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o Report: Digital TV Receiver Sales Up 50% in 2004
o Mobile Operators Say Anti-Piracy Software Royalties Still Too High
o Report: Apple iPod Shuffle Ups Flash-Based Player Market Share to 58%
o Nielsen to Integrate "Top Swaps" P2P Download Data from BigChampagne

> DMW Announcements:
--Digital Media Conference - June 17, 2005

> Featured Advertisement:
--PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 
 

o Briefly Noted: Yahoo - "The Apprentice," ABC News - Sony PSP, MySpace.com - Weezer, Verizon - NFL Network, Mediacom Communications - In Demand, IGN Entertainment - Creative Artists Agency, Codemasters, NCsoft - E3, Gizmondo - E3, THQ - "Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers," Nintendo - "Donkey Konga 2," Sony - "Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee," Turbine - "Asheron's Call 2: Legions," Electronic Arts - "SSX On Tour," "Grafedia"
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--NPR Shop Operations Analyst, NPR Online
--Senior Product Manager
--XML, RSS, Prism - Evolving Standards in the Information Industry
--Video Games Producer, MTV.com
--Director - Product Marketing, Visa USA
--Online Marketing Manager
--Web Designer/E-Advocate
--Marketing Manager Software Company
--Outside Sales Manager - Digital Distribution of PC Games
--Software Engineer
--Account Executive/Senior Account Executive
--Director Of Marketing
--3rd Annual Homeland Security Contracting Forum - May 5-6, 2005 
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
--iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum
 


o Report: Digital TV Receiver Sales Up 50% in 2004

Boston -- Manufacturers sold a record 49.3 million digital TV receivers worldwide in 2004, a 50% increase in unit volume and 70% jump in revenue growth over the previous year, according to a report from market research firm Strategy Analytics. Sales for 2005 are expected to grow a further 38% to 68.2 million units. New digital terrestrial TV, IPTV services and the looming U.S. government-mandated digital conversion will be key drivers of device sales over the next five years, the firm projected, with annual sales forecasted to reach 181.3 million units and $39.1 billion in retail revenue by 2010. By then, North America will account for 65% of all digital TV sales, while Asia-Pacific will account for 19% and Europe 14%. The firm's data includes sales of both digital TV set-top boxes and integrated digital TVs.
http://www.strategyanalytics.net 
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o Mobile Operators Say Anti-Piracy Software Royalties Still Too High

London -- A global trade association of mobile network operators said on Wednesday that lowered licensing fees for cell phone anti-piracy software are still too expensive. MPEG LA, which represents companies like Sony and Philips that hold patents on cell phone digital rights management, cut its proposed tariffs on the technology by one-third after complaints from the GSM Association. The mobile networks argued that the initial $1 per phone surcharge on anti-piracy software would cost more than the projected annual revenue from sales of all downloaded content protected by the software. In a statement, the GSM Association called on alternate providers of digital rights management technology to put forward competing schemes for evaluation. "It's clear that the revised proposal remains unreasonable and unworkable -- but we are confident that MPEG LA will continue to respond to market feedback," said Rob Conway, CEO of the GSM Association.
http://www.gsmworld.com 
http://www.mpegla.com 
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o Report: Apple iPod Shuffle Ups Flash-Based Player Market Share to 58%

London -- The iPod Shuffle, Apple's flash memory-based digital music player, accounted for 58% of all flash-based MP3 players sold in April, up from 43% in February, according to a Merrill Lynch report citing NPD sales that was reported on U.K. news site The Register. The data indicates Apple's hard drive-based iPod commands 90% of that MP3 player market segment, while its iTunes Music Store sells 70% of all downloads purchased in the U.S. The report also found that the iPod accounts for 40% of the MP3 player market in Japan.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/05/04/apple_flash_share 
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o Nielsen to Integrate "Top Swaps" P2P Download Data from BigChampagne

Beverly Hills, Calif. -- Media ratings provider Nielsen Entertainment on Wednesday announced a partnership with Big Champagne, to integrate the company's peer-to-peer file-sharing network monitoring data into Nielsen radio airplay ratings. The addition will place data on "top swaps" alongside Nielsen's radio airplay data on the company's BDSRadio.com -- to provide record labels, artists and radio stations with a new source of information on music trends. "The linkage of Nielsen Entertainment's Actionable Entertainment Intelligence in music with Big Champagne's P2P charts is the beginning of a broader new landscape we plan to map, detailing the interrelationship between technology and consumption," said Nielsen Entertainment president and CEO Andrew Wing. Beverly Hills, Calif.-based BigChampagne's data is culled from monitoring P2P networks like Kazaa, and is also syndicated by Entertainment Weekly and E! Entertainment Television.
http://www.bigchampagne.com/Nielsen-BigChampagne.doc 
http://www.nielsen.com 

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>DMW Events:
 



2nd Annual Digital Media Conference
June 17, 2005 | McLean, VA
www.digitalmediaconference.com

Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 17, 2005 at the Hilton McLean 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.

PANEL TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Copyrights v. Technology: The Battle Heats Up
  • Digital Living:  Entertainment for the Connected Consumer
  • The "New" FCC and the Future of Digital Media
  • Video Games: An Industry Going Mainstream?
  • The Evolution of Radio: Satellite, Wireless & the Internet
  • The Changing Face of Television: Exploring Digital Frontiers
  • Mobile Entertainment: Wireless Technologies Shaping the Future of Entertainment
  • Online Publishing 2.0: Blogs, RSS & Other Innovations Driving the Industry

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> PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 

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o Briefly Noted:

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Yahoo announced on Wednesday that it has extended an agreement with Mark Burnett Productions to produce online content for Burnett's reality TV series "The Apprentice," including an upcoming version featuring Martha Stewart. Yahoo "Apprentice"-related content will include extended versions of integral moments from each week's show and other video produced exclusively for Yahoo, a fantasy game, 3-D virtual tours and blogs from "Apprentice" participants.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050504/45318.html 
http://apprentice.tv.yahoo.com

(Los Angeles) Disney's ABC News is producing video content that can be downloaded directly onto Sony's PSP handheld game device for viewing, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Content will include the ABC News technology program "Ahead of the Curve," music reviews and other short-form video content that can be stored on the 32MB Memory Stick that comes with the PSP. "Today, 99% of people with PSPs are using it to play the fantastic games," said Bernie Gershon, ABC News digital media group senior vice president and general manager. "But our view is that wherever there is a screen, there is a potential viewer of ABC News."
http://tinyurl.com/7p4dv 
http://psp.connect.com

(Los Angeles) Social networking site MySpace.com said on Wednesday that it will offer an exclusive preview of Weezer's upcoming album "Make Believe" (Geffen Records) on its website, from May 5 through May 10. The band has already conducted promotions such as concert ticket giveaways on MySpace. Los Angeles-based MySpace said more than 240,000 artists have created MySpace pages to connect with the community's 14 million members.
http://www.myspace.com/weezer

(New York) Verizon announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with the National Football League (NFL), to offer the NFL Network on its Verizon FiOS TV IPTV service when it launches later this year. The agreement, which also includes HD and video-on-demand programming, follows similar carriage agreements between Verizon and Showtime, NBC Universal, Starz and others.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050504/nyw087.html 
http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork

(Middletown, N.Y.) Mediacom Communications, the nation's eighth-largest cable TV provider, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an affiliate agreement with pay-per-view programming provider In Demand Networks. Under the deal, Mediacom will offer In Demand's INHD and INHD2 high-definition networks, as well as its pay-per-view movies and events to its subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050504/45607.html 
http://www.mediacomcc.com 
http://www.indemand.com

(Brisbane, Calif.) IGN Entertainment, a provider of video game news and information, as well as file distribution and in-game ads, announced on Wednesday that it has retained the Hollywood talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to facilitate the development of television projects based on its brand. The company's online audience is over 24 million, according to Nielsen/NetRatings, with a high concentration of 18-34 year-old males. "The unique combination of their brand within gaming, their gaming and entertainment content, and the size of their audience will create terrific opportunities in television, music, live events, and other areas," said Larry Shapiro, co-head of CAA's game division.
http://www.ign.com 
http://www.caa.com

(London) U.K. video game developer Codemasters announced on Wednesday that it has named former Acclaim Entertainment CEO Rod Cousens as its chief executive, replacing David Darling -- who will become the company's chief creative officer. Codemasters also named former Acclaim and Take-Two Interactive executive Tony Williams as chief operating officer. Venture capital firm Benchmark Capital recently acquired 40% of Codemasters, which has created games including "Colin McRae Rally," "Operation Flashpoint" and "American Idol."
http://www.codemasters.com/press/?showarticle=7015

(Austin, Texas) Korean online game publisher NCsoft on Wednesday announced the roster of upcoming titles it will display later this month at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles. The company will preview "Auto Assault" from developer NetDevil; Cryptic Studios' "City of Villians" -- the sequel to its superhero game "City of Heroes"; "Tabula Rasa," created by Richard Garriott, and ArenaNet's "Guild Wars," which recently launched simultaneously in Europe, North America and Australia.
http://www.plaync.com

(London) Gizmondo Europe on Wednesday announced the slate of upcoming game titles for its Gizmondo multi-functional handheld game device that it plans to preview at the E3 Expo. The company will showcase six titles: "Supernaturals," "Johnny Whatever," "Chicane," "Hit and Myth," "Sticky Balls" and "Agaju: The Sacred Path," the latter of which will incorporate gyroscopic camera technology and feature soundtrack contributions from a "legendary rock star."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050504/ukw013.html 
http://www.gizmondo.com

(Calabasas Hills, Calif.) Video game publisher THQ said on Wednesday that it plans to ship "Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers" for PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PC in the winter of 2005. Developed by Los Angeles-based Pandemic Studios, the game is a sequel to the Platinum-selling original, a separate version of which was also created in conjunction with the U.S. military to help train soldiers for urban combat.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050504/law032.html 
http://www.pandemicstudios.com

(Redmond, Wash.) Nintendo of America said on Wednesday that "Donkey Konga 2," the sequel to its bongo drum-controlled GameCube title, will feature songs from Good Charlotte and other bands. Tunes set for inclusion in the game, due for release on May 9, include "Rock the Boat," "No More Drama," "High Roller" and "All Star."
http://www.donkeykonga.com

(Foster City, Calif.) Sony Computer Entertainment America on Wednesday released "Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee" for the PSP. Developed by Japan-based Clap Hanz and Sony's Santa Monica Studios, the title is the fifth installment in the multi-million unit-selling franchise, previously available on the PS one and PlayStation 2 platforms.
http://www.claphanz.co.jp 
http://www.us.playstation.com/games.aspx?id=UCUS-98614

(Westwood, Mass.) Online game developer Turbine on Wednesday shipped its "Asheron's Call 2: Legions" to North American retailers. The expansion pack for its "Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings" massively multiplayer online roleplaying title is being distributed in North America by Sony's Station Publishing; the game will also be distributed in Europe by Codemasters, beginning later this week.
http://www.turbine.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts said on Wednesday it plans to release "SSX On Tour" for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube in the fall of 2005. Developed by Vancouver-based EA Canada, the title is the fourth installment in EA's skiing/snowboarding game franchise.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050504/45317.html 
http://www.ea.com

(New York) The New York Times on Wednesday reported on "grafedia," a new form of street graffiti art that directs passersby to a website or e-mail address where an image or other content awaits. Grafedia.net, founded by a NYU grad student, has seen more than 2,000 images from all over the world uploaded to its server. "Taking the Internet into the physical world gives it boundaries and a character or voice that is otherwise lacking," John Geraci, a student with NYU's interactive telecommunications program, told The Times. "It's unquestioned in my mind that the streets will be a point of digital exchange for people in the future."
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/04/technology/techspecial/04ethan.html
http://www.grafedia.net 

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> Classifieds -- Advertise

> NPR Shop Operations Analyst, NPR Online

Maintain merchandising and operations of NPR Shop website; executes, analyzes marketing efforts; creates NPR Shop homepage standards; inventory management/analysis; builds merchandising reports. BA, MBA preferred, 1 yr e-commerce exp. and consumer goods marketing; relational database/business intelligence software; 2 yrs Javascript, CSS, Macromedia Suite, HTML, Photoshop. Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem solving skills. Exp. w/traditional retail operations; and exp. w/IBM WebSphere platform or comparable commerce operating system.  Contact employment@npr.org, reference #DMW1159.
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> Senior Product Manager - Reston, VA

IPIX Corp, the premium provider of immersive imaging products for government and commercial applications is in search of a Senior Product Manager. Position requires 5 plus years of product management experience. An MBA with knowledge of immersive technologies, high-resolution digital video or smart camera technology a plus. Send resumes to humanresources@ipix.com
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> XML, RSS, Prism - Evolving Standards in the Information Industry

The digital content industry has been helped and hindered by standards for decades and they have proliferated to span the entire content value chain. The list now includes XML and XMP for data & metadata; NewsML and NITF for formatting, and RSS and Atom for distribution to name a few. Moderated panelists discuss on April 28, 11:30 - 1:30. For more info, contact blake@siia.net or go to http://www.siia.net/events/prereg.asp?eventid=443
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> Video Games Producer, MTV.com

Video Games Producer serves as production team lead for MTV.com's video games area & editorial coverage. Responsible for seamless execution & creative vision for area, including design, editorial & video production, wireframes, func. specs, production sched, resource alloctn, must have 4-8 years of exp building web content for major brands and/or video games content. Ideal: knows MS Visio, HTML editing tools (Homesite) & strong affinity to MTV brand (on-air and online), pc and console, gaming culture.  Contact careers@mtv.com
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> Director - Product Marketing, Visa USA - Foster City, CA

As a Director, the candidate will supervise staff at the Senior Marketing Manager level who have day-to-day responsibility for specific promotional programs for Visa Card usage, and he/she will have overall program and budget accountability. College degree and 10-15 years of marketing exp., including promotions and co-marketing experience. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, creative as well as strategic thinker, flexible, resourceful, good at setting priorities and managing complexity, a good decision-maker.  Submit your resume online: http://usa.visa.com/about_visa/careers/jobsearch/USA_6432.html
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> Online Marketing Manager - NYC

Develop and manage the execution of Internet marketing campaigns to acquire new registered users for our media properties and grow online revenues and profits, develop and execute web acquisition campaigns including email, banner, newsletter and other emerging online media tools. 2-5 years exp. in online sales and marketing, Knowledge of performance based marketing and email marketing. Excellent copywriting skills and creativity. Strong quantitative /analytical skills to analyze campaign data and provide implications, recommendations and testing plan; solid understanding of Excel required. BS/BA required. Email your resume as a word document to richardb@silvercarrot.com
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> Web Designer/E-Advocate - Alexandria, VA

National non-profit highway safety group seeks Web Designer/Manager of E- advocacy in Alexandria, VA. Experience (3-4 yrs) online journalism or designing and developing websites required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package including 401k. Email resume to: hiring@go21.org
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> Marketing Manager Software Company

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, flexible person who is upbeat by nature and views themselves as outgoing, yet with a strong eye for detail. Our company works with nationally known partners and is a great small company environment for the right person. Excellent Microsoft Officer skills are a must; HTML skills also required; ability to create HTML marketing materials; excellent written skills; skills in Photoshop and Front Page and other related products, a plus. This job will allow the right candidate to create, monitor and analyze their own marketing campaigns, and manage product strategy and support. We are located near Porter Square T stop. Excellent salary and medical benefits. Please email Carol@kmt.com
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> Outside Sales Manager - Digital Distribution of PC Games

Outside sales for Trymedia, the world's largest digital distribution provider of PC games and DRM technology. Increase distribution of digital PC game catalog, technology, and services to large web sites, portals, ISPs, online networks, and cable providers. Manage entire sales cycle for warm and cold leads. Light travel. Experience: 2 years Internet sales creating affiliate networks. Selling content aggregation and fully managed services in digital media. Strong Rolodex. Email salesjobs@trymedia.com
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> Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Java software engineer with 3 plus years of programming experience to work in a closely-knit team environment. This engineer will be expected to quickly acclimate to the dynamic environment and be able to take ownership of software development efforts and deliver them within specified time frames. Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be comfortable functioning in a multi-tasking environment. Send resumes to careers@unanet.com
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> Account Executive/Senior Account Executive - Stamford, CT

Environics Communications has an exciting opportunity for a public relations Account Executive / Senior Account Executive with two to six years of experience in an agency or corporate environment. This is a generalist position, though healthcare, technology and corporate communications experience are highly desirable. In addition to demonstrated exceptional media relations skills, the ideal candidate will know how to manage client relationships and work in a fast-paced environment. Visit us at http://www.environicspr.com Send resumes to communicate@environics-usa.com
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> Director Of Marketing

Our client, a very exciting and well funded start-up is looking for a Director of Marketing to develop segmentation and acquisition strategies, work with product development to enhance product offering, define the brand promise, develop strategy to improve the customer experience, and analyze marketing results. Candidate must have 8-10 years of direct marketing experience. Product development and/or brand marketing experience is helpful. If you're interested, please send resume to resumes@hartleyhickey.com.
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> 3rd Annual Homeland Security Contracting Forum - May 5-6, 2005

5 Top DHS and DOE CIO's and other insiders confirmed include: Steve Cooper, CIO, Dept. of Homeland Security; Charles Armstrong, CIO, Border Security, DHS; Scott Hastings, CIO, The US-VISIT Program, (which awarded a contract worth up to $10 billion to Accenture), DHS and others. Panel Topics include: DHS Contracting Opportunities, Next Generation Homeland Security and DOD Technologies: Small-Medium Sized Business Opportunities, Homeland Security Contract and Grant Winners: How Your Firm Can Secure DHS Business and more. May 5-6, 2005. Hyatt Crystal City, Arlington VA. For more info or to register visit - http://www.potomactechwire.com/homelandconference2005.html
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> Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel

Enter the Blogosphere prepared - Enhance your sales and marketing programs. Take advantage of blog relations and blog technology at its forefront. As blogging matures and becomes a prevailing force in communications, allow Strategic Communications Group to assist you in meeting your sales, profitability and corporate valuation goals. Contact us for a free white paper. Send inquiries to info@gotostrategic.com or call 301.408.4500. Visit http://www.gotostrategic.com/blogptw.html  for more info.
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> iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum

iPath Technologies, Inc., has added a new offering to its Juniper networking courses entitled Implementing Netscreen Security Gateways. INSG is valuable to network engineers, support personnel, resellers, and others who implement NetScreen products. For the latest course dates and locations, please visit http://www.ipath.net For information contact training@ipath.net
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