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February 7, 2006 -- About Us | Advertise | Events | Subscribe | Unsubscribe

Top Stories
o Apple Debuts 1GB iPod Nano, Slashes Prices on iPod Shuffle
o Lazard Report Calls For Breakup of Time Warner Into 4 Separate Companies
o RealNetworks Acquires Dutch Casual Games Firm Zylom for $21 Million
o In-Game Advertising Network IGA Worldwide Raises $12 Million

o Showtime Networks Series Added to iTunes Store
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DMW Announcements

  Digital Music Forum & Mobile Music Leadership Summit - Feb. 28 - March 1, 2006

Featured Advertisements
 
2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory
 

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Briefly Noted

o VH1 Launches Four Video Podcasts
o XM Satellite Radio to Broadcast World Baseball Classic
o Spoken Word Audio Distributor MediaBay Retains MediaTech Capital
o Motion Picture Academy Launches Oscars Pool on Oscar.com

o FHM Magazine Launches Digital Version with Zinio Systems
o Verizon Looks to Launch FiOS TV in Rhode Island
o Disney's Starwave Mobile Signs Five Mobile Content License Deals
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Electronic Arts Ships "Arena Football," "Command & Conquer" Anthology
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CNET News.com: Report from DEMO '06 Conference

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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
  Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist -  NPR  Online 
  Interactive & Multi-Media Web Designer -  NPR Online
  Online Supervising Music Producer -  NPR Online
  Programmer/Mobile Applications -  NPR Online
  Account Manager & Senior Account Executive - Chen PR
  Product Analyst, Premium Services - Synacor
  Director of Content Solutions - Synacor
  Senior Software Engineer - HireStrategy
  Marketing Manager - BIA Financial Network
  Chief Technology Officer - Silver Genie, Inc.
  Telecom Market Researcher - Pivot Group
  Account Executive, Public Relations - San Francisco
 
Tech PR Account Director - Horn Group, Inc
 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

  Billboard Music & Money Symposium - March 2, 2006, The St. Regis, NYC
 


Top Stories

o Apple Debuts 1GB iPod Nano, Slashes Prices on iPod Shuffle

Cupertino, Calif. - Apple on Tuesday debuted a new $149, 1GB iPod Nano, adding a smaller capacity model to existing 2GB and 4GB versions of its flash memory-based portable music player line. Apple also announced lower pricing for its iPod shuffle, its smallest player and the only model without a display screen. The 512MB shuffle now costs $69, down from $99, while the 1GB shuffle was discounted from $129 to $99. "The only other company that has cheaper products out there is Creative," Gene Munster, an industry analyst with PiperJaffray, told the Associated Press. "So not only are Apple products the best, now they're also the cheapest, which makes it impossible for others to compete." Apple has also started a countdown to the one billionth song to be sold from its iTunes Music Store, which the company said last month has now sold 850 million songs. Prizes will be given at 100,000-song intervals along the way, with the purchaser of the 1 billionth song to receive an iMac, 10 iPods and a $10,000 gift certificate to the iTunes Store.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060207/sftu067.html?.v=41
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/060207/apple_ipod.html?.v=2 (AP)
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o Lazard Report Calls For Breakup of Time Warner Into 4 Separate Companies

Dulles, Va. - In a move being closely watched at America Online, investment bank Lazard, working for billionaire Carl Icahn, on Tuesday released a report calling for the breakup of Time Warner into four separate companies. The report calls for American Online becoming its own company, along with a separate publishing company, cable company, and entertainment company. It argues that strategic mistakes by Time Warner's board of directors have cost shareholders over $40 billion in value. The report also calls for massive cost-cutting at Time Warner, including job cuts and the curtailment of executive perks.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060207/20060207006083.html?.v=1 
http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/060207/media_timewarner_icahn.html?.v=2
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o RealNetworks Acquires Dutch Casual Games Firm Zylom for $21 Million

Seattle - RealNetworks, a provider of media delivery technology and subscription services, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Zylom Media Group, a Netherlands-based developer, publisher and distributor of casual PC games, for $21 million. Founded in 2001, Zylom offers 70 game titles localized in 7 languages, such as "Mirror Magic" and "Hotel Solitaire." The company reported $7.98 million in revenue and $750,000 net income in 2005. The purchase follows RealNetworks' $35.6 million acquisition of Seattle-based casual games developer GameHouse in 2004 and its May 2005 purchase of Finland-based developer Mr. Goodliving for $15 million.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060207/sftu013.html?.v=44
http://www.realarcade.com
http://www.zylom.com
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o In-Game Advertising Network IGA Worldwide Raises $12 Million

New York - IGA Worldwide, the operator of an in-game advertising network for video games, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $12 million in its first round of venture capital financing. Easton Capital Group and Morgenthaler Ventures co-led the investment round; previous investor DN Capital also participated. New York-based IGA provides planning, serving and tracking of targeted ad campaigns across its Radial Network of online game titles, which includes an open source version of "Counter-Strike." The company offers the ability to deliver audio, video and 3D ads within games for clients including Spike TV. IGA said it will use the funds to accelerate growth.
http://www.ingameadvertising.com 
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o Showtime Networks Series Added to iTunes Store

New York - CBS Corporation's Showtime Networks pay-TV service on Tuesday became the latest network to begin offering episodes of its programs for purchase and download from Apple's iTunes Store. Episodes of Showtime series including "Sleeper Cell," "Weeds" and "Fat Actress" will be available for $1.99 each. Programming from ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, MTV, USA Network, Sci-Fi Channel, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, ESPN and Pixar is also available from iTunes, which Apple said has now sold more than 12 million videos.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060207/sftu066.html?.v=42
http://www.sho.com

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DMW Announcements
 
Digital Music Forum & Mobile Music Leadership Summit

        
                                    
  Museum of Jewish Heritage - New York
                                               February 28 - March1, 2006  
                                              www.digitalmusicforum.com


Mark your calendars!  The 6th Annual Digital Music Forum has been expanded to two days and kicks off on February 28, 2006 with the Mobile Music Leadership Summit followed by Digital Music Forum on March 1, 2006 in New York City.  The annual event brings together decision-makers from record labels, music publishers, producers and distributors, technology companies, wireless companies, rights organizations, industry bodies, radio, advertising, attorneys, artists investors and venture capitalists to examine the role of digital technologies in the future of music.

                                 The Premier Event for Music Industry Decision-Makers

KEYNOTES
Larry Kenswil, President, Universal Music Group - eLabs
Terry McBride, Founder & CEO, Nettwerk Productions
David Del Beccaro, President, CEO & Founder, Music Choice
Ralph Simon, Chairman - Americas, Mobile Entertainment Forum
Shawn Gold, SVP of Marketing and Content, MySpace

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE...
Lee Abrams, Chief Programming Officer, XM Satellite Radio
Aydin Caginalp, Managing Partner, NY Office, Alston & Bird
Bryan Biniak, SVP & GM, AG Interactive, American Greetings
Steve Blatter, SVP, Music Programming, SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Lesley Bleakley, CEO, Beggars Group North America
Anthony Bruno, Editor, Digital/Mobile, Billboard
David Card, VP & Senior Analyst, JupiterResearch
Greg Clayman, VP, Wireless, MTV Networks
Ted Cohen, SVP, Digital Development, EMI Music
Leslie Darling, Vice President, comScore Media Metrix
Stephen Friedman, General Manager, mtvU
Brian Garrity, Senior Business Writer, Billboard
Mike Gaumond, VP, Digital Media Services, Motorola
Dave Goldberg, VP & GM, Yahoo! Music
Jim Griffin, CEO, Cherry Lane Digital
John Harrobin, VP–Marketing Communications, Verizon Wireless
Michael Hausman, Co-Founder/Manager, SuperEgo Records & United Musicians
Dave Jaworski, Founder & CEO, PassAlong Networks
John Kilcullen, President & Publisher, Billboard
Avery Kotler, Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs, Napster
David Pakman, President & CEO, eMusic
Tim Quirk, General Manager, Music, RealNetworks
Farrell Reynolds, President & COO, Ruckus
JJ Rosen, VP & GM, Digital Business, US, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Rusty Rueff, Chief Executive Officer, SNOCAP
Thomas Ryan, SVP - Mobile & Digital Development, EMI Music
Greg Scholl, CEO, The Orchard
Adam Sexton, VP of Marketing & Product Management, Groove Mobile
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
LaSean Smith, Senior Product Manager, Digital Media, Motorola

Pre-Registration Rate: $699 until February 24, 2006
Registration Rate: $799 after February 24,2006

Online Registration: http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1112

Phone: (310) 855-0033
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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory

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Briefly Noted

o VH1 Launches Four Video Podcasts

New York - MTV Networks' VH1 announced on Tuesday that it has created four new video podcasts that it will offer through its own website, as well as from podcast directories on iTunes and Yahoo. The podcasts will feature five-minute summaries of the network's "Best Night Ever" and "Best Week Ever" recap shows of recent pop culture news, in addition to "Best of VH1," featuring clips of the network's own shows, and "Flavor of Love," offering extra footage from its reality series starring Flavor Flav.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060207/nytu136.html?.v=42
http://www.vh1.com
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o XM Satellite Radio to Broadcast World Baseball Classic
 
Washington -
XM Satellite Radio announced on Tuesday that it will broadcast live all 39 games from the inaugural World Baseball Classic, featuring 16 baseball teams made up of stars representing their home countries. XM will provide play-by-play coverage and analysis of the competition, which will begin play at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on March 3 and conclude with the two semi-final games and final game in San Diego on March 18 and 20. In addition to the World Baseball Classic,
http://www.xmradio.com/newsroom/screen/pr_2006_02_07.html
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o Spoken Word Audio Distributor MediaBay Retains MediaTech Capital

Cedar Knolls, N.J. -
MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Tuesday that it has retained MediaTech Capital partners to assist the company in reviewing strategic options, and to accelerate wireless distribution of its content library. New Jersey-based MediaBay already distributes its old-time radio shows, audiobooks and other programming through MusicNet, MSN Music and satellite radio services. "To accelerate the company's distribution in the global wireless marketplace our board has authorized an acquisition program," said MediaBay CEO Jeff Dittus. "As part of this strategy, the company will also evaluate seeking strategic partners that can assist with this strategy and lower our execution risk."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060207/nytu038.html?.v=42
http://www.mediabay.com
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o Motion Picture Academy Launches Oscars Pool on Oscar.com

New York - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) said on Tuesday that it has launched "the world's biggest Oscar pool" at its Oscar.com website. The company partnered with Entertainment Weekly and Netflix on the contest, which will award the player who correctly predicts the most Oscar wins with a trip to Hollywood for the 2007 Academy Awards, a lifetime Netflix membership, and a subscription to Entertainment Weekly.
http://tinyurl.com/79r6m
http://predict.oscar.go.com/predict/frontpage
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o FHM Magazine Launches Digital Version with Zinio Systems

New York - FHM magazine, a the young men's publication from Emap Metro, announced on Tuesday that it has launched a downloadable digital version of FHM with partner Zinio Systems. Available beginning with the March 2006 issue, the digital version will re-create all images, copy and ads present in the print edition.
http://tinyurl.com/aeln3
http://www.zinio.com
http://www.fhmus.com
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o Verizon Looks to Launch FiOS TV in Rhode Island

Providence, R.I. - Verizon said on Tuesday that it has applied to offer its FiOS TV Internet-based TV service in the state of Rhode Island, where it has invested $700 million in infrastructure over the past 10 years. Verizon already offers the service in parts of Texas, Florida, New York, Massachusetts and Virginia, and plans to launch soon in parts of California and Delaware.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060207/nytu132.html?.v=44
http://www.verizon.net/fiostv
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o Disney's Starwave Mobile Signs Five Mobile Content License Deals

North Hollywood, Calif. - Starwave Mobile, the mobile licensing and publishing unit of Walt Disney Internet Group, said on Tuesday that it has signed licensing agreements to distribute mobile entertainment based on five new properties. Starwave will offer mobile content from the upcoming Weinstein Company film "Alex Rider: Stormbreaker"; the AND 1 street basketball franchise; Mondo Media's "Happy Tree Friends"; horoscope provider AstroStyle; and Jada Toys' "Chub City" toy line.
http://tinyurl.com/9zudy
http://www.starwave.com  
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o Electronic Arts Ships "Arena Football," "Command & Conquer" Anthology

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts on Tuesday shipped its "Arena Football" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox to retailers. The company's first arena football title was developed at EA Tiburon. Separately, EA said it shipped "Command & Conquer: The First Decade," a compilation of 12 of the titles in the 23 million unit-selling PC game franchise.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060207/20060207005384.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060207/20060207005572.html?.v=1
http://www.easportsarena.com
http://www.commandandconquer.ea.com
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o CNET News.com: Report from DEMO '06 Conference

Phoenix, Ariz. - CNET News.com on Tuesday reported from the Demo '06 conference in Phoenix, Ariz., where dozens of companies each get just six minutes to pitch their new technologies and products to an audience of potential investors and journalists. Each pitch is strictly regulated -- no PowerPoint slides allowed -- but the event has served as the launch pad for firms including Palm, ETrade, Handspring and U.S. Robotics.
http://tinyurl.com/cxa89
http://www.demo.com

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Classifieds -- Advertise

Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist -  NPR  Online 

National Public Radio seeks an Application Developer/QA Specialist to develop web applications and improve QA processes.  Requirements include three years of experience in testing and developing web applications.  Technologies include Java, Struts/JSP, Oracle, CVS, ANT, PHP.  Perl is a plus. To apply, send cover letter and resume, identifying position by number (#DMW 1489) and title, to: NPR: Human Resources Department; 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20001-3753; Fax 202-513-3047; E-mail - employment@npr.org.  National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. URL: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs
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Interactive & Multi-Media Web Designer -  NPR Online

Responsible for daily art and design needs for NPR.org, the online presence of National Public Radio; responsible for the design and production of news and other editorial graphics and interactive storytelling applications, including information graphics, charts, illustrations and maps; creates graphics for other NPR Online initiatives, such s the NPR Shop and external digital marketing efforts.  To apply, send cover letter and resume, identifying position by number (#DMW 417) and title, to: NPR: Human Resources Department; 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20001-3753; Fax 202-513-3047; E-mail - employment@npr.org. National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  URL: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs
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Online Supervising Music Producer -  NPR Online

Develops and implements an online music strategy. Plans and creates online music events and programming.  Edits and produces music-section pages. Assigns, writes and edits stories. Creates multimedia content.  Supervises online music staff. To apply, send cover letter and resume, identifying position by number (#DMW 1483) and title, to: NPR: Human Resources Department; 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20001-3753; Fax 202-513-3047; E-mail - employment@npr.org. National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  URL: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs
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Programmer/Mobile Applications -  NPR Online

NPR has an opening for a key position on its application development team focusing on mobile environments such as WAP, SMS, MMS, and iMode. For more information regarding this position please refer to NPR\'s web site at: www.npr.org/about/jobs. To apply, send cover letter and resume, identifying position by number (#DMW1511) and title, to: NPR: Human Resources Department; 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20001-3753; Fax 202-513-3047; E-mail - employment@npr.org. National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. URL: www.npr.org/about/jobs
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Account Manager & Senior Account Executive
- Chen PR

CHEN PR, Inc. is one of the U.S.'s most respected independent high-tech PR agencies. We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic, team-oriented professionals to join us: Account Manager - requires 7-10 years experience in high tech PR.  Senior Account Executive - requires 5-7 years experience in high tech PR Bachelors Degrees required, preferably in PR or Communications. No phone calls. Send resumes to info@chenpr.com
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Product Analyst, Premium Services - Synacor

The Premium Services Product Analyst will be responsible for the continued
development of Synacor's core software platform designed to support content aggression and delivery of value added services. Qualifications: B.A./B.S. required MBA a Plus. Experience writing product requirements and communicating project details with project team. Ability to work with resources throughout  organization w/minimum guidance. Excellent communication skills. Project management skills. Understanding of product lifecycle from inception through delivery and post-delivery support. Strong technical aptitude. Solution and team oriented. Send resumes to careers@synacor.com
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Director of Content Solutions - Synacor

The Director of Content Solutions will be responsible for the development and execution
of business strategies in key consumer-facing portal and premium services content
categories. Reports to VP Content and Value Added Services. Require: Online services
industry experience required. Good working knowledge of leading online consumer
categories. Deal structure and negotiation. Strong business sense, good technical facility. Excellent communications skills. BA degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred. Send resumes to careers@synacor.com
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Senior Software Engineer - HireStrategy

Software Engineer is needed to contribute in the development of a wireless broadband
and carrier grade platform. The application will be in the field of digital communications
The ideal candidate must possess 10 plus years of industrial experience, real time and pseudo-real time environments, experience in embedded Lunux or VxWorks and solid knowledge of Embedded Software and Middleware. The candidate must be a US Citizen or have a valid work visa. Please send your resume to jobs@hirestrategy.com, or visit
http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire317.asp
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Marketing Manager - BIA Financial Network

An experienced Marketing Manager is needed to develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns for print and electronic delivery, assist w/Website maintenance, and support activities relating to lead generation and audience segmentation. Experience required in database marketing, website content creation and product messaging. Position within a marketing division of a well established media and
telecommunications consulting and product firm. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit http://www.bia.com Send resumes to resume@bia.com
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Chief Technology Officer - Silver Genie, Inc.

Silver Genie, Inc. is an early-stage start-up developing unique mobile computing software solutions. We have developed our core technology and are seeking a technologist to architect the full solution and lead production of the technology. An in-depth knowledge of Windows (APIs, MFC, device drivers) is particularly important. Visit
http://www.silvergenietech.com Send resumes aaronslettehaugh@silvergenietech.com
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Telecom Market Researcher - Pivot Group

Small telecom market research firm in need of independent contractors to perform market research. Need experienced research professionals who can manage a research project from start to finish, including statistical analysis and report writing. Experience in the telecommunications sector required. Must be able to commit at least 40 hours per month. Projects available immediately. Send resume and desired hourly rate. Send resumes to projects@askpivot.com
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Account Executive, Public Relations - San Francisco

Antenna Group, a leading public relations firm focused on technology innovators, has an immediate opening for an Account Executive in our San Francisco office. This is a great opportunity for individuals with 4 plus years of experience in high-tech public relations to step up their responsibilities to include: more overall account management, client
contact, strategy development and high impact media and analyst relations. To apply, email your cover letter and your resume copied into the body of your email to Caroline Venza at caroline@antennagroup.com Indicate "Account Executive" in subject heading.
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Tech PR Account Director - Horn Group, Inc - San Francisco

Our San Francisco office is looking for an experienced account director. The director is a senior position at Horn Group that requires a min. 8 -10 plus years agency & corporate technology PR, marketing, communications exp. Ideal candidate will have technology market expertise including communications and networking, enterprise software, network and systems mgmt, storage or hardware. Superior business development, PR and Integrated Marketing Communications strategy, industry contacts, exceptional leadership/management skills, and general business acumen are also reqd. Please send your cover letter and resume electronically via our website only, at http://www.horngroup.com in the Careers section under San Francisco job openings.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts revenue for the global entertainment and media market will reach $1.8 trillion by 2009. For a comprehensive look at the forecast for the entertainment and media industry including analyses and five year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major region of the world, purchase PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and video games is beginning to fuel end-user spending but what impact will rising interest rates and higher energy costs have on the expansion. Click here for more.
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Billboard Music & Money Symposium - March 2, 2006, The St. Regis, NYC

Billboard brings together the best minds from the music, legal, financial and Wall Street communities for an in-depth examination of the music industry's financial realities and opportunities. The premier event for the music industry decision-makers, entrepreneurs and companies interested in providing funding for entertainment ventures. Keynote address given by Robert F.X. Sillerman, Chairman and CEO of CKX Inc. For details and to register: www.billboardevents.com or contact Kelly Peppers, kpeppers@billboard.com. USE PROMOTIONAL CODE "DigitalMediaWire" TO RECEIVE A $250 DISCOUNT!
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