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o IBiquity Signs Top Radio Groups to Convert 2,000 Stations to Digital
o Sony Plans March Launch for PSP Handheld Game in U.S., Europe
o Sirius, Microsoft to Develop Mobile Satellite Video Service
o Comcast, Car Electronics Firm Delphi to Launch Mobile Video Service
o Imation Develops "ForceField" Protective Coating for CDs, DVDs
o Sonic Solutions to Offer HD DVD, Blu-ray Authoring Systems to Movie Studios

 > DMW Announcements:
--Digital Music Forum - March 2, 2005  

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o Briefly Noted: RIAA - "John Doe" lawsuit ruling, RealNetworks - Comcast, Audiovox - car satellite TV, Giant International - Tao XM2go, XACT Communication - ReGo, Rio ce2100, Tapwave - Virgin Digital, Pioneer - Microsoft, Showtime - Apple, TVN - Sundance "Festival Dailies," Akimbo Systems, RealArcade - European portals, EA's "NBA Street V3" - Nintendo, NCsoft - "City of Heroes" expansion pack, Capcom - "Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower," Exeem
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--Sales Manager - Washington, DC
--Market Research Professional
--VP eBusiness Consulting
--Contract Training Coordinator
--Director of Business Development - NY/NJ
--Sales And IT Recruiters Focused on Federal Sales, BD And Pre-Sales
--eNaugural.com - The Presidential Hi-Tech Inaugural Ball Jan 20, 2005
--New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008
 


o IBiquity Signs Top Radio Groups to Convert 2,000 Stations to Digital

Las Vegas -- IBiquity Digital, a developer of digital radio broadcasting technology, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with 21 of the nation's leading radio groups to accelerate the rollout of its HD Radio technology. Under the agreement, broadcasters including Clear Channel, Infinity, Cox, ABC Radio, Emmis, Entercom and Susquehanna have committed to convert 2,000 of their AM and FM radio stations to digital. Another 500 stations have already begun the transition or are currently broadcasting an HD Radio signal. Clear Channel, the nation's largest broadcaster, has to date converted 65 stations to HD Radio, and plans to outfit 95% of its stations in the top 100 markets with digital broadcast equipment within three years. Maryland-based iBiquity also said the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will soon offer a total of 309 digital stations. In addition to audio content, iBiquity's HD Radio allows stations to broadcast a wireless data feed to consumer receivers that could include traffic or weather information, in addition to song and artist information. The technology allows broadcasters to trasmit a digital signal alongside traditional analog signals, smoothing the transition as consumers begin to adopt the still-pricey digital receivers. Separately, iBiquity announced that it partnered with digital audio developer iLab America to create automotive, tabletop and home HD Radio receivers for release by the end of the year.
http://www.ibiquity.com 
http://www.ilabamerica.com 
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o Sony Plans March Launch for PSP Handheld Game in U.S., Europe

Las Vegas -- Sony Computer Entertainment president and CEO Ken Kutaragi said on Wednesday that the company plans to launch its new PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld video game system in the U.S. and Europe in March, Reuters reported. The device launched in Japan on Dec. 12, where Sony shipped 510,000 units of the $190 device. Sony plans to ship 3 million PSP units worldwide by March 31. Rival Nintendo has seen strong sales of its new handheld, the DS, which has already sold 1.3 million units in the U.S. and Japan, and will see 5 million units shipped to worldwide retailers by March 31.
http://tinyurl.com/6ropv 
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o Sirius, Microsoft to Develop Mobile Satellite Video Service

New York -- Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite-delivered digital radio programming, announced on Wednesday that it is collaborating with Microsoft on the creation of a satellite video service. The mobile video service, which will utilize Microsoft's Windows Media Video 9, will initially feature two or three channels designed primarily for children riding in cars equipped with Sirius. "We will take the DVD experience to the next level, offering the best content easily available to families and consumers," said Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin. The service is expected to launch in the second half of 2006. Separately, Sirius also said that the $129 Star Mate -- which, at about the size of a deck of cards, is its smallest satellite radio receiver -- will ship to stores this month. New York-based Sirius ended the year 2004 with just over one million subscribers to its $12.95 per month radio service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/nyw034_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/nyw117_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/050105/media_sirius_microsoft_4.html
http://www.siriusradio.com 
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o Comcast, Car Electronics Firm Delphi to Launch Mobile Video Service

Las Vegas -- Cable TV and broadband provider Comcast announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with automotive electronics manufacturer Delphi to develop an in-vehicle entertainment system. While Delphi will develop the receiver device, expected to be based on its wireless-enabled rear-seat video system, Comcast will examine ways to allow users to access video content. The system will enable users to transfer video and other content from a home PC or server to the in-vehicle receiver over a wireless connection. The companies anticipate a timeline of between 6 and 18 months for evaluation and development of the service. Separately, Delphi introduced a repeater device that can boost the satellite radio signal from XM Satellite Radio within the home. The $169 Delphi XM Signal Repeater has a range of 75-100 feet and can relay the satellite signal through walls and floors in the home to additional receivers, priced at $69 each.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/dew010_1.html  http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050105/delphi_comcast_video_system_2.html
http://www.delphi.com 
http://www.comcast.com 
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o Imation Develops "ForceField" Protective Coating for CDs, DVDs

Oakdale, Minn. -- Imation Corp., a manufacturer of CDs, DVDs and other storage media, on Wednesday introduced its new proprietary "ForceField" scratch resistant coating for optical discs, designed to resist scratches, dust, smudges and everyday wear. Imation said the coating repels up to 100 times more dust than a standard disc, and allows fingerprints and surface smudges to be more easily wiped away -- similar to how car wax causes liquids to bead up rather than bleed and smear. "Say goodbye to excessive skips and playback interruptions, worrying about scratches, handling CDs and DVDs by their edges, or searching for lint-free cleansing cloths," said Tom Lally, Imation executive director of sales and marketing. "This means no more worries about disc scratches or smudges that can result from slipping CDs in file folders, sliding DVDs across countertops or handling discs with your fingers." Minnesota-based Imation will begin shipping ForceField discs to retailers nationwide in February.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/cgw035_1.html
http://www.imation.com/forcefield 
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o Sonic Solutions to Offer HD DVD, Blu-ray Authoring Systems to Movie Studios

Las Vegas -- Sonic Solutions, a provider of professional and consumer DVD creation software, announced on Wednesday that it is developing systems for professional production of both HD DVD and Blu-ray next-generation high-capacity DVDs by Hollywood movie studios. Novato, Calif.-based Sonic said its HD DVD authoring system will be available in the summer of 2005. The company partnered with Japan's Matsushita (Panasonic) to develop a Blu-ray authoring system, but did not provide a timetable as to when the system would be available to movie studios. Both HD DVD, developed by Toshiba, and Sony's Blu-ray format will boost the capacity for DVDs beyond the current standard 4.5GB to up to 50GB per disc, enabling storage of high-definition video.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050105/55402_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050105/55366_1.html 
http://www.sonic.com 

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5th Annual Digital Music Forum
March 2, 2005 | New York City
www.digitalmusicforum.com

Digital Music Forum is the premier event for music industry decision-makers focused on business models and legal issues impacting music. The annual event brings together decision-makers from records labels, music publishers, producers and distributors, technology companies, wireless companies, rights organizations, industry bodies, radio, advertising, attorneys, artists investors and venture capitalists to examine the role of digital technologies in the future of music.

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  • THE STATE OF THE DIGITAL UNION: The Outlook for Online & Mobile Music Markets
  • LAWYERS, GEEKS & MONEY: The Clash Between Technology & Copyright Law
  • THE ONLINE MUSIC MARKET: Competition, Business Models & Courting Consumers in a Crowded Market
  • THE MOBILE MUSIC MARKET: What Does the Future Hold for this Booming Market?

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(St. Louis) A federal appeals court in Missouri on Tuesday affirmed several previous decisions that said the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) must file "John Doe" lawsuits against individual alleged music file-swappers in order to obtain their identities from Internet service providers. The RIAA, which before the rulings were issued attempted to group many defendants together in a single suit, has to date sued over 7,000 individuals for copyright infringement on peer-to-peer file-sharing services.
http://tinyurl.com/5dq5x

(Seattle) RealNetworks said on Wednesday that it has expanded an online music agreement with cable TV provider Comcast, which will now offer RealNetworks' Rhapsody RadioPlus premium Internet radio service to its 6.5 million high-speed Internet customers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The service's streaming radio stations will be available to Comcast subscribers within the first half of 2005.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/sfw057_1.html 
http://www.comcast.net

(Las Vegas) Automotive electronics manufacturer Audiovox on Wednesday launched its SkyBox, an automotive antenna capable of receiving DISH Network and all other satellite TV services in cars equipped with mobile video systems. The 5.7-inch antenna was developed by Virginia-based RaySat and will be marketed in the U.S. and Canada by Audiovox. Separately, New York-based Audiovox introduced an iPod car adapter that allows for a direct connection to most factory radios. The $200 device also enables drivers of cars equipped with steering wheel radio controls to skip tracks and fast-forward and rewind tracks on their iPods via the steering wheel.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/nyw006_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/nyw005_1.html 
http://www.audiovox.com

(Las Vegas) Consumer electronics firm Giant International on Wednesday introduced its Tao XM2go portable satellite radio receiver for the XM Satellite Radio service. The $349 device, set for release in the spring, includes the ability to record up to five hours of XM programming, and an FM transmitter that can turn any FM radio into an XM receiver.
http://www.xmradio.com 
http://www.taolife.com

(New York) Consumer electronics firm XACT Communication on Wednesday debuted its ReGo, a portable Sirius Satellite Radio receiver that records satellite radio and plays MP3 files stored on a compact flash memory card. The device can record up to four hours of satellite radio programming, as well as store up to 1GB of music on flash memory cards that can be filled with songs from a home PC.
http://www.getxact.com

(Las Vegas) Digital audio developer Rio on Wednesday announced its Rio ce2100, a 2.5GB hard drive-based digital audio player. The new player features the same housing as Rio's 5GB Carbon player, while costing $199 in relation to the $249 Carbon. Rio will begin shipping the ce2100 in the first quarter of 2005.
http://www.rioaudio.com

(Mountain View, Calif.) Tapwave, which manufactures the Zodiac multifunctional portable multimedia player, announced on Wednesday that it partnered with Virgin Digital to provide the company's audio download and subscription services to Zodiac owners. The $269 Zodiac, which features 2GB of storage, will now be able to access songs on Virgin Digital's online music service for $7.99 per month.
http://www.tapwave.com 
http://www.virgindigital.com

(Las Vegas) Consumer electronics firm Pioneer announced on Wednesday that it is collaborating with Microsoft on the creation of an expansion card that can be inserted into Pioneer plasma screen TVs to enable networked digital entertainment content including digital video, music and photos in high-definition. Instead of a separate component device, the card would work with a Windows XP-based PC and Microsoft's Windows Media Connect software to allow PC media content to be played on a Pioneer plasma display, using either a wired or wireless connection. Separately, Pioneer said that it will begin selling a $120 Sirius Satellite Radio car stereo receiver, as well as a $140 car iPod adapter that connects the portable music player directly to a car stereo's head unit.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050105/55622_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050105/55099_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050105/55068_1.html 
http://tinyurl.com/55pb8 
http://www.pioneer.com

(New York) Viacom's Showtime cable TV network announced on Wednesday that it will offer Apple iTunes Music Store and Apple retail store gift certificates as part of a promotion to lure new subscribers to its network. Those signing up before March 31 will receive a $25 iTunes gift certificate or $25 Apple store gift card.
http://www.showtimeonline.com

(Burbank, Calif.) TVN Entertainment, a provider of video-on-demand programming to cable TV operators, announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with the Sundance Channel to offer "Festival Dailies" from the upcoming Sundance Film Festival on its video-on-demand service. Hosted by Jay Mohr, the daily half-hour program will report on the films and filmmakers participating in the festival.
http://www.tvn.com 
http://www.sundancechannel.com/festival

(Las Vegas) Akimbo Systems announced on Wednesday that it has signed agreements to add programming from National Geographic Television & Film, A&E, The History Channel and The Biography Channel to its video-on-demand service. Akimbo's service utilizes its $229 Akimbo Player, a set-top box that can store up to 200 hours of video, and costs subscribers an additional $9.99 per month for programming.
http://www.akimbo.com

(Seattle) Media delivery technology provider RealNetworks announced on Wednesday that it has signed agreements with a number of European Web portals to offer its RealArcade subscription-based online games service. Germany's RTL and France's Free will join U.K.-based Telewest Broadband in offering the over 300 downloadable and Web-based games to their subscribers. Seattle-based RealNetworks said its games revenue for the third quarter of 2004 was $9.1 million, up 189% from the $3.2 million generated in the same period during 2003.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050105/sfw045_1.html 
http://www.rtl.de 
http://www.free.fr 
http://www.realarcade.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts announced on Wednesday an agreement with Nintendo to include characters such as Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach in its "NBA Street V3" title for Nintendo GameCube. Developed by EA Canada, the game is scheduled to ship in February.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050105/55429_1.html 
http://www.ea.com

(Austin, Texas) Korean online game developer NCsoft on Wednesday released "Issue 3: A Council of War," the third expansion pack for its "City of Heroes" massively multiplayer online game. The expansion was developed by San Jose, Calif.-based Cryptic Studios, creator of "City of Heroes."
http://www.plaync.com 
http://www.crypticstudios.com 
http://www.cityofheroes.com

(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Japanese video game developer Capcom said on Wednesday that it will release "Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower" as a launch title for Sony's PSP handheld video game system. Capcom said it would add features that utilize the PSP's Wi-Fi functionality to the game, which follows on the five previous installments in the company's Darkstalkers franchise.
http://www.capcom.com

(San Francisco) CNET Networks on Wednesday reported on Exeem, a new peer-to-peer file-sharing service that combines features of the popular BitTorrent service with those of relatively harder-to-prosecute decentralized services like Kazaa and eDonkey. The closed beta test of Exeem was announced by a programmer with SuprNova.org, which until recently was a popular site among BitTorrent file-swappers. A crackdown by the Motion Picture Association of America shuttered SuprNova.org and a number of other similar sites. A public version of the ad-supported Exeem service is expected to be released soon.
http://tinyurl.com/6qmyq 
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/12/30/2311234&from=rss
http://www.suprnova.org 
 
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> Strategic Account Manager - Ebusiness and Games - NY

Boonty is an international company which develops and sells a premium service video game downloading platform to major Internet Access Providers and Portals. Your primary target: increase sales on our partner's websites. In coordination with the Sales director, you will work closely with our US partners (ISP, portals, .) More info on www.boonty.com
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> Account Executive - Inside Sales

The SAVVIS Account Executive is accountable for selling all SAVVIS managed products to new and existing customers. Responsibilities include generating new opportunities via cold calling and leveraging customer relationships, working with existing customers to find new opportunities, and growing existing services. Required: 2+ yrs of successful business sales experience, cold calling/prospecting experience, and consultative sales experience. Send resume to dloehr@savvis.net
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> Channel Manager

Netezza is looking a for high energy individual to recruit, manage and expand relationships with System Integrators, Independent Software Vendors and Complementary Technology partners. The ideal candidate has a technical background with experience in channel management, business development, and/or consulting for technology companies focused on the Business Intelligence, Database and/or Storage markets. Send resumes to rrobinson@netezza.com
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> Senior Technical Project Manager

The individual working in this exciting position will provide admin. support to member firms in the new areas of industry technology standards, electronic commerce security, process automation, and innovative systems. He/she will assist in the project mgmt. of tech advances, and products and services which benefit members and their customers, while providing staff support for various Committees. The incumbent must work well with people. Bachelor's degree in engineering and a min of 5 years of exp. reqd. Please submit your resume to mmolinas@hirestrategy.com or view this position on the web at http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire235.asp
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> Sr. Java Software Engineer

A commercial product firm seeks a senior software engineer with 7 plus years of exp. The firm strongly prefers a candidate that has experience on both Unix/Linux and Windows platforms and solid experience with at least 2 programming languages and agile programming. This position requires direct contribution in all phases of the life-cycle, including specification, design, coding, unit test, integration and system test, and documentation. Strong skills in developing and executing on business requirements are needed. Please submit your resume to mmolinas@hirestrategy.com or view this position on the web at http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire237.asp
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> Director Bid and Proposals

Will be responsible for managing proposal efforts company-wide. 8-10 years experience in managing a proposal development team and extensive government proposal development experience. Strong presentation skills and experience working closely with external team members is a must. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required (Master's Degree preferred). A current DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance is required. Send resumes to careerskc@unitech1.com
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> Sales Manager - Washington, DC

Achieve quarterly quota and sales activities performing the following duties. Implement and carry out strategic sales plans to achieve corporate goals. Identify prospects and sales opportunities. Cold calling. Determine customer needs and offer solutions based on those needs. Work assigned sales territory; meet and exceed quotas and goals. Represents company meetings to promote product. Meet with and deliver sales presentations to key clients. Pipeline management. Monitor and evaluate the activities and products of the competition. Weekly sales meetings. Send resumes to jobs@irides.com
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> Market Research Professional

SmithGeiger is a fast-growing market research and strategy firm serving all facets of the media industry, w/clients in TV, film, web, gaming, tech. Seeking media research pro with min 3 yrs market research exp. to design and implement research and consulting services. Develop custom phone and online surveys and focus group research, design data analysis plans, convert results into findings and recommendations, write reports, deliver presentations to clients. Excellent writing and analytical skills. Working knowledge of statistics, SPSS. MA, MS, MBA, PhD.  Contact brian@smithgeiger.com
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> VP eBusiness Consulting

Want to manage multiple eCommerce, Portal, and web content management projects for the Fortune 500? Or play a key role in the growth and strategy of an energetic small company? Or is your preference getting involved in solution architecture, eBusiness strategy, and exploring leading edge technologies? Or large-scale IT implementations for the government? Do it all as VP of eBusiness Consulting at McFadyen Consulting in Vienna , VA. Learn more at http://www.McFadyen.com Send resumes to tmcfadyen@mcfadyen.com
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> Contract Training Coordinator

The Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) seeks an energetic professional to serve as the Contract Training Program Coordinator at our Herndon Training Center site. OCPE offers a positive team-based environment in a fast paced customer oriented department. Salary $27- $32K, excellent state benefits. Apply for position no. 01504z at http://jobs.gmu.edu by January 7, 2005. AA/EOE
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> Director of Business Development - NY/NJ

Drive strategic sales through existing relationship with IBM Global Services. The ability to drive a business plan thru execution, and a successful track record at a startup, are pre-requisites. Successful candidates will have experience in Enterprise Software and infrastructure management, in both sales and channel management. Must have worked with IBM as a partner. Send resumes to rminaglia@evidentsoftware.com
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> Sales And IT Recruiters Focused on Federal Sales, BD And Pre-Sales

Looking to join a quality Sales and Information Technology Recruiting Firm? immixSearch, a division of the immixGroup, seeks 3 additional Recruiters entering 2005. Since 2000 we've established the immixSearch name and placed candidates with 75 leading Federally - focused Software/Hardware Vendors, Big4's, and SI's. Plan includes a base/draw plus lucrative commission plan. Join other top billers and make 2005 your best year yet. Send resumes to kurt_wilkinson@immixgroup.com
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> Sr. Acct Mgr, AAA Networks, Falls Church, VA (Data, Voice, Video Sales)

Seeking highly motivated sales people with at least three years sales exp. and a track record of meeting sales objectives. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills a must - with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include consultative and solution selling to medium and large companies. Our solutions include Cisco, Microsoft, EMC, NEC, Tandberg and Verizon. Candidate must be able to develop and leverage relationships with technology partners for lead generation and joint sales opportunities. Send resumes to careers@aaanetworks.net
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> eNaugural.com - The Presidential Hi-Tech Inaugural Ball Jan 20, 2005

The eNaugural.com Ball is the Presidential Inaugural Ball for the Hi-tech community. This spectacular celebration brings together key industry leaders, elected officials and the media to honor and celebrate the overwhelming, positive impact of the new digital age on virtually every aspect of American life. This exciting gala is webcast live to the world, and archived for later viewing on the web. Go to http://www.enaugural.com for more info.
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> New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and media industry forecast, including in-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major global region. The complete 550-page book, is available in print or electronic format. The 50 page "Global Overview" (available in print or electronic format)or any of the 14 individual industry segment chapters (electronic format only) can be purchased separately for $95. For sample content and to order, click here.
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