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Top Stories
o Apple Calls New French Open iTunes Law "State-Sponsored Piracy"
o Dell to Acquire High-Performance Gaming PC Maker Alienware
o iTunes Software Installed Base Gaining on RealPlayer
o Flint, Michigan Pension Fund Files Class Action Against Take-Two Interactive

o Graphics Chipmaker Nvidia Acquires Handheld Chipmaker Hybrid Graphics
o "Jeopardy" to Hold Online Contestant Screening Quiz

o Google Launches New Finance Site to Complete with Yahoo, MSN
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DMW Announcements
 
5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum  - April 25-26, 2006
  3rd Annual Digital Media Conference -  June 23, 2006


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Briefly Noted

o Cingular to Sell Ringtones of Live Performances from "American Idol"
o Limbo 41414 Launches Beta Site for "Limbo Auction" Game
o Aegia Technologies Debuts PhysX PC Game Physics Processor
o THQ Ships 3 Million Units of "Tak," Releases "Worms: Open Warfare"

o Electronic Arts to Ship "Battlefield 2142" in the Fall
o
2K Games Ships Bethesda Softworks' "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion"
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Ubisoft to Release "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" in May
o
Microsoft Game Studios to Publish First Sigil Games Online Title
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I-play Developing Mobile Game for "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"
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Verizon Releases Mobile Games Based on EA's "The Sims 2"

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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
 
Sales Executive - Maryland
  VP Client Relations - Chicago, Denver or Washington DC
  Online Producer - NPR Digital Media
  Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist - NPR Digital Media
  Inside Sales 24x7 Customer Support - SaleBuild
  Manager of Sales and Marketing Operations - Washington, D.C.
  Public Relations Professional - San Francisco
  Vice President, Strategic Marketing - webMethods
  Vice President of Business Development - Muze Inc. - NYC
 
Product Management - Entertainment Digital Media - Muze Inc. - NYC
  Media Supervisor - Boston
  Manager of CRM & Database Strategy - Boston and NY
  Web Analytics Manager, Corporate Executive Board - Washington, D.C.
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory
  Video iPod Study Available - Frank N. Magid Associates
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009
 


Top Stories

o Apple Calls New French Open iTunes Law "State-Sponsored Piracy"

San Francisco - A day after French lawmakers gave preliminary approval to a bill that would force Apple to allow songs purchased from its iTunes Store to play on devices other than the iPod, the company issued a statement calling the move "state-sponsored piracy," CNET News.com reported. "The French implementation of the EU Copyright Directive will result in state-sponsored piracy," Apple said in the statement. "If this happens, legal music sales will plummet just when legitimate alternatives to piracy are winning over customers. iPod sales will likely increase as users freely load their iPods with 'interoperable' music which cannot be adequately protected. Free movies for iPods should not be far behind in what will rapidly become a state-sponsored culture of piracy." If passed in the French Senate, the law would force Apple to reveal its closely-guarded FairPlay digital rights management technology to competitors, or else possibly shut down its iTunes Store in France. Gene Munster, a senior analyst with Piper Jaffray, speculated in a research note on Tuesday that France likely accounts for less than 2% of Apple's worldwide iPod and iTunes business. The French law would more broadly apply to all digital services, such that Sony or Microsoft would not be able to establish a monopoly that links distribution channels with playback devices.
http://tinyurl.com/s5bqu (CNET)
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o Dell to Acquire High-Performance Gaming PC Maker Alienware

Round Rock, Texas - PC maker Dell announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Alienware, a maker of high-end gaming PCs. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Dell said Alienware will become a subsidiary and maintain its own product line, management team, and marketing and sales staffs. "Alienware's products are an excellent complement to Dell's own line of high-performance computers designed for gaming, enthusiast and media content customers," said Dell chairman Michael Dell. Founded in 1996, Alienware makes high-performance designer PCs -- some are shaped like alien heads -- that cost between $3,000 and $4,000, and are marketed to PC gamers and multimedia enthusiasts. The company saw sales of $172 million in 2005, and expects that number to increase to $225 million this year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060322/20060322005981.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/060322/dell_alienware.html?.v=4 (AP)
http://tinyurl.com/gzvr8 (CNET)
http://www.alienware.com
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o iTunes Software Installed Base Gaining on RealPlayer

Manhasset, N.Y. - Apple's iTunes music player software is approaching the installed base of rival RealNetworks' RealPlayer, but both remain far behind Microsoft's Windows Media Player, Information Week reported, citing Nielsen/NetRatings data. The number of iTunes users has more than tripled from 2005 to 2006 -- from 5.4 million to 18.6 million -- while RealPlayer counted 28.7 million users in January. If the iTunes user base continues this rate of growth, it will overtake RealPlayer later this year. Both media player applications are dwarfed by the installed base for Windows Media Player, which ships with every PC containing Microsoft's Windows operating system; the application claimed 71.1 million users in January. However, iTunes users on average spend more time using the software -- 111 minutes -- compared to the 46 minutes logged per session by RealPlayer or Windows Media Player users.
http://tinyurl.com/g38nz (Information Week)
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o Flint, Michigan Pension Fund Files Class Action Against Take-Two Interactive

Detroit - The City of Flint, Michigan's pension fund has become the latest entity to file a class action lawsuit against "Grand Theft Auto" video game publisher Take-Two Interactive. The suit alleges the company deceived investors with its inclusion of a sexual mini-game within "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" that caused the game to be removed briefly from store shelves and given a stricter rating. Flint's retirement board reportedly invested $524,000 in Take-Two shares, and lost $176,000 on its investment -- allegedly as Take-Two company officials were selling their own shares. "Fraud against the taxpayers of Flint and our retired Flint police officers and firefighters will not be tolerated," said Flynt Mayor Don Williamson. The city's class action is one of many that have been filed against Take-Two over the "Hot Coffee" mini-game scandal, which is also the subject of a FTC investigation.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060321/detu015.html?.v=49
http://www.nomorehotcoffee.com
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o Graphics Chipmaker Nvidia Acquires Handheld Chipmaker Hybrid Graphics

San Jose, Calif. - Graphics chipmaker Nvidia announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Finland-based Hybrid Graphics, a developer of embedded 2D and 3D graphics software for handheld devices. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1994, Hybrid's customers include Nokia, Ericsson, Philips, Samsung and Symbian.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060322/sfw061.html?.v=48
http://www.nvidia.com
http://www.hybrid.fi
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o "Jeopardy" to Hold Online Contestant Screening Quiz

Los Angeles - The producers of TV quiz show "Jeopardy" will later this month for the first time allow hopeful contestants to take a preliminary quiz online, which will serve as the first round of testing toward appearing on the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 50-question general knowledge exam will be offered online from March 28-30, with each time zone getting different questions on different days. "Our online testing process allows our many viewers the opportunity to take the test from their very own computer, at home, at the office -- virtually anywhere," Jeopardy executive producer Harry Friedman told THR. About 400 of the 25,000 hopefuls who go through the Jeopardy's screening process appear on the game show each year.
http://tinyurl.com/zlnzk (THR)
http://jeopardy.com/onlinetest/flash_index.php
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o Google Launches New Finance Site to Complete with Yahoo, MSN

Mountain View, Calif. - Hoping to take a share of the audience away from rivals such as Yahoo and MSN, Internet search giant Google has launched the beta version of its new finance site, Google Finance. The free site allows users to search for financial information about public and private companies, as well as mutual funds. The company said that the site will incorporate stock prices with relevant news -- through Google News -- and blog postings in an attempt to add insight as to why a stock has moved. Though the tool is mostly focused on the North American market, Google said that it also will include some international content on markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, Paris and Toronto.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/finance.html 
http://finance.google.com 

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DMW Announcements
 
5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum 2006

                                                5th Annual
         GAMES & MOBILE FORUM
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pril 25-26, 2006  |  New York

                                        
Museum of Jewish Heritage - New York
                                                www.
gamesandmobile.com

The 5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum has been expanded to 2 days. The 2-day event is set for April 25-26, 2006 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City, and includes 4 keynotes and 6 panels.

Over 1,200 senior executives have attended the event over the past four years, including senior participants from Electronic Arts, JAMDAT, Glu Mobile, Nokia, Sony, I-Play, MForma, Sprint, Ericsson, QUALCOMM, Virgin Mobile, PlayFirst, Atari, Playboy, MTV, Wired, GameSpot, Ziff Davis, Digital Chocolate, Turbine, Microsoft, Gameloft, Yahoo!, AOL, UBS Warburg, Deloitte, the UK Government, the Irish Government, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo, among others.  This is a “must attend” event for senior decision-makers from online and mobile games companies.  This year’s speakers include:

Keynotes and Panelists include:

KEYNOTES
Greg Ballard, President & CEO, Glu Mobile
Chris Early, Studio Manager, Microsoft Casual Games Group
David Gosen, Chief Executive Officer, I-Play 

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Eric Albert, Director of North American Operations, Gameloft
Chris Baker, Associate Editor, Wired Magazine
Matthew Bellows, GM & VP of Marketing, Floodgate Entertainment
George Borkowski, Head of IP & Tech Practice, MS&K
John Cahill, General Manager, Mobile Games, Yahoo!
Alex Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO, Vibes Media
Neil Closner, President, Cascada Mobile
Paul Condolora, SVP & GM, Cartoon Network New Media
Greg Costikyan, CEO, Manifesto Games
Stephen Davis, President, Mobile & Online Media, InfoSpace
Michael Dowling, General Manager, Nielsen Interactive Entertainment
Dan Flanegan, President & CEO, Soapbox Mobile
Eric Goldberg, Managing Director, Crossover Technologies
Matt Golden, SVP, Sales & Co-Founder, Tira Wireless
Daniel Hart, VP, Online Games, MTV Networks
Sam Huxley, Chief Strategic Officer
Teemu Huuhtanen, EVP, Sales & Business Development, Sulake
Scott Jensen, VP, Licensing & Brand Partnerships, MFORMA
Leo Jun, Manager, Games Division, HELIO (formerly SK-EarthLink)
Gunnar Larsen, European Director, Mobile Games, RealNetworks
Mark Litvak, Intellectual Property Litigation Partner, MS&K
Sean Malatesta, VP Americas, Bus Dev, Indiagames ltd. (India & China)
Shaul Olmert, Senior Director, Digital Games, Nickelodeon Networks
Billy Pidgeon, Analyst, Go Play Research
Suzie Reider, VP, Sales/Marketing, Games & Ent., CNET Networks
Adeo Ressi, CEO & Founder, GameTrust
Ken Ruck, GM, Downloadable Content/Prod Dev, Virgin Mobile
Dan Scherlis, CEO, Etherplay
Michael Schutzler, SVP, Games Division, RealNetworks
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Larry Tanz, Chief Executive Officer, LivePlanet
Mike Vorhaus, Managing Director, Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc.
Margaret Wallace, CEO & Co-Founder, Skunk Studios
Mike Yuen, Senior Director, Games, QUALCOMM
Gabe Zichermann, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Boonty

Registration Rates:
$599 - Pre-Registration rate until April 15th
$699 - Registration after April 15th
To Register online
Click here
Phone: (310) 855-0033
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 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference - June 23, 2006
 
                                                        
                     3rd Annual

 
     DIGITAL MEDIA CONFERENCE

                                                 
   www.digitalmediaconference.com

                                An Executive Briefing on Emerging Business, Policy,
                                        and Technology Issues & Opportunities

 
         June 23
, 2006  |  8:30 AM - 6:30 PM  |  McLean, Virginia

Mark your calendars!  The 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 23, 2006 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia. This is a must-attend event for media, entertainment and technology businesses, educational institutions and government agencies involved in the digital distribution of media, including information, education & entertainment products. The Washington Post calls the event: "a confab of powerful communicators and content providers in the region."

Panels include:

  • The State of Digital Media: Research Perspectives & Insights
  • The Battle for the Digital Consumer: Who’s winning, who’s losing, and for how long?
  • Industry Roundtable: Perspectives from Leading Associations & Interest Groups
  • Music Matters: Reflections & Predictions from the Old New Guard on the Industry’s Digital Future
  • FCC Outlook: Insights, Predictions & Analysis of the Hot Button Issues
  • Television: The Future is Now - Programming Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device
  • The Other Gaming Industry - Is the Legalization of Online Gambling Inevitable?
  • Mobility is the Message: Opportunities for Media on the Go and on the Handset
  • Digital Dilemmas: Issues Shaping the Future of the Internet & Digital Media
  • Marketing to the Millennials: The Life & Times of a Digital Generation
  • The State of Online Advertising: Where the Money is Flowing and Why

Registration Rates:
$299 - Early Bird rate until April 30th
$399 - Pre-Registration rate until June 16th
$499 - Registration after June 16th
To Register online
Click here
Phone: (310) 855-0033
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Briefly Noted

o Cingular to Sell Ringtones of Live Performances from "American Idol"

Atlanta - Cingular Wireless announced on Wednesday the launch of Live Idol Ringtones, featuring ringtones created from actual live performances of contestants on Fox's "American Idol". The $2.49 ringtones will become available exclusively to Cingular subscribers on Wednesdays, following each Tuesday evening "American Idol" broadcast.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060322/nyw034.html?.v=46
http://www.cingularsource.com/idol/tones
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o Limbo 41414 Launches Beta Site for "Limbo Auction" Game
 
San Mateo, Calif. -
Limbo 41414 on Wednesday announced the launch of its Limbo Auction beta site, a hybrid of a mobile game, an auction and a sweepstakes. The company essentially raffles off prizes like Hummer H3's and NCAA Final Four tickets to players who place "bids" via text message or online; the winner is the person making the lowest bid that no other player makes. For instance, the recent winner of a $3,000 plasma-screen TV bid $3.25; each bid also wins "loot," which can be redeemed for goods in the Limbo store. San Mateo, Calif.-based Limbo 41414 is backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Azure Capital Partners.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060321/sftu146.html?.v=27
http://www.41414.com
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o Aegia Technologies Debuts PhysX PC Game Physics Processor

San Jose, Calif. -
Ageia Technologies, a developer of hardware-accelerated physics for video games, announced on Wednesday the availability of its PhysX processor, designed to power pervasive real-time physics in PC games. The chips are immediately available on gaming PCs from Dell, Alienware and Falcon Northwest, and will offered as add-in boards from manufacturers beginning in May. Mountain View, Calif.-based Aegia said more than 100 games that support the PhysX processor are currently in development, from publishers including Ubisoft, NCsoft, Epic Games and Sega.
http://tinyurl.com/e8lm3
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o THQ Ships 3 Million Units of "Tak," Releases "Worms: Open Warfare"

Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ announced on Wednesday that its "Tak" video game franchise, an original property developed by Avalanche Software, has now sold over three million units worldwide. Nickelodeon is also developing a TV series based on the games, featuring the voice talent of Hal Sparks and Tommy Davidson, that will premiere with 15 episodes in 2007. Separately, THQ said it has shipped its "Worms: Open Warfare" title for Sony PSP and Nintendo DS to retailers. Developed by U.K.-based Team 17, both versions offer wireless multiplayer modes.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060322/law050.html?.v=52
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060322/law031.html?.v=52
http://www.takgame.com
http://www.thq.com/worms
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o Electronic Arts to Ship "Battlefield 2142" in the Fall

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Wednesday that Sweden-based developer Digital Illusions -- which EA owns part of and is currently aiming to acquire outright -- is currently at work on "Battlefield 2142," the latest installment in the popular franchise. The first-person shooter PC title, which features a multiplayer mode for up to 64 players, is slated for release in the fall.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060322/20060322005277.html?.v=1
http://www.dice.se
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o 2K Games Ships Bethesda Softworks' "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion"

New York - 2K Games, a publishing unit of Take-Two Interactive, on Wednesday announced the release of developer Bethesda Softworks' "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" title for Xbox 360 and the PC.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060322/20060322005356.html?.v=1
http://www.bethsoft.com
http://www.elderscrolls.com
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o Ubisoft to Release "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" in May

San Jose, Calif. - Video game publisher Ubisoft announced on Wednesday that it plans to ship "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter," the latest title in its successful Tom Clancy franchise, for the PC in May. The game is being developed at Sweden-based GRIN.
http://www.ubisoftgroup.com
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o Microsoft Game Studios to Publish First Sigil Games Online Title

San Jose, Calif. - Sigil Games Online announced on Wednesday that its first project, a massively multiplayer online PC game called "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes," will be published by Microsoft Game Studios later this year. Carlsbad, Calif.-based Sigil is comprised of developers who worked on titles including "EverQuest II," "Asheron's Call," "City of Heroes" and "The Matrix Online".
http://www.sigilgames.com
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o I-play Developing Mobile Game for "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"

London - Mobile game publisher I-play said on Wednesday that it signed a deal with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group to develop and publish a mobile game based on Universal Pictures' forthcoming film, "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift". London-based I-play said its "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo" game will launch simultaneously with the film in the second quarter.
http://tinyurl.com/nvp4h
http://www.iplay.com
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o Verizon Releases Mobile Games Based on EA's "The Sims 2"

Bedminster, N.J. - Verizon Wireless on Wednesday launched a mobile version of Electronic Arts' "The Sims 2" game. The title is available for $3.99 for monthly access or $7.99 for unlimited use. A separate version that allows users to download content from their Sims PC game directly to their cell phones, "The Sims 2 Connected Edition," is also available for $4.99 for monthly access or $9.99 for unlimited use.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060322/nyw079.html?.v=43
http://thesims.ea.com

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Classifieds -- Advertise

Sales Executive - Maryland

Commercial/Digital printer with Digital Asset Management solution in Maryland suburbs is seeking several experienced sales hunters with a passion for marketing. Consultative sales model, so you must be able to schedule appointments. Printing/Graphics Arts background is a plus but not a requirement. Excellent benefits and no income cap. Send resumes to jkarl@linemark.com.
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VP Client Relations
- Chicago, Denver or Washington DC

Help us tame the Long Tail! AgentArts (http://www.agentarts.com/positions_vacant.php) is seeking an outgoing, creative and professional VP Client Relations to work closely with our US mobile and online clients. This hire will report directly to the CEO and will maintain day-to-day client relationships for our major accounts in the US including coordinating customer product integrations, identifying new product opportunities, and generally helping our clients obtain maximum value from AgentArts' products and services. This role would suit an experienced product manager with a product or technical consulting background seeking more client-facing responsibility. Please send resumes and/or inquiries to info@agentarts.com.
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Online Producer - NPR Digital Media

Plans and creates music journalism and programming for NPR.org and other NPR Digital Media distribution platforms; produces, edits and/or writes Web stories and packages; makes assignments to writers and other creative contributors; produces special projects such as online concerts or new pod cast offerings and edits music program and topic pages.  For more information including additional requirements, please visit our website at http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/. National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please send resumes to employment@npr.org or fax (202) 513-3045.
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Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist - NPR Digital Media

Join the team that builds the key infrastructure behind one of the top news sites on the web, drives its industry-leading podcasts, and is creating the future of mobile media. National Public Radio has an opening for a key position on its application development team to improve the QA process, track and fix bugs, and develop new applications.  For more information including additional requirements, please visit our website at
http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/. National Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resumes to employment@npr.org  or fax (202) 513-304.
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Inside Sales 24x7 Customer Support - SaleBuild

SaleBuild offers Inbound Call Centers that provide 24X7 Customized, Dedicated Team Based, Customer Services and BPO activities - for entrepreneurs, start-ups and enterprises. Get it done at a fraction of the cost, based on type of support average costs
vary between $8 to $12 per hour on a 24x7 basis. This rate includes infrastructure costs. Be it sales, technical support, or account balance information, SaleBuild works closely with your customers to offer one of the most compelling offerings in this space. Create an extension of your own support and engage the SaleBuild team for a fully customized solution built to your specs. Visit http://www.SaleBuild.com Contact Gurdeep Singh Chimni at 510-604-1225 or salebuild@techwiremedia.com
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Manager of Sales and Marketing Operations
- Washington, D.C.

WestLake, a highly-respected Washington, DC-based web development training and development firm is looking for a top-notch Manager of Sales and Marketing Operations. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, able to handle several projects simultaneously, possess superior communications and organization skills and have a pleasant temperament. This person will manage all of WestLake marketing initiatives, coordinate sales logistics and serve as account manager for at least one strategic
account. The candidate must possess at least a bachelor degree plus three years professional experience. Send resumes to recruitment@westlake.com
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Public Relations Professional - San Francisco

We have immediate openings for entry level and experienced public relations
professionals to manage and support new and marquee accounts. Ideal candidates will be high energy team players with proven ability to successfully juggle multiple tasks and projects. Must have experience in media relations, writing and client service with a solid understanding of information technology. Merritt Group offers attractive compensation, benefits, professional development opportunities and a fun environment. Send resumes with cover letter to jobs@merrittgrp.com. www.merrittgrp.com
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Vice President, Strategic Marketing - webMethods
 
The role of the VP of Strategic Marketing is to increase webMethods' visibility in the industry and to advance perception of the company as a market leader. Require: 7plus years marketing, with prior experience leading PR and AR strategy in the high-tech industry. Established, credible relationships with the industry analyst community and the media, preferably in the enterprise infrastructure software sector. Demonstrated ability to find creative and insightful ways to generate market awareness. Strong management skills with the ability to create strategies, manage budgets, successfully delegate and manage the execution of assignments, and build effective inter-organizational working relationships. Send resumes to Patricia.Harris@webMethods.com
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Vice President of Business Development -
Muze Inc. - NYC

Muze Inc., industry leader in the hot digital media space seeks a self-motivated, professional to contribute to company's growth and future strategic direction. Identify and evaluate strategic business opportunities; manage multiple negotiations; perform quantitative analysis; oversee contracts to closure; & work with cross-functional teams. Must have 7-10 years technology bus. dev. exp. w/multimillion-dollar transactions; M&A background and understanding of the technology marketplace. BA is req., MBA/JD a +. Please send your confidential resume and salary req. to: Humanresource@muze.com, or fax 212/824-0422. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a casual Soho setting. www.muze.com.
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Product Management - Entertainment Digital Media - Muze Inc. - NYC

Muze Inc., industry leader in the expanding digital media space seeks Senior Product Management professionals. Own and operate specific product line (digital media, music, film, TV, game, books) Direct product strategy, lifecycle, and go-to-market development for new products. Manage P&L, revenue, partners & programs. Achieve all market share objectives. Work in a dynamic organization and manage cross-functional teams. Must have 5 -7 years experience in product, project and business management. We offer competitive compensation & benefits in a casual Soho setting. BA/BS (advance degree preferred) Please send resume & confidential salary req. to: Humanresource@muze.com, or fax 212/824-0422. www.muze.com.
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Media Supervisor - Boston

We are looking for a dynamic, highly passionate and entrepreneurial individual with 3 plus years agency media experience to serve as a Media Supervisor in our clients integrated marketing group. This individual will be responsible for leading a flagship clients media efforts and integrating within broader planning communication plans. They will develop strategic direction for interactive media plans and integrate Internet activity with offline media. Send resumes to info@market-search.net.
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Manager of CRM & Database Strategy
- Boston and NYC

Manage client relationship and provide exceptional insight through delivering actionable strategic analysis that improves the profitability of retail clients’ marketing programs and other customer-focused business initiatives. Lead team of analysts to develop insightful analysis that will drive client profitability. Manage client deliverable priorities 6plus years' experience in database marketing analysis including analytic segmentation,
direct marketing test design, response analysis, measurement strategy development, ROI analysis, modeling, etc, preferably in the retail industry or with a marketing service provider to retailers. Boston & NYC. Please contact us for more info at 617 971-0300 or info@market-search.net
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Web Analytics Manager, Corporate Executive Board - Washington, D.C.
 
This senior level individual will serve as the firm's key Web metrics expert and responsible for reporting and analysis of company-wide Web usage, data and trends. Candidate will create firm-wide dashboards and reporting mechanisms around prospect visits, lead generation trends and conversion, email campaign results and aggregated member activity on member Web sites and firm-wide Web properties. Send resumes to jonesl@executiveboard.com
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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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Video iPod Study Available - Frank N. Magid Associates

Magid has recently completed a Video iPod study examining awareness, knowledge and perceptions, usage behavior and future purchase intentions regarding the Video iPod. Surveying 798 iPod owners between the ages of 12 and 55, Magid's study explores not only the Video iPod but also the greater implications for the future of portable video content, communication and entertainment. Magid's 2005 Video iPod study includes an overview of current iPod owners' attitudes and usage behavior, interest in purchasing the Video iPod, perceptions of the viewing experience, types of content with greatest appeal, experience with iTunes experience, future usage of various entertainment platforms and devices.  We also compare the data across key generations - the Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. For more info or to purchase the report for $975 please contact Mvorhaus@magid.com  or to view sample pages click here.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts revenue for the global entertainment and media market will reach $1.8 trillion by 2009. For a comprehensive look at the forecast for the entertainment and media industry including analyses and five year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major region of the world, purchase PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and video games is beginning to fuel end-user spending but what impact will rising interest rates and higher energy costs have on the expansion. Click here for more.
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