2011 Sponsors
www.dwt.com
Davis Wright Tremaine’s lawyers have decades of experience in the areas of media, music and entertainment, communications, information technology and intellectual property. We represent clients across all media platforms, from traditional print media to nascent and emerging digital technologies. Davis Wright Tremaine remains a national leader ready to address all the legal issues in these areas. We have received a No. 1 ranking in Media Law and First Amendment from Best Lawyers in America, and our nationwide media group has received an Award for Excellence from Chambers USA. Davis Wright Tremaine helps clients stay ahead of trends and guides them through the evolving legal landscape by providing top-level counseling, regulatory, business and litigation services for international, national and regional clients. |
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Comcast Spotlight is the advertising sales division of Comcast - providing multi-platform advertising for businesses who want to advertise across the Washington Metro area (and 80 markets nationwide). Advertising solutions include placement on powerful web sites like XFINITY.com and Fandango, over 50 cable TV networks, as well as On Demand (VOD) and On-Site advertising options. Visit comcastspotlight.com/DC for more information. |
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The Technology Marketing Alliance (TMA) is the definitive forum for the top technology marketers in the Washington, D.C. area. Its members consist of Vice Presidents and C-level marketers who are shaping the region's technology brands. TMA membership is by invitation only to ensure that everyone involved is there for one reason only -- to develop a forum for idea exchange and continuing education. TMA was founded in 2006 as a forum for peer collaboration among the technology marketing elite. It's an all-volunteer group of senior-level marketers developing programs for other marketers. |
www.theaapc.org
AAPC is the world’s largest organization of political consultants, public affairs professionals and communications specialists. We use campaign strategies to move messages, target key audiences, create media and materials, and ensure democracies are accountable to their publics. AAPC is also the host of the Pollie Awards competition, recognizing the best in political communication. |
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Bunchball's Nitro platform drives participation, engagement, loyalty and revenue for customers including Syfy, USA Network, Hearst, Meredith, NBC, Comcast, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Resource Interactive, Exent, LiveOps, Warner Bros. and Hasbro. Brands, publishers, employers and CPG companies use the Nitro gamification platform to create compelling, meaningful and enjoyable experiences for their users. Based in Silicon Valley and founded in February 2005, Bunchball’s investors include Granite Ventures and Adobe Systems Incorporated. |
www.starlightrunner.com
Starlight Runner Entertainment, Inc.,
founded by Jeff Gomez and Mark Pensavalle,
is a leading creator and producer of highly
successful transmedia franchises, maximizing
the value of entertainment properties and
consumer brands by preparing them for
extension across multiple media platforms.
Starlight Runner Entertainment also produces
animated and live-action feature films, as
well as digital content. |
www.ce.org
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $186 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES - The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.Innovation-Movement.com and www.CESweb.org. |
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www.grammy.com
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Recording Academy Los Angeles Chapter, founded in 1957, holds the distinction of being the organization's first and largest Chapter. Focused on professional development, networking and educational opportunities, the Los Angeles Chapter strives to foster an ongoing dialogue and establish connections between its members and community influencers, the entertainment industry and other arts organizations. For more information about The Academy or the Chapter, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and a YouTube channel subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys. |
www.mary-margaret.com
Mary-Margaret Network: The destination for recruitment, staffing, career and consulting services in the global interactive entertainment industry. Mary-Margaret Network offers valuable resources to help companies and individuals stay apprised of industry trends. We place outstanding candidates, from C-level executives to individual contributors, in every department and profession. Since 1996, our focus on superior service to employers and candidates has earned us an unsurpassed reputation for recruitment management and career development. |
www.fairfaxcountyeda.org
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) promotes Fairfax County, Virginia, as a world-class center of commerce and trade and the technology hub of the east coast. The FCEDA provides a wide array of information and free services designed to help American and international businesses locate or expand commercial operations in Fairfax County. |
www.experientialforum.com
The Experiential Marketing Forum is an international community of professionals, students, and other who share ideas and keep abreast of the newest trends and exciting things happening in the media world — including viral marketing, advergaming, guerrilla marketing, word-of-mouth advertising, and stealth marketing. |
boogar.com
With a qualified directory of more than 2,000 Venture Capital and Mid-Market/LBO private equity firms, BoogarLists is an excellent place for entrepreneurs to begin their search for investment capital. Whether starting a new company or striving to take an early stage company to the next level, CEO’s and CFO’s will invariably want to seek out new sources of capital or other financial services. BoogarLists provides an extensive directory of financial, operations and marketing services, as well as a comprehensive directory of conferences and associations, across the technology, media and communications industries. |
www.parksassociates.com
Parks Associates is a market research firm exclusively focused on all product and service segments that are "digital" or provide connectivity within the home, including entertainment, home networking, controls, wireless networking, boradband, and on-demand services. |
www.anderson.ucla.edu
UCLA Anderson's Entertainment and Media Management Institute brings together industry, students and researchers to embrace new ideas on how companies and executives can manage and thrive in the face of transforming entertainment and media business model. We challenge companies and managers to focus on the impacts of technology, globalization and deregulation on both content and distribution. |
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www.productionhub.com
ProductionHUB, Inc. (www.productionhub.com) is the search engine for media & entertainment serving film, television, video, live event and digital media production. Developed in 1998, ProductionHUB serves as a tool for anyone with an Internet connection to find production products, equipment, services and professionals. Exceeding 3 million searches annually, this vertical B2B and entertainment industry portal has grown to become the world's largest and most active production industry search site. |
www.aftra.com
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists,
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www.witi.com
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www.eventful.com
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Fusicology.com is a multifaceted website media entity,
promoting progressive music culture through event
listings and relevant content. Fusicology as a whole
provides a national hub reaching trend setting
multicultural urbanites. Our site and newsletter
specialize in providing relevant information for early
adopters that include the musically forward. |























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