archives

o Napster Licenses "Audio Fingerprinting" Technology from Relatable
o European Union Close to Imposing Tax on Music, Software Downloads
o Video Compression Developer DemoGraFX Raises $10 Million in First Round
o New York Times to Lay Off 16% of Internet Staff
o Video Chip Maker Silicon Video Raises $8.6 Million in First Round
o Internet Industry Publication Line56 Raises $5 Million in Second Round
o Streaming Media Audience Poll MeasureCast Raises $3 Million
> Digital Media Wire Seminar: The Future of Digital Entertainment - LA
o Briefly Noted: Liberty Livewire, Sirius Satellite Radio - Fox News
Channel, Activision - "World's Scariest Police Chases," Associated
Production Music, "61*"
_____________________________________________

> Job Postings: General Manager/VP of Client Development, Research
Associate, Ad Sales Exec., Development Associate, Media Planner

> Events/Services: "GW Technology and Business Expo"

Full Job/Event descriptions listed below "Briefly Noted" section or at
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/postings.html

To Post a Job: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/jobs.html
To Post an Event: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/events.html
_____________________________________________

o Napster Licenses "Audio Fingerprinting" Technology from Relatable

Redwood City, Calif. -- Napster has licensed technology known as "audio
fingerprinting" from Virginia-based Relatable for use in its efforts to
filter unauthorized copyrighted songs from its service, as well as for its
planned subscription service for downloadable music. Audio fingerprinting
uniquely identifies a song file based on the acoustical properties of the
song itself, specifically the first 30 seconds of a track. Tricking the
technology would require a user to alter the actual sound file, instead of
merely changing the filename for the song -- which users have done to
evade Napster's other filtering measures. Redwood City-based Napster said
that its engineers are working with Relatable's engineers to refine the
technology for use on Napster.
http://www.relatable.com/news/pressreleases/010420.release.html
_____________________________________________

o European Union Close to Imposing Tax on Music, Software Downloads

New York -- The European Union is close to imposing a tax on music and
software download on the Internet from countries not in the EU, Bloomberg
News reported on Friday. The 15 governments comprising the Union are
negotiating how to distribute revenue from the tax, which would be imposed
on users who pay to download music or software from non-EU countries,
including the U.S.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-5679120.html?tag=cdshrt
_____________________________________________

o Video Compression Developer DemoGraFX Raises $10 Million in First Round

Santa Monica, Calif. -- DemoGraFX, a developer of video compression
technology for digital cinema, has raised $10 million in its first round
of funding. Baker Capital was the sole participant in the round. Santa
Monica-based DemoGraFX was awarded $2 million in 1999 to begin developing
its "layered compression" system, which in addition to shrinking the size
of digital video files, includes faster rates of compression, as well as
encryption and watermarking for distribution; and real-time decompression
and decryption for exhibition in theaters and other venues. The company
will use the funds for marketing its products, and to increase its
engineering staff.
http://home.earthlink.net/~demografx/main.html
_____________________________________________

o New York Times to Lay Off 16% of Internet Staff

New York -- New York Times Co. will lay off 47 employees, or about 16
percent of its New York Times Digital staff, The Wall Street Journal
reported on Friday. The layoffs are part of the company's recently
announced broad staff reduction, which did not specify which divisions
would be affected. The online division's cuts will be made mostly at
community discussion site Abuzz.com and Winetoday.com. New York Times
Digital's websites also include NYTimes.com and Boston.com.
http://www.abuzz.com
http://www.winetoday.com
http://www.nytco.com
_____________________________________________

o Video Chip Maker Silicon Video Raises $8.6 Million in First Round

San Jose, Calif. -- Silicon Video, a developer of computer chips used for
digital imaging and video, announced that it has raised $8.6 million in
its first round of venture capital financing. Origin Partners, Primaxis
Technology Ventures, Royal Bank Capital Partners and a number of private
investors participated in the round. San Jose-based Silicon Video's first
products will focus on video processing, as well as surveillance and
digital projection display markets like HDTV displays and digital image
capture systems. The company plans to develop chips for streaming video,
video-on-demand and video over IP.
http://www.silicon-video.com/about/press_041901.shtml
_____________________________________________

o Internet Industry Publication Line56 Raises $5 Million in Second Round

Los Angeles -- Line56, a print magazine and online publication covering
business-to-business e-commerce, announced on Friday that it has raised $5
million in its second round of funding. A group of individual investors
participated in the round, including Fore Systems founder Francois Bitz,
who contributed $2 million. Los Angeles-based Line56 also announced that
it will name Lester Craft, formerly editor-in-chief of Cahners' eCommerce
Business magazine, as its new editor-in-chief.
http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/f_headline.cgi?day0/211100044&ticker=
http://www.line56.com
_____________________________________________

o Streaming Media Audience Poll MeasureCast Raises $3 Million

Portland, Ore. -- MeasureCast, a provider of streaming media audience
measurement services, announced that it has raised $3 million as part of
its second round of funding. FBR CoMotion Venture Capital provided the
funding for the round thus far. The company declined to say how much it
plans to raise or when it expects the round to close. Oregon-based
MeasureCast, which provides next-day audience size and demographic reports
primarily for Web radio broadcasters, will use the funds for product and
business development, customer support, sales and marketing.
http://www.measurecast.com/news/pr/2001/pr20010419.html
_____________________________________________

> Digital Media Wire Seminar: The Future of Digital Entertainment - LA

"The Future of Digital Entertainment: What's Next After Napster?"

Los Angeles | Sponsored by Jones Day Reavis & Pogue
For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/LAcopyright.html

MODERATOR:
- Jim Griffin, CEO of Cherry Lane Digital, Founder of Evolab,
Co-founder of the 'pho' list

PANELISTS:
- Scott Dinsdale, EVP of Digital Strategy,
Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Russell Frackman, Attorney, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP,
Lead counsel for the RIAA in their litigation vs. Napster
- Robin Gross, Attorney, Fair Use & Intellectual Property,
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
- Jonathan Potter, Executive Director, Digital Media Association (DiMA)
- Noah Stone, Executive Director, Artists Against Piracy
*Additional panelists TBA.

Date: Wednesday, April 25th, 2001
CLE credit has been applied for with the California State Bar.
CLE credit may be available in other states as well.
_____________________________________________

o Briefly Noted:

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Liberty Livewire, a provider of media production
and delivery services, announced on Friday that CEO and board member David
P. Beddow has resigned from his positions to pursue other opportunities.
Company president and COO Robert T. Walston will assume Beddow's duties on
an interim basis until a replacement is found. Santa Monica-based Liberty
Livewire provides interactive television services under the name HyperTV.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010419/lath102.html
http://www.libertylivewire.com

(New York) Sirius Satellite Radio, a developer of satellite-delivered
digital music, said on Friday that it has reached an agreement with Fox
News Channel to deliver a simulcast of the station's TV programming on the
company's radio network. The programming will include "The O'Reilly
Factor" and "Fox News Live."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010420/nyf009.html
http://www.siriusradio.com

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Game developer Activision announced on Friday that
it has secured an exclusive worldwide publishing and distribution
agreement from Fox Interactive to develop a game based on the TV show
"World's Scariest Police Chases." The game, which will feature running
commentary from the TV show's same voice-over actor, is being developed
for Sony's PlayStation by Unique Development Studios.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010420/laf025.html
http://www.activision.com

(London) Associated Production Music announced on Friday that has
partnered with Bruton to make that company's production music library
available to recording industry professionals through its Music Finder
Online service. The service currently offers music from KPM Music, which
TV, radio, film and advertising producers can download and use in their
productions.
http://www.kpmmusiconline.com
http://www.apmmusic.com/

(San Francisco) Wired News featured an article on Friday covering the use
of digital production techniques in Billy Crystal's movie for HBO about
major league baseball's 1961 home run record race, "61*." Producers were
able to re-create the look and feel of Yankee Stadium before it was
renovated in the 70's.
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,43108,00.html

===================================================
Job Postings:
===================================================
To Post Jobs: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/jobs.html

> Blast Radius, General Manager/VP of Client Development - New York City

The GM/VP Client Development is responsible for guiding a client
development and operations team towards meeting revenue and operations for
the New York City office. Identify and qualify solid business
opportunities, conduct sales presentations to potential clients,
effectively manage client development and operations team.
Send resumes to vhowell@blastradius.com
http://www.blastradius.com
______________________

> Ziff-Davis Publishing, Research Associate - San Francisco

Research Associate for Ziff-Davis Smart Business Magazine is responsible
for ensuring that all business-technology stories we publish are timely
and accurate, as well as assist the editorial staff with research, and build &
maintain a contact list of sources & companies. This is perfect for recent
college grads interested in publishing and high-tech! Previous writing and
editing experience a plus.
Send resume to careerscal@ziffdavis.com
http://www.ziffdavis.com
______________________

> emap usa, Advertising Sales Executive - New York City

Publishers of specialist & general interest lifestyle magazines is
currently seeking candidate with relentless drive and enthusiasm for
FHMus.com, the online version of men's magazine FHM. Focusing on
optimizing advertising and sponsorship revenue, you will create strategic
promotional programs and implement web initiatives. Require advertising /
sales exp. in dot-com environment.
Send resume and cover letter to digitalresume@emapusa.com
http://www.emapusa.com
______________________

> iNetNow, Development Associate - Los Angeles

Developer needed to enhance both internal and external web-based
applications, data synchronization and CRM products. Will perform in-depth
programming in a Microsoft development environment. Architectural and
design experience with relational database systems and experience with
NT/Win2k networks required. Must be able to work under minimal
supervision. Send resume to employment@inetnow.com
http://www.inetnow.com
______________________

> Circle.com, Media Planner - New York City

Leading Internet solutions provider to Fortune 1000 companies and emerging
Internet businesses seeks a Media Planner to assist in development of
online media plans and review online advertising reports by placement, by
creative, by site - to provide analysis and optimization recommendations.
Online advertising experience is required.
Send resume to nyjobs@circle.com
http://www.circle.com

===================================================
Event Postings:
===================================================
To Post Events: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/events.html

> Fast Forward 01 - GW Technology and Business Expo

The George Washington University will host "Fast Forward 01," the GW
Technology and Business Expo at the GW Virginia Campus in Ashburn, on
April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The one-day conference features 14
panel presentations by academic and industry experts on a wide range of
technology and management issues of interest to the Northern Virginia
technology community, including such topics as Wireless Web, Collaborative
CRM, Internet Privacy, Information Security and Ubiquitous Internet, and
High Tech Philanthropy. To register: http://www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu/expoFF
______________________

To subscribe, go to:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com

Questions or comments? Send email to:
mark@digitalmediawire.com

News tips, press releases. Send email to:
editorial@digitalmediawire.com