2008 Sponsors

www.manatt.com

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is known for quality, for extraordinary commitment to clients, for integrated, relationship-based services, and for a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in boutique firms. We represent a sophisticated client base in a range of industries including entertainment, advertising, marketing and media, consumer goods and services and technology.

www.mmetrics.com

M:Metrics is the mobile media measurement authority. M:Metrics provides the most accurate metrics on actual mobile content consumption by applying trusted media measurement methodologies to the mobile market. M:Metrics’ monthly syndicated data service gives clients the critical insights and intelligence required to inform smart business strategies and the competitive benchmarks needed to evaluate the performance of competitors and partners.

www.dwt.com

As the evolution of technology and corporate ownership continues to blur the traditional boundaries of media, entertainment, telecommunications and information technology law, DWT remains sharply in focus as a national leader ready to address all the legal issues in these areas. From media and First Amendment issues to telecommunications and entertainment. From broadcast and cable to intellectual property. From advertising and marketing to technology, eBusiness and digital media. In all of these areas, our firm has the breadth of expertise to provide top-level counseling, regulatory, business and litigation services for international, national and regional clients.

DWT has more than 120 attorneys — based in seven cities from coast to coast— who specialize in the many aspects of communications law. Davis Wright Tremaine provides the counsel our clients need, helping them stay ahead of the trends and guiding them through the evolving legal landscape.

www.myxer.com

Myxer (www.myxer.com) is the leader in free, ad-supported mobile content, like ringtones, wallpaper, videos and games – with over 8 million loyal users that generate over 18 million mobile downloads per month. By bringing the spirit and scale of the Internet to mobile, Myxer radically simplifies all aspects of mobile content access, sharing and delivery. And, our unique business model, technology and consumer results are capturing the attention of the industry … we’ve just won the “Key Market Enabler” award granted for U.S. advertising markets from one of the industry’s top analyst firms, Frost & Sullivan.

business.mufin.com

mufin delivers personalized music recommendation and advanced music monitoring solutions for media companies. Our semantic technologies let your target consumers take full advantage of the digital music experience.

www.clickability.com

Clickability’s On Demand Web Content Management platform enables non-technical users to publish sophisticated Web sites, reduce costs, grow revenues, manage brands and foster stronger customer relationships. A true multi-tenant platform, Clickability unites Software as a Service with a database-agnostic backend and an agile programming methodology that allows for the continuous evolution of the platform. Workflows enable users to create, analyze, and instantly edit content for maximum user impact and advertising revenue.

What else sets Clickability apart?
Dynamic page generation. Robust security. Just-in-time scalability that keeps our customers live when other sites go dark. Stringent SLAs. Our interactive and social media tools build community and enable conversation. Robust reporting, SEO, and ad server tools help customers capture positive ROI. Notable new features include tools to streamline localization of content across global brands and the ability to capture user profiles based on individual preferences.

www.r2integrated.com

Customer acquisition, retention & support for today’s dynamic marketplace.

At R2integrated (R2i), we offer you digital marketing and technology solutions that deliver return on investment in an ever-changing media landscape. Because more and more consumers are migrating towards online environments, you need a partner with a superior set of capabilities to target and inspire your audience.

R2i’s diverse blend of branding, online marketing/advertising and technology solutions have earned us recognition as one of the fastest growing digital marketing and technology firms. Our expertise in open source and community building technology platforms and our modular technology products have secured us a national leadership position in the design and development of digital media properties. This momentum, partnered with our application of timeless marketing and design principals makes R2i a valuable partner for your customer acquisition, retention and support needs in today’s evolving marketplace.

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.washington.bizjournals.com

Washington Business Journal is owned and operated by American City Business Journals, the nation&rsuqo;s largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers. American City Business Journals also includes Bizjournals, the new media division, which operates the Web sites for each of the company’s 41 print business journals. Washington Business Journal has been Greater Washington’s leading source of business news and information for more than 20 years, providing over 150,000 business executives with comprehensive news on local people and their companies, as well as industry trends, tips and strategies and award-winning critical analysis. For more information, please visit http://washington.bizjournals.com.

www.mary-margaret.com

Mary-Margaret Recruiting & Business Services – Leading Recruitment in Entertainment and Technology - Mary-Margaret, Inc. works with a diverse clientele in the game, mobile, web, multimedia, IT, TV and film industries. We successfully fill positions in every department at all levels, including production, engineering, design, art, marketing, sales, operations and executive management. Since 1996 we have focused on providing a superior level of service to clients and job candidates.

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.

billboard.prweb.com

Billboard Publicity Wire is a major press release distribution service that delivers breaking entertainment and music news to millions of consumers and journalists through a vast SEO and social media network that includes search engines, news sites, RSS feeds and opt-in email.

www.nvpr.com

NVPR was leading digital media before Steve Jobs ever knew what an MP3 file was. NVPR has introduced and/or built many of the digital media industries most spectacular brands, including Napster, Virgin, MP3.com, MusicMatch, Zingy, among many others.