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Vivendi Universal Revenues Drop 4% on Poor Music Sales
o Apple
Sells 3.3 Million iTunes Song Downloads in One Week
o Group
Led by Al Gore Buys Cable News Channel
o AOL
Launches Video Games Site for Broadband Users
o Game Publisher Acclaim to
Restate Earnings; Secures New Credit Facility
o THQ Wireless Buys Controlling
Stake in Swiss Mobile Firm Minick
o Mobile Game Publisher Mforma
Acquires MobileGame Korea
> DMW Announcements:
--Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18,
2004
--Digital Media Law Report - Volume 3 - March/April
> Featured
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--PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
--Pacific West Marketing
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Briefly Noted: ABC - Pepsi - $1
billion sweepstakes, Motown Records - iTunes Store, Majesco - Game
Boy Advance Video, LucasArts - president - "Knights of the Old
Republic: The Sith Lords," Myelin Media, Electronic Arts - "GoldenEye:
Rogue Agent," "Magic: The Gathering" - E3 tournament
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Digital Media Content Manager
--Free Microsoft Security Strategies Roadshow - Nashua, NH, May
12
--Account Manager: Technology Communications
--Director of Marketing & Communications - D.C.
--IT Perm and Contract Placement Services
--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
--Customize Your Corporate Logo With Quality Products!
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o Vivendi Universal Revenues Drop 4%
on Poor Music Sales
Paris -- French media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi
Universal this week reported a 4% drop in first-quarter sales, a
performance that slightly exceeded most analysts' expectations. The
company attributed the results to the stronger-than-expected
performance of its telecommunications subsidiary, which offset a
poor showing by its entertainment unit. Revenues dropped from $7.55
billion in the first quarter of last year to $7.24 billion for the
three months ended March 31. SFR, the company's telecommunications
business and currently the No. 2 mobile operator in France, reported
a 14% increase in revenues to more than $2.4 billion, largely
beating analysts' expectations. The company said the relative
weakness of the U.S. dollar and changes in its corporate structure
impacted overall sales as well.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?W24853738
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o Apple Sells
3.3 Million iTunes Song Downloads in One Week
Cupertino, Calif. -- Apple announced on Wednesday that users have
purchased and downloaded 3.3 million songs from the third generation
of its iTunes Music Store since its launch a week ago. The company
said that an additional 500,000 free tracks were downloaded in the
past week as part of Apple's "Free Song of the Day" promotion for
iTunes' one-year anniversary. Apple said that over 70 million songs
were purchased in the first year of the online store's operation.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040505/sfw069_1.html
http://www.apple.com/itunes/store
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o Group Led by
Al Gore Buys Cable News Channel
Washington, D.C. -- Vivendi Universal Entertainment announced
that it has sold its cable news channel, Newsworld International, to
an investment group led by former Vice President Al Gore. Financial
terms of the deal were not disclosed. Newsworld currently is
produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and accessible by about
17 million North American households. The TV network will be renamed
IndTV and target an audience in the 18-35 age group. Gore will serve
as chairman of the board and reportedly plans to devote most of his
time to the network. Joel Hyatt, an entrepreneur and former finance
chairman for the Democratic National Committee, will serve as the
network's CEO.
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=8591
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o AOL Launches
Video Games Site for Broadband Users
Dulles, Va. -- America Online on Wednesday launched a new broadband
games service for its AOL for Broadband subscribers, which will
offer titles from publishers including TryMedia, GameHouse and
Funkitron. The site will also offer video game news and reviews from
GameSpot, and discounts on titles purchased through retailer
Electronics Boutique. AOL said the new titles being offered -- such
as "Scrabble" and "Daily Jigsaw" -- appeal to women, who represent
the largest share of online gamers. "It's vitally important
strategically that we continue to grow the AOL for Broadband
service," Matthew Bromberg, vice president and general manager of
AOL Games, told Reuters. "Nothing is more popular with broadband
users than games."
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040505/media_aol_games_1.html
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o Game
Publisher Acclaim to Restate Earnings; Secures New Credit Facility
Glen Cove, N.Y. -- Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment
announced on Wednesday that it will restate its financial results
for 2001-2003 after discovering a $9.5 million error in its books.
The company also said that its primary lender, GMAC, will provide an
additional $3 million to Acclaim, and announced that it is securing
a $22.8 million asset-based credit facility with a new primary
lender to replace the GMAC facility, which will terminate in June.
Recently, New York-based Acclaim was sued by child actors turned
media and fashion moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, over a series
of games that uses the twins' names and likenesses.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040505/nyw067_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040505/nyw068_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/040505/leisure_acclaim_4.html
http://www.acclaim.com
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o THQ Wireless
Buys Controlling Stake in Swiss Mobile Firm Minick
Calabasas Hills, Calif. -- THQ Wireless, the mobile games unit of
the video game publisher, announced on Wednesday that it has
acquired a controlling interest in Swiss mobile games, applications
and billing software provider Minick. Financial details of the
transaction were not disclosed, although the companies have been
partners for two years and THQ already held a 25% stake in the
company. Minick has created SMS, EMS and MMS messaging, information,
multimedia and voting applications for customers including T-Mobile,
Telefonica, MTV, Channel 4 and Universal Music.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040505/55302_1.html
http://www.thqwireless.com
http://www.minick.net
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o Mobile Game
Publisher Mforma Acquires MobileGame Korea
Kirkland, Wash. -- Mobile entertainment publisher Mforma Group
announced on Wednesday that it has acquired MobileGame Korea (MoGame),
a developer and publisher of mobile games in Korea. Financial terms
of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal follows a two-year
collaboration between Kirkland, Wash.-based Mforma and MobileGame
Korea, which will now be known as Mforma Korea. The division will
aggregate content from hundreds of developers in Korea for Mforma to
distribute to wireless carriers in China, Europe, and the U.S., as
well as continue to distribute Mforma titles from around the world
in the Korean marketplace.
http://www.mogame.com
http://www.mforma.com
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> DMW Events:
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Digital Media
Conference
June 18,
2004
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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.
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3 - 2004
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Section" to Digital Media Law & Policy Report.
We will use this
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policy developments each month.
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o Briefly Noted: (New York)
ABC and Pepsi announced that they have partnered on a promotion
called "Play for a Billion" that will give one finalist the chance
to become a billionaire. Consumers can purchase specially marked
Pepsi products and then enter the promotional code located under
caps on a Yahoo-powered website. Another component will ask ABC
viewers to watch for certain "buzzwords," and then enter them on the
network's website for the opportunity to be entered into the
contest, which will guarantee one finalist at least $1 million and
an additional shot at the $1 billion prize.
http://www.billionsweeps.com
(Santa Monica, Calif.) Universal Music Enterprises announced on
Wednesday that it will mark the 45th anniversary of Motown Records
by offering the first 45 singles ever released on Motown, as well as
45 hard-to-find albums from the Motown archive, as downloads from
Apple's iTunes Store. The legendary label's first singles include
Barry Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" and The Miracles' "Shop
Around."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040505/law077_1.html
http://www.motownselect.com
(Edison, N.J.) Video game publisher Majesco announced on
Wednesday that it has begun shipping its first Game Boy Advance
Video units in North America. The $19.99 standard game cartridges
hold up to 45 minutes of video that can be played on Nintendo's
handheld gaming device. The first available video cartridges contain
episodes of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network programs like "SpongeBob
SquarePants," "The Fairly OddParents" and "Dora the Explorer;"
upcoming releases include episodes of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
and "Yu Gi Oh."
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040505/55145_1.html
http://www.gba-video.com
(San Rafael, Calif.) Video game publisher LucasArts, a division
of director George Lucas' Lucasfilm, announced on Wednesday that it
has appointed Lucasfilm marketing head Jim Ward as its new
president. The company also announced that it plans to release
"Knights of the Old Republic: The Sith Lords," a sequel to its
critically acclaimed roleplaying game for PC and Xbox, in February
2005. Although the first installment was developed by Canada's
Bioware, LucasArts said the sequel will be created by Santa Ana,
Calif.-based Obsidian Entertainment.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=pub&aid=3387
http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swkotor_sithlords
http://www.obsidianent.com
(New York) Myelin Media, a privately funded interactive
entertainment company, announced on Wednesday its plans to provide
independent video game developers with an alternative to the
traditional publisher model, providing financial, marketing and
logistics support. "We believe our business model is hitting the
right need at the right time and will appeal to those developers
that have grown frustrated with the current system and its reliance
on sequels and licenses," said Myelin CEO Gene Mauro. The first
Myelin-published game will be Boston-based developer Tilted Mill
Entertainment's PC title, "Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile."
http://www.myelinmedia.com
(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts said on
Wednesday that it plans to release "GoldenEye: Rogue Agent," the
latest installment in its popular "James Bond" franchise, in the
fall of 2004. The game is being developed under a license from MGM
Interactive for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube at EA's Los Angeles
studio.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040505/55282_1.html
http://www.ea.com
(Renton, Wash.) Game developer Wizards of the Coast said on
Wednesday that it will host a $500,000 "Magic: The Gathering"
tournament at next week's E3 Expo video game industry convention in
Los Angeles. Sixteen finalists are being flown in to duel on "Magic
Online" terminals at the Wizards of the Coast booth. The company
said that "Magic Online" currently claims 150,000 registered
players.
http://www.magicthegathering.com
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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
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> Account Manager: Technology Communications
Stanton Communications, The Holmes Report's 2003 Best Small
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retain media relationships, and can demonstrate success preparing
written materials such as by-lined articles and speeches, and
utilizing electronic tools for reaching the media. A minimum of
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services preferred. Agency experience a plus. Visit
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Send resumes to
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> Director of Marketing & Communications - Washington, DC
This emerging homeland security company that provides products
and services to first responders is looking for an experienced
professional to build its marketing and communications
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corporate parent and working with its subsidiaries to organize
trade shows, advertising campaigns, public relations, marketing
materials, and events. A min. of 10 years experience required
with a strong background in developing, executing, and managing
marketing strategies. Send resumes to:
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duration of your short or long term engagement. Send inquiries to
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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
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Account Executive and Inside Sales position available for highly
motivated individuals with success selling software development
services to private sector customers. Since 1982, Information
Concepts (http://www.InfoConcepts.com) develops fixed-price,
custom web-based, mission critical, database applications.
Commissions based on gross sales with no limit on commission
earnings. Send resumes to
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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
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> 2nd Annual BNA Contracting and Homeland Security Forum -- May
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