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June 25, 2010  | | Connecting People & Knowledge Since May 2000 | | | | | June 22, 2010 · Today's Sponsor: | | |  | Top Stories Washington - The U.S. on Tuesday released its plan to protect intellectual property in the country and abroad, with Vice President Joe Biden stating alongside Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel that, "Piracy is theft, clean and simple." [more..] Cupertino, Calif. - Apple announced on Tuesday that sales of its iPad have now surpassed 3 million units, 80 days after its release in the U.S. [more..] Seattle - RealNetworks, the provider of media delivery technology, announced on Tuesday a reorganization of its business and operational structure, which will see the company cut 85 positions and consolidate its Technology Products and Solutions, and Media Software and Services business units. [more..] Dallas - Debt-laden video rental giant Blockbuster announced on Tuesday that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has accepted the plan it submitted to regain compliance with the exchange's $75 million minimum market capitalization requirement -- and avoided delisting from the exchange. [more..] Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft has listed its recently-unveiled Kinect motion-sensing game controller system -- formerly codenamed Project Natal -- with a $150 price tag on its own website, CNET News.com reported. [more..] Seattle - After Barnes & Noble's move on Monday to cut the price of its Nook e-book reader from $259 to $199, rival Amazon.com followed suit by discounting its own Kinde e-book reader from $259 to $189. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Social games publisher Playdom announced on Tuesday that it has raised $33 million in new venture capital financing. [more..] New York - Vringo, a distributor of video ringtones and mobile personalization applications, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $11 million in its initial public offering (IPO) of shares on the NYSE Amex. [more..] Burlingame, Calif. - Americans spent an estimated $168 million on mobile virtual goods in the last year, according to a report from market research firm Frank N. Magid Associates and mobile social gaming network OpenFeint. [more..] Columbia, Md. - Arbitron, the audience measurement firm best known for its radio ratings, said that it has acquired the technology, patents and trade name of Silicon Valley-based Integrated Media Measurement Inc. (IMMI). [more..] San Mateo, Calif. - Brand.net, an online display and video ad platform, announced on Tuesday that it has closed a $14 million third round of funding, led by Focus Ventures. [more..] Newton, Mass. - Jackpot Rewards, the operator of an online sweepstakes service, has raised $14.1 million in venture debt, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. [more..] Boulder, Colo. - Lijit Networks, a provider of search and discovery tools for online publishers, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $6 million in new venture capital financing, led by Foundry Group. [more..]
DMW Notice Board 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 and 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 Now for only $499. 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 Cupertino, Calif. - Apple on Monday released its iOS 4 update for the iPhone and iPod touch, which brings new features including multitasking with applications, a unified email inbox and the ability to place applications into folders. [more..] Mountain View, Calif. - Google on Tuesday made its Google Voice platform, previously available only via invite, available to all interested parties in the U.S. [more..] Foster City, Calif. - Sling Media, the unit of EchoStar that offers TV place-shifting technology that lets users watch their home TV channels from Internet-connected devices, announced on Tuesday the release of an application for Android smartphones. [more..] New York - Publisher Conde Nast plans to resurrect its recently-shuttered Gourmet Magazine as an application designed for devices like Apple's iPad -- but will not rehire the publication's former staffers, All Things D reported. [more..] San Francisco - Rdio, the social music service developed by the creators of Kazaa and Skype, said that Apple has approved the latest version of its mobile application for the iPhone, following an unexpected delay. [more..] San Bruno, Calif. - Google's YouTube on Tuesday announced a partnership with the WWE that will bring full-length episodes of its programs to U.S. YouTube users. [more..] Novato, Calif. - Sonic Solutions said on Tuesday that it has signed a multi-year deal to power online movie download services for retail store chains Sears and Kmart. [more..] Los Angeles - Musix, the Israeli digital music subscription service operated by Pelephone Communications, has licensed Universal Music Group tracks for inclusion on the service, Billboard reports. [more..] Extras Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds - National Geographic - Washington - iFactor Consulting - Pheonix - Payvment, Inc. - San Francisco, CA - Zynga - San Francisco
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