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China’s Economy Grows: What Does It Mean for the Toy Industry?
As the average Chinese income increases yearly, the big question for us in the toy industry is: what does this mean for U.S. toy market?
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Grapevine, Texas based GameStop debuts “store of the future”
“The key to GameStop’s continued leadership and success in the new media world order of video games is the synergistic management of the individual and community online game experience integrated with an interactive, instore community experience”…says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc., an intellectual property and new media integration company.
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NexGen Toys Come to Life with Touch Electronics
“Traditional toys are in the fight of their life to stay relevant in the ever changing world of video and online games. Touch technology adds another dimension to tradional toys, increasing their play value”.. says Toy and Entertainment veteran, Jacob R Miles, CEO of GrapevineStar
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Mumba, India based Zapak Partners with Hong Kong based 6waves games
The deal illustrates how social gaming is becoming a worldwide phenomenon, not just something happening in the more mature Internet markets of China, Japan, Europe and the U.S
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Marvel’s Thor is Going to be Hot! – Kick Off at Comic-Con a Hit
We kicked off the “Thor” action with the first image of Thor. Then, we gave you a peek at the first official photo of Odin, Thor and Loki all together as well as the throne room of Odin himself. Now, catch a glimpse into the complicated relationship between the hammer wielder and his father, Odin, [...]
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Hotel Hollywood – A Film about an Indian American Wedding
A horror film about an Indian American wedding party that faces a gruesome contagion is generating a huge buzz online, and early positive reviews. Hotel Hollywood made headlines with “Crack the code and WIN $20000”.
The Internet was abuzz with more than half a million hits to the web site and tens of thousands of fans [...] -
Trend Alert – Dolce and Gabbano, Milan Italy
“Its all about life and it’s story with Dolce and Gabbano who tells a story with their clothing collections. In wearing their clothes you become part of their movie about style”…..Jacob R Miles, GrapevineStar
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Trend Alert – India’s $35.00 Computer is a Game Changer
India’s $35.00 computer is a global game changer, it will impact global education, training and communications among the poorest people in the world, lifting them up. India we salute you…….says Jacob R Miles, CEO GrapevineStar
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Trend Alert – Digital Comics Having a Big Year due to IPad and other similar Devices
It has been a big year for digital comics, with publishers like DC and Marvel jumping onto the iPad and other devices. Still, most of the news involves transferring existing comics to new devices. Now, two San Francisco startups, Cognito Comics and gaming company Tall Chair, are creating an experience designed specifically for the iPad.
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Comic-Con Opens, Movies, Toys, Videogames, Comics, Graphic Novels
It is the opening day of Comic-Con, This event will have a lasting impact on future movies, toys, videogames, comics and graphic novels that will become national or global brands…says Jacob R Miles, Chairman of GrapevineStar Entertainment, a new media and intellectual property integration company.
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Movie Studios, Gaming Companies, Comic book and Graphic Novels Set to Invade San Diego Comic-Con
Comic-Con has become one of the centers for new content and intellectual properties for film and TV… says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc., a media and entertainment company.
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New Media Trend Alert – Bubbly, India’s ‘Twitter for voice’, gaining 100,000 subscribers each week
Bubbly, India’s ‘Twitter for voice’, gaining 100,000 subscribers each week
July 19, 2010 | Iris Kuo
Bubbly, a rising “Twitter for voice” phone service in India, announced today the service has reached 1.2 million paid subscribers in just six months, and gaining 100,000 more each week.
The service, launched in February by the Sequoia Capital-backed Bubble Motion, has [...] -
Social Media Trend Alert – Ten ways to advertise your business on Facebook
This social media trend alert is from econsultancy.com, the analyst and account executives at Social Media Analyst, a new media consulting firm are required to be a member of this site. “They (Econsultancy) have proven themselves to be a leader in providing leading edge information on digital marketing”, says Jacob R Miles, founder and Senior consultant [...]
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Cruise, Cameron, Mel Gibson, Eclipse, Inception & Salt – The Hollywood Summer Movie Season is Heating Up!
Not even the UFO’s in China, DroidX, IPhone problems or Mel Gibson could overshadow the arrival at the box office of the summer movie, “Incepton”, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio …and next up SALT, starring Angelina Jole
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Trend Alert; Infibeam in Focus – Digital Content is Global
In an effort to keep our readers informed on the leading edge of global digital content initiatives, platforms, strategies and resources we are alerting our India and global readers to the continuing growth and leadership of Infibeam. They exhibit world class leadership in digital content monetization.
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Social Gaming, Virtual Goods….Are You in the Game?
To get in the game and fully understand virtual goods and social gaming, here are some must attend conferences and events to be held this year:
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MTV Networks Acquires Social Express, Forays Into Social Gaming
“Social Games are at their infancy, the most popular social games will be the birthplace of new media’s next licensable character based intellectual properties”….says Jacob R Miles, Chairman of GrapevineStar
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IndiaNIC – Featured App Development for IPhone, IPad, Android, Blackberry and More
World Class Mobile Developer for Mobile Application Development – IndiaNIC
The media world has greatly changed. The traditional office-based work environment is giving way to one that’s mobile and decentralized. Your systems may not be flexible and efficient enough to handle this change. And your data that’s captured and stored everywhere is probably not being processed [...] -
Losing Control -The Emerging Threats to Western Prosperity
Losing Control by Stephen D. King
As the economic giants of Asia and elsewhere have awakened, Western leaders have increasingly struggled to maintain economic stability. The international financial crisis that began in 2007 is but one result of the emerging nations’ increased gravitational pull. In this vividly written and compellingly argued book, Stephen D. King, the [...] -
Africa World Cup 2010 – Lasting Impact on Africa and the World
“Spain and the Netherlands may be in the championship game, but the true world cup champion is the continent of Africa” says Jacob R. Miles, Co-Founder with Lap Ngo of Beautiful Africa, who’s copyrighted tag line is “A New Way to Look at Africa”. We take a look at the lasting impact of the World Cup on the continent of Africa. What do you think?
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Trend Alert – Video Advertising HTML5 is the Next Level
Forget Everything You Know About Video Advertising
by Frank Sinton
HTML5 has become the latest battleground for tech companies. With Apple’s iPad only supporting HTML5 video (and not Flash), the push to HTML5 has been accelerated. For video advertisers, it is important to understand the effects of HTML5 and how video in the browser enables video advertising [...] -
Trend Alert – Lindsay Lohan, Lebron James, Lady Gaga
Pop Culture icons Lindsay Lohan, Lebron James and Lady Gaga are all indicative of the celebrity narcissim that is pervasive in America today. In each case it is all about them and their needs. What do You Think?
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Hip Hop’s Def Jam Rapstar Video game Arrives in October
Konami announced that Def Jam Rapstar will arrive on October 5. Apparently, this has nothing to do with EA’s Def Jam series of hip-hop action games.
Instead, Def Jam Rapstar is like a karaoke game – but with all rap tracks. It will come with over 40 tracks and a microphone, and cost $70 for the [...] -
Media Conference – Allen & Company – New Media Focus?
Every year media and entertainment focused investment bank Allen & Co.’s holds its exclusive annual media conference with moguls flying into Sun Valley, Idaho, for several days of panels, closed meetings and physical activities.
In past years it was common for Allen & Co. to invite leaders and moguls from traditional media, Film, TV and Publishing. [...] -
Trend Alert -Lady Gaga and Anime Eyes
Lady GaGa Anime eyes are patterned after the Anime eyes made popular by Japanese Anime artists’s cartoon eyes.
Otakus, CosPlay have been at the forefront of this pop culture trend. Lady Gaga’s embracing of this look in her music video is causing this trend to gain momentum among the general tween and teen population. See more info below.
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Natsume To Exhibit Upcoming Lineup At Anime Expo This Week
Natsume To Exhibit Upcoming Lineup At Anime Expo This Week
Jun 30th 2010
Burlingame, Calif., June 29, 2010 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that the company will be exhibiting some of its key 2010 titles at the Anime Expo from Thursday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 4th. The [...] -
Social Media For Business: It’s A Great Lead Generator
Social Media For Business: It’s A Great Lead Generator
by Erez Barak
MediaPost Publications
As business marketers, we feel obligated to participate in social media. But beyond the basics of setting up a Facebook page and Twitter profile, marketers are still finding ways to measure results. While some believe the intangible benefits of having a voice for your [...] -
Trend Report – Apps Get Real – Beyond Party Tricks – IPhone and Android Lead
Gravity Tank Study is a Must Read
Beyond party tricks
For mainstream users, iPhone-style apps have fast become essential tools for modern living.
Kate is a full-time grad student. She also has a full-time job as a designer. She knits in her free time, is an avid photographer, and loves to cook. She runs regularly, travels, and is [...] -
Michael Jackson Licensed Merchandise to Expand Dramatically
“Michael Jackson merchandise will follow the leads of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Tupac expanding and growing for many years to come” says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment, a new media, licensing and products focused company.
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Michael Jackson is Alive and Well in the Media and Licensing
The Michael Jackson Brand is Alive and Well. Licensees are rejoicing at the exposure.
Just about everyone who ever met Michael Jackson will be on television tomorrow, as the anniversary of his death brings a blizzard of reports on either how it happened or what it has meant.
Those who prefer to remember Jackson primarily for his [...] -
Trend Alert – Global Media and Entertainment Outlook
“… the digital pace of change has proven to be even quicker than anticipated with consumers embracing new media… and digital downloads at often-unexpected speeds… the continued fragmentation of the Entertainment & Media sector will fuel greater experimentation by both established industry giants and niche players…
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Trend Alert – Education Program adds up to Math Success
Program adds up to math success in schools
Reasoning Mind to go national.
Reasoning Mind is a highly acclaimed math program that makes learning math in second through sixth grades not only easy but downright fun.
“Reasoning Mind engaged our students from grade 2 to grade 4, and that has been expanded to grades 5 and 6,” said [...] -
CFOs Understand Promise and Growth of Digital and Mobile Revenue
Executives surveyed in the Ernst & Young study spanned companies including News Corp., The New York Times Co., ABC, Facebook, Hulu, Interpublic, Major League Baseball, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Music Group
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Twilight Saga: New Moon, Barbie, Food Network & Scrabble are International Licensing Excellence Award Winners
LIMA presented 16 International Licensing Excellence Awards recognizing the best and most successful licensed properties and products in seven categories: Art, Character/Toy, Corporate, Film/Television/Celebrity/Entertainment, Sports and Sports-Themed Entertainment, Promotion and Retailer. Nominations were solicited from across the licensing industry and winners chosen by a vote of the LIMA membership.
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New Media Trend Alert – Yahoo Study – Net Can Drive Word of Mouth better than TV
There’s no arguing that word of mouth (WOM) marketing impacts sales. And while a large number of people talk about content they found online, three-quarters of the time those conversations take place offline
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CityGrid Media has Launched
Citysearch LLC Relaunches As CityGrid Media
by Laurie Sullivan,
IAC will relaunch an online media company Thursday that connects Web and mobile publishers with local advertising organizations. The strategy renames Citysearch LLC as CityGrid Media, which becomes the umbrella for local advertising network CityGrid, as well as publishing sites Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon.
CityGrid Media will continue [...] -
Trend Alert – The New Digital Entrepreneur
The face of the new digital entrepreneur
By Jodi Harris
We’re moving past the recession, but digital now faces an even bigger challenge: an innovation crisis. Starcom CEO Lisa Donohue discusses how a secret weapon will help the industry thrive again.
Though it’s only been two years of managing recessionary business issues, it seems like a decade must [...] -
Trend Alert – The Forces Shaping the World
Forces Shaping World
According to the McKinsey sixth annual survey asking executives about the forces shaping the world economy, there is little change in how respondents view the importance of global trends compared with previous years, either for business in general or for their own companies’ profits. The online survey, in the field in March 2010, [...] -
Intellectual Property Trends – Asia Content & Entertainment Industry Fair
Asia Content & Entertainment Industry Fair 2010
The greatest Culture Content Trade Market in Asia!!
About Asia Content Entertainment (ACE) Fair
ACE Fair is the global event for buying, selling, financing, licensing and distributing cultural Contents across all platforms. It provides one of the largest Cultural contents trade markets in Asia by offering excellent opportunities to showcase cultural [...] -
Trend Alert – Can Old Media Learn?
That is what a Idealab spinoff Perfect Market, Inc. is trying to achieve. The company evolved from a frustration among some traditional media companies that weren’t getting enough from the search economy. “We always gave the search ad opportunity short shrift,” admits Robertson Barrett, Perfect Markets Chief Strategy Officer and a veteran of Tribune Interactive, Time Inc. and Primedia. “You will generally see search ads at the bottom of pages, and they may not be very relevant, especially at news sites.”
The search-driven news economy has created duel audiences at many news sites. First, there
