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o Microsoft's MSN Dumps Web Sports Partner ESPN for FoxSports.com
o FBI, File-Sharing Networks Team to Combat Child Pornography
o TechTV Lays Off 285 in Wake of Comcast Merger
o Vivendi Universal Games Names President, Announces E3 Slate of Games
o Activision to Unveil 10 Games at Electronic Entertainment Expo
o Sega Announces List of E3 Game Titles
o Acclaim Entertainment Announces Games on Display at E3

 > DMW Announcements:
 --Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18, 2004
 
 > Featured Advertisement:
 --PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
 --Digital Media Law Report - Volume 3 - March/April
 

o Briefly Noted: Yahoo - Association of Independent Music (AIM), Electronic Arts - Ray Lewis - "Madden NFL 2005," Eidos - "Get On Da Mic," Codemasters - Free Radical Design, "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow"

 
> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--2-Day Workshop:"Developing Successful Products" Philadelphia-May 26-27
--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)
--Infrastructure Sales Executive
--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
--Pacific West Marketing
 


o Microsoft's MSN Dumps Web Sports Partner ESPN for FoxSports.com

Redmond, Wash. -- Microsoft announced on Friday that it will replace its current MSN sports content partner ESPN with rival FoxSports.com. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The co-branded site will offer video from FoxSports.com and Fox's sports-related networks, including its "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" program and content culled from rights to the MLB All-Star Game, the NFL season, the NFC Playoffs and the 2005 Super Bowl. Both companies will collaborate on advertising sales for the site. Microsoft's decision to part ways with ESPN ends a three-year relationship. "We did see some differences in strategy that we wanted to pursue," MSN product manager Lisa Gurry told CNET News.com. "The delivery of video is a good example." ESPN.com recently launched a video service that does not use Microsoft's Windows Media Player. Microsoft also recently signed another sports-related deal with Major League Baseball, to distribute live audio and video of baseball games.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040507/sff029_1.html 
http://www.espn.com 
http://www.msn.com 
http://www.foxsports.com 
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o FBI, File-Sharing Networks Team to Combat Child Pornography

Washington -- P2P United, a trade group representing a number of peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, on Thursday submitted a letter to Congress detailing how it is working with the FBI to create a "most wanted" list of suspected child pornography traders on their networks. In Congressional hearings, peer-to-peer networks have been vilified for offering easy access to pornography, and in some cases for trafficking adult content files mislabeled to possibly attract children. "Any time we can work with private industry to help us identify people who are using the Internet for child pornography, we are more than open to having talks with them," Keith Lordeau, a deputy assistant director in the FBI's Cyber Division, told Reuters. The program is expected to launch within two or three months.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S16221E38
http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/cyberhome.htm 
http://www.p2punited.org 
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o TechTV Lays Off 285 in Wake of Comcast Merger

San Francisco -- TechTV, the technology-focused cable TV network acquired by cable TV operator Comcast in March, gave notice to 285 employees in San Francisco on Thursday, saying their jobs were being eliminated as a result of the merger. Comcast plans to merge TechTV, which was launched in 1998 by publisher Ziff Davis Media, with its own G4 video game network. The company said it would hire 80 employees from TechTV's offices to work at G4's Los Angeles facility, and the rest were given two months notice on Thursday, CNET News.com reported.
http://news.com.com/2100-1026_3-5207821.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040325/phth014_1.html 
http://www.g4.com 
http://www.techtv.com  
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o Vivendi Universal Games Names President, Announces E3 Slate of Games

Los Angeles -- Vivendi Universal Games, the video game publishing unit of the Franco-American media conglomerate, announced that it has named Philip W. O'Neil as president of its North American operations. Previously, O'Neil was the company's executive vice president for sales and marketing. The company also announced on Friday the lineup of 18 new games it will display at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Among them will be "World of Warcraft," the company's first massively multiplayer online roleplaying title; the highly anticipated "Half-Life 2;" "Crash Twinsanity" and "Spyro: A Hero's Tail," the latest installments from two of VU Games' original character franchises; and movie tie-in titles including "Van Helsing," "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay" and "Fight Club."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040506/lath146_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040506/lath136_1.html 
http://www.vugames.com 
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o Activision to Unveil 10 Games at Electronic Entertainment Expo

Santa Monica, Calif. -- Video game publisher Activision on Friday announced the 10 new titles it will preview at the Electronic Entertainment Expo next week. The company will highlight its movie-related titles like "Spider-Man 2," "DreamWorks' Shark Tale" and "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," as well as id Software's anticipated "DOOM 3." Santa Monica-based Activision will also bring its "Rome: Total War," "The Movies" and "Call of Duty: Finest Hour."
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040507/75124_1.html 
http://www.activision.com 
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o Sega Announces List of E3 Game Titles

San Francisco -- Independent video game developer Sega announced on Friday the games it will feature at the Electronic Entertainment Expo next week. The company will debut titles including "Astro Boy" and "Otogi 2," and preview sequels for franchises including "Sonic the Hedgehog," "Virtua Fighter" and "Samba de Amigo," which will feature compatibility with Sony's EyeToy USB camera accessory for PlayStation 2. Sega will also showcase updates for its co-branded sports franchises with ESPN, including "ESPN NFL 2005," "ESPN NHL 2005," "ESPN NBA 2005" and "ESPN College Hoops 2005."
http://www.sega.com/corporate/corporate.php?item=pr_050604 
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o Acclaim Entertainment Announces Games on Display at E3

Glen Cove, N.Y. -- Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment on Friday announced the slate of titles is plans to preview at next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. The company will showcase "100 Bullets," based on the DC Comics franchise, as well as "All-Star Baseball 2005," "Combat Elite: World War II Paratroopers," "Juiced," "Showdown: Legends of Wrestling," "The Red Star" and "World Championship Rugby." In addition, New York-based Acclaim said it hired Hollywood casting director Louis DiGiamo to assist in hiring talent for inclusion on two new action video game brands the company will announce at E3.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040507/nyf069_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040507/nyf070_2.html 
http://www.acclaim.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.

Past Events | Sponsorship Materials | Partners & Clients
 

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> Featured Advertisement: 

> PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook

Purchase the book every entertainment and media executive must have. The PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2003-2007 analyzes key trends and forecasts spending in the U.S. and Canada across 14 industry segments, including a Global Overview that forecasts spending and analyzes trends worldwide (also sold separately). More Information
 

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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o Briefly Noted:

(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Yahoo announced this week that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Association of Independent Music (AIM), a consortium of U.K. independent record labels, to feature music from AIM artists on the U.K. and U.S. versions of Yahoo's LAUNCHcast Internet radio service. The deal was negotiated by AIM's new media unit, Musicindie.
http://launch.yahoo.com/launchcast 
http://www.musicindie.org

(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts said on Friday that is has signed All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens as the cover athlete and spokesman for its "Madden NFL 2005" title. The game is being developed by EA Tiburon and is slated to ship in August on all platforms. EA said that "Madden NFL 2004" has sold over five million units.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040507/75121_1.html 
http://www.ea.com

(San Francisco) U.K. game developer Eidos said on Friday that it has signed a co-publishing deal with Montreal-based developer Artificial Mind and Movement for its "Get On Da Mic" hip-hop music video game. The game, along with a similar title called "Get On Da Floor," are currently being developed by A2M and Highway 1 Productions for release in the fall for undisclosed platforms.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040507/sff008_1.html 
http://www.eidos.com 
http://www.hwy1productions.com 
http://www.a2m.com

(New York) Game developer Codemasters said on Friday that it has secured the publishing rights to U.K.-based developer Free Radical Design's original title, "Second Sight." The game will be released later this year for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.
http://www.frd.co.uk 
http://www.codemasters.com/secondsight

(San Francisco) Wired News on Friday profiled first-time director Kerry Conran, whose "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," premiering on June 25, is the first live-action studio movie in which every scene contains computer-generated elements. The film was shot using all real actors performing in front of a bluescreen; most of the fantastical props and all of the locations were then created digitally using off-the-shelf programs including Maya, Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects. "It was amazing, because you could watch the movie before you did it," Gwyneth Paltrow, who stars with Jude Law in the film, told Wired News. "But there were no props, no sets -- it was like doing a '60s off-off-Broadway play."
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.05/conran.html 
http://www.skycaptain.com

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> Classifieds:

> 2-Day Workshop:"Developing Successful Products" Philadelphia-May 26-27

Learn unique approach to creating, developing, & launching products.
Includes: Market research, segmentation, value proposition, positioning,
requirements writing, business case, working with development, leading a
cross-functional product team, devising business cases, & orchestrating a
successful product launch, & post-launch audit. CALL Sequent Learning
Networks to register $995. Go to sequentlearning.com for FREE prod
mgmt/mktg/templates. Send inquiries to sjhaines@sequentlearning.com
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> Account Manager: Technology Communications

Stanton Communications, The Holmes Report's 2003 Best Small Agency, seeks a professional with a proven ability to develop and 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 3-5 years experience communicating about technology products and services preferred. Agency experience a plus. Visit http://www.stantoncomm.com Send resumes to pstanton@stantoncomm.com
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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 capabilities. The position entails building the brand of the 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: ldorrow@globalsecureholdings.com
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> IT Perm and Contract Placement Services

Technical Staffing Solutions specializes in recruiting the hard to find candidates with or without high level DoD security clearances. We can provide your firm with solutions ranging from 1 permanent employee to a team of technical consultants for the duration of your short or long term engagement. Send inquiries to Skip Kearnes at skearnes@techstaffsolutions.com  or call 703-451-3882 for more information.
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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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> Account Executive

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 Resumes@InfoConcepts.com
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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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> Advanced Selling for High Tech Professionals

Are Sales Cycles getting longer?  Are your discounts getting larger? Do prospects keep you at arms length? The Sandler Sales Institute of VA has a GUARANTEED program for High Tech Professionals that will help you to solve these problems. Held at Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology, May 13th and 14th, 8:30am- 4:30pm. Admission is $995.00. For more information visit: http://www.sandlersalesguru.com or call 866-904-0600. Send inquiries to kevin@sandlersalesguru.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:
include Steven Cooper, CIO; Josh Filler, Director of the Office of State
and Local Government Coordination; David Bolka, Director of HSARPA;
Gregory Rothwell, Chief Procurement Officer; Kevin Boshears, Director,
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; Hugo Teufel,
Associate General Counsel for General Law; and Patrick Schambach, CIO,
Transportation Security Administration. Info/Registration:
http://www.homeland-conference.com/
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> Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago, IL

The Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004 in Chicago is a forum for MWDVBEs and corporate supplier diversity teams to stay current on the latest business, political, regulatory and technical activities in the telecommunications industry. For more information on the summit, visit http://www.tiaonline.org/events/supplierdiv2004.cfm Send inquiries to lream@tiaonline.org
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> Pacific West Marketing

Pacific West Marketing offers quality, innovative, uniquely designed products and concepts with a creative flair, for all of your Special Events, Promotional Programs, Corporate Identity Programs, Recognition & Awards, etc.

All of our quality products can be Customized with your Corporate Logo! Please visit our website: www.pacificwestmarketing.com

Make your next Promotion a Special Event!! Contact Pacific West Marketing today: 949-489-2110 Email: Ed@pacificwestmarketing.com
 
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