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Napster Launches in U.K.; OD2 Counters With Discounted Downloads
o FCC
to Examine Plan For A la Carte Cable, Satellite TV
o Apple
Creates Separate iPod Development Division
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Sirius Launches Radio Service Over EchoStar Satellite TV Network
o Macrovision Wins Injunction
Against DVD Copy Software Firm 321 Studios
> DMW Announcements:
--Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18,
2004
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Briefly Noted: RealNetworks -
Linksys, Cablevision - interactive TV, Microsoft - Comcast, Live365
- Terra, Loudeye Technologies, Chaoticom, Summus, Atari - NHL - "Yu
Yu Hakusho" Majesco - "Dragon Ball GT"
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--Communications and Writing Services for Early-Stage Cos.
--Free Webinar - Getting Started with Web Events - May 25, 12:00
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--Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago,
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o Napster Launches in U.K.; OD2
Counters With Discounted Downloads
London -- Beating rival Apple to the punch, Roxio's Napster on
Thursday launched its digital music service in the U.K. Apple has
said it plans to launch its iTunes Music Store in the U.K. by the
end of the year. Napster's U.K. offers 500,000 tracks, a catalog the
company says will increase to 700,000 over the next month. Users who
subscribe to the service for 9.95 pounds ($17.67) per month will be
able to download individual tracks for between 88 pence ($1.56) and
99 pence ($1.76); otherwise, a la carte downloads will cost 1.09
pounds ($1.94) and albums 9.95 pounds ($17.67) each. Napster
partnered with electronics retailer Dixon's, which will promote the
service in its 1,100 U.K. retail locations. In a bid to steal some
of the spotlight from Napster's U.K. launch, OD2 -- currently the
leading European provider of online digital music services --
announced on Thursday that it will lower the price of downloads on
services it powers to an average of 50 pence ($0.89). OD2 will sell
bundles of downloads that offer roughly $70 worth of music when
users pre-pay for $35 of "credits".
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/lath024_1.html
http://www.napster.co.uk
http://sib1.od2.com/common/frameset/frames.asp?shid=0170002E
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o FCC to
Examine Plan For A la Carte Cable, Satellite TV
Washington, D.C. -- The Federal Communications Commission is
expected to examine the feasibility of allowing cable and satellite
TV customers to pay a la carte for only the channels they want, The
Washington Post reported on Thursday. Although most cable and
satellite providers currently offer only deals with packages of
channels, some consumer groups and lawmakers are pushing for
consumers to have more of a choice, citing rising subscription
prices and what they perceive to be indecent content. Several member
of the House Commerce Committee have asked the FCC to make a
decision about the matter within six months. The cable industry
opposes the idea.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?P38D26A58
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Apple Creates Separate iPod Development Division
San Francisco -- Apple Computer has created a new division that
will focus on the development of its iPod digital music player, The
New York Times reported. The division will be headed by senior vice
president of hardware development Jon Rubinstein. The company's
Macintosh development division will now be headed by Timothy Cook,
head of Apple's worldwide sales and operations. "This organizational
refinement will focus our talent and resources even more precisely
on our industry-leading Macintosh computers and the wildly
successful iPod," the company said in a statement. Apple recently
announced that in the most recent quarter, sales of iPods eclipsed
sales of its Mac line of computers for the first time.
http://www.nytimes.com
http://www.apple.com
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o Sirius
Launches Radio Service Over EchoStar Satellite TV Network
New York -- Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription-based
satellite radio service, on Thursday announced the launch of a new
distribution agreement with EchoStar Communications, a provider of
satellite TV services. The deal makes Sirius' radio service
available to more than 9.7 million DISH Network satellite television
customers, the company said. Subscribers of DISH Network's premium
packages now receive Sirius' music channels at no extra charge,
while the remaining DISH Network subscribers have the option to
upgrade their subscription packages to include Sirius.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/nyth127_1.html
http://www.siriusradio.com
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o Macrovision
Wins Injunction Against DVD Copy Software Firm 321 Studios
Santa Clara, Calif. -- Macrovision, a provider of CD and DVD
copy-protection technologies, announced on Thursday that a federal
judge has granted its request for a preliminary injunction against
321 Studios, which distributes controversial software that can make
perfect copies of DVD movies. 321 has already suffered two federal
court losses in suits brought by Hollywood movie studios, which
resulted in a halt to distribution of its DVD X Copy software, and
subsequent release of a program that does not defeat the
copy-protection software on DVDs. Santa Clara, Calif.-based
Macrovision argued that 321's software violates the patent on its
DVD copy-protection software when it makes an unlicensed copy of the
software in the process of defeating it. U.S. District Court Judge
Richard Owen's injunction is the third court order barring St.
Louis-based 321 from distributing its products.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040520/205249_1.html
http://www.321studios.com
http://www.macrovision.com
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Get a unique view of the future of media and entertainment from
the inside. Gain insight into new business opportunities driving
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models are dissolving, only to be replaced by new obstacles, and
how we can prepare now to overcome them. Examine media and
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these technologies are driving the transformation of the media
and entertainment industries.
How are traditional business models being
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technology age? Be a part of this inaugural event, which brings
together the business and government leaders who are transforming
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innovation and development.
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o Briefly Noted: (Seattle)
RealNetworks announced on Thursday that it is working with
networking equipment maker Linksys to make its Rhapsody digital
music service accessible through networked home entertainment
devices. The first product under the collaboration is the Linksys
Wireless-B Media Link for Music, which allows digital audio stored
on a PC to be delivered wirelessly to a home stereo.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040519/sfw058_1.html
http://www.realnetworks.com
http://www.linksys.com
(Bethpage, N.Y.) Cable TV operator Cablevision announced on
Thursday that it has deployed five advanced interactive TV
applications to all of its digital cable customers. The services
available to Cablevision's 1.1 million digital customers include an
interactive local and regional traffic report; an information
portal; a Cablevision promotional channel; and two sets of
interactive TV games, each available for $4.95 per month.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/nyth109_1.html
http://www.cablevision.com
(Redmond, Wash.) Microsoft announced on Thursday that cable TV
operator Comcast has extended its agreement to use Microsoft's TV
Foundation Edition software for digital TV set-top boxes. Comcast
will now be able to deploy the digital video recording software to
up to 5 million customers, with the option to increase the roll-out
even further in the future.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/sfth049_1.html
http://www.comcast.com
http://www.microsoft.com/tv
(Foster City, Calif.) Internet radio network Live365 announced on
Thursday that it has partnered with Hispanic Internet portal
Terra.com to create a co-branded, 30-station Web radio network. The
free, Spanish-language Terra Radio network will offer music, sports,
talk and other content.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040520/205173_1.html
http://www.terra.com
http://www.live365.com
(Seattle) Loudeye Technologies, a provider of streaming song
samples and other digital media services, announced on Thursday that
it has delivered over one billion streams and 14 million complete
digital music tracks to its partners over the last 12 months. The
company said its repository now includes 4.5 million tracks, and
that recent investments have increased its encoding capacity from
490,000 to 4.2 million files per week.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/sfth040_1.html
http://www.loudeye.com
(Los Angeles) Wireless entertainment publisher Chaoticom said on
Thursday that it will release two previously unreleased singles as
full-song downloads on its direct-to-mobile music download jukebox
service. The company negotiated with OMNI Entertainment to release
"Player's Way," featuring Rick James, Snoop Dogg and Bobby Womack,
and "Lyrics of a Pimp," featuring 8Ball and MJG.
http://www.chaoticom.com
(Santa Monica, Calif.) Video game developer Conspiracy
Entertainment said on Thursday that its first European release will
be "Ex Zeus" for PlayStation 2. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based
company's European subsidiary will begin distributing the title in
June.
http://www.conspiracygames.com
(Raleigh, N.C.) Summus, a developer of wireless games and other
applications, on Thursday announced the release of "Phil Hellmuth's
Texas Hold 'Em" for Verizon subscribers. The game, which features
World Poker Champion Phil Hellmuth, will be offered for $2.99 per
month.
http://www.summus.com
(Beverly, Mass.) Game publisher Atari said on Thursday that it
has secured another license from the National Hockey League (NHL),
and its Humongous Entertainment studio is currently developing
"Backyard Hockey 2005" for release in the fall. The title will offer
versions with two different cover athletes -- Joe Thornton of the
Boston Bruins in the U.S. and Mats Sundin of the Toronto Maple Leafs
in Canada. The company also said that Montreal-based developer
Digital Fiction is at work on "Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament,"
based on the Japanese anime series airing on Cartoon Network's
Toonami Block. The PlayStation 2 title will be released in August.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040520/205106_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040520/205102_1.html
http://www.atari.com
http://www.digital-fiction.com
http://www.yuyuhakusho.com
(Edison, N.J.) Video game developer Majesco announced on Thursday
that it has signed an agreement with FUNimation Productions, which
distributes many Japanese animated series in the U.S., to publish
Game Boy Advance Video products based on the "Dragon Ball GT"
franchise. New Jersey-based Majesco's technology allows episodes of
the cartoon to be embedded on game cartridges that will play the
video on Nintendo's Game Boy Advance handheld game console.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040520/205133_1.html
http://www.dragonballgt.com
http://www.gba-video.com
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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
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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
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gwva@gwu.edu or call
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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
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Web site copy, press releases, case studies, bylined articles,
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in helping organizations that are at critical stages in their
development and need reliable communications guidance to reach
target audiences effectively. Visit
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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
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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
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to info@intellor.com
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> Join Xybernaut and McGraw-Hill Companies For Homeland
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Register today to attend the International Conference on
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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
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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,
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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,
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