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Top Stories
o First HD DVD Players, Movie Titles Go on Sale in U.S.
o Internet TV Firm Veoh Raises $12.5 Million; Disney's Eisner Joins Board
o Mobile Entertainment Firm Counts Media Raises $3.25 Million
o Web Collaboration Software Firm Kaboodle Raises $3.55 Million

o Music TV Network The Tube Raises $2 Million in Private Placement
o Nanochip Lands First $10 Million of Third Round

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DMW Announcements
 
5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum  - April 25-26, 2006 - New York
  3rd Annual Digital Media Conference -  June 23, 2006 - Washington, DC

Featured Advertisements
  INSTEON Development & Technology Conference - May 2, 2006 - Santa Clara
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
 

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Briefly Noted

o Rockstar Games to Publish Next "Grand Theft Auto" Title on June 6
o ThoughtWorthy Media Launches Product Placement Search Tool
o Clear Channel Radio Sites Offer Exclusive Springsteen Album Preview
o Verizon Online Launches Disney-ABC TV's Soapnetic Broadband Channel

o DISH Network Adds Union Action Sports Films to VOD Service
o AT&T Adds Akimbo VOD Content to Homezone Internet TV Service
o Nvidia Introduces New Chip for High-Performance HD Gaming Notebook PCs
o
Blinkx Adds Zango Online Content to Searchable Web Video Index
o
ResponDESIGN's Fitness DVDs Added to McDonald's Adult Happy Meals
o
Electronic Arts Signs Voice Talent for "Superman Returns" Game
o VU Games to Publish Games Based on the Fox Film "Eragon"
o
THQ to Ship "Destroy All Humans! 2" in the Fall of 2006
o
Gameloft Signs Deal to Publish Mobile Games Featuring Paris Hilton
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
  Associate - Time Warner, Inc. - NY, New York
  Director of Interactive Sales - PopSci.com – New York
  Marketing Writer - DivX
, Inc. - San Diego, CA
  Information Architect/Designer - Berkleemusic - Boston
  Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC
  Business Development Manager - Conversent Communications – Marlborough, MA
  Virtual Office Programs for Federal Tech Corridor - Teqcorner - McLean, VA
 
User Experience Analyst - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC
  Mobile Outlook 2006: What's Next in Wireless-  April 28 - McLean, VA
 
Broadband Policy Summit - May 9-10, 2006  - Washington, DC
  Lead Generation Services For Start-Ups - SaleBuild
  Multiple Positions, Game Publisher -
PlayFirst - San Francisco
  Online Producer - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC
 
2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009
 


Top Stories

o First HD DVD Players, Movie Titles Go on Sale in U.S.

Los Angeles - Japanese consumer electronics firm Toshiba on Tuesday began selling its first next-generation HD DVD players in the U.S., with retailers including Best Buy, Sears, Wal-Mart, Costco and Tweeter offering the company's first batch of 10,000 units. Also now on sale are the first HD DVD titles from Universal Studios Home Entertainment ("Serenity") and Warner Bros. ("The Last Samurai," "The Phantom of the Opera"); Universal intends to ship "Doom" and "Apollo 13" on April 25, followed by "Cinderella Man," "Jarhead" and "Assault on Precinct 13" on May 9, and a fourth wave of titles on May 23 -- each of which will cost $34.98.
http://tinyurl.com/gus7h
http://tinyurl.com/zlrs4 (Hollywood Reporter)
http://www.toshiba.co.jp/hddvd/eng/index.htm
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o Internet TV Firm Veoh Raises $12.5 Million; Disney's Eisner Joins Board

San Diego - Veoh Networks, a developer of Internet TV broadcasting technology, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $12.5 million in its second round of venture capital financing. Investors included former Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner's The Tornante Company, Time Warner, Spark Capital and previous investor Shelter Capital Partners. In addition to his new firm's investment, Eisner will take a seat on Veoh's board of directors. San Diego-based Veoh provides both professional and amateur-grade technology that enables the distribution of broadcast-quality video over the Internet, in addition to a Web-based catalog, previews and community features. "Cable and satellite fundamentally changed the way television was distributed by creating the capacity for greater choice in programming," said Eisner. "Veoh revolutionizes television again by leveraging the Internet to expand broadcast capacity to the point that every single user, whether an individual or a media company, can create their own 'channel' and every 'channel' can be supported by its own business model."
http://tinyurl.com/omryo
http://www.veoh.com 
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o Mobile Entertainment Firm Counts Media Raises $3.25 Million

New York - Mobile entertainment publisher Counts Media on Tuesday came out of stealth mode to announce that it has raised $3.25 million in angel funding. The company's investors include Matt Goldman, of the Blue Man Group experimental theater troupe; Broadway producers Robyn Goodman and Vivek Tiwary; and independent film producer Barry Tatelman. New York-based Counts Media's projects include Yellow Arrow, an interactive online and mobile entertainment experience that includes yellow stickers placed in public spaces in 280 cities in 22 countries. "Instead of the cell phone being an additional distribution channel or for promotional tie-ins, Counts Media uses it as a kind of remote control required to participate in real-world entertainment adventures," said investor Matt Goldman. Counts Media plans to introduce several products and properties in the coming months, and will use the funds raised to expand its management team.
http://tinyurl.com/syy5v
http://www.yellowarrow.net
http://www.countsmedia.com
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o Web Collaboration Software Firm Kaboodle Raises $3.55 Million

Santa Clara, Calif. - Kaboodle, a start-up operating a free online service designed to simplify the process of collecting, organizing and sharing information online, said that it has raised $3.55 million in its first round of funding. Investors included Kanwal Rekhi, a managing director of Inventus Capital Partners; Ashish Gupta, the founder of comparison shopping engines Junglee, acquired by Amazon.com; early Google advisor Rajeev Motwani; Ron Conway, an early investor in both Google and Ask Jeeves; and Shea Ventures, Garage Technology Ventures and Alpha Group. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Kaboodle's service is designed to automatically extract the relevant information from any Web page, helping consumers make better choices about online shopping, travel and research.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060417/sfm078.html?.v=49
http://www.kaboodle.com
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o Music TV Network The Tube Raises $2 Million in Private Placement

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - The Tube Media Corp., a digital music television network, has raised about $2 million in a private placement of convertible debt with a group of institutional investors. The Tube's network is currently available in 2.9 million U.S. homes through Raycom Media's network of digital television stations. New distribution deals with Tribune Broadcasting and Sinclair Broadcasting announced in the past two weeks will launch Fort Lauderdale-based The Tube into more than 50 new markets in the coming months, including the major metro areas of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Miami.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060418/nytu121.html?.v=51
http://www.thetubetv.com
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o Nanochip Lands First $10 Million of Third Round

Fremont, Calif. - Nanochip, a developer of ultra-high-capacity removable storage chips for consumer electronics markets, said on Tuesday that it has raised $10 million in its third round of funding, in which the company is targeting a total of $15 million. New investor Intel Capital led the round, with also included participation from second-round leader JK&B Capital. The company said that the remaining $5 million is being left open for other interested investors. Nanochip is developing a new class of MEMS-based storage chips, capable of storing tens of gigabytes per chip, or the equivalent of many high-definition feature-length videos.
http://www.nanochip.com/pr/pr20060418.htm

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DMW Announcements
 
5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum 2006

 

                                         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 7 panels.

With 300+ attendees, Games & Mobile Forum is the ideal environment for industry decision-makers to exchange ideas and establish business relationships. This year’s topics include: Games & Mobile Innovations from Around the World; The Business of Casual Downloadable Games; Mobile Games: The State of The Industry; Online Games: The State of The Casual Games Industry; Portability & Brands: Strategies for Multi-Platform Content Development & Brand Integration; Advertising in Games; International Games & Mobile; and Brands Going Mobile. This year’s speakers include:


KEYNOTES
Robert Tercek, CEO, MultiMedia Networks
Alex St. John
, CEO, WildTangent
Greg Ballard, CEO, Glu Mobile
Chris Early, Studio Manager, Microsoft Casual Games Group
David Gosen, CEO, I-Play

FEATURED INTERVIEWS
Tammy Robinson
, Manager, Games Content & Programming, Verizon Wireless
Major (R) Chris Chambers
, Deputy Project Director, Army Game Project
Minard Hamilton, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, EA Mobile
Lou Fasulo, Senior Manager, Cingular Wireless

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, New Media, Cartoon Network
Greg Costikyan, CEO, Manifesto Games
Mark Donovan, VP, Products & Sr. Analyst,
M:Metrics
Michael Dowling, CEO, Interpret
Matt Edelman
, Co-Founder,
Multimedia Networks
Jonathan Epstein, Co-Head, Gaming & Interactive,
United Talent Agency
Natalie Farsi, Vice President, Media/Entertainment, m-Qube
Dan Flanegan, President & CEO, Soapbox Mobile
Kristen Fox
, Associate Director, Product, MobileESPN Publishing
Mark Friedler, CEO,
GameDAILY
Eric Goldberg, Managing Director, Crossover Technologies
Matt Golden, SVP, Sales & Co-Founder, Tira Wireless
Daniel Hart, VP, Online Games, MTV Networks
Rajiv Hiranandani
, Country Head, mobile2win
Sam Huxley, Chief Strategic Officer, Bounce Interactive, Young & Rubicam
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
Steve Leonard, President,
GoldPocket Wireless
Mark Litvack, 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, SVP, Sales/Marketing, Games & Entertainment, CNET Networks
Adeo Ressi, CEO & Founder, GameTrust
Ken Ruck, Head of Wireless, Nickelodeon Networks
Dan Scherlis, CEO, Etherplay
Michael Schutzler, SVP, Games Division, RealNetworks
Carrie Seifer
, Director, Emerging Technologies, CondéNast
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Larry Tanz, Chief Executive Officer, LivePlanet
Wade Tinney, Partner & Game Designer, Large Animal Games
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
Eric Zimmerman, CEO, gameLab

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 Rockstar Games to Publish Next "Grand Theft Auto" Title on June 6

New York - Rockstar Games, a unit of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, announced on Tuesday that its "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories" title for PlayStation 2 will ship on June 6 in North America, and in Europe and the U.K. on June 9. The latest installment in the controversial franchise has been available since October for the Sony PSP handheld. Separately, Take-Two's 2K Sports unit on Tuesday said it shipped its "Major League Baseball 2K6" and "World Poker Tour" titles for the Sony PSP handheld to retailers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418006159.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418005193.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418005183.html?.v=1
http://www.take2games.com
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o ThoughtWorthy Media Launches Product Placement Search Tool

Fairfax, Va. -
Interactive TV developer ThoughtWorthy Media on Tuesday launched a new online search engine for products, music and commercials that appear on TV. The company said that visitors to its site can identify the music, clothes and accessories that either appeared in or were inspired by TV episodes, music videos, movies or commercials. They can then write reviews praising those product placements that worked and criticizing those that didn't, and then buy the products from one of the company's retail partners.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418005348.html?.v=1
http://www.thoughtworthy.com
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o Clear Channel Radio Sites Offer Exclusive Springsteen Album Preview

New York -
Radio giant Clear Channel announced on Tuesday that it is offering an exclusive streaming preview of Bruce Springsteen's new album, which features 13 Pete Seeger cover tunes, on 390 of its websites. The streaming Springsteen will be available through Thursday from Clear Channel AAA, news/talk and classic rock radio station websites.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418005233.html?.v=1
http://www.clearchannelmusic.com 
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o Verizon Online Launches Disney-ABC TV's Soapnetic Broadband Channel

Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon's consumer broadband service on Tuesday launched Soapnetic, a new broadband channel for soap opera fans from Disney-ABC Television Group. The channel provide Verizon Online customers with coverage of all nine current network TV soap operas, original programming, and access to content from SOAPnet, a 24-hour all-soap network.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060418/nytu096.html?.v=45
http://broadbandbeat.verizon.net/tv
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o DISH Network Adds Union Action Sports Films to VOD Service

Huntington  Beach, Calif. - Union, a producer of action sports films and other youth-oriented content, announced on Tuesday that its programming is now available through satellite TV provider DISH Network's video-on-demand service. Films featuring action sports athletes including pro surfers Josh Williams and Kelly Slater will be offered for $3.99 each.
http://tinyurl.com/jfad9
http://www.unionondemand.com
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o AT&T Adds Akimbo VOD Content to Homezone Internet TV Service

San Antonio, Texas - AT&T said on Tuesday that it has partnered with Akimbo Systems to offer Akimbo's video-on-demand service to subscribers of the AT&T Homezone Internet-based TV service. Slated to launch later this summer and currently in trials in several states, Homezone will deliver DISH Network satellite TV as well as Yahoo High Speed Internet to a home set-top box. San Mateo, Calif.-based Akimbo offers a library of over 10,000 TV shows and movies from more than 165 content partners.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418005219.html?.v=1
http://www.akimbo.com
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o Nvidia Introduces New Chip for High-Performance HD Gaming Notebook PCs

Santa Clara, Calif. - Graphics chipmaker Nvidia on Tuesday introduced its new chip designed for high-performance HD gaming notebook PCs. The Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 Series, built with a 3D architecture for Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Vista operating system, will deliver up to 65% more image detail at screen resolutions of 1680x1050 and 1920x1200 over common 1024x768 notebook PC screens.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060418/sftu072.html?.v=54
http://www.nvidia.com
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o Blinkx Adds Zango Online Content to Searchable Web Video Index

San Francisco - Blinkx, a searchable index of Web video, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with online entertainment provider Zango to include Zango's games, videos and other downloads in its index.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060418/sftu049.html?.v=51
http://www.zango.com
http://www.blinkx.com
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o ResponDESIGN's Fitness DVDs Added to McDonald's Adult Happy Meals

Portland, Ore. - Video game developer responDESIGN, which created a fitness title for Xbox called "YourselfFitness," on Tuesday announced a promotional partnership with McDonald's that will place responDESIGN fitness DVDs in the new McDonald's Go Active! Happy Meal for Adults. The DVDs, available in both English and Spanish, will feature a virtual personal trainer who leads viewers through one of four different 15-minute workouts: Yoga, Cardio, Core and Strength.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060418/sftu074.html?.v=56
http://www.respondesign.com
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o Electronic Arts Signs Voice Talent for "Superman Returns" Game

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that it has collaborated with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to secure the voice talent of actors Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Parker Posey and Sam Huntington for its upcoming "Superman Returns: The Videogame". Currently in development at Orlando, Fla.-based EA Tiburon, the game for Xbox 360, current-generation platforms and handhelds is scheduled for release alongside the film on June 28.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418005588.html?.v=1
http://www.besuperman.com
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o VU Games to Publish Games Based on the Fox Film "Eragon"

Los Angeles - Vivendi Universal Games announced on Tuesday that it will publish "Eragon," based on the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox film and Christopher Paolini novel, in November 2006. Stormfront Studios is developing the title for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360 and the PC, while Amaze Entertainment will create versions for the Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. The film is slated to debut in theaters on Dec. 12.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060418/latu007.html?.v=48
http://www.vugames.com
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o THQ to Ship "Destroy All Humans! 2" in the Fall of 2006

Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ announced on Tuesday that it plans to release the next installment in its "Destroy All Humans!" game franchise in the fall of 2006. Los Angeles-based Pandemic Studios will develop "Destroy All Humans! 2" for PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060417/lam048a.html?.v=2
http://www.pandemicstudios.com
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o Gameloft Signs Deal to Publish Mobile Games Featuring Paris Hilton

New York - France-based mobile game publisher Gameloft announced on Tuesday that it has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Paris Hilton Entertainment Inc., to develop and publish mobile games featuring the hotel heiress. The first such title, which will be geared towards tweens and teenaged Hilton fans, is slated for release in the summer of 2006.
http://www.gameloft.com

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Associate – Time Warner, Inc. - New York

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Director of Interactive Sales – PopSci.com – New York

Position is responsible for selling ad banner inventory, video streaming/podcasts, and the web portion of integrated programs for PopSci.com. Duties include: selling directly to internet advertising agencies; coordinating Popular Science Magazine print reps online sales effort; managing top line accountability; sales development support to print reps for online (Target Accounts, Category Strategies, Online Packages Development) as well as ensuring ad campaign execution with support from the various Popular Science disciplines; partner with web editor and web producer for Popsci.com. Position reports into publisher. To apply, click here. Refer to Requisition #57521BR.
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Marketing Writer - DivX - San Diego, CA

DivX seeks a San Diego-based writer to create materials for businesses and consumers interested in DivX. Tasks include creating content about our software and consumer electronics business for websites, brochures, collateral, presentations, advertising, signage, emails, newsletters, multimedia projects, etc. You must love writing, grasp concepts quickly and bring consistency to all communications. Technical knowledge, experience in the digital media industry or with DivX preferred. www.divx.com/job/writer CONTACT INFO: Send resume and writing samples to jobs@divx.com.
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Information Architect/Designer - Berkleemusic - Boston

Lead front end design efforts for Berkleemusic.com, the premiere online music school. BA or equivalent and 5+ years relevant experience in web usability and information architecture roles with ability to hand-code front end of large-scale, heavily trafficked DB-driven websites. Technical ability to work in open source environment with Unix-style command-line tools. When applying, please include references to websites that meet these criteria. Product merchandising and contemporary music knowledge are essential. Compensation includes full benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, 403B and retirement program. Apply at work@berkleemusic.com.
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Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC

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
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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Business Development Manager – Conversent Communications – Marlborough, MA

Conversent Communications, the premiere provider of Telecom Services to the business community has several opportunities for self-motivated, team oriented and career minded people to join our fast growing profitable company. We are seeking candidates to fill the following job openings in our Marlborough MA headquarters location: Business Development Manager. Heavy emphasis in up selling solutions into our customer base. If
you are interested in becoming a part of this dynamic company and feel that you have the desire and skills required to make a positive impact, e-mail your resume to:
mkitchens@conversent.com (Business Development Manager Position) You can also view our website at www.conversent.com for information about our company.
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Virtual Office Programs to  the Federal Tech Corridor  - Teqcorner - McLean, VA

Teqcorner provides emerging technology businesses and start-up entrepreneurs with flexible, affordable Virtual Office Programs that include a prestigious business address; telephone answering services and meeting room access. TEQFOCUS, a matchmaking program with a Federal Contracting focus, provides an opportunity for you to meet "One-on-One" with decision makers from Government and Industry organizations!  New Virtual Office Program Members -- 1st Month FREE!  Please contact: Myra Fitzwater, sales@teqcorner.com or call 703.286.0808. www.teqcorner.com
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User Experience Analyst - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC

Responsible for development, maintenance, analysis and reporting of Web metrics; maintenance and improvement of non-programming areas of npr.org, and maintenance and strategic development of npr.org's user care function. Bachelor's degree and 3 to 4 years experience with Web metrics, using such programs as IBM Surfaid, HitBox, WebTrends or NetGenesis.  For detailed information, including additional requirements, please visit: jobs.npr.org.
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Mobile Outlook 2006: What's New in Wireless – April 28 – McLean, VA

 "What's Next in Wireless" is part of the Potomac Tech Wire breakfast series that brings together senior executives in the Mid-Atlantic to discuss technology and  venture capital issues in a conversational, roundtable environment moderated by the editor of Potomac Tech Wire. This panel will focus on the growth of mobile content, emerging devices, carrier power, private equity issues for the wireless sector and general mobile trends.  For more information and to register, click here.
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Broadband Policy Summit - May 9-10, 2006 - Washington, DC
 
The 2nd Annual Broadband Policy Summit 2006 will be held on May 9 -10 in
Washington, DC. This unique event tackles the tough questions plaguing lawmakers,
regulators and business executives as Congress and the FCC sort through the thicket of
outdated laws that govern communications services. Last year, 200 leading policy
makers, attorneys, technologists and investors attended the summit. This year's event will examine the latest information on broadband and IP communications business, legislative and regulatory trends, and how policy makers plan to grapple with the unprecedented pace of broadband-related service advances. For more information and to register: www.broadbandsummit2006.com/
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Lead Generation Services For Start-Ups - SaleBuild

Let SaleBuild help your sales team grow your business. We provide and help identify prime targets from our over 1 Million contacts in the US, APAC and EMEA. SaleBuild provides your sales team between 1 - 2 in-person appointments per call consultant daily. At an average cost of $45 - $75 per in-person appointment or a flat rate of $1,800 per month this outbound inside sales service provides an immediate ROI. Low cost, zero management, SLA based, quality and productivity tracked daily. Send inquiries to Gurdeep Chimni at 510- 604-1225 or email salebuild@techwiremedia.com. For more information, please visit www.salebuild.com.
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Multiple Positions, Game Publisher- PlayFirst - San Francisco

PlayFirst, the leading game publisher of innovative, award-winning casual games, is seeking several qualified individuals to join their growing company. Their games reach consumers on 500 web sites in 35 countries, as well as on retail shelves and mobile phones with additional platforms coming soon. Openings include:
Product Manager - Marketing Manager - Associate Web Site Producer - Associate Game Producer - Windows Game Programmer and Senior QA Engineer.
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Online Producer - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC

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 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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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

Digital Media Wire's d
irectory is the definitive resource for companies prospecting clients and sales in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment and media industries. This highly unique resource is an ideal time-saving shortcut for several types of corporate activities: business development; direct marketing; sales prospecting; market research & competitive analysis; and recruitment. To order a copy, 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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