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o U.S.
Increasing Pressure on Piracy Havens of Russia, China
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Report: 40% of Youth Market Receptive to Ad-Supported Mobile Video
o Song
to Sell In-Flight CDs, Downloads in Joint Venture With Artemis
Records
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New York Times Co. Cutting 190 Jobs
o Note to Readers: Memorial Day
Holiday
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Briefly Noted: Yahoo PhotoMail,
Promo Only - Carrie Underwood, Iomega - 800GB DVDs?, MobiTV - Orange
UK, Internet Surround Music Project, Atari - "Marc Ecko's Getting
Up: Contents Under Pressure," College students - online poker,
Online newspapers - free vs. fee, "Broadcast flag" -
point-counterpoint
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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
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o U.S. Increasing Pressure on Piracy
Havens of Russia, China
Washington -- Several U.S. senators have increased pressure on
the leaders of Russia and China to crack down on the rampant movie
and software piracy in their countries, CNET News.com reported. Both
countries were recently placed on the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR)
"priority watch list" of countries it considers havens for piracy.
"Before Russia enters the (World Trade Organization), many of us
will have to be convinced that the Russian government is serious
about cracking down on the theft of intellectual property," Sen.
Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said during a hearing on Wednesday. Meanwhile,
the USTR's general counsel, James Mendenhall, told News.com the
agency is meeting with a Chinese delegation this week to discuss
issues including piracy. "We're going to be issuing a request
through WTO rules seeking additional information from China on the
status of enforcement in China," said Mendenhall.
http://tinyurl.com/e2gss
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o Report: 40%
of Youth Market Receptive to Ad-Supported Mobile Video
Overland Park, Kan. -- Among males aged 13-34, music is the most
appealing wireless multimedia service, followed by mobile TV and
video, and multiplayer 3D gaming, according to a 1,000-participant
survey conducted by The Management Network Group. The study also
found that 40% of respondents said they would be receptive to mobile
video clips that were free to watch but required them to also view
multimedia advertisements, while under 20% were interested in mobile
video monthly subscription services. Thirty-five per cent of
respondents reported strong interest in downloading music to their
cell phones, while 21% were very interested in mobile multiplayer
games. "The new generation of consumers is demanding greater
choices, a more personalized telecommunications experience and will
influence the direction that carriers will need to take as 3G and
future mobile technology is delivered to the marketplace," said TMNG
chairman and CEO Rich Nespola.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050526/nyth030.html
http://www.tmng.com
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o Song to Sell
In-Flight CDs, Downloads in Joint Venture With Artemis Records
Atlanta -- Song, the discount carrier launched by Delta Air
Lines, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with independent
label Artemis Records to create Song Records, which will offer
albums from its artists for sale on Song flights, as well as digital
downloads through its in-flight entertainment system. Albums will
also be available in retail stores and downloadable from the Song
Records website. The first two Song Records artists to be featured
will be Artemis signees Better Than Ezra and Jaguar Wright, with new
artists to be added each quarter. "This venture was exciting to us
because the music industry needs to really take risks and try some
different things to create new avenues of visibility and that is
what this will do," said Daniel Glass of Artemis Records.
http://tinyurl.com/dz9uz
http://www.artemisrecords.com
http://flysong.com/songrecords
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o New York
Times Co. Cutting 190 Jobs
New York -- The New York Times Co. said on Wednesday that it
plans to cut about 190 employees at The New York Times and the New
England Media Group, which includes The Boston Globe. The staff
reduction represents about 2% of the company's total workforce.
About two-thirds of the total reduction will occur at The New York
Times newspaper, with about two dozen coming from The Times'
newsroom, where a voluntary reduction program will be in effect, the
company said.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050525/255617.html
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o Note to
Readers: Memorial Day Holiday
Digital Media Wire will not be published on Friday, May 27 or
Monday, May 30 as we take a break in observance of the Memorial Day
holiday. The next edition will arrive on Tuesday, May 31.
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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
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The "New" FCC and the Future of
Digital Media
- Video
Games: An Industry Going Mainstream?
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The Evolution of Radio:
Satellite, Wireless & the Internet
- The
Changing Face of Television: Exploring Digital Frontiers
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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.
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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:
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o Briefly Noted: (Sunnyvale,
Calif.) Yahoo on Thursday launched a beta version of a new e-mail
photo-sharing service called PhotoMail. The service allows users to
insert up to 300 photos into the body of an e-mail; these images are
compressed to "thumbnail" size, while the full-size versions are
automatically loaded to a sender's Yahoo Photos online storage
account. The service also lets users add captions and borders to
pictures, and adjust their size and quality within the e-mail
application. Yahoo said PhotoMail will benefit users by eliminating
the need to worry about file sizes and send photos as attachments in
multiple e-mails.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050526/265227.html
http://mail.yahoo.com
(Los Angeles) Promo Only MPE and partner Destiny Media
Technologies announced on Thursday that RCA Music Group used their
technology to securely distribute "American Idol" winner Carrie
Underwood's first single, "Inside Your Heaven," over the Internet to
radio stations. Promo Only's system uniquely encrypts each track so
that only authorized recipients with installed Promo Only software
can access them. "We chose Promo Only MPE to deliver this vital
track to radio because we feel that they present an extremely fast
and dependable means of getting our music out," said Adrian Moreira,
VP of adult format promotion for RCA Music Group. "We knew that this
track had to be made available immediately after the winner was
announced and Promo Only MPE provided us with the ability to reach
who we needed to reach moments after America chose its next 'Idol'."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050526/lath035.html
http://www.promoonly.com
http://www.dsny.com
(San Diego) Data storage firm Iomega announced this week that it
has been granted a patent for a new nanotechnology-based optical
data storage technology the company says could potentially yield
800GB discs, or about 40 to 100 times the capacity of current DVDs.
The patent covers "a novel technique of encoding data on the surface
of a DVD by using reflective nano-structures to encode data in a
highly multi-level format." San Diego-based Iomega said the new
technology would also provide data transfer rates 5-30 times faster
than today's DVDs.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050524/latu004.html
http://www.iomega.com
(London) MobiTV, a provider of live mobile TV delivery
technology, announced on Thursday the expansion of its services in
Europe with the U.K launch of mobile operator Orange's 3G mobile TV
service. The Orange UK service is initially compatible with the
Nokia 6680 phone, and will offer subscribers video content from
providers including ITN News, CNN International, Cartoon Network and
Extreme Sports Mobile for about $18 a month.
http://www.mobitv.com
http://www.orange.co.uk
(Los Angeles) Coding Technologies, a developer of audio
compression technology (aacPlus), on Thursday announced the
formation of the Internet Surround Music Project, to promote the
creation and distribution of multichannel music online. Initial
members of the project include AOL's Winamp, software developers
Cakewalk, Minnetonka and Native Instruments, and recording artists
Amon Tobin and Richard Devine. The group has set up a website,
Tuner2.com, where artists can post tracks recorded in 5.1 surround
format, and also download free aacPlus encoder software from Coding
Technologies.
http://www.codingtechnologies.com/news/index.htm
http://www.tuner2.com
(New York) Video game publisher Atari said on Thursday that it
has signed up 65 well-known graffiti artists to lend their artwork
to "Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" title, slated
for release in September. In addition, six graffiti artists -- Cope
2, Futura, Shepard Fairey, Seen, Smith and T-kid -- will lend their
likenesses and appear as "in-game mentors." The Atari game is being
created by Los Angeles-based developers The Collective.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050526/nyth004.html
http://www.marceckoenterprises.com/index.shtml
http://www.collectivestudios.com
(New York) SI.com, the website for Sports Illustrated magazine,
recently published an article on Internet poker, which it claims may
now be more popular than pornography among college-aged male Web
surfers. "I'll play 1,500 hands online in six hours," "Grayson", a
sophomore attending the University of Florida on an academic
scholarship, told SI.com. "No big deal. I chat online or watch TV at
the same time.… Last week I basically wrote a 10-page paper for my
Politics in Film and Fiction course while playing two hands at a
time."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/more/05/23/internet.poker/index.html
(Washington) The Washington Post on Thursday reported on the
dilemma newspapers are facing when deciding whether to charge users
for access to their online editions: free access means more readers,
but paid access means potentially greater profits. While The Wall
Street Journal currently has 730,000 paying subscribers, and The New
York Times will begin charging $50 a year for access to its online
editorials and archives in September, the Los Angeles Times recently
decided to make its previously $60 a year online entertainment guide
free to readers.
http://tinyurl.com/barau
(San Francisco) CNET News.com on Thursday published a
point-counterpoint on the issue of the "broadcast flag," a digital
TV anti-piracy technology that was endorsed by the entertainment
industry and implemented by the FCC, but recently struck down by a
federal appeals court. Writing in favor of the technology was Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA) CEO Dan Glickman: "In the end,
it will be the consumers who suffer the most if broadcast flag is
not mandated for the digital era… Without proper protections, it
will be increasingly difficult to show movies, television shows or
even baseball games on free television." In "Why the broadcast flag
won't work," media attorney Jim Burger argues that "Imposing the
broadcast flag scheme would have been a substantial and increasing
burden with little return; moreover, it would have imposed
government's heavy regulatory hand on heretofore largely unregulated
devices, thus slowing progress, increasing cost and adding
unnecessary complexity to consumer products."
http://tinyurl.com/cexwu
http://tinyurl.com/da6sv
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Classifieds --
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> Channel Sales DirectorExtenDB 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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