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Top Stories
o Ex-Finance Chief of Enron Video-on-Demand Firm Found Guilty
o Yahoo Launches YouTube-Like Video Site
o WSJ: Google Not Developing Web Browser
o Nintendo Wii, EA's "Spore" Take Top Honors at Game Critics Awards

o Networks Sue Truck Stop Chain Over TV Commercial-Swapping Device
o Independent Game Developer Foundation 9 Gets $150 Million Investment
o Personalization Software Developer ChoiceStream Raises $13.1 Million
o Opt-in E-Mail Firm FeedBlitz Raises "Significant" Angel Investment

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DMW Announcements
  Digital Media Conference - KEYNOTE ADDED: Mike Kelly, President, AOL Media Networks

 
Summer Internships Available at Digital Media Wire

Featured Advertisements
  Musicane Empowers Content Owners to Market
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
 

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Briefly Noted

o CinemaNow Adds Warner Bros. Movies to Internet VOD Service
o AOL Music to Offer Videos of Performances from Springsteen Tour
o Verizon Introduces FiOS TV Widgets
o World Series of Video Games, AOL to Create Co-branded Site
o Cingular, Warner Music Launch Personalized Ringback Tones

o Mobile Start-up Zing Raises Funds, Introduces Audio/Entertainment Engine
o Sprint Stores to Offer Mobile ESPN Service
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9 Squared Launches Latin Music Ringtone Application
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Qualcomm Announces Wireless Gaming Software, Microsoft Partnership
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Nintendo to Ship "Magnetica" for DS Handheld on June 5
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Square Enix to Debut Mobile "Final Fantasy" Game on Amp'd Mobile
o Verizon to Host $100,000 Video Game Tournament for Women
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SCi Licenses "Tomb Raider," "Hitman" Titles for Casino Games
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VIP Casino Licenses Marvel Superheroes for Online Slot Machines
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GOSUB 60 Mobile Darts Game to Utilize Motion-Sensing Software
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Planetwide Games Develops Comic Book Creator Software for "Nacho Libre"
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N.Y. Times Tech Columnist Reviews Disney's MovieBeam Service
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CNET News.com: "How Sony Failed to Connect, Again"
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
  Video Software Engineer -  Anystream - Sterling VA
  Senior Marketing Manager - Experian - Herndon, VA; Costa Mesa, CA; Allen, TX
  Sr. Manager, Industry Marketing - webMethods - Fairfax, VA
 
Creative Director - ABC - Burbank, CA
  Marketing Manager - Microsoft - Redmond, WA
  Website Content Manager - xFire - Menlo Park, CA
  Senior Director - ESPN International - Plainville, CT
  Web Site Manager
- MarketResearch.com - Rockville, MD
  Sales
Director - LimeLife, Inc. - Menlo Park, CA
  Web Developer - Embarc - Newton Upper Falls, MA
  P2P Media Summit - June 22 – McLean, VA
  TiCON East: "Innovating in a Flat World" - June 15-17 - Boston, MA

  Last call for Nominations for Deloitte's 8th Annual New York Technology Fast 50
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009
 


Top Stories

o Ex-Finance Chief of Enron Video-on-Demand Firm Found Guilty

Houston - The former chief financial officer of Enron Broadband Services (EBS), the bankrupt company's venture with Blockbuster that was said to be developing an Internet video-on-demand service, was convicted by a jury Wednesday on conspiracy and fraud charges, Reuters reported. Kevin Howard faces up to 25 years in prison for his role in illicitly generating more than $110 million in revenue tied to the video-on-demand project, which Enron shuttered several months before its larger accounting scandals surfaced in 2001. Michael Krautz, a former EBS accountant and Howard's co-defendant, was acquitted of the same charges Howard faced. Two other EBS executives will be retried in connection with the failed company later this year. Howard's conviction comes a week after fellow former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling were convicted on conspiracy and fraud charges.
http://tinyurl.com/r6v86 (Reuters)
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o Yahoo Launches YouTube-Like Video Site

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Yahoo on Thursday unveiled a new video website combining search capabilities with upload, browse and community features. The service, known as Yahoo Video, allows users to access the millions of music, news, sports, movies and television videos that Yahoo already hosts, as well as content from across the Web and directly uploaded by users. The new Yahoo Video more closely resembles offerings from YouTube and Veoh; YouTube claimed 12.5 million U.S. visitors in April, while Yahoo's video site drew 2.6 million.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060601/20060601005335.html?.v=1
http://tinyurl.com/q23gv (CNET)
http://video.yahoo.com
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o WSJ: Google Not Developing Web Browser

Mountain View, Calif. - Attempting to put an end to several long-standing rumors, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said that his company has no plans to develop its own Web browser, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Schmidt said that Google will continue to partner with current browser makers, adding that Internet users already have several "good browser choices." He also said that the company is exploring ways to use its payment platform to help its advertisers more quickly sell products to consumers.
http://tinyurl.com/q78ne (WSJ: subscription required)
http://www.google.com
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o Nintendo Wii, EA's "Spore" Take Top Honors at Game Critics Awards

Los Angeles - Nintendo's next-generation Wii video game console and "Sims" developer Wil Wright's forthcoming game "Spore" for Electronic Arts took top honors in the Game Critics Awards, where video game journalists and editors recognized the best products from the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo. The Wii console won "Best of Show" and "Best Hardware/Peripheral," while "Spore" took the awards for "Best Original Game," "Best PC Game" and "Best Simulation Game." Other winners included "Gears of War" (Best Console Game, Best Action Game); "The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Best Handheld Game); "Mass Effect" (Best Roleplaying Game); and "Enemy Territory: Quake Wars" (Best Online Multiplayer Game). Judges for the Game Critics Awards this year included gaming journalists and editors from publications including 1UP.com, Business 2.0, CNN/Money, GameSpot, GameSpy, Gannett, Hollywood Reporter, IGN.com, Los Angeles Times, MTV, Newsweek, The Washington Post and USA Today.
http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/win.html
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o Networks Sue Truck Stop Chain Over TV Commercial-Swapping Device

San Francisco - Several major TV networks have sued the Flying J truck stop chain for copyright infringement, over its use of a device that replaces the broadcasters' ads on televisions in its truck stops with its own commercials, Wired News reported on Thursday. Flying J installed devices made by Florida-based segOne between its DISH Network satellite TV set-tops and televisions that enable it to replace regular TV ads with its own, for things like the American Truckers Legal Association, Volvo 880 trucks and Motorkote. The segOne devices anticipate commercial breaks and switch the channel to a private feed of ads, returning to the broadcaster's feed after two minutes. Flying J spokeswoman Virginia Parker told Wired News that the company consulted an attorney before installing the segOne devices, and is "considering all of its options at this time." The truck stop chain claims on its website that the ads can reach up to 140,000 consumers per month at each of its 177 locations.
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,71026-0.html
http://www.flyingj.com
http://www.segone.com
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o Independent Game Developer Foundation 9 Gets $150 Million Investment

Los Angeles - Independent video game developer Foundation 9 Entertainment announced on Thursday that it has received a substantial investment from Francisco Partners, providing it with access to up to $150 million over the next few years. Los Angeles-based Foundation 9 was formed in 2005 through the merger of Backbone Entertainment and The Collective, and has shipped more than 300 titles that have generated more than $1 billion in sales. The company's recent titles include "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" and "Age of Empires: The Age of Kings"; upcoming releases include "Death, Jr." and "Dirty Harry." Foundation 9 also owns a minority stake in Circle of Confusion, a Hollywood production company whose clients include CBS and the Wachowski brothers. The company will use the funds to support intellectual property development and future acquisitions.
http://tinyurl.com/nawlo
http://www.f9e.com
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o Personalization Software Developer ChoiceStream Raises $13.1 Million

Cambridge, Mass. - ChoiceStream, a provider of personalization software for online entertainment services, online retailers, TV and mobile providers, has raised $13.1 million in its second round of venture capital, led by Sutter Hill Ventures. Other investors in the deal include General Catalyst Partners and Sage Hill Partners. Launched in 2000, ChoiceStream offers technology that allows businesses to deliver relevant content to consumers online, on TV and on mobile devices. The company's customers include AOL, Yahoo!, Starz Vongo, Akimbo and Movielink.
http://www.choicestream.com/news
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o Opt-in E-Mail Firm FeedBlitz Raises "Significant" Angel Investment

Sudbury, Mass. - FeedBlitz, a provider of technology that converts blogs and other Web content into opt-in email, announced that it has raised a "significant" amount of angel investment from Tom Evslin, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of ITXC Corp. Founded in 2005, FeedBlitz's technology allows marketers, publishers and bloggers to make more effective use of RSS and other blog-based technologies. In connection with his investment in the company, Evslin is joining FeedBlitz's board of directors.
http://www.feedblitz.com/news.htm

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DMW Announcements

 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference - June 23, 2006

                                                     www.digitalmediaconference.com
                      June 23, 2006 - Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, McLean, VA

Mark your calendars!  The 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 23, 2006 at The Ritz-Carlton 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. The Washington Post calls the event: "a confab of powerful communicators and content providers in the region."

Panels include:

  • The State of Digital Media: Research Perspectives & Insights
  • The Battle for the Digital Consumer: Who’s winning, who’s losing, and for how long?
  • Industry Roundtable: Perspectives from Leading Associations & Interest Groups
  • Music Matters: Reflections & Predictions on the Industry’s Digital Future
  • FCC Outlook: Insights, Predictions & Analysis of the Hot Button Issues
  • Television: The Future is Now - Programming Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device
  • Mobility is the Message: Opportunities for Media on the Go and on the Handset
  • Digital Dilemmas: Issues Shaping the Future of the Internet & Digital Media
  • Marketing to the Millennials: The Life & Times of a Digital Generation
  • The State of Online Advertising: Where the Money is Flowing and Why

Confirmed speakers for the event include:

KEYNOTES
Dawn L. McCall, President, Discovery Networks International

Hugh Panero, President & CEO, XM Satellite Radio
Mike Kelly
, President, AOL Media Networks

FEATURED ANALYSTS
Joe Laszlo
, Research Director, JupiterKagan
Kurt Scherf
, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Parks Associates
Adam Toll
, Co-Founder & COO, BigChampagne

PANELISTS & MODERATORS
Daniel Blackman
, Strategic Partner Development, Google Video
Dave Ulmer
, Senior Director, Marketing, Digital Media Services, Motorola
Paul Condolora
, SVP and GM, Cartoon Network New Media
Joshua Freeman
, VP, Strategy & Business Development, AOL Video
Gary Cohen
, President, AOL Music Now
Todd Alberstone
, Chief Privacy Officer/Assoc. General Counsel, RealNetworks
Fritz Attaway, EVP & General Counsel, MPAA
Matt Baker
, Founder & SVP, Kajeet
Aydin S. Caginalp
, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Marsh Marshall, Managing Director, ECentury Capital
Rick Chessen
, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Ted Cohen
, SVP, Digital Distribution & Development, EMI Music
Colin Dixon
, Director of IP Media Practice, Senior Consultant, TDG
Jim Griffin
, CEO, Cherry Lane Digital
John Harrobin, VP, Marketing Communications, Verizon Wireless
Gary Arlen
, President, Arlen Communications
Ray Hopkins
, Chief Operating Officer, Yes Network
Tony Kern
, Deputy National Managing Partner, TMT, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Hoseok Kim, EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Wider Than
Lee Knife
, General Counsel, Digital Media Association
Jeff Lee, President, Proteus
Larry Gerbrandt
, SVP, Senior Corporate Analyst, Nielson Analytics
Steven Marks
, EVP & General Counsel, RIAA
Stevan Mitchell
, VP, Intellectual Property Policy, Entertainment Software Association
Carol Mattey
, Nat'l Leader, Reg. Consulting TMT Grp, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Vince Messina
, Entertainment Category Development Officer, Yahoo!
David D. Oxenford
, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Gigi Sohn, President & Co-Founder, Public Knowledge
David Pakman
, President & CEO, eMusic
Michael Petricone
, VP, Technology Policy, CEA
Steven Shepard
, President, Shepard Communications Group
Ned Sherman
, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Paul Sherman
, Editor-in-Chief, Tech Wire Publications
Mike Vorhaus
, Managing Director, Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc.
Mark Walsh
, Managing Partner, Ruxton Associates, LLC
Robert Corn-Revere
, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Mark J. Palchick
, Senior Counsel, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
William Allman
, GM & Chief Content / Creative Officer, ChoiceMedia
Carolyn W. Brandon, VP, Policy, CTIA - The Wireless Association
Andrew Nachison
, Director, The Media Center at the American Press Institute
Davina Kent
, VP of Advertising Sales, TiVo Inc.
Jim
DeLong, Senior Fellow, The Progress & Freedom Foundation
Lorraine Ross, VP, Sales & Business Development, USATODAY.com
William Strauss, Co-Author, Millenials and The Pop Culture
Alan
Reiter, President, Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing
more to come…

Registration Rates:
$399 - Pre-Registration rate until June 16th
$499 - Registration after June 16th
To Register online
Click here
Phone: (310) 855-0033
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Summer Internships Available at Digital Media Wire

Digital Media Wire is offering summer internships to a few talented and highly motivated individuals, who have skills in the following areas:

Online Journalism

One or more internships will be awarded to new-media/journalism students or recent graduates who have exceptional skills and understanding of online journalism and publishing, to include: blogging; information architecture & categorization; writing, interviewing, & investigation skills; HTML; online communities; content management systems, etc. Interns will be involved in tracking daily events pertinent to the industry of digital entertainment & media and maintaining and contributing to our new website. Interns can work remotely. Applicants must be knowledgeable and passionate about the business of digital media.

Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest by email to robert@digitalmediawire.com (attention: Robert Spears, VP, Publishing & Online GM).

Marketing

One or more internships will be awarded to business school students or recent graduates with exceptional marketing, research, writing, and organizational skills. Intern will work on marketing-related projects, such as: marketing research, contact databases, sales marketing materials, competitive analysis, etc. Interns can work remotely. Applicants must be knowledgeable and passionate about the business of digital media. Ideal candidates will be proficient with using the Internet, email, basic HTML, and Microsoft Office applications.

Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest by email to tinzar@digitalmediawire.com (attention: Tinzar Sherman, VP, Marketing & Events).

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Briefly Noted

o CinemaNow Adds Warner Bros. Movies to Internet VOD Service

Marina del Rey, Calif. - CinemaNow, an Internet video-on-demand service majority-owned by Lions Gate Entertainment, announced on Thursday that it has signed a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. The deal enables the company to sell permanent downloads of select Warner movies and TV shows. Warner TV series including "Babylon 5" and "Dukes of Hazard" are now available for permanent download, along with films like "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "The Matrix" and "2001: A Space Odyssey." Warner also plans to make films available on CinemaNow on the same date as their DVD releases, such as "Firewall" and "16 Blocks."
http://tinyurl.com/mbanc
http://www.cinemanow.com
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o AOL Music to Offer Videos of Performances from Springsteen Tour

New York -
AOL Music announced on Thursday that it will offer an exclusive video performance from each stop on Bruce Springsteen's North American tour with the Seeger Sessions Band. AOL Music will feature one song from each show, along with photos, set lists and community elements, from the tour that will feature Springsteen performing interpretations of songs penned by folk singer Peter Seeger.
http://tinyurl.com/os64g
http://www.brucespringsteen.net
http://www.aolmusic.com
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o Verizon Introduces FiOS TV Widgets

New York -
Verizon on Thursday introduced FiOS TV Widgets, a selection of add-on applications that work with its FiOS TV Internet TV service. The first widgets allow users to access interactive weather and traffic data on their televisions. Later this year, Verizon plans to add a multi-room digital video recorder, and a feature that lets customers access PC-based photos and music on their televisions.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/nyth110.html?.v=47
http://www.verizon.net/fiostv
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o World Series of Video Games, AOL to Create Co-branded Site

New York - The World Series of Video Games (WSVG) announced on Thursday that it has partnered with AOL to create a co-branded site for the company's tournaments and players. The site will feature news and video coverage of WSVG's international circuit of eight events, and AIM Pages profiles of participants.
http://tinyurl.com/rfvw5
http://www.thewsvg.com
http://www.aol.com/wsvg
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o Cingular, Warner Music Launch Personalized Ringback Tones

Atlanta - Cingular Wireless on Thursday launched "Say My Name," a ringback tone promotion that features Warner Music Group artists in audio greeting clips that include many popular names for personalization. Artists featured in the promotion include Juvenile, Yung Joc, Trillville, The Wreckers and Ice T. The ringback tones, which are heard instead of the customary ring when someone is calling a cell phone, will be sold for $1.99 each plus a $0.99 monthly service charge.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/clth045.html?.v=57
http://www.cingularanswertones.com
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o Mobile Start-up Zing Raises Funds, Introduces Audio/Entertainment Engine

Mountain View, Calif. - Silicon Valley start-up Zing announced on Thursday that it has developed an audio and entertainment engine for mobile phones that it says will deliver live, always-on digital streams. Founded by consumer products veteran Tim Bucher, who has worked at Apple, Microsoft and 3DO, the company recently received an undisclosed investment from Redpoint Ventures. Zing also announced a partnership with Sirius Satellite Radio, and will enable its partners to stream live Sirius programming to cell phones.
http://tinyurl.com/njmmo
http://www.zing.net
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o Sprint Stores to Offer Mobile ESPN Service

New York - Mobile ESPN, a mobile virtual network operator, announced on Thursday that its cell phone service will now be available for purchase from 575 Sprint retail stores. Piggybacking on the Sprint wireless network, the Mobile ESPN service offers tight integration of sports news and entertainment content. "Bringing our products to Sprint stores affords us a unique opportunity to reach wireless consumers looking for a differentiated sports data experience on a high-quality device and a proven high-speed network," said Mobile ESPN senior vice president and general manager Manish Jha.
http://tinyurl.com/m66eu
http://www.mobileespn.com
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o 9 Squared Launches Latin Music Ringtone Application

San Diego - Mobile entertainment publisher 9 Squared on Thursday announced the launch of a Latin music ringtone application. Musica Real will offer navigation in English, Spanish and Portuguese initially to Alltel, Cellular South, Centennial Puerto Rico, Midwest Wireless and Cricket subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/sfth032.html?.v=60
http://www.9squared.com
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o Qualcomm Announces Wireless Gaming Software, Microsoft Partnership

San Diego - Wireless developer Qualcomm on Thursday introduced its BREW Signature Solution for Gaming. The set of features for wireless service providers includes the ability to provide publisher and franchise-specific micro-stores; game-based themes throughout the handset; game purchases via websites and retail cards; and in-game micro-transactions. Separately, Qualcomm said it would extend Microsoft's "Live Anywhere" service to its BREW platform for cell phones. The Microsoft service intends to unify mobile phones with Microsoft's MSN Games, Xbox Live, MSN Messenger and Windows platform.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/lath077.html?.v=53
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/lath046.html?.v=58
http://www.qualcomm.com
http://www.brewgaming.com
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o Nintendo to Ship "Magnetica" for DS Handheld on June 5

Redmond, Wash. - Nintendo said on Thursday that it plans to ship "Magnetica" for the Nintendo DS on June 5. The puzzle game is the first title from Nintendo's new Touch Generations label, which includes games the company says anyone can pick up and play, even with no experience with video games.
http://tinyurl.com/lw2xn
http://magnetica.nintendods.com
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o Square Enix to Debut Mobile "Final Fantasy" Game on Amp'd Mobile

Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Square Enix on Thursday announced that it will make its mobile game "Dirge of Cerberus: Lost Episode - Final Fantasy VII" available exclusively through virtual mobile network operator Amp'd Mobile during the summer of 2006. The game was developed by Square Enix in partnership with Ideaworks 3D.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/lath070.html?.v=58
http://www.square-enix.com/na
http://www.ampd.com
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o Verizon to Host $100,000 Video Game Tournament for Women

New York - Verizon announced on Thursday that it has partnered with PMS Clan (Pandora's Mighty Soldiers), an all-female competitive online video game league, to launch the $100,000 Verizon FiOS Grand Tournament. Managed by the Cyberathlete Amateur League, the online tournament will match female players in Valve's "Half-Life 2: Deathmatch" for the chance at a $100,000 grand prize.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060601/20060601005731.html?.v=1
http://www.pmsclan.com
http://www.fiosgrand.com
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o SCi Licenses "Tomb Raider," "Hitman" Titles for Casino Games

London - U.K.-based video game publisher SCi announced that it has signed an agreement with gambling software developer Microgaming, to license the "Tomb Raider" and "Hitman" franchises for use in slot machines and online casino applications. The deal will bring the characters Lara Croft and Agent 47 to both real-world and online casinos. SCi also signed a deal with mobile gambling software developer Spin3, to license "Tomb Raider" for a branded mobile slot machine game.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17403
http://www.microgaming.com
http://www.spin3.com
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o VIP Casino Licenses Marvel Superheroes for Online Slot Machines

London - U.K.-based online casino VIP Casino announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Marvel Entertainment to launch slot machines featuring Marvel comic superheroes such as the X-Men, The Hulk and The Punisher. The branded online casino games were created with software developed by CryptoLogic.
http://www.igamingbusiness.com/article-detail.php?articleID=10678
http://www.cryptologic.com
http://www.vipcasino.com
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o GOSUB 60 Mobile Darts Game to Utilize Motion-Sensing Software

San Diego - Mobile game publisher GOSUB 60 announced on Thursday the development of "Camera Phone Darts," a mobile game that uses camera-enabled motion-sensing software from GestureTek. In the game, players aim darts at a virtual dartboard by panning or tilting the phone. The title will be available on Oct. 30 for $2.99 per month, or $5.99 for unlimited use.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060601/phth011.html?.v=50
http://www.gosub60.com
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o Planetwide Games Develops Comic Book Creator Software for "Nacho Libre"

Hollywood - Video game developer Planetwide Games has partnered with Paramount Pictures on an application that lets users create their own online comics from movie scenes, characters, tag lines, audio and graphics from Paramount's upcoming film "Nacho Libre." The Nacho Libre Comic Book Creator Interactive Entertainment Software will launch as a digital download on June 8, in advance of the film's theatrical release on June 16.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060530/sftu058.html?.v=63
http://www.planetwidegames.com
http://www.nacholibre.com
http://www.mycomicbookcreator.com/nacholibre
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o N.Y. Times Tech Columnist Reviews Disney's MovieBeam Service

New York - The New York Times on Thursday published a review of Disney's MovieBeam service, which uses a portion of the broadcast spectrum to download 100 movies to a $200 set-top box. Currently available in 29 markets, the service charges no monthly fee, and asks $4 for new releases and $2 for older titles. "MovieBeam's designers have analyzed nearly every aspect of movie delivery in an attempt to find a drawback-free solution: price, delivery speed, picture quality, movie variety, movie availability, movie timeliness and simplicity. The result may fill only the nichiest niche. But the movie-rental business generates $10 billion a year; MovieBeam will no doubt be happy with even a very small slice of that pie," The Times concludes.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/01/technology/01pogue.html
http://www.moviebeam.com
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o CNET News.com: "How Sony Failed to Connect, Again"

San Francisco - CNET News.com recently reported on the failed launch of Sony's Connect digital music software, which the company hoped would compete with Apple's iTunes but turned out to be so buggy that Sony suggested consumers revert to earlier software on their digital Walkman players. The blame was placed by anonymous sources at Sony and in the industry on Kinoma, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based firm run by Apple veteran Peter Hoddie that developed the software. Despite the "unmitigated disaster" of the Connect software, as one high-level Sony insider put it to News.com, the company also hired Kinoma to adapt its proprietary software to run Sony's eBook Reader device.
http://tinyurl.com/ooevh (CNET)
http://www.kinoma.com
http://www.connect.com/download_cookie.html

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Video Software Engineer - Anystream - Sterling, VA

The world's leading media, education, and broadcast institutions turn to ANYSTREAM to broaden the reach of their content on the web, on-demand, and on myriad mobile devices. Anystream seeks a talented, versatile Video Software Engineer with experience in digital audio and video capture and manipulation to tackle challenging efforts like perfecting sound, color and frame-accurate timing for its exciting new software product line. Experience with Windows/C++ is essential; exposure to digital video formats, codecs, data stream manipulation, and SDKs like DirectShow, Windows Media, Flash, and Real is strongly preferred. High energy and self-motivation are a must for this fun and casual work environment. Visit us on the web at www.anystream.com and send your resume to hr@anystream.com
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Sr. Manager, Industry Marketing - webMethods - Fairfax, VA

webMethods is looking for an individual to drive the definition of webMethods solutions for target industries (High Tech and other Discrete Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Retail) and launch them via integrated marketing campaigns. The individual in this position will analyze and document opportunities in target industries, understand the buying and competitive landscape, develop sales support materials and demand generation activities, and work with the industry and alliances team in go-to- market activities within specific industries. Send resumes to: Patricia.Harris@webMethods.com
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Creative Director - ABC - Burbank, CA

This position will be responsible for leading and managing the on-air creative direction for SOAPnet including the overseeing of interstitial development and production of various short-form elements for digital media. The Creative Director will work with Off-Channel Marketing, Programming, and Media Planning to develop an on-air environment that meets established strategic and creative channel goals and drives ratings. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Marketing Manager Microsoft - Redmond, WA

The marketing manager will drive creative execution and production on in-store interactive displays for all North American accounts. Candidate will manage executions and updates for an in-store experience and work with sales teams and content publishers on establishing partnerships and long term content strategies. Manager will develop plans to leverage creative executions globally and will work with the sales team to manage the order, assembly and distribution process into the retail channel. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Senior Marketing Manager - Experian - Herndon, VA; Costa Mesa, CA; Allen, TX

Experian, a global leader in providing information solutions to organizations and consumers, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Marketing Manager to join our team at our Costa Mesa, CA headquarters. The Sr. Marketing Manager will work on: Client segmentation and market messaging. Create related marketing materials (e.g. solutions/product sheets, web site content, white papers, direct mail communications, etc.) to communicate messages to clients and other external groups. Requirements: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in related field, prefer an MBA. 7+ years of demonstrated experience with B2B and B2C marketing in multiple disciplines: product marketing, field marketing, marketing communications and ideally in the financial services industry. Send resumes to: diana.ruiz@experian.com.
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Website Content Manager  - xFire - Menlo Park, CA

Content Manager will create new pages and layouts from scratch for new marketing campaigns and organize and track graphical and text elements for a variety of websites. This position will also create or modify various graphical elements of a website (ads, banners, buttons) and manage pool of graphic artist contractors. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Web Site Manager- - MarketResearch.com - Rockville, MD

MarketResearch.com, the leading provider of market research, is seeking a web site manager with 3+ years of web site management experience to play the lead role in managing MarketResearch.com web sites, applications, and systems, enhancing and supporting them as necessary to meet our business goals. Responsibilities include: daily website maintenance; implementation of website updates; management of content updates; and interaction with constituents for webpage/site development; ability to translate stakeholder request into efficient and scalable solutions; and manage and prioritize concurrent projects. For a more detailed job description and to apply, please email or send resumes to hr@Marketresearch.com.
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Senior Director - ESPN International - Plainville, CT

The Senior Director works under the direction of SVP and VP of International Programming to create and execute the Acquisitions and Scheduling strategies for ESPN's International networks and manage the International Programming department. As part of this position’s daily oversight and management of the International Programming department, candidate supervises the planning of six full-time Bristol-based international networks and the acquisition of rights to content for ESPN's wholly owned international TV networks and new media platforms. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Sales Director - LimeLife, Inc. - Menlo Park, CA
 
LimeLife Inc. is the leading publisher of mobile content and apps. exclusively focused on the women's market. Key individual will be responsible for increasing revenues directly with wireless carrier customers, developing new carrier accts. and building new direct to consumer sales channel relationships. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of an acct mgmt. or a BD role with revenue responsibility and consultative sales exp. Exp. in mobile content and selling in to carriers strongly desired. Exp. in tech. entertainment or on-line sales reqd.  Please send inquiries to jobs@limelife.com.
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Web Developer - Embarc - Newton Upper Falls, MA

Embarc is an Internet solutions company, founded in 1995, that consistently delivers strategic planning, award-winning creative design and leading-edge technical services in order to achieve Net Results. In this position you will participate in the definition of project scopes, objectives, and other phases of online project planning and interactive information delivery systems; interpret business requirements when developing content/applications; write custom reports, custom data export and import requests; adhere to technical policies and procedures for all Embarc projects; assist in the development and maintenance of content management solutions; and provide specification for clients for development of databases. For more information and to apply click here.
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P2P Media Summit – June 22 – McLean, VA

The P2P MEDIA SUMMIT is scheduled for June 22, the day before Digital Media Conference. The event, which features 3 keynotes, 8 panels, luncheon and networking cocktail reception with live entertainment, focuses totally on the rapidly emerging high-growth P2P industry. The conference is produced by the DCIA and is being held at the Intercontinental Holiday Inn at Tysons Corner. Digital Media Conference attendees are entitled to a fifty-percent (50%) discount when registering for the P2P MEDIA SUMMIT.
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TiCON East: "Innovating in a Flat World" - June 15-17 - Boston, MA

A global conference close to home! TiECON East "Innovating in a Flat World" on June 15 - 17 in Boston focuses on issues integral to the creation and growth of enterprises in a global environment. From renowned influencers such as Kofi Annan, United Nations and Clay Christensen, Author, to industry leaders from Google Europe, EMC, Akamai, and Microsoft, Merck, Aventis, Intel, Blackstone Group, Kleiner Perkins, and Members of the Indian Parliament. TiECON East brings you unique global perspectives on doing business in India and trends in Emerging Markets, Convergence/IT/Energy/ Wireless, Investment, and Life Sciences developments. Register at www.tieconeast.com.
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Last call for Nominations for Deloitte's 8th Annual New York Technology Fast 50

Nominations are still being accepted for Deloitte's New York Technology Fast 50 program ranking the fastest growing technology companies in New York State. Companies may nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party; winners are ranked based strictly on five-year percentage revenue growth. Nominations must be postmarked by May 31, 2006. Go to www.fast50.com or call DeVaughn Johnson @ 212.436.6390 to find out more about eligibility and requirements and submit your nomination online today!
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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

Digital Media Wire's d
irectory is the definitive resource for companies prospecting clients and sales in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment and media industries. This highly unique resource is an ideal time-saving shortcut for several types of corporate activities: business development; direct marketing; sales prospecting; market research & competitive analysis; and recruitment. To order a copy, click here.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts revenue for the global entertainment and media market will reach $1.8 trillion by 2009. For a comprehensive look at the forecast for the entertainment and media industry including analyses and five year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major region of the world, purchase PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and video games is beginning to fuel end-user spending but what impact will rising interest rates and higher energy costs have on the expansion. Click here for more.
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