo -- a platform for Facebook application creation, management and deployment. [more..]
DMW Notice Board Thank you to our sponsors, speakers and attendees! Digital Media Conference East - June 25, 2010 - Washington D.C.
Join over 500 of the most influential decision-makers in the media, entertainment and technology industries will gather in Washington, DC / Tysons Corner for the 7th Annual Digital Media Conference East. This year's event features 3 keynotes and 15 panels divided across 5 Tracks: Mobile • Social Media • Television/Video • Marketing • Law & Tech. Keynoters include Boxee CEO & Co-Founder Avner Ronen and Kelly Day, EVP and General Manager, Digital Media and Commerce, Discovery Communications. New speakers announced from National Geographic Global Media, CBS Interactive/TV.com, Yahoo! News, MTV Networks, WeatherBug, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Cisco Media Solutions Group and many more!
We are accepting speaker submissions and offering sponsor/exhibit opportunities now. Please contact Event Director Jay Baage via email ( jay@digitalmediawire.com) for more information.
Register for only $599 until June 23. Reserve your seat now!
Featured Advertisements  www.mobilexawards.comThe Mobile Excellence Awards is now open for submissions! The MEA honors and celebrates the best of the best, and recognizes the Who's Who in mobile entertainment and will take place at the legendary Paramount Studios on Monday, December 6th in Hollywood CA. . The Mobile Excellence Awards are one of the most influential and prestigious in the industry, honoring the best of the best in mobile entertainment, technology, marketing & media. These coveted awards include execs from all walks of the mobile ecosystem to include major studios, start –ups, brands, agencies, carriers and content providers alike. For more information, please visit www.mobileXawards.com Briefly Noted Los Angeles - French video game publisher Ubisoft has announced plans to publish a title based on the life and performances of Michael Jackson. [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple on Tuesday released a free Apple Store application for the iPhone, which lets users place a pre-order for the new iPhone 4, as well as purchase MacBooks and other products available from the company's retail stores. [more..] Chicago - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have teamed with the Chicago Tribune to promote the release of their upcoming album, "The Last DJ," creating a section on the paper's website featuring songs, videos, merchandise and links to purchase concert tickets. [more..] Minneapolis - Media and electronics retail store chain Best Buy on Tuesday launched a nationwide trade-in program, where consumers can bring in pre-owned video games and redeem them for Best Buy gift cards. [more..] New York - The Orchard, a digital distributor of independent music and video, on Tuesday announced a deal with 19 Entertainment, the firm run by "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller. [more..] McLean, Va. - Newspaper publisher Gannett said on Tuesday that it will partner with DataSphere Technologies to launch community-focused websites in 10 markets served by its television stations. [more..] Los Angeles - RealD, a provider of digital 3D cinema technology, announced on Tuesday that it will release a new model of "kid-sized" RealD 3D glasses in the U.S. and Canada this month. [more..] New York - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive's 2K Play unit on Tuesday announced plans to release "Nickelodeon Fit" for the Nintendo Wii in the fall. [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
DMW Information Executive & Editorial Team | |
