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o Consumer Class Action Suit Seeks Prohibition of Copy-Protected CDs
o Digital Music Firm FullAudio Raises $13 Million in Third Round
o 24/7 Real Media Settles Ad Patent Suit With Advertising.com
o EU Examining Privacy Issues With Music Player Software
> DMW 2nd Annual "Digital Music" Panel Series: LA | DC | NYC
> Featured Event/Company: Jupiter Plug.IN, Convergence 2002
o Briefly Noted: Scan Mobile - Universal Music International, Mazingo
Networks - NBC, Loudeye Technologies - MelloYello.com, Thursday House
hearing - CARP, Microsoft - cable TV industry, "Harry Potter" DVD -
copy-protection
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> Jobs: Vice President, Product Marketing Mgr., Search Engine Optimization
Specialist, Sr. VP Sales, M&A and Bus. Dev., Dir. of Product Management,
Legal Counsel, Marketing Mgr., Acct. Director, Video Game Producer

> Events: iBreakfast, Mobile Messaging Summit, iHollywood Forum

> Marketplace: New Media Publicist, PowerPoint Designer, Information
Management Tool, Somedude's Website Design, Bender/Helper Impact,
AlleyEvent, Dir. of Homeland Security

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o Consumer Class Action Suit Seeks Prohibition of Copy-Protected CDs

Los Angeles -- Several California consumers have launched a class-action
law suit against the major record labels, asking a court to make music
companies add warning labels or else impose an injunction against the
distribution of copy-protected CDs, The Los Angeles Times reported.
Matthew Dickey of Huntington Beach and Elizabeth Koluncich of San
Bernardino, California filed the suit, which argues that copy-protected
CDs are inferior products and in some cases hazardous to hardware. Their
case is being handled by the law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes &
Lerach. Both consumers purchased copy-protected CDs and then either
couldn't make a personal back-up copy of the disc or could not play the
disc on a computer. "Music creators have the right to protect their
property from theft, just like owners of any other property," Recording
Industry of America president Cary Sherman told The Los Angeles Times.
"Motion picture studios, and software and video game publishers have
protected their works for years, and no one has even thought to claim that
doing so was inappropriate, let alone unlawful.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-fi-music14jun14.story?coll=la
%2Dhome%2Dtodays%2Dtimes
http://www.milberg.com
http://www.riaa.org
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o Digital Music Firm FullAudio Raises $13 Million in Third Round

Chicago -- VentureWire reported on Friday that FullAudio, a provider of
branded digital music subscription services for radio stations and other
companies, has raised $13 million in the first closing of an
oversubscribed third round of funding. Investors in the round were not
disclosed, as the round is ongoing. The company is reportedly looking to
raise a total of $17 million for the round. Chicago-based FullAudio
operates the subscription services offered by radio giant Clear Channel,
which lets users download songs from artists on labels including BMG,
Universal, EMI and Warner Music.
http://www.fullaudio.com
http://www.venturewire.com
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o 24/7 Real Media Settles Ad Patent Suit With Advertising.com

New York -- Online advertising firm 24/7 Real Media announced that it has
settled its patent litigation against Advertising.com over online ad
delivery technology. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed,
but Baltimore, Md.-based Advertising.com will license 24/7 Real Media's
technology for future use.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/020613/132454_2.html
http://www.247realmedia.com
http://www.advertising.com
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o EU Examining Privacy Issues With Music Player Software

Brussels, Belgium -- The European Union is looking into music player
software that relays information on what songs and albums consumers are
listening as a possible invasion of privacy, Reuters reported. The EU is
most concerned with privacy issues surrounding Microsoft's .NET
initiative, but said it is also looking into other software that retrieves
consumer data and reports back to companies for purposes such as targeted
advertising. "We got complaints about Passport and have launched a debate
on that,'' an EU officer told Reuters. "As far as other software is
concerned, we are looking at all data gathering systems, but no
investigation has been launched." Companies including Microsoft,
RealNetworks and Gracenote all distribute software that admittedly
collects some form of data from its users and reports that data back to
the company.
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/3470308.htm
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/0,,SB1023999412766510320,00.html?
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DIGITAL MEDIA WIRE PRESENTS -- 2nd Annual Digital Music Panel Series:
What's Next? -- Los Angeles (6/20), Washington, DC (6/25) and NYC (6/26)

Premier Sponsors:
KMZ Rosenman | BMI | Plug.IN (7th Annual Jupiter Music Forum)

For more information and to register:
Los Angeles: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/Acteva/LAmusic2.htm
Washington, DC: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/Acteva/DCmusic2.htm
New York City: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/Acteva/NYmusic2.htm

> Los Angeles: Thursday, June 20 | Four Seasons, Beverly Hills

PANELISTS:
Ted Cohen, VP, New Media, EMI Recorded Music
Richard Conlon, VP, Marketing and Business Development Media Licensing, BMI
Tony Conrad, Partner, Venture Strategy Partners, Director, FullAudio
Jeff Liebenson, Partner, Entertainment & New Media, KMZ Rosenman
Stacey Herron, Analyst, Jupiter Media Metrix
Sean Ryan, CEO & President, Listen.com

MODERATOR:
Ken Rutkowski, Founder and CEO, KenRadio.com

Technology Demonstration by Ecast Inc.

For more information and to register for the Los Angeles event:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/Acteva/LAmusic2.htm

> Washington, DC: Tuesday, June 25 | University Club

PANELISTS:
Michael Bracy, Director, Govt. Relations, Coalition for the Future of Music
John Coletta, Director, Operations & Business Affairs, New Media
Licensing, BMI
Philip Corwin, Partner, Butera & Andrews
Mitch Glazier, SVP, Govt. Relations & Legislative Counsel, RIAA
Lee Shubert, Partner, Entertainment & New Media, KMZ Rosenman
David Leibowitz, Partner, CH Boston, Co-Founder/Director, Verance

MODERATOR:
Paul Sherman, Co-Founder and Editor, Potomac Tech Wire

For more information and to register for the Washington, DC event:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/Acteva/DCmusic2.htm

> New York City: Wednesday, June 26 | Jaymont Auditorium

PANELISTS:
John Perry Barlow, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, Electronic Frontier
Foundation
Ted Cohen, VP, New Media, EMI Recorded Music
Richard Conlon, VP, Marketing and Business Development Media Licensing, BMI
Michael Dorf, CEO, Knit Media
Jeff Liebenson, Partner, Entertainment & New Media, KMZ Rosenman
Marc Schiller, CEO, Electric Artists
Jon Vlassopulos, Senior Director, Digital World Services (a Bertelsmann
Company)

MODERATOR:
Ken Rutkowski, Founder and CEO, KenRadio.com

Technology Demonstrations by Ecast Inc.

For more information and to register for the New York event:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/Acteva/NYmusic2.htm

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30 Reasons to Attend Plug.IN -- July 8-9 - NYC

Reason #7: Learn how some companies are meeting consumer demands AND
creating a revenue positive model for the industry.
Take MusicMatch, for example. Their model uses a personalization engine to
program Internet radio and narrowcast music by and similar to specific
artists, not broader genres. In order to hear new music from new artists,
consumers need only know which artists they already like to hear. And they
actually pay for the service. Labels smile because music is streamed not
downloaded, and they also collect royalties through an agreement that
supercedes any CARP rulings. See how this model stands up to scrutiny -
onstage at
Plug.IN.
**To register or for more info: http://www.jmm.com/plugin
**For all 30 reasons and $200 off, email PluginReasons@jmm.com

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Convergence 2002: Advertising in the Digital Age (July 9, Los Angeles)

The Carmel Group will host Convergence 2002: Advertising in the Digital
Age, a dinner panel and networking session on Tuesday, July 9, from 5-10pm
at the Hyatt West Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Participating companies
include: MetaTV, Decisionmark, Liberate Technologies, GoldPocket
Interactive and BrandX Management. For more information visit,
http://www.carmelgroup.com/conferences/conv2002/conv2002.cfm or email:
info@carmelgroup.com. Registration: $75 each or enjoy the group discount
of 3 for $195. Rates valid online until July 3.

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o Briefly Noted:

(London) Scan Mobile, a provider of messaging-based services for
companies, is expected to announce on Monday that Universal Classics &
Jazz International, a division of Universal Music Group, will promote a
new release from jazz artist Nils Petter Molvaer over SMS message
networks. The promotion will be offered in the U.K., France, Germany,
Switzerland and Australia. The new album will feature a sticker with a
note prompting purchasers to send a text message to Universal, entering
them into a contest to win an MP3 player pre-loaded with unreleased tracks
from the artist. London-based Scan Mobile and Universal said they plan to
produce similar messaging-based offers in the future.
http://www.scan.com
http://www.universalclassics.com

(San Francisco) Mazingo Networks, a provider of content distribution for
handheld devices, announced that TV network NBC will use its technology to
distribute previews of its new shows to users of Palm Pilots and Pocket
PCs. Users who download the Mazingo software onto their handhelds will
also be able to download and view three-minute clips of upcoming NBC shows
from San Francisco-based Mazingo's site.
http://www.mazingo.net
http://www.msnbc.com/news/766623.asp?0dm=C1BMT

(Seattle) Loudeye Technologies, a provider of streaming media and
webcasting services, announced that it will provide Internet radio
programming for MelloYello.com, a branded entertainment site recently
launched by Coca-Cola, which makes the MelloYello soft drink. Site
features include six radio stations that will take visitors' requests and
a "Do I Rock or Not?" contest where visitors can submit their own audio
clips and photographs.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020614/atf004_2.html
http://www.loudeye.com
http://www.melloyello.com

(Washington) Radio and Internet Newsletter (RAIN) published a report
Friday on yesterday's hearing held by the House Subcommittee on Courts,
the Internet and Intellectual Property on the Copyright Arbitration
Royalty Panel (CARP) process, used by the U.S. Copyright Office to
determine recording industry royalty rates. The U.S. Librarian of Congress
rejected the most recent CARP's proposed rates last month; he is expected
to offer a revised royalty scheme by June 20.
http://www.kurthanson.com
http://www.house.gov/judiciary/courts061302.htm
http://www.copyright.gov/carp

(New York) The Wall Street Journal on Friday featured an article on
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates' relationship with the cable television
industry, and Microsoft's strained efforts to get a foothold in the market
to deliver the Internet and other advanced services to TV viewers. The
article details the company's partnership with AT&T Broadband, who
eventually decided to use set-top box software from Microsoft rival
Liberate Technologies rather than Microsoft's own.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/766979.asp?0dm=C17VB

(London) NewScientist.com recently reported on Warner Home Video's
decision not to include copy-protection developed by Macrovision on DVD
and VHS releases of the popular "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in
the U.S. and the U.K. A spokesman for the Video Software Dealers
Association, an industry trade group, told NewScientist the decision was
"short-sighted" and warns that it "undermines the legitimate market for
its products."
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99992404
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CLASSIFIEDS - JOBS
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Vice President - Access Communications - San Francisco, CA

Access Communications, a full-service public relations firm that
specializes in consumer & business technology www.accesspr.com, seeks a VP
to: Forecast, develop and manage account budgets; Manage $1.25M in
revenue; Forecast billable hours within the business unit; Manage
invoicing; and Ensure strong relationship between agency & clients. Must
have 10+ yrs. experience in public relations, marketing communications,
and/or journalism. Email resume to: jobs@accesspr.com with job title in
subject line.
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Product Marketing Manager - Avaya Communications - Milpitas, CA

Responsible for directing development of market requirements for specific
products. Monitor development of business plans, managing lifecycles and
product positioning. Oversee market research, monitor competitive activity
and identify customer needs. 8-10 yrs product marketing experience with
solid understanding of product lifecycle management. To apply, go to
www.avaya.com/work and search for this job by entering Job# 9040HS in the
Job# field. Reference WEB-HOTJ/9040HS in cover letter.
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Search Engine Optimization Specialist - Specialty Merchandise -
Chatsworth, CA

Specialty Merchandise Corporation is currently in looking for a SEO
Specialist. Working in our Web Building Department, you will assist our
members by optimizing their e-commerce sites for SE submissions. Must have
knowledge and experience with SE's and SEO, be able to analyze web pages
for HTML errors, Hard Code HTML, CSS, Meta Tags, Title Tags, Key Words,
Doorway pages, information pages, and gateway pages. Knowledge of
JavaScript and Photoshop. Contact psidhu@smcorp.com
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Sr. VP Sales, M&A and Business Development - Huge Biometric Opportunity -
Wash DC

Significant opportunity for Executive Guru with Physical Security (Access
Control) or Biometric experience to direct strategic alliances and
channel/business development. Employ your business savvy as a key player
in big, high profile investment/financial transactions (M&A, IPO, OTC).
Advance rapidly with this expanding domestic company on the move. Email
resumes - always kept in strict confidence - to Julie@NerdUp.com
Visit http://www.nerdup.com for more information.
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Director of Product Management - Movielink - Santa Monica, CA

Movielink is a joint venture between MGM, Paramount, Sony, Universal and
WB to create an on-demand movie service for US broadband users. Director
of Product Management is sought to create product strategies through
customer, competitive, and financial analysis. Develop quarterly product
plan, which guides Engineering & Production teams' deliverables. Manage
new release cycles, oversee master schedules for releases. 2+ years
Product Management experience for a consumer-oriented Internet service.
Contact: sonny.guraya@movielink.com
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Legal Counsel, In-House - Colonize.com - New York, NY

Growing NYC area direct marketing firm seeks experienced in-house counsel.
Minimum 7 yrs professional legal experience required with specialization
in the following areas: Advertising law with a focus on direct marketing
law, Promotions law, Regulatory Compliance, Employment law, Contract law,
Litigation, & Internet law. Go to
http://pleaseapply.to/colonize/ and fill out an online app.
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Marketing Manager - Walt Disney Consumer Products - Los Angeles, CA

Assist in the concept, development and implementation of marketing
programs and events for assigned brands/properties (girls' product).
Responsibilities include all aspects of the marketing plan for a single
brand or multiple marketing disciplines (i.e. PR/Promotions) for large,
multi-brand properties. Minimum 3 years' related experience with knowledge
of girls' competitive trends. Email cp.careers@Disney.com with resume and
job code 02-0001761-02 in the body of your email, NOT as an attachment.
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Account Director - MP3.com - Los Angeles, CA

Vivendi Universal Net is the world's leading provider of music and videos
to consumers through MP3.com, Rollingstone.com, Emusic.com, GetMusic.com
and MP4.com. AD position will manage all pre-sales and post-sales from
creative concept development to account management. Lead development of
customized sales presentations and develop, lead and execute marketing
campaigns. Min. 5+ years of agency experience, with
marketing/strategy/brand management experience. Resume to jobs@mp3.com
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Video Game Producer - HopeLab - Los Gatos, CA

Experienced video game producer/consultant to oversee development of a top
quality, major platform video game. Involves a scientific research team
and a video game developer. Candidates must have strong understanding of
game development life cycle, QA methods, and project management as well as
min. 4 yrs. experience managing software development projects. Send cover
letter, resume, and list of references to Evelyn Wilkinson at
evelyn@hopelab.org with "HJ Project Manager" in the subject line.
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iBreakfast: "Broadband or ETV: What's Driving the Future?" June 19, NYC

TV is about to change...but who will take charge? Despite all the
promise, giant media mergers, and the current roll-ups by Liberty Media
and Vulcan Ventures, Interactive TV has been slow getting out of the gate.
Have the cable co's been holding it back? Do the consumers even want it?
Or is a new disruptive technology going to take over. Join executives from
the content and cable industries and Napster co-founder, John Fanning, for
a discussion of what could be media's biggest new market. Wed., June 19,
2002, 7:30-10am, Mason's Club 71 W. 23rd @ 6th Ave. (2nd Fl.). To
register:
http://www.ibreakfast.com/register.cfm
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Attend the first Mobile Messaging Summit in San Francisco and New York
produced by MobileTech Forum. Hear industry leaders from Verizon, AOL,
Cingular, Sun, AOL, Nokia and many others on how to form deals and
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services and applications. View agenda and speakers at
http://www.MobileTechForum.com for more details. SF on June 18 and New
York on June 27. For info call (310) 815-3884 or info@MobileTechForum.com
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iHollywood Forum presents: Video on Demand and Pay per View: Making Money
from On-Demand Content. Attend networking dinner and panel discussion on
June 17 in San Mateo and June 24 in New York. Speakers include senior
executives from Mobius Ventures, Disney, Showtime Networks, NBC, Liberate
TV and TVN Entertainment. Network and make deals with technology,
entertainment, broadcast and cable industry executives. Go to
www.iHollywoodForum.com for details to register or call (310) 815-3884.
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Can your slides use visual volume, a graphic gladiator, a pie
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Bender/Helper Impact - Public Relations Agency

Bender/Helper Impact is a full-service, mid-sized public relations agency
with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The agency, which was founded in
1986, offers strong expertise in the areas of digital entertainment and
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electronics. Current clients include: Dolby, 20th Century Fox, Konami,
DreamWorks, Marvel Enterprises, MGM and Warner Bros., among many others.
To find out how Bender/Helper can impact your business, contact Steve
Honig at: 310-473-4147 or steve_honig@bhimpact.com
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"The Directory of Homeland Security"

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Directory of Homeland
Security, a 150-page book that lists all federal and state agencies
involved in homeland security. The directory includes names of over 1,500
homeland security officials, profiles of 500 agencies involved in homeland
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