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February 24, 2011   |  Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City



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Call 1-310-855-0033 ext. 0


Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
New York City
February 24, 2011

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2011 Sponsors
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Media Partners

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Testimonials:
"DMW provides the top stories of the day, breaks news, and puts everything in context."
Wall Street Journal

"DMW hosts first rate conferences."
Wall Street Journal

“[Digital Media Conference] is a confab of powerful communicators and content providers in the region”
The Washington Post

“[Digital Music Forum] is a rare chance for competitors to gather in one place and collaborate on what's working and what's not in digital music”
NY1 News

"Digital Music Forum [is] where start ups and music industry honchos figure out the future of pricing, how to conquer piracy and the role that social networks can play in boosting music revenues."
CNBC

“We should all thank the folks at Digital Media Wire for putting on these forums and keeping us informed through their daily email newsletter. When I read the daily newsletter and attend these events, I have begun to form the conclusion that we may actually be an industry.”
Chris Gorog
Chairman and CEO, Napster


“That [Future of Television Forum] was the best and most sophisticated event of its kind - and there are many.”
– Peter Price
President & CEO, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences


“We enjoyed the lively discussion at the HDTV panel. And, many congrats to you and the entire team on a terrific conference [Digital Media Conference].”
– John Taylor
VP, Public Affairs & Communications, LG Electronics USA


“DMW conferences are great opportunities to meet new companies and hear about new opportunities. I recommend them highly.”
Jonathan Potter
Executive Director, Digital Media Association


“Digital Music Forum is a great event and one of the best opportunities to get a read on the industry.”
– Maurice Russell
VP, Bus. Affairs & Licensing, Harry Fox Agency


“As a new company, we are very careful of how we spend our $, and this [NY Games Conference] was our first sponsorship as a company for ANY event. We are happy to say it worked out very well for us!”
– Doug Perlson
CEO, TargetSpot


“Every time this event [Digital Media Conference] gets better and with all that is going on in the digital world we never run out of fun discussions.”
Aydin Caginalp
Partner, Entertainment & Media Group, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP


“You have the most interesting and comprehensive conference on the subject of digital music and digital music marketing. If you ever decide you want to expand the music industry audience, I'd love to talk with you about that. I think many more would want to participate.”
– Celia Hirschman
Host, KCRW's On the Beat


“Digital Music Forum is one of my favorite conferences, and Ned Sherman (who runs Digital Media Wire and produces the show) is committed to the space. Digital Media Wire (the daily email newsletter) has been a staple since early 2000.”
– Chris Phenner
SVP, Thumbplay


“I really enjoyed the experience and received a lot of productive leads. All around a professional and great experience. The set up was smooth and very well managed too.”
– John Fleckenstein
SVP, International, BMG Label Group


“[Future of Film Conference] is a great forum for the startups as well as the big boys.”
– Brenda Spoonemore
CEO & President, Atomic Moguls


“Very nice event as usual and we were pleased with our decision to participate. I hope we will be able to do it again in the future!”
– Howard Tiersky
VP, CapGemini


“The Future of TV 2007 made me proud to be associated. It was superb from start to finish and the location was excellent. It gets better and better every year!”
– Al Lieberman

Professor and Executive Director, Entertainment, Media and Technology Program, NYU Stern School of Business


“You guys put on really classy and informative events. I’m really pleased to have gotten the opportunity to not only participate but also listen. We have enjoyed getting to know the “Hollywood Types” at your events – their business is critical for us to understand in our work. I hope that we can participate in future events.”
– Kurt Scherf
VP & Senior Analyst, Parks Associates


“I LOVE the people you bring together at your events - well worth my time!!”
– Ken Rutkowski
President, METAL


“A first class event from top to bottom.”
– Bill Sanders

Vice President, Mobile & Digital, Sony Pictures Television International Networks


”DMW puts on great events that are well thought out and well attended.”
– Jill Braf

SVP & GM, Glu Mobile


”What a well-run event and such a gracious and informed crowd. I expect to get several story ideas from your participants as well!”
– Ellen McGirt

Senior Editor, FastCompany


"When I go to a Digital Media Wire event, I know it will challenge my thinking and I'll have the chance to network and build relationships with the thought leaders in the segment."
– Chris Early
General Manager, Microsoft’s Games for Windows


"I always enjoy the DMW events as you have a nice mix of attendees and cover relevant topics."
Joseph Olin
President, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences


“The show was very good for us. We planned our news release around the show and met with a variety of different companies that could either use our services or be potential vendors.”
– Barry Schaefer

President, Promotional Currency


“I always find your perspective an intelligent one!”
Lucy Hood
President, Fox Mobile Entertainment


“ We should all thank the folks at Digital Media Wire for putting on these forums and keeping us informed through their daily email newsletter. When I read the daily newsletter and attend these events, I have begun to form the conclusion that we may actually be an industry. ”
– Chris Gorog
Chairman and CEO, Napster


“ DMW conferences are great opportunities to meet new companies and hear about new opportunities. I recommend them highly. ”
– Jonathan Potter
Executive Director, Digital Media Association


“ I just wanted to say thanks for a great event. If you ever need us again, please let me know. Congrats on everything. ”
– Leah Arnold
Communications Manager, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)


“ It was a wonderful event. ”
– Sarah B. Deutsch
Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Verizon Communications


“ Please let me know if you have anything that AOL Music or I can do for other events. ”
– Mike Rich
AOL Music


“ I enjoyed it and hope to be working with you in the
future. ”
– Elliot Maxwell
Special Advisor for the Digital Economy, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (1998-2001)


“ Very good conference - diverse participants, meaty discussion. ”
– Tolman Geffs
Managing Director, Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc.


“ A rare chance for competitors to gather in one place and collaborate on what’s working and what&rsqou;s not. ”
– NY1 News

“ I was thoroughly impressed with Digital Media Wire and the logistical expertise you and your team displayed in executing a successful event. I believe the forum was very informative and afforded everyone in attendance the opportunity to express new ideas about the future of entertainment. I look forward to working with you and your company in the future, and please do not hesitate to call me if I can be of assistance to you. ”
– Michael Gravley
Governor’s Film & Entertainment Industry Liaison, The State of Georgia


“ It was a pleasure speaking at your show. Please keep QUALCOMM in mind for future events. ”
– Mike Yuen
Senior Director, Games, QUALCOMM


“ Fantastic event... ”
– Matt J. Railo
Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP


“ I enjoyed the event and appreciated the opportunity to speak. ”
– Thomas Gewecke
SVP, Global Digital Business, Sony BMG Music


“ I had a lot of fun on the panel and thoroughly enjoyed the event. ”
– Thomas Ryan
SVP, Digital & Mobile Strategy and Development EMI Music


“ Great conference and great attendance! ”
– Brad Duea
President, Napster


“ While some of the other conferences in this space may have more ‘bling’, they don’t have the opportunity for meaningful networking like DMF is able to orchestrate. “
– Jan Eglen
CEO, Digonex Technologies, Inc.

Thank you to the 350+ Participants in DMFE!
View Conference Videos: www.youtube.com/digitalmediawire
Comments/updates: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/DigitalMediaWire
Follow us on Twitter @dmwnews and @dmwevents
Inquiries about DMFW (10/6, LA): music@digitalmediawire.com


 

Welcome to the 11th Annual Digital Music Forum:
Where Technology, Music and Creativity Meet...


2011 EVENT UPDATES

2/23/11: Follow tweets from Digital Music Forum East: hashtag #DMFE

2/22/11: Two Days until Event!
Lots of Buzz on Twitter #dmfe. Last chance to register at the online/pre-door rate -- Register Now.


2/17/11: DMW Music Reports: Google Music Service Coming With Android Upgrade: t.co/cqj2tdc #dmfe; iTunes Plug-in TuneUp Media Adds $2 Million to Third Funding Round: t.co/1LkE2hq #dmfe; Sony Debuts Qriocity Music Unlimited Service in the U.S.: t.co/JMtKki5 #dmfe

2/16/11:
Has Apple crossed the line? This week Apple announced that publishers will be required to pay Apple 30% of all sales generated through its iPhone and iPad platform. Today Rhapsody President Jon Irwin struck back saying that it will pull its streaming service from iPhones and iPads unless Apple amends its new subscription model. More discussion on this at DMFE next week.

2/16/11: Is Streaming the Future? David Joseph, Head of Universal Music UK, was quoted in Wired today saying he thinks streaming music services are the future (they're "eclipsing everything"). More discussion on this at DMFE next week.

2/16/11: Today
Fast Company magazine announced its list of the "Top Ten Most Innovative Music Companies" with Pandora as #1 and BigChampagne #3.  Virtually all of the companies on the list are participants or sponsors at Digital Music Forum. 

2/16/11: We are pleased to announce that David Pakman, Partner at Venrock and former CEO, eMusic will be featured in a fireside chat and will discuss recent investments, including investment trends in digital media and music, and the outlook for the music industry.

2/11/14: High Resolution Technologies
to give-away the iStreamer ($199 value),
which turns spacer any iDevice (iPad, iPhone or iPod) into a CD quality music server when connected to a home entertainment system. Register Now to be Entered for the Chance to Win.
 
2/11/11:
Register Now and You'll be Entered for the Chance to Win the Sonos S5 andspacer ZoneBridge ($499 value). Bundle includes one S5 Zone Player and one BR100 Zone Bridge; Room-filling, ear-impressing sound with 5 speakers powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers; Internet connected for unlimited music; Control with your iPhone or iPod touch with a free App Store download.

2/9/11: Top Execs
from
MOG, BitTorrent, Mspot, 7digital and Rdio to discuss the Future of "Music in the Cloud." Rdio announces $17.5 million in new financing.

2/8/11: Hitlantis joins as "Social Media" sponsor. Event to feature end-to-end real time social media coverage. spacer Team of Social Media Reporters to interview panelists, speakers, exhibitors and attendees and provide instant reports to YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook as well as post photos to (Flickr), tweets, blog posts, etc. to share and engage with the online social media audience. 

2/7/11:
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There has long been a close relationship between Madison Avenue and the music industry with music at the core of some of the most engaging brand marketing campaigns. Given the proliferation of new technologies, how are brand marketers and their agencies navigating the digital space?

1/25/11:
Beyond Oblivion to demo new disruptive digital music service launching in 2011. Beyond Oblivion is a disruptive music service that combines social networking features with unlimited life-of-device access to a large global music library, for a one-time fee. Content owners are paid per-play regardless of whether the original music file was ripped, bootlegged or legally or illegally downloaded.

1/21/11: IFPI publishes Digital Music Report 2011: Digital music revenues grew by an estimated six per cent globally in 2010 to US$4.6 billion with over 400 licensed services, accounting for 29 per cent of record companies' trade revenues in 2010. Read more.

spacer 1/19/11: We are pleased to announce the addition of Gary Shapiro, President & CEO, Consumer Electronics Association as a speaker for the event. Coming off the highly successful 2011 International CES and the release of his new book "The Comeback: How Innovation will Restore the American Dream", which has already reached No. 1 on the Barnes & Noble best-seller list and is in the top 10 on Amazon.com, Shapiro will be featured in a fireside chat covering a range of topics focused around his views about how innovation can fuel progress and ultimately save the content and music industries.

1/6/11: We've reserved a room block at a group rate of $269 at W New York Downtown. For more information and to book a room, click here. Hurry, this deal ends February 4th!

spacer 1/3/11: Happy New Year! We are pleased to announce the addition of Dermot McCormack, EVP of Digital Media, MTV Networks Music & Logo Group as a keynoter for the event. McCormack will speak on the topic of "More Than Music Videos: Why today’s music fan wants a 360 curated music experience that includes a diversity of music content and digital products". Don't miss the chance to register at the special New Year rate - ends on Jan 7 - click here to register.

12/08/10: Are you a working musician? You may qualify for sponsored registration. Contact us by email at music@digitalmediawire.com. Also, registration discounts available for groups of 5 or more. Contact us 310-855-0033 ext. 0.


The 11th Annual Digital Music Forum in New York City will take place on February 24! We are the only event in the United States that brings together the top music, technology and policy leaders for high-level discussions and debate, intimate meetings and unrivaled networking about the future of digital music. Digital Music Forum 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. Why wait by the sidelines, when you can join the event that is helping to drive the industry's future!
Register Now and get the special rate available for a limited time!

 

A Look at Some of the Innovative Execs Who Have Spoken at DMFE...

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Rick Alden
Founder & CEO
Skullcandy

 
Lyor Cohen
Former
Chairman
Island Def Jam
Chairman & CEO
Warner Music Group
Shawn Fanning
Founder, Napster
Founder, Snocap
Terry McBride
Founder & CEO
Nettwerk Music
Tim Westergren
Founder & Chief Strategic Officer
Pandora

Click here to view the 2011 Agenda!

 



For sponsorship/exhibitor packages, please contact:
Jay Baage: jay@digitalmediawire.com
Tinzar Sherman: tinzar@digitalmediawire.com

 



2011 Speakers
     
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Craig Besnoy
Vice President Business Development
Universal Music Group (UMG)
Jenny Connelly
Vice President of
E-Commerce

Live Nation-Ticketmaster
Ron Faris
Director of Brand Experiences
Virgin Mobile USA
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