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Top Stories
o Wireless, Entertainment Firms Team to Promote Mobile TV Development
o IFC "First Take" to Offer Indie Films Simultaneously in Theaters, On-Demand
o IBM to Form Instant Messaging Link with AOL, Yahoo, Google
o 3i Invests $23 Million in Swiss Online Payments Provider Webpay
o Report: U.K. Online Holiday Shopping Increases by 50%

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DMW Announcements

  Digital Commerce Summit 2006 - January 31, 2006
 
Digital Music Forum & Mobile Music Leadership Summit - Feb. 28 - March 1, 2006

   
Featured Advertisement
 
2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory
  Interactive & Multi-Media Web Designer - NPR Online  
 

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Briefly Noted

o NBA Launches Broadband Version of League Pass TV Subscription Service
o iMesh Legal P2P Network Licenses Songs from MusicNet
o Gemstar-TV Guide Forms Cross-Platform Development Group
o James Carville, Luke Russert to Co-Host Sports Show on XM Radio

o Atom Entertainment to Finance Short Film Productions
o Thought Equity to License NCAA Championship Broadcast Archive
o ASCAP Launches Online Industry Resource With Radio, Podcasts
o Online Ad Tech Developer DirectoryM Raises $3.7 Million

o Nareos Launches PeerBox File-sharing Service for Cell Phones
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Time Inc. Acquires Golf.com
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Penthouse to Offer Digital Version of Magazine
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The Orchard, Seoul Records to Distribute Indie Songs in Korea
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All Media Guide Launches "Tapestry" Playlist Recommendation Service
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Mediaport MusicATM Kiosks to Dispense RealNetworks Casual Games
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Blue Frog Mobile Debuts txtv Interactive TV Service
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Playlogic to Ship "PRISM" Army National Guard PC Game in Q3
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THQ Gets Game Rights to Weinstein Company's "Stormbreaker" Movie
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Namco Networks to Develop "Dilbert" Mobile Game
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Gaming PC Maker Alienware Launches PC Game Download Store
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CNET News.com: Voice Activation Coming to Car Stereos
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20-Year-Old Commits Suicide Live on Webcam in Gamer Forum

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Project Manager, New Media - KCET
  Web Marketing Analyst - Washington, DC
 
Director, Marketing Communications - Thumbplay, Inc
  Systems Administrator - NPR Online, Washington, DC
  NPR.org Supervising Producer - NPR Music
 
Interactive & Multi-Media Web Designer - NPR Online  
  Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist (dmw #1489) -  NPR Online  
  Mobile Programmer - NPR Online
 
Marketing Manager - Chantilly, VA
  Tech PR Account Director - Horn Group, Inc.
  Regional Sales Director - Encore Networks
  Sales Engineer - Encore Networks
  International Recruiter - IT - Communications  - TrustedForce.com
  Inside Sales at High Growth South End Software Company - Onaro, Inc
  Director, Business Development Real-Time Publishing Services - Verisign
 


Top Stories

o Wireless, Entertainment Firms Team to Promote Mobile TV Development

Las Vegas - A group of wireless and entertainment firms that includes Intel, Motorola, Nokia, Texas Instruments and Modeo has been formed to promote the growth of mobile TV services in North America. The Mobile DTV Alliance will promote the Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld (DVB-H) standard for mobile TV delivery, which is currently being tested in nearly a dozen network trials in Europe and the U.S. "The mobile TV market is heating up, with both trials and deployments accelerating over the next 12-18 months," said IDC research analyst David Linsalata. "The support of key industry players in promoting the advantages of the DVB-H standard will significantly aid mobile TV deployment efforts in North America." Within the alliance, chipmakers Intel and Texas Instruments are expected to support DVB-H mobile TV chips for cell phones, which will be used in handsets from Motorola and Nokia in conjunction with mobile TV delivery technology from firms like Modeo.
http://tinyurl.com/dgnj4
http://www.modeo.com
http://www.mdtvalliance.org
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o IFC "First Take" to Offer Indie Films Simultaneously in Theaters, On-Demand

New York - IFC Entertainment, a producer and distributor of independent films, on Monday announced plans to launch a new service that will simultaneously offer critically acclaimed independent films from the festival circuit both theatrically and on-demand. Launching in March, IFC First Take plans this year to offer at least 24 films "day and date" in theaters and on its IFC cable TV channel's video-on-demand service. "We are doing more here than simply collapsing windows, IFC's First Take will serve the independent community by creating an electronic national art house for independent films," said IFC Entertainment president Jonathan Sehring. The initial slate of features to be distributed by IFC First Take includes "CSA: The Confederate States of America," "I Am a Sex Addict," "Three Times," "American Gun" and "Sorry, Haters."
http://tinyurl.com/b2jdu
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/23/business/media/23independent.html
http://www.ifcfilms.com
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o IBM to Form Instant Messaging Link with AOL, Yahoo, Google

Dulles, Va. - In a major move to integrate instant messaging platforms, technology giant IBM said on Monday that the new version of its IM platform for businesses will allow users to connect to popular messaging applications from America Online, Yahoo and Google. IBM's Lotus Sametime has 15 million corporate users, mainly at large companies. IBM rival Microsoft will not be included in the deal. Once the software is released around mid-year, Sametime users will be able to chat with those using AOL's various instant messengers, including AIM and ICQ, as well as Yahoo Messenger and Google Talk.
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060123/0107081.html
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o 3i Invests $23 Million in Swiss Online Payments Provider Webpay

Menlo Park, Calif. - Private equity firm 3i said on Monday that it has invested $23 million in Switzerland's Webpay AG, whose Click & Buy online payment system is used by more than 5 million consumers in Europe. Webpay International opened a New York office in 2004, and has plans to further expand into other markets in the U.S., as well as in Canada, South America, Asia and Eastern Europe. The company said that it will use part of the funding to expand into the U.S. publishing, games and online music industries. The software allows merchants to outsource the complex billing of content, services and physical goods, as well as the processing of local currency and credit cards, to Webpay. The service is used by Apple's iTunes Store in 14 European countries. "We believe this will take Click & Buy's leadership position in Germany and Europe to an international level," said Robin Murray, a partner at 3i US.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/nym228.html?.v=23
http://www.webpay.ch
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o Report: U.K. Online Holiday Shopping Increases by 50%

London - According to the latest report by the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG), the value of goods sold over the Internet increased by 50% in the U.K. during the holiday period. More than $34.3 billion worth of goods were sold online in the U.K. for the entire year, an increase of 34% over the previous year and up from just $1.4 billion in 2000. The IMRG said the figures were a sign of the growing power of the Internet in the retail sector and predicted the trend would continue. "We are forecasting that Internet sales will rise by another 36% this year to around $46.4 billion," said IMRG spokesman James Roper. Online sales currently account for about 10% of all retail sales in the U.K.
http://www.imrg.org

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DMW Announcements

Digital Commerce Summit 2006 - January 31, 2006 - NY

Harold M. Proshansky Auditorium
The Graduate Center
City University of New York (CUNY)
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016-4309
www.digitalcommercesummit.com
 

Digital Media Wire invites you to attend 2006 Digital Commerce Summit on January 31, 2006 in New York City.  This 1-day executive forum is a "must attend" event for content owners; merchants; payments & technology companies; banks & financial services institutions; ISP’s; MSO’s; P2P vendors; and wireless & mobile companies focused on payment solutions and commerce strategies for digital content, including games, music, film, television and video products. 

Topics to be covered will include:

  • Monetizing Digital Content:
    Commerce Strategies for Content Owners and Merchants
    -The Music Industry Perspective
    -The Game Industry Perspective
    -The Film and Television Industry Perspective
  • The Payment Industry’s View of Digital Commerce Opportunities
  • The Explosion of Mobile Commerce
  • Marketing Strategies, including Search Engine Marketing & Optimization
  • Developments in Digital Rights Management
  • Commercial Development of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks
  • Are there Big Bucks in Micropayments? Assessing Opportunities involving Small Payment Transactions

Keynote Speakers include:
Jeremy Allaire, Founder & President,
Brightcove
Bernard Gershon, SVP/General Manager, ABC News Digital Media Group
David Pakman, President & CEO, eMusic

Confirmed Speakers include:

Chris Allen, Product Strategy/Marketing, Yahoo! Music
Peter Ashley, GM, New Media/Micropayments, PayPal
Mike Bebel, CEO, Mashboxx
Derek Coetzee, CTO, Digisoft.tv Limited
Ted Cohen,
SVP, Digital Development & Distribution, EMI Music
Bruce Cundiff, Analyst, Javelin Strategy & Research
Mark Donovan, Vice President of Products & Senior Analyst, M:Metrics
Mark Ely, SVP, Strategic Planning,
Sonic Solutions
Mark Friedman, CEO, Peppercoin
Brian Garrity, Senior Business Writer, Billboard Magazine
Larry Gerbrandt, SVP & Senior Analyst, Nielsen Entertainment
Thomas Gewecke, SVP, Digital, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Michael Greeson, President, Principal Analyst, The Diffusion Group
Gene Hoffman, Jr., Chairman & CEO, Vindicia, Inc.
Dave Jaworski, Founder & CEO, PassAlong Networks
Douglas Knopper, CEO, BitPass
Janne Kouri, Regional Director, North America, Sulake
Joe Laszlo, Research Director, Broadband/Wireless, Jupiter Research
Lydia Loizides, Principal / Analyst, Paphion
Jennifer MacLean, Senior Director, Games & Entertainment, Comcast
Jon Potter, Exec. Director, Digital Media Association
Ralph Rivera, Vice President & GM, AOL Games
Rich Roberts, VP of Sales & Business Development, PlayFirst
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Robert Spears, VP of Publishing & Online GM, Digital Media Wire
Jerry Spiegel, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Lance Ulanoff, Editor of Reviews, PC Magazine

Jon Vlassopulos, VP, New Media, Endemol USA
more to come...


Pre-Registration: $395 until January 27, 2006
$495 after January 27, 2006

Online Registration:
http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1107
Phone: (310) 855-0033
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Digital Music Forum & Mobile Music Leadership Summit

        
                                           The French Institute - New York
                                               February 28 - March1, 2006  
                                              www.digitalmusicforum.com


Mark your calendars!  The 6th Annual Digital Music Forum has been expanded to two days and kicks off on February 28, 2006 with the Mobile Music Leadership Summit followed by Digital Music Forum on March 1, 2006 in New York City.  The annual event brings together decision-makers from record 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.

                                         The Premier Event for Music Industry Decision-Makers

KEYNOTES
Larry Kenswil, President, Universal Music Group - eLabs
Terry McBride, Founder & CEO, Nettwerk Productions

MOBILE MUSIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT CO-CHAIR
Ralph Simon, Chairman – Americas, Mobile Entertainment Forum

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE...
Dave Goldberg, VP & GM, Yahoo! Music
Ted Cohen, SVP, Digital Development, EMI Music
Lesley Bleakley, CEO, Beggars Group North America
Jim Griffin, CEO, Cherry Lane Digital
David Pakman, President & CEO, eMusic / Managing Director, Dimensional Associates
Greg Clayman, VP, Wireless, MTV Networks
David Card, VP & Senior Analyst, JupiterResearch
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
John Kilcullen, President & Publisher, Billboard
John Harrobin, VP–Marketing Communications, Verizon Wireless
Thomas Ryan, SVP - Mobile & Digital Development, EMI Music NA
Greg Scholl, Managing Director, Dimensional Associates, Inc. / CEO, The Orchard

Early Bird Rate: $599 until January 27, 2006
Pre-Registration Rate: $699 until February 24, 2006
Registration Rate: $799 after February 24,2006

Online Registration: http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1112

Phone: (310) 855-0033
 

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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory

The Directory is an invaluable resource for companies working in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment and media industries, and will make the following corporate activities much easier: business development; direct marketing; sales prospecting; market research & competitive analysis; and recruitment. $395 for hardcopy and $795, for both the hardcopy and CD. To purchase the directory, click here: http://www.digitalentertainmentdirectory.com/purchase.htm
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Interactive & Multi-Media Web Designer - NPR Online

Responsible for daily art/design needs of NPR.org. Designs and produces news and editorial graphics and interactive storytelling applications.  BA in Design or Art w/3 years professional exp as graphic artist/designer and with Web design and/or graphics; demonstrated ability as illustrator; command of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash and web design technologies; information architecture, accessibility, and usability matters; ability to present ideas and designs to a group.  Apply to employment@npr.org.  EOE
 

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Briefly Noted

o NBA Launches Broadband Version of League Pass TV Subscription Service

New York - The National Basketball Association on Monday announced the launch of NBA League Pass Broadband, an online version of the subscription service it offers on digital cable and satellite TV systems. The service will offer live video webcasts of up to 40 NBA regular season games each week, subject to local blackouts. The broadband version will be offered at no extra cost to those who already subscribe to League Pass through DirecTV, DISH Network or their cable TV provider; an online-only subscription, that includes access to the remaining half of the NBA season, will also be offered for $109.
http://tinyurl.com/96j9w
http://www.nba.com
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o iMesh Legal P2P Network Licenses Songs from MusicNet
 
New York -
MusicNet, a provider of licensed digital music to service providers, announced on Monday that it will provide its catalog to iMesh, a legitimate peer-to-peer file-sharing network. The new, legal version of iMesh -- which was formerly a free file-sharing network -- now offers tracks for purchase from all major labels and 40,000 independent labels, in addition to promotional and other tracks authorized for free distribution on the Gnutella peer-to-peer network.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/nym012.html?.v=37
http://www.musicnet.com
http://www.imesh.com 
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o Gemstar-TV Guide Forms Cross-Platform Development Group

Los Angeles -
Gemstar-TV Guide International, a provider of electronic program guides for digital TV services, on Monday announced the formation of a new cross-platform product development and technology group. Los Angeles-based Gemstar said it hired Replay TV co-founder Steve Shannon to head the new group, which will work to expand the company's television listings onto other digital platforms.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060123/20060123005448.html?.v=2
http://www.gemstartvguide.com
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o James Carville, Luke Russert to Co-Host Sports Show on XM Radio

Washington - XM Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with six million subscribers, announced on Monday that it plans in March to launch a new sports-themed talk show, hosted by Democratic political strategist James Carville and Luke Russert, the college-aged son of NBC "Meet the Press" anchor Tim Russert. XM said the program's concept came from hearing the duo's exchanges during Washington Nationals home games.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/dcm017.html?.v=34
http://www.xmradio.com 
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o Atom Entertainment to Finance Short Film Productions

Park City, Utah - Atom Entertainment (formerly AtomShockwave), a distributor of online video programming and video games, on Monday announced the creation of AtomFilms Studio, a program that will invest in original broadband entertainment productions. The Seattle-based company said it has six development projects currently in production, and plans to produce dozens more projects this year. The resulting short films will be showcased on the company's AtomFilms website.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/sfm078.html?.v=40
http://www.atomfilms.com
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o Thought Equity to License NCAA Championship Broadcast Archive

Denver, Colo. - Thought Equity, a provider of online video footage licensing and management, announced on Monday the launch of its NCAA Sports Collection, which consists of the entire archived library of NCAA championships dating back to 1906. Denver-based Thought Equity will make the footage -- 88 NCAA championships in 23 men's and women's intercollegiate sports from Divisions I, II and III, including basketball, football, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball -- available for licensing in both film and HD formats.
http://tinyurl.com/8tez6
http://www.thoughtequity.com/ncaa
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o ASCAP Launches Online Industry Resource With Radio, Podcasts

New York - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a performing rights organization that represents 8 million musical works, on Monday announced the launch of an online resource for music industry professionals. ASCAP Network will offer a Web radio station, streaming audio and downloadable podcasts from emerging ASCAP songwriters and composers, and plans to soon add video content.
http://tinyurl.com/dujgt
http://www.ascap.com
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o Online Ad Tech Developer DirectoryM Raises $3.7 Million

Cambridge, Mass. - DirectoryM, a provider of online advertising technology, disclosed in a regulatory filing that it has raised $3.65 million in its third round of venture capital, which is planned for a total of $7.23 million, Private Equity Week reported. Founded in 1999 as rfpMarket, DirectoryM was re-launched in 2003 with a business model to connect small and medium-sized businesses with local readers of popular online business publications. Its customers include American City Business Journals, The Wall Street Journal Online, Financial Times, BusinessWeek Online, and ZDNet. DirectoryM has about150 employees at three locations in the U.S. and the U.K.
http://www.directorym.com 
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o Nareos Launches PeerBox File-sharing Service for Cell Phones

Beverly Hills, Calif. - Nareos, a developer of peer-to-peer technology, on Monday announced the launch of its PeerBox file-sharing service for mobile phones. PeerBox lets users browse networks like eDonkey and Gnutella on their mobile phones, using typed or speech-assisted search. Users can also hold their phones up to a speaker for 15 seconds, and have the song automatically identified. The service then utilizes audio fingerprinting to identify copyrighted songs, which are then sold only as paid downloads, while promotional or other tracks may be downloaded for free.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/ukm002.html?.v=41
http://www.nareos.com  
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o Time Inc. Acquires Golf.com

New York - Time Inc. announced on Monday that it has acquired SirenServ, the parent company of Golf.com, from a holding company controlled by SirenServ founders, NBC Universal, The New York Times Company and other investors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The website, which claims 1.3 million unique monthly visitors, will be managed by the Time4 Media division under Golf Magazine publisher Chris Wightman. SirenServ founder and CEO Michael Lazerow will become general manager of Golf.com and GolfOnline. Time said the acquisition gives it the largest print and online audience reach for the sport of golf.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/nym195.html?.v=27
http://www.golf.com
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o Penthouse to Offer Digital Version of Magazine

Boca Raton, Fla. - Penthouse Magazine said on Monday that it has partnered with Zinio Systems to launch a digital edition of its adult publication. Beginning with the February 2006 issue, users can purchase and download both single issues and subscriptions to the magazine in an electronic (PDF) format that digitally recreates all of the photos, copy and advertising found in the print edition.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/flm018.html?.v=36
http://www.zinio.com
http://www.penthouse.com/digital
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o The Orchard, Seoul Records to Distribute Indie Songs in Korea

New York - The Orchard, a digital distributor of independent label music, said on Monday that it has signed an agreement with Seoul Records, a unit of South Korea's SK Telecom. Under the deal, Seoul Records will be the exclusive distributor of The Orchard's 700,000-song catalog of independent music to South Korean digital music services, such as SK Telecom's MelOn, MSN, LG Telecom and Yahoo Korea.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/clm514.html?.v=17
http://www.seoulrecords.co.kr
http://www.theorchard.com
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o All Media Guide Launches "Tapestry" Playlist Recommendation Service

Tokyo - All Media Guide, a provider of informational databases on music, movies and other topics, announced on Monday that it teamed with Japan's Rainbow Partners to launch Tapestry, a playlist recommendation engine designed for use in online music stores, mobile services and consumer electronics devices. The service offers playlist recommendations based on over 6,200 musical, genres, styles, themes, moods, instruments, years and other descriptors.
http://tinyurl.com/8wy3v
http://www.rainbow.co.jp/rp/e/index.html
http://tapestry.allmusic.com 
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o Mediaport MusicATM Kiosks to Dispense RealNetworks Casual Games

Seattle - Mediaport Entertainment, a maker of unmanned kiosks that let consumers purchase and download music and other media onto CD or portable players, said on Monday that it partnered with RealNetworks to make casual games from the company's Gamehouse Studios available through its MediaATM kiosks. Titles like "Super Collapse II" and "GameHouse Sudoku" will be available for download from MediaATMs, which are located at universities, military bases and several retailers.
http://tinyurl.com/95to8
http://www.mediaport.com
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o Blue Frog Mobile Debuts txtv Interactive TV Service

Seattle - Mobile entertainment publisher Blue Frog Mobile on Monday introduced its txtv service, which allows viewers to send text messages directly to their TV screens as they interact with programming. Seattle-based Blue Frog said that txtv fees can appear directly on a user's monthly mobile phone bill, adding that its broadcast partners will share in messaging revenue.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/lam035.html?.v=34
http://corp.bluefrogmobile.com
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o Playlogic to Ship "PRISM" Army National Guard PC Game in Q3

Amsterdam - Netherlands-based video game publisher Playlogic Entertainment said on Monday that it plans to publish its "PRISM: Threat Level Red" anti-terrorism, first-person shooter PC game, an off-shoot of a game being developed for the U.S. Army National Guard, in the third quarter of 2006. Developed by U.K.-based Rebellion in conjunction with Virginia-based Rival Interactive, Playlogic's liaison with the National Guard, the consumer PC title is a version of "PRISM: Guard Shield," a game developed for use as a recruiting tool by the U.S. Army National Guard.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/nym181.html?.v=33
http://www.playlogicgames.com
http://www.rebellion.co.uk
http://www.arng.army.mil
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o THQ Gets Game Rights to Weinstein Company's "Stormbreaker" Movie

Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ said on Monday that it has acquired the exclusive rights to develop games based on the movie "Stormbreaker," an upcoming Weinstein Company release based on author Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series of teen spy novels. In development at Altron for Nintendo DS and Razorback Developments for Game Boy Advance, the games are slated for release alongside the film's theatrical premiere in the summer of 2006.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060123/lam005a.html?.v=2
http://www.thq.com
http://www.stormbreakerthemovie.com  ____________________________________________

o Namco Networks to Develop "Dilbert" Mobile Game

San Jose, Calif. - Namco Networks, the mobile unit of the Japanese video game publisher, said on Monday it has signed an agreement with United Media to create mobile games based on the "Dilbert" comic strip. The first title under the agreement is slated to launch in the fall of 2006.
http://tinyurl.com/9zh9m
http://www.dilbert.com
http://www.namcogames.com
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o Gaming PC Maker Alienware Launches PC Game Download Store

Miami - Alienware, a manufacturer of high-performance PCs and accessories catering to the gaming market, on Monday announced the launch of a new digital download store on its website, where visitors may purchase and download PC game titles.
http://tinyurl.com/c9fsb
http://downloads.alienware.com
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o CNET News.com: Voice Activation Coming to Car Stereos

San Francisco - CNET News.com on Monday reported on the development of advanced voice-recognition software, which will soon be available in the car to help navigate satellite radio stations, or choose from songs to play from an iPod using speech commands. Bellevue, Wash.-based VoiceBox has partnered with both XM Satellite Radio and Johnson Controls, an auto technology supplier, to enable voice search on XM and from iPods.
http://tinyurl.com/9kzws (CNET)
http://www.voicebox.com
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o 20-Year-Old Commits Suicide Live on Webcam in Gamer Forum

Los Angeles - Several news outlets recently reported on a man who apparently committed suicide live in front of his webcam while logged into an online gamers' forum. Twenty-year-old Illinois resident Mitchell "Mitch" Lee Stuekerjuergen reportedly drank anti-freeze and consumed painkillers while chatting with others online at MetalGearSolid.org, a site based in Bulgaria, and later died in a hospital on Jan. 4. "A very brief period of initial disbelief was followed by a barrage of replies from fellow forum members pleading that he not take his life, trying to talk him out of it," reads an account of the tragedy at GamingHorizon.com.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/20/webcam_suicide
http://news.gaminghorizon.com/media2/1137635340.3198.html
http://www.metalgearsolid.org

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Project Manager, New Media – KCET

Will manage web-based projects. Requires: BA in related field; Experience in web, multimedia production, writing development documents and executing plans & team management. Proficiency in scripting, programming, database design specific to web and Interactive television w/ HTML, CSS Desirable language &  programming protocols: DHTML, Flash, XML, PHP, mySQL, Javascript, Real Producer, Final Cut Pro, Adobe, Sorensen Squeeze, Windows Media; Graphic Design, PhotoshopStatistics,  Webtrends, IBM Surfaid or equivalent, Windows XP and Mac OS X. EOE Employer. Send resumes to hr@kcet.org. URL www.kcet.org
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Web Marketing Analyst - Washington, DC

Seeking experienced analyst to track, report and optimize traffic for nationalgeographic.com.  In this role, successful candidate will have experience with web analytics tools (Omniture exp. a plus), audience profiling, paid organic search,      e-commerce, and understanding of web visitor acquisition/retention. Requires excellent data reporting and communication skills. 3plus yrs web/e-commerce experience. Visit
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs
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Director, Marketing Communications - Thumbplay, Inc

Thumbplay, Inc. is the market-leading direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment company. This is role is responsible for developing and executing the corporate and consumer communications strategy for the company. Will work with PR agency to drive awareness and positive press coverage of our products, services and executives.  7+ years of public relations experience at a major online and/or entertainment property plus  proven track record developing significant consumer and corporate press for a start-up required. Please send resumes and cover letter with “Director, Marketing Communications” in the subject line of the email to merrie@thumbplay.com. www.thumbplay.com
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Systems Administrator - NPR Online, Washington, DC

Implements & maintains our online systems - including servers, customized applications, and security devices and network infrastructure -- that support NPR Online’s activities. Evaluates & implements new software & technology.  Bachelor\'s wtih 7 years experience. Experience as a SA with operating systems & networking applications.  Systems & database admin. exp.  Learn more at www.npr.org/about/jobs.  E-mail to employment@npr.org or fax to (202) 513-3047. NPR is an EOE.
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NPR.org Supervising Producer - NPR Music

Dynamic music producer, journalist and new-media thinker to develop/implement online strategy and produce musical/journalistic offerings.  Plans/creates online music events; edits/produces music pages; assigns/writes/edits stories; creates multimedia content.  Encyclopedic musical knowledge; professional exp in music industry; excellent writer/editor/ music journalist; commitment to digital media, incl exp w/online publications or creating new-media products; exp w/issues of intellectual property.  Apply to  employment@npr.org. EOE
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Interactive & Multi-Media Web Designer
- NPR Online

Responsible for daily art/design needs of NPR.org. Designs and produces news and editorial graphics and interactive storytelling applications.  BA in Design or Art w/3 years professional exp as graphic artist/designer and with Web design and/or graphics; demonstrated ability as illustrator; command of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash and web design technologies; information architecture, accessibility, and usability matters; ability to present ideas and designs to a group.  Apply to employment@npr.org.  EOE
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Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist (dmw #1489) -  NPR Online  

Works with NPR’s Online Development Team to build and maintain npr.org.  BS w/3 years exp developing web-based applications in Java, Struts and JSP; 3 years exp in database development and SQL; knowledge of versioning and deployment software, experience w/XML desired, preferably CVS and Ant; working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript; understanding of CSS; exp writing automated test scripts against web-based applications essential; media industry exp preferred, including knowledge of streaming media.  Apply to employment@npr.org.  EOE
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Mobile Programmer - NPR Online

NPR has an opening for key position on its application development team focusing on mobile environment such as WAP, SMS, MMS and iMode.  2 years experience developing database-driven web-based applications using PHP, Java, and Struts, as well as a year of experience developing applications for mobile devices; knowledge of Perl, CVS and ANT a plus.  Apply to employment@npr.org job #DMW1511.  EOE
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Marketing Manager
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An experienced Marketing Manager is needed to develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns for print and electronic delivery, assist with Website maintenance, and support activities relating to lead generation and audience segmentation. Experience required in database marketing, website content creation and product messaging. Position within a marketing division of a well established media and telecommunications consulting and product firm. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit http://www.bia.com Send resumes to hr@bia.com.
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Tech PR Account Director - Horn Group, Inc.

Our Boston office is looking for an experienced PR director with a min. 8-10 plus years agency and corporate technology PR, marketing, and comm. experience. Candidates must have tech market expertise as well as superior business development and management skills. Director will be responsible for increasing agency revenue through proactive business development, providing the highest level of PR and communications strategy and management to client accounts, managing a team of PR professionals and
assisting with office operations. Please send resume electronically via our website http://www.horngroup.com in the Careers section under Boston job openings Send inquiries to lazizian@horngroup.com.
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Regional Sales Director - Encore Networks

Responsibility for business development and selling activities for developer of
broadband solutions over satellite, terrestrial and hybrid IP networks. Should posses strong skills in prospecting, opening new accounts, and protecting installed base. Must demonstrate knowledge of managing a large territory; including demand generation, partner development, forecasting, quota attainment and presentations. Must have strong business and technical knowledge to understand customer's business drivers and align to Encore's solutions. Send resumes to pbartles@encorenetworks.com
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Sales Engineer - Encore Networks

Assist sales team for developer of broadband solutions over satellite, terrestrial and IP hybrid networks in pre and post sales activities, provide sales support to customers by being the technical knowledge base, and perform product demonstrations. Will work closely with sales, product management and engineering. Will have input in defining product enhancements and evolution/roadmap. Responsibilities include: 3rd level technical support and extensive interaction with customers. Must be willing to travel. Send Resumes to pbartles@encorenetworks.com
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International Recruiter - IT - Communications  - TrustedForce.com

Flexible, part-time, at home opportunity for individual w/ international IT or communications experience. Must be fluent in Swiss/High German. Must be plugged into leading communications, IT and consulting companies in Germany and Switzerland. Interesting project may yield additional work and ongoing opportunities for candidate. Contact Bill Hoffman, Managing Partner, 202-223-1000 or email bill.hoffman@trustedforce.com URL http://www.trustedforce.com
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Inside Sales at High Growth South End Software Company - Onaro, Inc

Boston-based Onaro, Inc. markets a "must-have" enterprise solution for the management and growth of Storage Area Networks. Based on Onaro's early success selling to the Global 2000, we are ramping our inside sales team. If you have several years experience in high tech sales with a strong W2 selling to the Global 2000, apply now. Send resumes to bryan.semple@onaro.com.
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Director, Business Development Real-Time Publishing Services - Verisign

This positions primary focus will be developing business deals with major on-line
publishers, advertising networks, and related technology partners. Candidates should have experience with technology partnerships and market development supporting the business of Internet publishing, blogging, and/or rich media. Technology coverage should include RSS/ATOM, Blog/News readers, Content Aggregation, Internet web services, and enterprise website products. Send resumes to mdriscoll@verisign.com
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