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o Report: Sony's Next PlayStation Console Coming in 2005
o Microsoft Releases TV Interactive Program Guide
o Study: Over Half of Internet Users Access Streaming Media
o Music Choice Reaches Licensing Agreement for ASCAP Artists' Songs
o Video-on-Demand Firm Intertainer Signs Satellite Distribution Deal
o NetRatings Buys Audience Measurement Unit of DoubleClick for $18.5M
o 3D Imaging Software Firm Activeworlds To Merge with Aladdin Systems
> Digital Media Wire Wine Tasting Event: Los Angeles | May 9
> Featured Event/Company: ContentWorld 2002, Bender/Helper Impact
o Briefly Noted: In Demand - AT&T Broadband - Twentieth Century Fox, TVN
Entertainment - Insight Communications, Fandango - "Star Wars Episode II,"
Wink Communications - TV ad "upfronts," Windows Media Innovation Award -
Lenny Kravitz, Zingy - Naughty by Nature, AT&T Broadband - HDTV, Pioneer
Electronics
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> Jobs: Online Marketing Coordinator, Business Development Manager,
District Sales Manager, VP Marketing, Online Research Analyst,
Bus. Development and Sales

> Events: One Show Interactive, Executive Lounge

> Marketplace: Digital Copying Machine, Medium Format Camera

To post a Classified Ad, contact David Peebler at
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o Report: Sony's Next PlayStation Console Coming in 2005

Tokyo -- Sony is currently developing the next generation in its line of
PlayStation video game consoles, which is due to be released sometime in
2005, the Associated Press reported. The AP quoted a story from Kyodo News
agency, which referred to sources within Sony. The device will reportedly
be based on a chip 200 times faster than the one used in the current
PlayStation model, which Sony will spend $400 million to develop. The next
PlayStation will also function without the need for game discs, operating
instead over high speed, fiber-optic networks and allowing for gamers to
challenge one another online.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/020506/japan_sony_2.html
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o Microsoft Releases TV Interactive Program Guide

New Orleans -- Microsoft on Monday introduced new interactive program
guide technology that is compatible with set-top boxes made by Motorola.
The news was announced at Cable 2002, the National Cable and
Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) annual convention taking place
this week in New Orleans. The Microsoft TV IPG will compete with the guide
offered by Gemstar-TV Guide International, which is currently partnered
with Liberate Technologies, Microsoft's rival in set-top box operating
system software. Microsoft also released an upgrade to its set-top box
software, Microsoft TV Advanced 2.0, which now includes integrated video
on demand and support for enhanced digital video recording features.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020506/sfm058_2.html
http://www.microsoft.com/tv
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o Study: Over Half of Internet Users Access Streaming Media

New Orleans -- More than half (56 percent) of Internet users access
streaming media, and 27 percent said they are very or somewhat likely to
pay a transaction fee to view full-length movies on their PC, according to
a report released on Monday by the Cable and Telecommunications
Association for Marketing (CTAM). The report is based on a survey of 771
U.S. consumers who had used the Internet recently. Other findings include
that at least one out of five consumers said they are very or somewhat
likely to pay for music (23 percent) or live sports events (20 percent) on
the Internet. "With high speed Internet access becoming more popular and
mainstream, the Internet is turning into a major delivery mechanism for
entertainment and information that was once reserved for television," said
Jinling Elliott, CTAM vice president of research.
http://www.ctam.com/ctam/members_only/pdfs/pulse0502.pdf
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o Music Choice Reaches Licensing Agreement for ASCAP Artists' Songs

New York -- Music Choice, a provider of digital music channels to cable
and satellite TV operators, announced on Monday that it has negotiated a
licensing agreement with the American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers (ASCAP) for use of ASCAP artists' music on its service.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but as a result New
York-based Music Choice will no longer participate in the current cable
industry proceeding regarding ASCAP license fees. "This agreement
recognizes that Music Choice values the contribution made by ASCAP members
and it assures that these members will be adequately compensated for the
performance of their copyrighted musical works," said ASCAP CEO John A.
LoFrumento. Music Choice is a joint venture between Microsoft, Motorola,
Sony, Warner Music Group, EMI Music and several U.S. cable TV operators.
http://www.musicchoice.com
http://www.ascap.com
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o Video-on-Demand Firm Intertainer Signs Satellite Distribution Deal

Culver City, Calif. -- Intertainer, a provider of Internet-based
video-on-demand services, announced on Monday that it has partnered with
satellite delivery firm PanAmSat. The agreement will enable the company to
send its content to cable TV operators via satellite, eliminating the need
for manual input. It will also allow cable operators offering their own
video-on-demand content using Culver City-based Intertainer's delivery
system to manage their programming via satellite using a Web-based
interface.
http://www.intertainer.tv
http://www.panamsat.com/
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o NetRatings Buys Audience Measurement Unit of DoubleClick for $18.5M

Milpitas, Calif. -- NetRatings, a provider of Internet audience
measurement services, announced on Monday that it has purchased the @plan
research division of online ad firm DoubleClick for $18.5 million in cash
and stock. The division is a syndicated survey-based audience measurement
tool for Internet media planning, buying and selling, and counts 200
clients. The two companies also announced a multi-year research
partnership where Nielsen//NetRatings and @plan research data will be
integrated into New York-based DoubleClick's ad management products and
services.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/020506/62470_2.html
http://www.netratings.com
http://www.doubleclick.com
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o 3D Imaging Software Firm Activeworlds To Merge with Aladdin Systems

Newburyport, Mass. -- Activeworlds, a developer of software for delivering
3D images online, said on Friday that it has agreed to merge with
California-based Aladdin Systems, a developer of compression software for
the Internet. Under the deal, shareholders of Activeworlds will own 60
percent of the merged company. Massachusetts-based Activeworlds has a
current market value of $3.7 million.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020503/nyf082_1.html
http://www.activeworlds.com
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DIGITAL MEDIA WIRE PRESENTS:
A Spring Celebration and Wine Tasting Honoring
Digital Media Wire Panelists

> Thursday, May 9, 2002, Los Angeles

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WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 2002 (6:30PM - 8:30PM)
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Tasting and wines by Beaulieu Vineyard. Since 1900, BV has been a
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FEATURED SECTION
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ContentWorld 2002 Conference & Exhibition - May 14-16, 2002 - San Jose, CA

ContentWorld 2002 is a universe of information to help Global 2000
Companies meet increasing demands for content management and technology
surrounding all aspects of the electronic content industry. For more
information view the on-line brochure at:
http://www.contentworld.com/conference/2002conference/index.html
Save $200 off your full Conference pass - Type "DMW" as the Priority Code
at the bottom of the Registration Form.
To register: https://www715.vwh1.net/cont94/2002_reg_form.htm

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Bender/Helper Impact - Public Relations Agency

Bender/Helper Impact is a full-service, mid-sized public relations agency
with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. The agency, which
was founded in 1986, offers strong expertise in the areas of digital
entertainment and convergence, new media, electronic gaming, technology
and consumer electronics. Current clients include: Dolby, 20th Century
Fox, Konami, Roxio, DreamWorks, Marvel Enterprises, MGM and Warner Bros.,
among many others. To find out how Bender/Helper can impact your business,
contact Steve Honig at: 310-473-4147 or steve_honig@bhimpact.com

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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) In Demand, a provider of pay-per-view and video-on-demand
programming to cable TV operators, announced on Monday that it has formed
a partnership with AT&T Broadband, the nation's largest cable TV firm, to
provide the company with video-on-demand content. New York-based In Demand
offers programming it licenses from studios including Universal, Sony,
DreamWorks, Fox and Artisan, and networks including ESPN and Comedy
Central. Initial deployments will be to AT&T Broadband subscribers in
Atlanta and Los Angeles, beginning in June. In Demand also announced on
Monday an expanded agreement with Twentieth Century Fox to license the
company's films for video-on-demand.
http://www.indemand.com

(New Orleans) TVN Entertainment, a provider of video-on-demand systems,
announced on Monday that it has signed a five-year agreement with cable TV
operator Insight Communications, the nation's 9th largest cable operator.
Under the deal, Burbank, Calif.-based TVN will be the exclusive provider
of video-on-demand programming, transport and asset management services to
Insight, which operates mainly in Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020506/lam043_2.html
http://www.tvn.com
http://www.insight-com.com

(Hollywood) Fandango, a provider of online movie ticket sales, announced
on Monday that it has begun selling advance tickets to the first
screenings of "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones," which opens
on May 16. The company also said it sold $3 million worth of tickets
online for the opening weekend of "Spider-Man." Hollywood-based Fandango
offers advance tickets for 600 theaters and 7,200 movie screens at six
exhibitors nationwide: Carmike Cinemas, Century Theatres, Cinemark
Theatres, Edwards Theatres, Loews-Cineplex Entertainment and Regal
Cinemas.
http://www.fandango.com

(Alameda, Calif.) Wink Communications, a provider of interactive TV
programming and advertising services, said on Monday that a number of
television networks plan to offer chances to advertise using Wink's
interactive spots in their "upfront" advertising sales campaigns. Upfront
ads are commercials sold to advertisers long before programs air during
their normally scheduled seasons. Alameda-based Wink said that ABC, CNBC,
ESPN and ESPN2, NBC, TechTV and The Weather Channel will offer Wink ads in their upfront bundles, and that CNN, CNN Headline News, The Discovery
Channel and TLC will include Wink's interactive element this season, as
part of their standard upfront offering. "This clearly demonstrates the
commitment of Wink's programming partners and the significant value that
interactivity brings to advertisers across all markets and industry
segments," said Wink's Melinda White.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020506/sfm067_2.html
http://www.wink.com

(Redmond, Wash.) Microsoft on Monday announced its Windows Media
Innovation Award, recognizing creative use of its media format. The first
winner is Lenny Kravitz, who has distributed a number of songs and videos
online using Windows Media; Microsoft will donate $25,000 in cash and
$25,000 in software to the charity of Kravitz's choice.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020506/nym115_2.html
http://www.windowsmedia.com

(New York) Wireless entertainment developer Zingy said on Monday that it
has partnered with TVT Records to market an upcoming album from hip-hop
artists Naughty by Nature. New York-based Zingy will offer a ringtone
version of "Feels Good," a track from the album "IICONS," before the album
is available in stores. Additionally, Vinnie and Treach from the group
recorded downloadable voicemail greetings that fans can use as an outgoing
message on their cell phone's voicemail.
http://www.zingy.com
http://www.tvtrecords.com

(Chicago) AT&T Broadband announced on Monday that it will begin offering
HDTV broadcasts to its digital cable subscribers in the Chicago area this
summer. Viewers with high definition television sets will be able to lease
the necessary HDTV decoder device from the company for $10.95 per month.
AT&T Broadband will offer high definition broadcasts from networks
including Fox, NBC, HBO and Showtime.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020506/lam094_4.html
http://www.attbroadband.com

(New Orleans) Pioneer Electronics said on Monday that it is currently
developing a cable modem-based home gateway device, capable of connecting
set-top boxes, digital cameras, PCs and other devices to the Internet. The
gateway device will enable wireless streaming video, online gaming,
shopping, video-on-demand and other features and will begin shipping in
the second half of 2002.
http://www.pioneerbroadband.com
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CLASSIFIEDS - JOBS
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Online Marketing Coordinator -- 20th Century Fox Domestic Home
Entertainment - Los Angeles, CA

Twentieth Century Fox's Domestic Home Entertainment has an opportunity for
a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to provide
administrative support as the Coordinator, Online Marketing. This position
offers the opportunity to develop and use your marketing ability to
advance home video Internet marketing initiatives. In this position you
will be responsible for providing general clerical and administrative
support the Business Development department, including making travel
arrangements & scheduling. Forward resume & cover letter to:
HJC946RP@foxresumes.com
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Business Development Manager -- AtmosphereBBDO - New York, NY

AtmosphereBBDO is looking to add to our growing and dynamic team. We are
seeking a motivated and proven Business Development Manager to support our
Managing Director of Business Development in pursuing key New Business
initiatives. Job entails managing/coordinating internal resources in
preparation for new business pitches, contributing to the
writing/development of new business presentations, and participating in
new business pitches/presentations. Send qualified responses (resume with
cover letter) to Ken Seligman, Operations Manager, via e-mail to
ken@atmosphere.net
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District Sales Manager -- 101communications - Los Angeles

Award-winning IT publisher seeks a high-energy advertising sales
professional. We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated individual
to sell advertising pages for one of our print publications, Federal
Computer Week. The person in this position will strive to achieve sales
goals through prospecting, cold-calling, calling on and making
presentations to clients and advertising agencies, preparing proposals,
and closing sales. Based in the Los Angeles/OrangeCounty area, this
position will maintain current accounts and develop new business in the
south-west territory. Submit resume and a cover letter via fax to (703)
876-5089.
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Vice President, Marketing -- Genealogy.com - Fremont, CA

Manage the Direct Marketing and Product Management activities of A&E
Television Network's Genealogy.com division, including software
applications, online subscriptions, and data CDs. We are looking for
someone who can deliver revenue and profit goals of the business, drive
the promotional marketing activities for the business, and perform
competitive intelligence, customer research and trend analysis. Manage
staff of 5. BA/BS, MBA strongly preferred with a minimum of 12 years
marketing experience, with previous experience at the VP level. Please
send resumes to: jobs@genealogy.com or by
Fax: 510-494-2822.
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Online Research Analyst -- Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment - Culver
City, CA

This position will be required to analyze weekly website activity for
Screenblast.com, online marketing campaigns and effectively present
results. Assist in providing recommendations for future actions for
"Screenblast" the company's online product. Bachelor's and at least 1 year
of experience preferred. SPDE is an operating unit of Sony Pictures
Entertainment that oversees online assets including Sony Pictures
Imageworks, Sony Online Entertainment, the Digital Networks Division, and
Sony Pictures Integrated Network. Please forward your resume via our
career website: www.sonypicturesjobs.com under Sony Pictures Digital
Entertainment - Research Analyst.
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Business Development and Sales - RampRate - Santa Monica, CA

Imagine selling trust and over 100 vendors in an objective, integrity
driven environment. RampRate an upbeat, profitable, technology broker
seeks a smart, strategic person to oversee Bus. Dev. and Sales. Your
talents: extensive Rolodex and direct client/var/vc relationships; managed
a top post in sales; strong ability to handle deals throughout the
negotiating process with Fortune 2500 companies; skilled consultative
selling emphasizing value proposition; Experience in managing large
channel/reseller programs. For immediate consideration, email your cover
letter ("VP Bus. Dev. & Sales" in the subject line), resume and salary
history to hr@ramprate.com.
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One Show Interactive's Big Night -- Wednesday, May 8, 2002 - New York, NY

One Show Interactive (named the top international award show for new
media) is holding its annual award gala in New York City on Wednesday, May
8th, 2002. The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street (corner of Houston
Street) New York, NY. Tickets $100 per person, Corporate tables for six
$500. Reception 6:30-8:00pm. Awards Show 8-10pm. Party 10-Midnight. Come,
celebrate and party and watch the best of advertising's interactive and
new media. For tickets: (212) 979-1900 or email: tickets@oneclub.com
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Executive Lounge Series -- Tuesday, May 7, 2002 - Santa Monica, CA

K12 Productions Presents "Employment, Funding and Emerging Technologies in
the Security and Intellectual Property Industry." Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at
the Santa Monica Doubletree, 6:00-9:00PM. A distinguished panel of
security experts discuss employment, funding and emerging technologies in
the opportunity-rich security and intellectual property industries. The
event also features the Karma Club - highly effective career networking for
executives. To receive a $5 discount on the admission price, please
register at:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=23017&Referrer_id=5587
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Sharp AR-5132 Digital Copier -- Excellent working condition - $999.95

Used for a year, this copier is in great shape and priced to sell. Its
parts work fine - including all internal mechanisms, paper feeders,
trays, and the optional 20-bin sorter - and it produces clean,
professional copies. It is only in need of a new drum, which requires
periodic replacement, to be fully operational. Instructions Manuals are
included. This workhorse of a copying machine was originally purchased for
$4800 and is offered for far less than you are likely to find it anywhere
else, especially when compared to used models selling for over $2200 on
the web. Must pick-up or arrange delivery (in LA). Contact djpeebs@aol.com
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Fuji GW670III Medium Format Camera -- Mint Condition w/Box - $725

This Fuji GW670III comes complete and is true MINT condition. The
GW670III is a 6 x 7cm medium format rangefinder camera with the famed 90mm
f/3.5 EBC Fujinon lens. The optics are perfect - crystal clear with a big,
bright viewfinder. This is THE camera for sweeping landscapes, events or
group shots. The results are stunning with breathtaking detail. Lens cap,
Hoya UV filter, strap, instruction manual, box/packaging, and carrying
case included along with 9 rolls of new professional grade 120 & 220 film.
A wonderful opportunity to own this legendary camera at half of its $1410
"street" price. For further info, please contact djpeebs@aol.com
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