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June 1, 2005 -- About Us | Advertise | Events | Subscribe | Unsubscribe

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o Microsoft Awaits EU Response After Submitting Antitrust Proposal
o Report: One-Third of Digital TVs Will be Cell Phones in 2010
o Entertainment Retailers Produce Joint PSA for Parents on Ratings Systems
o EU Unveils Five-Year Program to Boost Digital Economy
o Video Game Site IGN Entertainment Acquires AskMen.com

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

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

o Briefly Noted: Gotuit Media - Adelphia, Visage - Convergys - ESPN Mobile, Geneon Entertainment - UMD, Gameloft, Fathammer, Reaxion, Bandai, Kayak Interactive - "Slingo-2-Go," Cmate - SmarTone-Vodafone, Mobile Media Company, Ruckus, Spike TV - Game Critics Awards
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Digital Music Counsel
--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
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
--iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum
 


o Microsoft Awaits EU Response After Submitting Antitrust Proposal

Brussels -- The EU announced that it has begun studying a compliance proposal that was submitted by software giant Microsoft just before deadline at midnight on Tuesday. The eleventh-hour proposal was just the latest development in a long-running antitrust dispute between the European Commission and Microsoft, which still could face massive fines equal to 5% of its global sales, according to EU officials. "The contacts continued late yesterday evening, and now we're examining what they've put on the table," said EU spokesman Jonathon Todd. "The Commission will now carefully analyze what has been put on the table and decide whether or not we consider that Microsoft has complied with the March 2004 decision." Last March, the Commission ruled that Microsoft had abused its market dominance in servers and media player software and ordered the company to share protocol information with rivals. A decision is expected by the end of next month.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?V29342E2B 
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o Report: One-Third of Digital TVs Will be Cell Phones in 2010

Boston -- A total of 1.9 million cell phones capable of receiving digital TV signals are expected to sell this year, a number expected to grow to 73.5 million in 2010, when digital TV phones will account for one-third of all digital TVs, according to a report from Boston-based Strategy Analytics. A total of 71 million digital TV devices are forecasted to sell in 2005, rising to 279 million by 2010. "In the context of the cell phone industry, digital TV will be a relatively minor event," said Strategy Analytics principal analyst David Mercer. "But for digital TV players mobile devices represent an important new opportunity. The industry will push digital TV into people's hands, but it faces a challenge getting them to use it." The firm predicts that handset makers Samsung, Sony Ericsson and LG will lead the market push into mobile digital TV, but will be beset with obstacles such as usability problems and government regulations.
http://www.strategyanalytics.com/press/PR00175.htm 
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o Entertainment Retailers Produce Joint PSA for Parents on Ratings Systems

Washington -- A coalition of entertainment industry retailers comprising music, movies and video games on Wednesday introduced a new website and public service announcement intended to inform parents on the various ratings systems they employ -- as part of Entertainment Ratings & Labeling Awareness Month. The Coalition of Entertainment Retail Trade Associations (CERTA) -- which includes the Digital Media Association (DiMA); Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association (IEMA); National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM); National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO); and Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) -- represents 2,000 retailers and exhibitors that operate more than 40,000 theaters, video and video game stores, music stores and other retail outlets. The website provides information in multimedia formats on the motion picture, music and video game ratings systems, and the policies of companies that sell such media. The coalition's public service announcement is also set to run on in-store monitors in 5,000 video stores.
http://www.erlam.org 
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o EU Unveils Five-Year Program to Boost Digital Economy

Brussels -- The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a five-year program to boost Europe's digital economy and close the gap with the U.S. and Japan. Dubbed i2010, the program aims to create a framework for investment in the IT sector, boost consumers and businesses' adoption of IT and deal with the increasing convergence of technologies. "(Internet telephony), Web TV, on-line music, movies on mobile telephones … all this is now reality," said Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media. "To enhance investment in this promising sector of the economy, we must provide a coherent regulatory framework for Europe's digital economy that is market-oriented, flexible and future-proof." Reding said the EU would focus its research spending on key information and communication technologies, such as nanoelectronics.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?A51222E2B 
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o Video Game Site IGN Entertainment Acquires AskMen.com

Brisbane, Calif. -- IGN Entertainment, a provider of video game news, information and technologies, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired AskMen.com, a site targeting the male 18 to 34 demographic that counts 25,000 members and logged 3.8 million unique visitors in March 2005. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Brisbane, Calif.-based IGN said the purchase increases its total audience reach by about 3 million visitors; the company operates a network of sites that includes IGN.com, GameSpy, Rotten Tomatoes, FilePlanet and TeamXbox that collectively drew 24 million visitors in March, according to comScore Media Metrix.
http://corp.ign.com/articles/620/620643p1.html 
http://www.askmen.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
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Registration:$395 (after June 3)

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Phone registration: 323-852-7130


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> PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 

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o Briefly Noted:

(Andover, Mass.) Gotuit Media, a provider of video-on-demand programming and delivery technology, announced on Wednesday that Adelphia, the nation's fifth-largest cable TV operator, will deploy its video-on-demand system to subscribers. Massachusetts-based Gotuit's on-demand music, news and sports services are now available to Adelphia's Northeast Region digital subscribers. The services include content licensed from providers including Universal Music Group, Reuters and the NHL.
http://www.gotuit.com/press/releases/ADELPHIA%20060105.html
http://www.adelphia.com 

(San Francisco) Visage Mobile and partner Convergys announced on Wednesday that they are collaborating on the creation of sports TV network ESPN's planned mobile phone service, which is slated to launch in early 2006. The ESPN-branded service will offer mobile phone calling plans and branded handsets, in addition to exclusive sports programming like streaming audio and video. Visage Mobile will provide the mobile virtual network, while Convergys will offer its billing and customer care services.
http://www.visagemobile.com
http://www.convergys.com 

(Long Beach, Calif.) Japanese anime distributor Geneon Entertainment announced that it plans to release its "Hellsing" and "Gungrave" titles on the Universal Media Disc (UMD) format for Sony's PSP handheld game device. Long Beach, Calif.-based Geneon, a unit of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu, said it will offer two episodes per disc when the series debut on UMD on August 16, with a price tag of $14.98. Geneon also plans to release its "Appleseed" and "Samurai Champloo" series on UMD on July 5.
http://tinyurl.com/byokw 

(San Diego) French mobile game publisher Gameloft on Wednesday introduced a number of new mobile games at wireless developer Qualcomm's BREW 2005 Conference in San Diego. Multiplayer 3D titles on display will include "Asphalt Urban GT" and "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm"; other new titles for the BREW platform will include "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory," "Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2005," "Vijay Singh Pro Golf 2005," "New York Nights: Success in the City," "Block Breaker Deluxe" and "Midnight Pool."
http://www.gameloft.com

(Helsinki, Finland) Finland-based mobile game publisher Fathammer said on Wednesday that it plans to publish 16 3D mobile games for Qualcomm's BREW platform for cell phones in 2005. All titles were developed using Fathammer's proprietary X-Forge multi-platform 3D game engine and development tools. The first titles, set for release early in the fall, include "Stuntcar Extreme," "Super Drop Mania," "Angelfish" and "Hockey Rage 2005."
http://www.fathammer.com 

(San Diego) Mobile game publisher Reaxion said on Wednesday that it will showcase five new mobile game titles at the BREW 2005 event this week. Seattle-based Reaxion will display "The Longest Yard" (based on the Paramount Pictures film), "Hero's Quest," "Minigolf 2," "Pro Curling" and "Hive of Evil."
http://www.reaxion.com 

(Cypress, Calif.) Japanese toy and video game maker Bandai announced on Wednesday that it will release a version of its Tamagotchi virtual pet toys for mobile phones in the summer of 2005. The original egg-shaped Tamagotchi virtual pets were released in 1996, and have since sold over 40 million units worldwide.
http://www.bandai.com 

(San Mateo, Calif.) Mobile game publisher Kayak Interactive said on Wednesday that it plans to release a mobile version of the popular online game "Slingo" this summer. San Mateo, Calif.-based Kayak will offer two multiplayer versions of "Slingo-2-Go." Slingo.com, which offers the bingo-meets-slot-machine online game, was rated the stickiest site on the Internet in 2004 by Nielsen/NetRatings, and has logged more than 2 billion recorded games.
http://www.kayakinteractive.com
http://www.slingo.com 

(Tel Aviv, Israel) Israel-based mobile game publisher Cmate announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to distribute its mobile multiplayer game titles with Hong Kong-based wireless network operator SmarTone-Vodafone. Titles to be offered initially under the agreement include "Cmate Poker," "Cmate Pool" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?"
http://www.cmate.tv/pr.asp?id=4
http://www.smartone-vodafone.com.hk 

(Vienna, Va.) The Mobile Media Company, a provider of mobile phone-based interactive TV services, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a three-year agreement to provide mobile interactive TV shows and services to China's Hunan Movie and Television Channel (HTV1). Virginia-based Mobile Media's products encourage viewers to interact using their cell phones to send SMS and MMS messages.
http://www.mobilemedia.com 

(Herndon, Va.) Ruckus, a provider of digital media services to colleges, said on Wednesday that it has signed Maryland's Frostburg State University as its latest client. Under the deal, all on-campus students at Frostburg will have free, unlimited access to a library of over 700,000 songs, movies and on-demand television shows, as well as Ruckus's community and social networking software. Students living off campus and faculty will be access the services for a monthly fee.
http://www.ruckus.com 

(New York) Viacom's Spike TV cable network announced on Wednesday that it will provide the first-ever televised coverage of this year's Game Critics Awards, which are doled out by an independent group of video game journalists from 35 publications who pick their favorite games previewed at last month's Electronic Entertainment Expo video game convention. Spike TV's "Game Critics Awards: Best of E3" telecast will be broadcast on the evening of Tuesday, June 7.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050531/nytu127.html?.v=13
http://www.spiketv.com
http://www.gamecriticsawards.com

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> Classifieds -- Advertise

> Digital Music Counsel

RealNetworks is seeking a lawyer to focus on its digital music business, including Rhapsody, RealPlayer Store, RadioPass, RollingStone.com and mobile music services. Duties include negotiating and drafting content licensing agreements with record labels and music publishers & distribution, marketing and promotion agreements with broadband service providers, websites, etc. Candidate must have IP background, JD w/ 5-8 years legal exp., pref in new media licensing, admission to at least one state bar.  Apply on-line at www.real.com
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> 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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> 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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