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o Poll:
Kids and Teens Understand Copyright Law, Use File-Sharing Anyway
o Kazaa
Asks Industry for Infringer Identities; Aussie Judge Sets Gag Order
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Report: CD Buyers Increasingly Using Legal Digital Music Services
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Report: Global Telco Digital TV Subscribers to Reach 14 Million in
2008
o Nielsen/NetRatings: Kerry
Overtakes Bush Online
o Broadband Video Network
Provider Kasenna Acquires ViewNow
> DMW Announcements:
--Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18,
2004
> Featured
Advertisement:
--PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
--Digital Media Law Report - Volume 3 - March/April
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Briefly Noted: Lindows - Dell
DJ MP3 player, BMI - Qtrax, BerkleeShares.com, AudioLunchBox.com,
iRiver - 40GB MP3 player, LodgeNet - ABC Cable Networks, Activision
- "Spider-Man 3," Google - PC search capabilities
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Senior Director - Corporate Communications
--Internet Marketing Manager
--George Washington Pervasive Computing, Smart Home Symposium
--2-Day Workshop:"Developing Successful Products"
Philadelphia-May 26-27
--Account Manager: Technology Communications
--Director of Marketing & Communications - D.C.
--Communications and Writing Services for Early-Stage Cos.
--Free Webinar - Getting Started with Web Events - May 25, 12:00
p.m. ET
--Join Xybernaut and McGraw-Hill Companies For Homeland Security
Summit
--IT Perm and Contract Placement Services
--HireStrategy - Treasury Manager
--Account Executive
--Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago,
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o Poll: Kids and Teens Understand
Copyright Law, Use File-Sharing Anyway Washington -- While 88% of
kids aged 8-18 understand that music and movies are copyrighted,
many admit to using file-sharing networks to download media anyway,
according to a poll of 1,100 youth polled by Harris Interactive on
behalf of the Business Software Alliance, an industry trade group.
Fifty-three percent of those surveyed said they download music,
while smaller groups say they download games (32%), commercial
software (22%) or movies (17%). The poll found that young people
worry more about accidentally downloading a computer virus from a
P2P service (60%) than whether they can get in trouble with the law
(50%), while only 29% worry that the act itself is "wrong". "What's
most alarming is that eight out of 10 kids and teens understand the
definition of copyright and nearly all of them, especially teens,
are aware that software, music and movies are protected by
copyright," said Diane Smiroldo, vice president of public affairs
for the Business Software Alliance. "The fact that kids know
stealing software is wrong, and yet they behave like it's okay,
clearly illustrates a challenging ethical dilemma."
http://makeashorterlink.com/?N2AC45858
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o Kazaa Asks
Industry for Infringer Identities; Aussie Judge Sets Gag Order
Melbourne, Australia -- Lawyers for Sharman Networks, which
distributes the Kazaa file-sharing software, argued in Australian
Federal Court last week that Sharman has not committed copyright
infringement, and asked for the names and addresses of Kazaa users
the recording industry believes have used Kazaa to infringe
copyrights, Wired News reported. The Australian music industry
conducted raids on Kazaa offices and executives' homes in March to
gather evidence for a copyright infringement investigation. "Our
evidence contains dozens of incidents of downloading," music
industry attorney Richard Cobden said in court. "Why should we be
asked now for the names and addresses of these people who operate by
pseudonyms? We could not possibly do it, your honor, but we are
going to suggest that the evidence is perfectly clear that the
recordings are made available." Justice Murray Wilcox also placed a
gag order on both sides, after an issue of Australian Personal
Computer magazine was presented that included actual pictures from
the raids. "Somebody has, we would submit, used the proceedings for
the purpose of embarrassing, demeaning, however you like to describe
it, our clients," said Kazaa attorney Robert Ellicott.
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,63509,00.html
http://www.apcmag.com/apc/v3.nsf/0/412A621F4556A65FCA256E77001DD222
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o
Report: CD Buyers Increasingly Using Legal Digital Music Services
Port Washington, N.Y. -- The number of U.S. CD buyers who have
also purchased music from a legal digital music service has more
than tripled in 2004, with just under 5% of CD buyers reporting
having used a legal digital music service, as opposed to just 1.7%
in 2003, according to data from New York-based market research firm
NPD Group. The likelihood that a CD and download purchaser also
downloaded a song through an unauthorized service in 2004 has also
fallen, from 64% last year to 42% in 2004. "Our research shows that
it's the people who are really into music that are beginning to
adopt paid digital services as an additional way of acquiring and
enjoying music, and so far these services are living side by side
with traditional CDs," said NPD Music president Russ Crupnick. The
report found that CD buyers who also used an online music
subscription service, such as RealNetworks' Rhapsody, in the past
twelve months purchased an average of 11 CDs last year; those who
paid for a song download from a service like iTunes purchased 10
CDs; those who used a P2P file-sharing service purchased eight CDs;
and those who did not download or stream music from the Web bought
six CDs.
http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_040519.htm
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o Report:
Global Telco Digital TV Subscribers to Reach 14 Million in 2008
Scottsdale, Ariz. -- The number of worldwide subscribers to digital
TV services provided by local telephone companies is projected to
grow to 14 million by 2008, when the services will pass an estimated
75 million households, according to a report from Arizona-based
In-Stat/MDR. The firm expects 100% growth in subscriber figures for
2004, and credits the increasing availability of DSL as well as
advances in video compression technology that will expand the
territorial reach and number of streams that may be delivered.
"Competitive threats and fixed line revenue pressures are
encouraging telcos to become active in offering digital TV to their
subscribers," said In-Stat/MDR senior analyst Michelle Abraham. "The
possibility of gaining an additional $60 per month in revenue, while
becoming less likely to lose $30 a month to your competition, is an
important factor in the business case." In related news, U.S. telco
Verizon announced on Wednesday that it will begin offering video
services to business and home users in the second half of 2005, and
is currently engaged in securing cable franchise licenses and
agreements with cable TV networks.
http://www.instat.com/catalog/Ccatalogue.asp?id=39
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040519/telecoms_verizon_1.html
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o Nielsen/NetRatings:
Kerry Overtakes Bush Online
Milpitas, Calif. -- While the polls won't officially open for
several more months, the race for the White House online appears to
be favoring Democratic hopeful John Kerry, according to new
information from Nielsen//NetRatings, a provider of Internet
audience measurement services. Traffic to the John Kerry for
President website attracted 1.6 million unique Americans during the
month of April, while the Bush Cheney '04 Web site drew 1.5 million.
Kerry's site continued its three-month lead over the Bush site,
though Kerry also conducted more online advertising than Bush during
the period. The firm also said that during April, Kerry's online
advertising campaign registered 52 million online advertising
impressions, compared with just 5,000 during the same period for
Bush-Cheney '04. "Despite most political campaigns' continuing
comfort level with TV as the preferred medium, the Kerry for
President camp and the RNC appear to be embracing online
advertising," said Greg Bloom, a senior Internet analyst for
Nielsen//NetRatings.
http://www.nielsen-netratings.com/pr/pr_040518.pdf
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o Broadband
Video Network Provider Kasenna Acquires ViewNow
Mountain View, Calif. -- Kasenna, a maker of broadband video network
systems, announced that it has purchased the business of ViewNow, a
provider of video-on-demand programming, management and marketing
services to cable and telecom providers. Financial terms of the deal
were not disclosed. The ViewNow business will become a division of
Kasenna, and will operate from its current locations in Bend, Ore.
and Santa Monica. Steve Roberts, the president of ViewNow, also will
remain with the combined company as president of the new division.
Kasenna said that the deal will allow it to offer video-on-demand
infrastructure and applications, as well as video-on-demand
programming.
http://www.kasenna.com/news/pressreleases/index.jsp?id=74
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> DMW Events:
Washington
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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o Briefly Noted: ((San Diego)
Lindows, a maker of Linux-based operating system software, announced
on Wednesday that PC maker Dell has included support for the
Linspire operating system on its Dell Digital Jukebox portable MP3
player. Linspire users must download Linspire Lsongs player, which
will then automatically recognize the $199 Dell DJ device. "We
talked with Apple Computer about supporting the iPod but they want
to keep that a closed system," said Lindows CEO and MP3.com founder
Michael Robertson. "Linux users should seriously consider the Dell
DJ if they're looking for an affordable MP3 player."
http://www.linspire.com/lsongsplayer
http://www.linspire.com/delldj
(New York) Performing rights organization BMI announced that it
has licensed its repertoire for use in legal peer-to-peer network
services being developed by Singwell International and LTDnetwork.
The companies plan to launch their Qtrax and Xpeer applications in
the third quarter of 2004. Qtrax will allow users to download songs
to their PCs for free in an advertising-supported environment, while
charging users to burn tracks to CD or transfer them to portable
players. Digital rights management software from LTDnetwork will be
embedded in the songs, enabling automatic reporting of performance
data to BMI while retaining user anonymity.
http://www.bmi.com/news/200405/20040518a.asp
http://www.ltdnetwork.com
(Boston) The Berklee College of Music said on Wednesday that,
since the November 2003 launch of its BerkleeShares.com site that
provides free downloadable music lessons, over 250,000 site visitors
have downloaded more than 350,000 lessons. The Berklee Shares online
lessons include QuickTime movies, MP3s and PDF files, and cover
areas including instrument performance, music production and
technology, songwriting and arranging, music business and careers,
music education and improvisation.
http://www.berklee.edu
http://www.berkleeshares.com
(Los Angeles) AudioLunchBox.com, a digital music download store
for independent label music, said on Wednesday that it recently
added tracks from 100 new indie labels to its service. The company
said it plans to add 250,000 additional tracks to the service by
mid-July, at which time it will offer a library of 350,000 songs.
Tracks are sold with no digital rights management for $0.99 each.
http://www.audiolunchbox.com
(Milpitas, Calif.) Consumer electronics maker iRiver on Wednesday
shipped its iRiver H140, a 40GB portable music player. The $429
device weighs 6.5 ounces and features dimensions of 2.36" x 0.94" x
4.13".
http://www.iriveramerica.com
(New York) LodgeNet, a provider of broadband interactive TV
services to the hospitality industry, announced on Wednesday an
agreement with ABC Cable Networks, to offer Disney Channel On Demand
on its hotel video-on-demand networks. South Dakota-based LodgeNet
provides its services in over one million rooms in 5,800 hotel
properties worldwide.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040519/cgw008_1.html
http://www.disney.go.com/disneychannel
http://www.lodgenet.com
(Santa Monica, Calif.) Video game publisher Activision said on
Wednesday that it has signed a deal with Columbia Pictures and
Marvel Enterprises to develop games based on "Spider-Man 3," due for
theatrical release in May 2007. The company is currently developing
titles based on "Spider-Man 2," which are scheduled for release when
the film debuts in theaters on June 30. Santa Monica, Calif.-based
Activision said it also holds rights to develop games based on
Marvel's "Spider-Man" comic book character, and plans to release a
title based on the comic's 40-year history in 2005.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=atvi
http://www.activision.com
(New York) The New York Times on Wednesday reported on a product
Google is developing that would enable users to search text and
files on their own computers. Codenamed "Puffin," the software has
been in use on Google's internal computers for about a year, and is
"expected to be introduced soon" as a free download from its
website. The expanded search software is seen as defense against
Microsoft's "Longhorn" operating system, currently in development,
which is expected to integrate Web search and potentially eliminate
the need for a separate browser-based search engine.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/19/technology/19google.html
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> Senior Director - Corporate Communications
Direct and manage the Corporate Communications Team's
strategic planning, researching, writing and editing of all
press releases, bylined articles, collateral, client success,
internal communications and other creative pieces regarding
Manugistics' demand and supply chain management solutions and
services.. This person will be the primary contact for Media
Relations, manage global press release calendar and manage the
outside PR Firm. Proven experience communicating and interacting
at the Executive level and ability to develop and execute
Corporate Communication Plans. 10-12 years of exp. in Marketing,
PR or Media Relations. Experience with technology or software is
highly desirable. Please send resumes to
Lmartin@manu.com
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> Internet Marketing Manager
You will be responsible for assisting the Web Strategy
Department monitor industry trends with focus on search engines,
evaluating new technologies, improving client performance,
collecting and analyzing data, testing and implementing new
internet strategies. Require 2-5 yrs exp. and ability to resolve
challenges in a timely manner. Candidate should have strong
knowledge of: html, web Analytical Software, Microsoft Office
and Dreamweaver. Familiarity with: Search engine algorithms,
Paid Search Engine Marketing. Send resume and cover letter
detailing salary history to
bbrown@thayerinteractive.com
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> George Washington Sponsors Pervasive Computing, Smart Home
Symposium
Join your peers in an exciting discussion between
researchers, product developers, and implementers at The George
Washington University Virginia Campus on Thursday, May 20, from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Share ideas with MIT professor Sanjay Sarma;
Georgia Tech professor Gregory Abowd; and director of Technology
and Security for W3C Daniel Weitzner. Panelists include SUN
Microsystems, IBM RFID Global Center, America Online, The
Broadband Group, Nextel and more. To register, or register as a
vendor, visit
http://www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu/smarthome email
gwva@gwu.edu or call
703-726-3650.
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> 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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> Communications and Writing Services for Early-Stage Cos. -
DC Area
Exact Words provides experienced, affordable writing and
strategic PR services to growing tech companies and nonprofits -
Web site copy, press releases, case studies, bylined articles,
media/analyst relations and PR planning. Exact Words specializes
in helping organizations that are at critical stages in their
development and need reliable communications guidance to reach
target audiences effectively. Visit
http://www.exactwordsinc.com for more information. Send
inquiries to
sbeller@exactwordsinc.com
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> Free Webinar - Getting Started with Web Events - May 25,
12:00 p.m. ET
Interested in conducting a web event? Confused by the
different options and terminology? Simply need to know about
this market and its technologies? This 30-minute webinar is the
first in a series of educational webinars from Intellor Group.
Targeted to marketing, training, and HR professionals, the
series addresses the many elements relating to conducting and
managing events on the Web. Register Today
http://www.intellor.com/links/?pg=ptw1 Send inquiries to
info@intellor.com
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> Join Xybernaut and McGraw-Hill Companies For Homeland
Security Summit
Register today to attend the International Conference on
Wearable Computing, one of the McGraw-Hill Companies Homeland
Security Summit and Expositions featured programs. Don't miss
this opportunity to learn how mobile and wearable technologies
are impacting your everyday life June 2-4 at the Washington
Convention Center in Washington, DC. Visit
http://www.xybernaut.com/icwc/ to register or call
1-888-992-3777. Send inquiries to
mgray@xybernaut.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
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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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> 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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