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www.oberon.com
Oberon Media, the world's leading multi-platform casual games company, is the first company to deliver global, integrated casual games solutions across three platforms-online, mobile and interactive television and at retail. Oberon game solutions have been adopted by the world's leading digital and media companies, such as Microsoft, Verizon, Yahoo!, Electronic Arts, MySpace, Orange France and NHN.
www.outspark.com
Outspark is a leading micro-transaction based online game company that publishes and operates engaging online multiplayer games. Since the company’s formation in January 2007, the online community has grown to more than 4.7 million users. Featuring a portfolio of immersive free-to-play games and related content, the company is building an online destination where members come for the games and stay for the community. Titles include Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice, Bread ‘n Butter, Project Powder, Blackshot and Wind Slayer. Backed by a stellar group of investors including Syncom Venture Partners, SBI Investment, DCM, Tencent, Altos Ventures and Mille Plateaux , Outspark is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., with a subsidiary office in Seoul, Korea.
www.zong.com
Zong is the leading mobile payment service used for monetizing web audiences in gaming, social media and virtual worlds. It enables web publishers to reach one billion mobile users on 100 carriers across 19 countries. Web companies successfully use Zong as a frictionless monetization tool by converting "shoppers" into "buyers" at rates up to 10 times greater than traditional payment methods, such as credit cards. Zong is featured in 90% of the top 150 apps on Facebook and MySpace and has direct integrations with mobile carriers around the world. Zong is a subsidiary of Echovox
www.offerpalmedia.com
Offerpal Media was the first payment platform to monetize social applications, online games, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile applications and other social gaming publishers by providing end-users with a comprehensive set of virtual currency payment options, including direct payments such as PayPal, credit card, micro-transactions and mobile payments, as well as advertising offers such as free trials, big-brand discounts, online surveys and more as an alternate payment method. The company's turn key monetization platform uses a sophisticated optimization engine and proprietary algorithms to generate publisher revenues at a network-wide average of $80 per day for every 1,000 Daily Active Users. The platform also allows advertisers to tap into Offerpal Media's network of more than 100 million highly engaged and targeted consumers to generate high-value new customers. For more information, visit www.offerpalmedia.com.
www.dwt.com
Davis Wright Tremaine provides legal solutions customized to its clients’ particular needs from offices across the United States and in China. We understand that each client is an individual, every project is unique, and we measure ourselves by our contributions to our clients’ success. We offer a full-service practice and deep focus in a number of industries, including streaming media, the download of music, games and video, the distribution of multimedia content over emerging technologies, social networking and user-generated content issues, and the operation of Internet-based studios, gaming services and radio stations. We provide advice related to the provision of ring tones, wallpaper, audio and video content and/or video games to wireless handsets, kiosks and appliances. We are also experienced with issues related to file-sharing services, user-generated content, streaming and downloading television programs and movies, operating Wi-Fi networks, and production of content for distribution over the Internet.
www.srpoints.com
Super Rewards, a division of Adknowledge, is the largest provider of monetization solutions for online games and social networks. The Super Rewards platform enables application developers to turn their virtual currency into real dollars by offering their users the opportunity to earn points by participating in surveys, trials and online purchases. Super Rewards delivers targeted advertising offers to millions of users around the world across multiple platforms, including social networks, open web, virtual worlds, mobile and twitter. Super Rewards maximizes revenues for developers while increasing engagement for users. Join our growing publisher network - sign up today at www.srpoints.com.
www.sometrics.com
Sometrics helps publishers monetize free-to-play games, virtual worlds and social applications with the industry's most advanced offer platform and payment manager. Publishers gain a new revenue source that enhances existing payment methods, and increases conversions among paying users. Uniquely, the platform gives publishers full control, total transparency and comprehensive customer support. Sometrics is the first recipient of capital from The Mail Room Fund, an investment consortium that combines big Hollywood (the William Morris Talent Agency) with Silicon Valley (Accel and Venrock) along with Greycroft Partners and Big Sky Ventures.
www.swedenabroad.com
The Consulate General of Sweden in New York represents Sweden in the United States, specifically in the New York area. Its broad mission is to provide assistance to Swedes and to promote Swedish interests in the United States.
www.arkadium.com
Arkadium is the premier game solutions developer for the advergaming and casual game markets. The company creates Flash-based solutions for consumer brands, ad agencies and media destinations to expand their online presence with multi-platform campaigns. Our products enhance a brand’s reach through interactive applications, gaming communities and custom branded advergames that reach millions of people across some of the most popular online destinations and corporate branded Web sites on the Internet.
www.vindicia.com
Vindicia offers an integrated, on-demand billing and fraud management solution for online merchants. Vindicia CashBox is a best-of-breed billing system for creating and managing recurring and one-time payments and helps merchants improve customer retention and maximize profit. Vindicia ChargeGuard provides automated fraud screening and chargeback management services that enable merchants to recover lost revenue. A PCI Service Provider Level 1 company and SAS 70 Type II audited, Vindicia is a key payment management resource for some of the best-known brands on the Internet. For more information, visit www.vindicia.com.
www.internap.com
Internap is an industry leader in helping businesses maximize the performance and value of their Internet-based applications. From e-commerce to online trading and banking; from streaming audio and video to online gaming; from social networking to cloud computing – Internap delivers The Ultimate Online Experience®. In business since 1996, we work with more than 3,000 companies that trust us with their online business needs. With an extensive platform of data centers, managed Internet services and a content delivery network (CDN), Internap frees its customers to focus on their business, improve service levels, and lower the cost of IT operations.
www.dyyno.com
Dyyno provides the breakthrough online video distribution platform that allows anyone to instantly share live video and rich media with an audience of 1, 100 or 10,000 viewers. Dyyno’s turnkey Gaming Solution enables Gaming Portals and Game Publishers to increase their stickiness and revenue by allowing Gamers to broadcast their games LIVE and at a very high quality. Backed by Artiman Ventures and Startup Capital Ventures, Dyyno has several Gaming customers including Outspark, Project Livestream, ESWC, and Turtle Entertainment.
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.prnewswire.com
PR Newswire is the global leader in innovative communications and marketing services. Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 55 years ago, PR Newswire has evolved with the industry, bridging the gap between traditional and social media by connecting customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40 languages. PR Newswire combines innovation with the latest technology to offer services that increase the effectiveness of marketing communications and help business professionals show the results of their efforts. MultiVuTM, a PR Newswire company, offers a suite of multimedia capabilities including production and distribution of webcasts, podcasts, photos, and video.
www.newyork-tokyo.com
Founded in 2001, NEW YORK - TOKYO (NYT) is a NYC - based lifestyle marketing, communications, and event media company that creates a place online and offline for the creative exchange inspired by the New York and Tokyo youth culture scenes. With five key themes of Film, Music, Game, Robot, and Lifestyle, NYT is currently holding New York - Tokyo Music Festival, New York -Tokyo Music Night, New York - Tokyo Film Grand Prix, New York – Tokyo Collaboration, New York - Tokyo Sports, Gamers Nite Groove (GNG), and numerous client projects.
www.theeca.com
The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership organization established to serve the needs of those who play computer and video games. The organization, which is headquartered in Connecticut, focuses its advocacy efforts on consumer rights, anti-games legislation, and a host of other public policy concerns as well as providing substantial community, educational, and affinity benefits to its members-from discounts on subscriptions and game rentals and purchases to education, employment assistance, and insider access to industry news and events.

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.gamexpo.us
Game industry professionals are invited to the GameX Industry Summit at the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center for two days of games-focused lectures, panels, roundtables and keynotes from the best and brightest minds in the games business. GameX Industry Summit is presented by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) chapters in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

www.screenburnatsxsw.com
ScreenBurn at SXSW is the video game element of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive festival that merges the new media, music, film and video game industries all in one place. The ScreenBurn Arcade is the space to showcase your company's latest developments to independent developers, publishers, consumers, digital media industry professionals, and internet trend-setters and taste-makers from all around the world who attend SXSW. ScreenBurn at SXSW evening events and panel programming are a great way to network and learn with the most forward thinking minds of the video game industry and build imperative business-to-business relationships.

www.womeninmusic.org
Women in Music is a dynamic group of music industry professionals working together to support, cultivate and recognize the talents of women in our field. Through educational seminars, panels, networking events, showcases, our Touchstone Awards, and other gala events, we provide camaraderie and tools for advancement to hundreds of members at all stages of their careers.

Founded in 1985, Women in Music, Inc. is now in its third decade of service to the music community. Our members are inspired by the resources and opportunities WIM offers. We, in turn, are inspired by their wonderful achievements and contributions across all areas of the music industry.

www.nycgames.org
This is the official website for the New York City Chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). The IGDA is a nonprofit membership organization that advocates globally on issues related to digital game creation and unites the game development community. The IGDA NYC chapter serves the New York City area game development community specifically. IGDA membership is encouraged, but not required, for participation in meetings and events.

www.nycgameindustry.com
nycgameindustry.com is the definitive online informational resource and destination for the growing New York City game development network. The site provides a unique platform for local game developers to promote their business, find qualified candidates, and network with one another while at the same time providing a one stop shop for newcomers, students, and professionals who live outside of New York to see what the city has to offer and the leadership position it has achieved. In addition, nycgameindustry.com supports New York-based game developers by highlighting local studios and talent, encouraging community involvement in local industry-related events, and actively seeks ways to work with local companies and organizations to help spur continued game industry growth in the region.

www.meetup.com/gaming
Featuring monthly demo sessions and other events, the New York Gaming Meetup has grown into a premium local industry organization since its founding in early 2009. The Meetup provides a platform for discussion and collaboration among all members of the New York gaming community, including developers, investors, publishers, marketers, designers and those who are looking to join the industry.

www.newyorkcomiccon.com
New York Comic Con brings the heartbeat of pop culture to the core of America’s cultural center – connecting the worlds of comics, anime, film, toys, collectibles and games.