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Main Stories
o Record Labels Reach Deal to Pay Artists $50 Million in Unpaid Royalties
o Sony Launches Connect Digital Song Store
o Napster to Launch Canadian Service This Summer
o Targeted Broadband Ad Developer Invidi Technologies Raises $12 Million

 > DMW Announcements:
 --Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18, 2004
 --Digital Media Law Report - Volume 3 - March/April  

 > Featured Advertisement:
 --PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
 --Digital Media Content Manager
 

o Briefly Noted: OpenTV - Motorola, Yahoo - AT&T Wireless, THQ - E3 lineup, Namco - E3 lineup, Rockstar Games - "Red Dead Revolver," Sony Computer Entertainment America - "Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain," Electronic Arts - "Samurai Warriors," Sony Online - "Champions: Return to Arms," Mashups

 
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--Free Microsoft Security Strategies Roadshow - Nashua, NH, May 12
--IT Perm and Contract Placement Services
--Digital Media Content Manager
--HireStrategy - Treasury Manager
--Account Executive
--Regional Manager, Business Development
--Director Business Development (DBD)
--Advanced Selling for High Tech Professionals
--2nd Annual BNA Contracting and Homeland Security Forum -- May 10-12
--Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago, IL
--Customized Your Corporate Logo With Quality Products!
 


o Record Labels Reach Deal to Pay Artists $50 Million in Unpaid Royalties

New York -- New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced on Tuesday that the state has reached an agreement with the major record labels and music publishers that will result in the distribution of $50 million in unpaid royalties to thousands of musicians. The payout comes after a two-year investigation into the accounting practices of the labels, which found that many artists and writers were not being paid royalties because record companies had failed to maintain contact with the performers and had stopped making required payments. In addition to more obscure artists, some of the checks will be going to top-sellers like David Bowie, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton and Dave Matthews. "As a result of this agreement, new procedures will be adopted to ensure that the artists and their descendants will receive the compensation to which they are entitled," said Spitzer. The labels said they will now list names of artists owed unpaid royalties online, as well as work with industry groups and unions to locate artists.
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2004/may/may4a_04.html
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486799/20040504/index.jhtml
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o Sony Launches Connect Digital Song Store

Chicago -- Sony on Tuesday announced the formal launch of the media and electronics conglomerate's Connect online digital music store. The service, which sells $0.99 downloads a la carte like Apple's iTunes, launched with a library of 500,000 tracks from all the major labels and many independents, encoded in Sony's proprietary ATRAC3 format. Users will be able to play tracks on up to three PCs and burn up to 10 CDs of songs purchased. Tracks may also be transferred an unlimited number of times to Sony portable devices, such as its Hi-MD Walkman, which the company also launched on Tuesday. Sony said it plans to add compatibility for devices from other manufacturers. The company also partnered with United Air Lines to allow Connect users to redeem their frequent flier miles for song downloads.
http://www.sony.com/SCA/press/040504.shtml 
http://www.connect.com  
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o Napster to Launch Canadian Service This Summer

Los Angeles -- Napster, a unit of Roxio that offers music subscriptions and a la carte downloads, announced on Tuesday that it will launch a localized version of its service in Canada this summer. Roxio, whose Ontario office will serve as Canadian headquarters for the service, said that the Canadian Napster will feature Canadian-specific radio stations, promotions and content from domestic acts. The company also has plans to launch a U.K. version of its service, as does rival Apple.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040504/latu051_1.html 
http://www.napster.com
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o Targeted Broadband Ad Developer Invidi Technologies Raises $12 Million

Edmonton, Alberta -- Invidi Technologies, a provider of targeted advertising technology for the broadband industry, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $12 million in its first round of venture capital financing, co-led by Menlo Ventures and EnerTech Capital. Invidi, founded in 2000, plans to use the new funds to commercialize its targeted advertising software for digital TV set-top boxes. The company said that its technology allows advertisers and media buyers to selectively target cable TV viewers with "the same pinpoint accuracy" as direct mail and database marketing.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040503/phm064_1.html 
http://www.invidi.com

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 > DMW Events:

Washington
Digital Media Conference

June 18
, 2004  |  Washington, DC
www.digitalmediaconference.com

OVERVIEW

Media and entertainment companies are going through a digital transformation, which is impacting traditional business models and changing the way we distribute, access and market media and entertainment.

Washington Digital Media Conference brings together decision-makers from the leading media, entertainment and technology companies in the Greater Washington, DC area for a 1-day executive forum focused on business, legal/policy and technology developments impacting digital media.

Get a unique view of the future of media and entertainment from the inside. Gain insight into new business opportunities driving the transformation of entertainment and media businesses. Take a hard look at how traditional challenges to sustainable business models are dissolving, only to be replaced by new obstacles, and how we can prepare now to overcome them. Examine media and entertainment-based technologies emerging today and explore how these technologies are driving the transformation of the media and entertainment industries.

How are traditional business models being reinvented? What are the challenges and opportunities involving digital media? What do you need to do to stay competitive in the technology age? Be a part of this inaugural event, which brings together the business and government leaders who are transforming the Greater Washington, DC area into a center for digital media innovation and development.

REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration: $195 (until May 24th)
Pre-Registration: $295 (until June 11th)
Registration: $395 (after June 11th)

Online :  http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1067
Phone: 323-822-0936

To submit speakers for or request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2004 conference, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing & Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at: tinzar@digitalmediawire.com.


Digital Media Law Report
New Featured Section - Volume 3 - 2004

We are pleased to announce that we have added a "Featured Section" to Digital Media Law & Policy Report. We will use this section to provide in depth coverage of certain cases, events and policy developments each month.

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> PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook

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> Digital Media Content Manager

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o Briefly Noted:

(San Francisco) OpenTV, a provider of interactive TV software and services, on Tuesday announced a five-year licensing agreement with set-top box maker Motorola. Financial details were not disclosed. Under the terms, Motorola will be able to incorporate San Francisco-based OpenTV's middleware into the set-tops it offers cable and satellite TV operators.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040504/45372_1.html
http://www.motorola.com/broadband 
http://www.opentv.com

(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Yahoo and partner AT&T Wireless on Tuesday announced the launch of Yahoo Mobile Photos for AT&T Wireless mMode subscribers. The $2.99 monthly service lets users view and share the pictures in their Yahoo Photos account on their cell phones.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040504/45757_1.html 
http://mobile.yahoo.com/photos

(Calabasas Hills, Calif.) Video game publisher THQ announced on Tuesday the new console, PC and handheld titles it will showcase at the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show next week in Los Angeles. The company will offer demos of three titles based on upcoming feature films -- "The Incredibles," "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" and "The Polar Express" -- in addition to PC titles like "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl" and "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War." Other games on display will include "Full Spectrum Warrior," "The Punisher," "WWE Day of Reckoning," "Destroy All Humans" and "Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams."
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040504/45464_1.html 
http://www.thq.com

(San Jose, Calif.) Japanese video game developer Namco on Tuesday announced the roster of games it plans to show at next week's E3 Expo. The company will preview a number of sequels to its existing franchises, including "Ace Combat 5," "Tekken 5," "Xenosaga Episode II," "Dead to Rights II," "Time Crisis: Crisis Zone," "Tales of Symphonia" and "Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2." In addition, Namco plans to showcase a number of original titles, such as "Street Racing Syndicate," "Death by Degrees," "Ghosthunter," "Baten Kaitos," "The Adversary" and "Taiko Drum Master."
http://www.namco.com/usa

(New York) Rockstar Games, the development unit of Take-Two Interactive responsible for the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, announced on Tuesday the North American release of its "Red Dead Revolver" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The Western-themed game will also be released in Europe on May 28.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040504/45232_1.html 
http://www.take2games.com 
http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadrevolver

(Foster City, Calif.) Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday announced the release of "Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain" for PlayStation 2, the latest installment in the multi-million unit-selling "Syphon Filter" franchise. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment America's Oregon-based Bend studio, the game features four-player cooperative peer-to-peer online play that includes voice chat via the USB or SOCOM headsets for PlayStation 2.
http://us.playstation.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts on Tuesday said that it shipped its "Samurai Warriors" title for PlayStation 2 to retailers. Based on the "Dynasty Warriors" game franchise, the title was published by Japan's Koei Corporation and developed by Omega Force.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040504/45510_1.html 
http://www.ea.com 
http://www.koei.co.jp/english/html/index.html

(San Diego) Sony Online Entertainment said on Tuesday that it plans to release "Champions: Return to Arms," a sequel to its "Champions of Norrath" massively multiplayer online game, in the first quarter of 2005. Both titles are spin-offs of SOE's flagship multiplayer title, "EverQuest." The sequel will be developed exclusively for PlayStation 2 by Bellevue, Wash.-based Snowblind Studios.
http://www.snowblindstudios.com 
http://www.championsrta.com

(San Francisco) Wired News on Tuesday reported on "mashups," a form of musical art collage that combines elements from two different songs, often mixing vocals from one with the instrumental track from another. Popular in underground DJ culture, the medium was also recently exploited by artist David Bowie in the form of an online contest that encouraged entrants to create mashups using bits of his recordings, for the chance to win an Audi. "We need to look at common-sense changes to copyright law that can legalize this art form, because there really [are] some restrictions placed on it and that's not good for anybody. It's sort of a myth that something like the Grey Album is going to be bad for Jay-Z and the Beatles," Nicholas Reville, co-founder of the music activist project Downhill Battle, told Wired News.
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,63314,00.html
http://www.davidbowie.com/neverfollow

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> Digital Media Content Manager

Manage content acquisition and launch for various Digital Media products. Coordinate with partners and Nextel Business Development to obtain Digital Media Content for catalog· Manage relationships with publishers and aggregators of Digital Media content · Manage operational processes for posting of products Coordinate with marketing and partners for promotion of Digital Media products· Send resume and cover letter to chris.allison@nextel.com.   Support field and marketing on application questions www.nexteljobs.com  60461.
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> HireStrategy - Treasury Manager

Candidate will oversee a staff of two and will perform servicing reports for 3 Lines of Credit, Cash allocations for the lines of credit, forecast using a cash mgmt model, oversee wire transfers/cash transfers, work with investment bankers and deal teams, and handle business loan trusts. Qualified candidates will have 4-7 years of exp. with an accounting foundation. Financial services experience is preferred. Please send resume to mmolinas@hirestrategy.com or visit http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire185.asp
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> Regional Manager, Business Development

New Business Sales Executive needed by a Web training company located in Washington, DC. Successful candidate will have the ability to prospect, propose and close training and consulting solutions with Fortune 1000 and technology companies. Requirements include professionalism, strong communications skills, knowledge of the internet, and a successful track record of exceeding sales objectives. Competitive base plus incentives and benefits. Send resumes to lgant@westlake.com
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> Director Business Development (DBD)

Major, Hagen & Africa is the world's largest attorney recruiting firm with the top in-house and law firm placement record globally. The DBD will be responsible for client sourcing strategies and the relationship development process with C-level executives, General Counsels, CFO's and VP's of HR. Minimum of two years' consultative selling experience including knowledge of the Bay Area business sectors, preferably within the bio-tech/pharma industry; JD or advanced degree is a plus. Submit resume and salary requirements. Send resumes to jmckinlay@mhaglobal.com
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> 2nd Annual BNA Contracting and Homeland Security Forum -- May 10-12

Homeland security forum speakers from the Department of Homeland Security:
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and Local Government Coordination; David Bolka, Director of HSARPA;
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> Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago, IL

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