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May 24, 2005 -- About Us | Advertise | Events | Subscribe | Unsubscribe

Main Stories
o Report: Americans Increasingly Storing Large Video Files on PCs
o EU Urges Member States to Speed Up Digital Switchover
o NBC to Launch Hourly Podcast News Updates in June
o Winamp Plug-in Allows Songs to be Offloaded from iPod Players
o Online Ticketing Service RazorGator Raises $26 Million

> DMW Announcements:
--Digital Media Conference - June 17, 2005

> Featured Advertisement:
--PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 
 

o Briefly Noted: Napstertones, MSN - satellite map service, HP LightScribe - licensees, Verizon - Clear Channel - concert videos, Audible - Ruckus, SeaChange - Atlas, Zone4Play - Two Way TV Australia, Superscape - SKTelecom, Reaxion - "The Longest Yard," Verizon ringback tones - New England
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Channel Sales Director
--IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance Vertical
--Information Architect
--Senior Java Developer
--Systems Engineer
--Sr. J2EE Developer
--Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech
--Telecommunications Marketing Associate
--Business Intelligence Consultants
--Video Games Producer, MTV.com
--Director - Product Marketing, Visa USA
--Online Marketing Manager
--Web Designer/E-Advocate
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
--iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum
 


o Report: Americans Increasingly Storing Large Video Files on PCs

Port Washington, N.Y. -- The number of Americans with large video files stored on their PCs rose from 8% last year to 13% in March 2005, according to a survey conducted by New York-based market research firm NPD Group. Of the 13% who had a 150MB video file on their computers -- about the size of a half-hour TV show -- each additionally had an average of 15 such files on their PCs. "What will trouble many, especially in the film and video industry, is that some consumer collections include material that is clearly pirated," said NPD analyst Russ Crupnick. "In March, we noted several dozen full-length theatrical films on computers well before their expected DVD release date, including 'Ocean's Twelve,' 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events,' 'Million Dollar Baby,' 'The Aviator,' 'The Ring Two,' and 'Team America World Police.'" NPD plans to launch an ongoing PC survey of 40,000 panelist volunteers called MovieWatch Digital in the fourth quarter of 2005, which will monitor consumer interaction with digital video files.
http://www.npd.com 
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o EU Urges Member States to Speed Up Digital Switchover

Brussels -- The European Commission issued a report on Tuesday urging EU member states to speed up the switchover from analog to digital broadcasting. The report proposed a deadline of early 2012 for phasing out traditional analog terrestrial broadcasting and called for a coordinated approach to making freed-up spectrum available across the EU. The Commission said digital broadcasting provided improved picture quality, better sound, better portable and mobile reception, more TV and radio channels and enhanced information services. What's more, digital broadcasting uses spectrum more efficiently and would free up capacity for other uses, such as new broadcasting and mobile telephony services, the Commission said.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S61E2212B 
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o NBC to Launch Hourly Podcast News Updates in June

New York -- NBC News announced on Tuesday that it plans to begin delivering hourly news updates via podcast, beginning in June. The NBC podcasts, accessible at MSNBC.com, will include news and business headlines from MSNBC.com, in addition to clips from "Today," "NBC Nightly News," "Hardball with Chris Matthews" and "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." The technology will let users subscribe to the audio news feeds and have then automatically downloaded to their iPod or other portable MP3 player. "Whether you are heading out the door for your commute, at the gym working out or simply want to have the freedom to take the headlines with you, this is for you," said NBC News president Neal Shapiro. MSNBC.com publisher and general manager Charlie Tillinghast added, "With the proven success and leadership of our free video, 41 million streams in the month of April alone, podcasting NBC and MSNBC features was a natural next step in serving relevant news to our viewers."
http://www.nbc.com/nbc/nbc_news 
http://www.msnbc.com 
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o Winamp Plug-in Allows Songs to be Offloaded from iPod Players

San Francisco -- A software program for Windows allows users to transfer songs off of their iPod portable music players, Wired News reported on Tuesday. In a bid to prevent piracy, Apple does not allow songs downloaded onto an iPod to then be transferred off of the device to any PC. The ml_iPod application -- initially developed by Justin Frankel, creator of the Winamp music player software, and later taken over by U.K. computer science student Will Fisher -- is a plug-in lets users manage their iPod songs in Winamp and also move them off of the device, if they so choose. "I firmly believe you should have the right to transfer your music with any application you like and if this requires software which circumvents DRM (digital rights management), then I don't believe this is ethically wrong," Fisher told Wired News. "I trust our users to use this freedom responsibly and to not steal music."
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,67593,00.html
http://mlipod.sourceforge.net 
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o Online Ticketing Service RazorGator Raises $26 Million

Beverly Hills, Calif. -- RazorGator, an online marketplace for sellers and seekers of tickets to sold-out sports and entertainment events, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $26 million in its first round of venture capital financing. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Oak Investment Partners co-led the investment round. Beverly Hills, Calif.-based RazorGator enables users to buy and sell tickets to events such as the Super Bowl, Final Four, Olympics, Kentucky Derby and Broadway shows. Distribution partners include Yahoo, MSN, Fox Sports, Tickets.com, Real Cities/Knight Ridder Digital and Associated Cities. RazorGator has also established partnerships with pro sports teams including the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. The company will use the funds to expand and enhance its service, and foster relationships with additional sports teams, leagues and artists.
http://www.razorgator.com 

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>DMW Events:
 



2nd Annual Digital Media Conference
June 17, 2005 | McLean, VA
www.digitalmediaconference.com

Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 17, 2005 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia. This is a must-attend event for media, entertainment and technology businesses, educational institutions and government agencies involved in the digital distribution of media, including information, education & entertainment products.

PANEL TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Copyrights v. Technology: The Battle Heats Up
  • Digital Living:  Entertainment for the Connected Consumer
  • The "New" FCC and the Future of Digital Media
  • Video Games: An Industry Going Mainstream?
  • The Evolution of Radio: Satellite, Wireless & the Internet
  • The Changing Face of Television: Exploring Digital Frontiers
  • Mobile Entertainment: Wireless Technologies Shaping the Future of Entertainment
  • Online Publishing 2.0: Blogs, RSS & Other Innovations Driving the Industry

For more information click here
To register click here.

REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $295 (until June 1)
Registration:$395 (after June 1)

Register online at: http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1101

Phone registration: 323-852-7130


To submit speakers or request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2005 conferences, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing & Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at: heather@digitalmediawire.com.
 

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> Featured Advertisement:

> PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 

PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and media industry forecast, including in-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major global region. The complete 550-page book, is available in print or electronic format. The 50 page "Global Overview" (available in print or electronic format)or any of the 14 individual industry segment chapters (electronic format only) can be purchased separately for $95. For sample content and to order, click here.
 

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o Briefly Noted:

(Los Angeles) Napster announced on Tuesday that it has sold more than 100,000 ringtones through its Napstertones service, which it launched on May 9 through a partnership with Dwango Wireless. The ringtones, which sell for $1.99 or $2.99, are currently only available through one carrier -- Cingular -- although Napster expects most major U.S. carriers to add support for the service this summer.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050523/lam066.html 
http://www.napstertones.com

(Carlsbad, Calif.) Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced on Tuesday that the company plans to introduce a consumer satellite map service, to compete with similar offerings from rivals Google, Yahoo and Amazon.com. Gates introduced MSN Virtual Earth, which will let users zoom in on local businesses using satellite imagery, to reporters at a conference in Carlsbad, Calif. The service is slated to launch in the summer.
http://tinyurl.com/b8e7g 
http://tinyurl.com/85a4t

(Palo Alto, Calif.) Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday announced support from 17 new companies that have licensed its LightScribe technology, which enables CD burners to use a laser to etch a custom label onto CDs and DVDs. Drive makers including Panasonic, Pioneer and QSI are among the new licensees of the technology, which requires consumers to purchase a special drive, LightScribe discs and software. Existing LightScribe licensees include drive makers Hitachi-LG, Philips and Toshiba-Samsung, and disc makers Imation, Memorex, Philips, TDK and Verbatim. HP says it has shipped 2.5 million of its own LightScribe drives to market since January.
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/May/1147645.htm 
http://www.lightscribe.com

(Bedminster, N.J.) Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with Clear Channel Entertainment to launch a live music concert video channel on its V CAST mobile multimedia service. The V CAST Encore Channel will offer songs from shows days after they are performed, as part of an updated library of 300 videos. Initial offerings include performances by Velvet Revolver, Sum 41, Chicago and Avril Lavigne. Customers with compatible handset models can subscribe to the V CAST service for an additional $15 per month.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050524/nytu014.html

(Herndon, Va.) Audible Inc., a provider of digitally delivered spoken word audio, said on Tuesday that it has partnered with Virginia-based Ruckus Network, a provider of digital media to colleges. Under the deal, Ruckus will make Audible's content library available to thousands of college students who access the company's network.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?V2773222B

(Maynard, Mass.) SeaChange, a provider of video-on-demand and digital cable technology, has formed an alliance with Seattle-based Atlas, a provider of digital marketing technologies, to co-develop an advertising campaign management system for On Demand television. Atlas last week launched Atlas On Demand, a new division focused on providing advertising campaign management and measurement technology for On Demand television.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050523/235142.html 
http://www.schange.com

(Wilmington, Del.) Zone4Play, a developer of mobile and interactive TV games, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Two Way TV Australia, to launch its games in the Australian market. Under the five-year deal, Two Way TV Australia will pay $1.75 million to exclusively license Zone4Play's interactive TV games -- including casino, sports betting and racing games -- on its interactive TV games channel available on cable and satellite TV systems.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050524/uktu002.html 
http://www.twowaytv.com.au 
http://www.zone4play.com

(Hook, England) Mobile game publisher Superscape Group said on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with SKTelecom, to launch its titles in the Korean market. The company now distributes its games through 14 mobile network operators, including Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, Nextel and AT&T in the U.S.
http://www.superscape.com

(Seattle) Mobile game publisher Reaxion said on Tuesday that its wireless game based on Paramount Pictures' remake "The Longest Yard" will launch on May 27, the same day that the movie debuts in theaters. Seattle-based Reaxion has also created games for Warner Music Group and Nickelodeon.
http://www.tly.reaxion.com

(Woburn, Mass.) Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced the launch of a ringback tones service in New England, allowing subscribers to replace the standard ring callers hear while they wait for their call to be answered with a song of the subscriber's choice. The service will offer 2,400 songs from the major labels' catalogs, for a monthly fee of $0.99 and an additional $1.99 per ringback tone. Verizon plans to roll-out the service nationwide this year.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow/ringbacktones 

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> Classifieds -- Advertise

> Channel Sales Director

ExtenDB is searching for a Channel Sales Director to be responsible for developing and implementing partner strategies to grow company revenue through resellers, system integrators, and technology partners. The ideal candidate has experience in channel management or business development within the Business Intelligence or database markets. About us: ExtenDB leverages open source and commodity computing to offer exceptional value for BI solutions. Send resumes to jobs@extendb.com
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> IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance Vertical

Software AG seeks an Account Executive to sell IT Solutions and Professional Services in the New York City/NJ/Philadelphia area. Qualified candidates will have previous experience selling Integration/middleware solutions and Services within Insurance and Financial Services companies. Familiarity with XML and integration platforms essential. Visit http://www.softwareagusa.com/ or email resume to kim.burger@softwareagusa.com
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> Information Architect

This exciting role is an opportunity for a seasoned Application Developer with Java and Websphere experience. Must have five or more years exp. in systems engineering with a large business enterprise with revenues of $100 million reqd. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency and exp. in any of J2EE (4 years), EAI (Websphere Family), Unix, and Oracle. Require financial/accounting applications, Network operating systems and client/server systems environments. Please submit your resume to vbhatia@hirestrategy.com, or visit http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire266.asp
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> Senior Java Developer

Looking for software engineers interested in helping us build a worldwide info mgmt system. Our preferred candidate is someone with demonstrated application development/software engineering exp. creating web-based applications using Java, JSP, EJB, JDBC, Struts, Hibernate, Spring, Ant, and WebLogic. Knowledge of Oracle DBMS and Plumtree Portal Server is also desired. A solid understanding of n-tiered application architecture and enterprise design patterns is essential. Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or a similar degree. Send inquiries to careers@nearinfinity.com
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> Systems Engineer

Solutions System Engineer to support sales team in Md/Va and East. Canada. Must be expert in X86/VME/cPCI technology. Req. 1-2 certifications. Project oriented - may lead assigned project(s) from beginning to end. Must have integration experience. Send resumes to talent.acquisition@avnet.com
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> Sr. J2EE Developer - Washington, DC

Senior level position providing highest level of technical support and leadership on projects, business development initiatives, and internal programs. Min. 5 years of professional exp. designing and implementing enterprise level J2EE transactional applications. Candidate must have demonstrable expertise using the following APIs: Servlet/JSP, EJB, RMI, JNDI, JDBC, JTA. Candidate must have demonstrable expertise with Java application servers such as WebLogic, WebSphere, Oracle Application Server, JBoss, etc. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. Active Security Clearance preferred. Send resumes to sshmia@1-sc.com
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> Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech

Key member of IT organization, rotational assignment intended to prepare incumbent for subsequent, major management position within IT. Manage a staff of 3-4 professionals; partner with CIO in managing IT planning and administration for the organization. Prepare and track IT budget; determine performance measures; lead program management across all business functions; establish standards; prepare presentations to BOD and senior management. Send resumes to fsltd@earthlink.net
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> Telecommunications Marketing Associate

Develop and execute telecom lead generation programs. Manage and implement major promotional events. Provide strategic guidance and marketing support to the Client Service Partners and their teams that serve several large telecom clients. Gather/provide client and market intelligence for our wireline affinity group. Initiate marketing tactics and implement activities according to plan and within budget parameters. Require: BA degree in Mkt. 5 plus years in the telecommunications industry. Send resumes to sboulos@deloitte.com
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> Business Intelligence Consultants

Data Management Group, the mid-Atlantic leader in Business Intelligence consulting, is looking for great people to join our growing team. We are looking for energetic and outgoing self-starters with experience in any of the following tools and applications: Cognos, Crystal Reports, Oracle, Business Objects, J2EE, .NET. We are also looking for Top Secret cleared candidates for positions at Fort Meade, MD. Join the exciting world of consulting. Send resumes to resumes@datamanagementgroup.com
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> Video Games Producer, MTV.com

Video Games Producer serves as production team lead for MTV.com's video games area & editorial coverage. Responsible for seamless execution & creative vision for area, including design, editorial & video production, wireframes, func. specs, production sched, resource alloctn, must have 4-8 years of exp building web content for major brands and/or video games content. Ideal: knows MS Visio, HTML editing tools (Homesite) & strong affinity to MTV brand (on-air and online), pc and console, gaming culture.  Contact careers@mtv.com
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> Director - Product Marketing, Visa USA - Foster City, CA

As a Director, the candidate will supervise staff at the Senior Marketing Manager level who have day-to-day responsibility for specific promotional programs for Visa Card usage, and he/she will have overall program and budget accountability. College degree and 10-15 years of marketing exp., including promotions and co-marketing experience. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, creative as well as strategic thinker, flexible, resourceful, good at setting priorities and managing complexity, a good decision-maker.  Submit your resume online: http://usa.visa.com/about_visa/careers/jobsearch/USA_6432.html
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> Online Marketing Manager - NYC

Develop and manage the execution of Internet marketing campaigns to acquire new registered users for our media properties and grow online revenues and profits, develop and execute web acquisition campaigns including email, banner, newsletter and other emerging online media tools. 2-5 years exp. in online sales and marketing, Knowledge of performance based marketing and email marketing. Excellent copywriting skills and creativity. Strong quantitative /analytical skills to analyze campaign data and provide implications, recommendations and testing plan; solid understanding of Excel required. BS/BA required. Email your resume as a word document to richardb@silvercarrot.com
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> Web Designer/E-Advocate - Alexandria, VA

National non-profit highway safety group seeks Web Designer/Manager of E- advocacy in Alexandria, VA. Experience (3-4 yrs) online journalism or designing and developing websites required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package including 401k. Email resume to: hiring@go21.org
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> Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel

Enter the Blogosphere prepared - Enhance your sales and marketing programs. Take advantage of blog relations and blog technology at its forefront. As blogging matures and becomes a prevailing force in communications, allow Strategic Communications Group to assist you in meeting your sales, profitability and corporate valuation goals. Contact us for a free white paper. Send inquiries to info@gotostrategic.com or call 301.408.4500. Visit http://www.gotostrategic.com/blogptw.html  for more info.
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> iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum

iPath Technologies, Inc., has added a new offering to its Juniper networking courses entitled Implementing Netscreen Security Gateways. INSG is valuable to network engineers, support personnel, resellers, and others who implement NetScreen products. For the latest course dates and locations, please visit http://www.ipath.net For information contact training@ipath.net
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