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June 16,
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Top-Selling Coldplay Album Sees 8% of Sales From Digital Downloads
o Porn
Site Operators Plan Federal Suit Over Recordkeeping Requirements
o Yahoo
Lets Users Search Content on Paid Subscription Sites
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U.K. Poker Site PartyGaming Looks to Raise $2.1 Billion in London
IPO
o Study: Fifth of Newspaper
Readers Now Rely on Web Editions
o Report: DVD Recorder Market to
Grow 87% This Year
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Briefly Noted: DivX 6, Vin
Diesel - "Hitman" movie, MovieTickets.com, Kasenna - Charter
Communications, Sony Online Entertainment - "Depths of Darkhollow,"
Music podcasts - licensing issues, Rep. Rick Boucher
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Project Manager
--IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay
--Sales Manager
--Digital Music Counsel
--Vice President/Media Director
--Sr. Product Manager
--Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant
--Channel Sales Director
--IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance
Vertical
--Information Architect
--Senior Java Developer
--Systems Engineer
--Sr. J2EE Developer
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
--iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to
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o Top-Selling Coldplay Album Sees 8%
of Sales From Digital Downloads
Los Angeles -- Some 8% of the copies of Coldplay's "X&Y," last
week's top-selling album in the U.S., were purchased as downloads
from online music stores, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing
data from Nielsen SoundScan. The 62,000 copies downloaded (of a
total of 740,000 sold) doubled the previous record for first-week
album downloads. Most were sold at Apple's iTunes Music Store, which
offered a month-long pre-order for the digital album that included
two tracks not available on the physical CD. Coldplay's label, EMI,
reported $64 million in digital sales last year, representing about
2.2% of its overall revenue.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-coldplay16jun16.story
http://www.soundscan.com
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o Porn Site
Operators Plan Federal Suit Over Recordkeeping Requirements
San Francisco -- The Free Speech Coalition, an adult
entertainment industry advocacy group, plans to ask a federal court
for an injunction against the enforcement of laws that would require
porn site webmasters to keep records confirming the legal age of all
performers in all pictures and videos they offer, Wired News
reported. The law requiring the keeping of such records has been on
the books for 15 years, but webmasters are worried about new federal
enforcement efforts against online sites that could bring 10 year
prison terms for each image in violation. One porn webmaster told
Wired News he estimates more than half of explicit websites will
have to remove some material, because they either don't possess such
personal information on performers, or else ripped their photos off
of another site. "If the original content producer can't be found or
went out of business or is unwilling to release information, that
causes this content to become criminal overnight," adult industry
attorney Lawrence Walters told Wired News. "These webmasters are
facing felony charges if they continue distributing images they've
been distributing for the last five to 10 years."
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,67869,00.html
http://www.freespeechcoalition.com
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o Yahoo Lets
Users Search Content on Paid Subscription Sites
Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Yahoo on Thursday launched a new search
engine feature that lets users search the archives of multiple
publications available only with a paid subscription. The Yahoo
Search Subscriptions service lets users search "deep web" content on
sites like The Wall Street Journal Online, Financial Times, Consumer
Reports and TheStreet.com -- which search engines typically cannot
access. While the new search feature will let users in the U.S. and
U.K. determine which paid content sources to include in their
searches, they will still have to pay to access the full article or
content returned in those search results. Yahoo said it plans to add
paid sites like Factiva, LexisNexis and Thomson Gale to the service
in coming weeks.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050616/165255.html
http://search.yahoo.com/subscriptions
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o U.K. Poker
Site PartyGaming Looks to Raise $2.1 Billion in London IPO
London -- PartyGaming, a U.K.-based online poker site, plans to
raise up to $2.1 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) on the
London stock exchange, Reuters reported. The company takes about 3%
off the top of all hands played for money on its sites, pulling in
an estimated $100,000 every hour. However, some investors are wary
due to the questionable legal status of online gambling in many
nations; 87% of PartyGaming's customers are in the U.S., where
online gambling is illegal. "There is a significant risk that
criminal or civil judgments may be sought against the group of
directors," the company noted in the prospectus for its IPO. While
PartyGaming does not operate in the U.S., it does advertise in U.S.
media and receives funds from U.S.-based credit card and payment
processing companies.
http://tinyurl.com/9fqc6
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o Study: Fifth
of Newspaper Readers Now Rely on Web Editions
New York -- More than one-fifth of Internet users who read
newspapers now rely primarily on web editions, according to a new
study by Nielsen/NetRatings. The firm found that 21% rely on
Internet editions, while 72% still access print editions. Another 7%
said that they split their time evenly between the online and
offline editions. "A significant percentage of newspaper readers
have transferred their preference from print to online editions,"
said Gerry Davidson, a senior media analyst for Nielsen//NetRatings.
"Accordingly, many online editions now feature original content and
have developed an online strategy that includes online message
boards and editorial blogs, which leverage the medium's strengths of
interactivity and immediacy."
http://www.netratings.com/news.jsp?section=new_pr
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o Report: DVD
Recorder Market to Grow 87% This Year
Dublin -- The DVD recorder market doubled in size in 2004, to 9.4
million, and is projected to grow another 87% this year, according
to a report from Research and Markets. Worldwide DVD recorder
shipments are expected to grow to 67.7 million in 2009. The data
does not include DVD recorder drives installed in PCs. The firm
noted that digital TV tuners will be federally-mandated standard
equipment in U.S. DVD recorders in July 2007, and are being added to
DVD recorders in increasing numbers in Japan. "In 2004, Japan DVD
player shipments declined, while DVD recorders grew by over 100%,"
the report said.
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19337
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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.
To register
click here.
REGISTRATION
Registration:$395
Register online at:
http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1101
Phone registration: 323-852-7130
To submit speakers or request
information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2005
conferences, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing &
Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at:
heather@digitalmediawire.com.
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o Briefly Noted: (San Diego)
DivXNetworks, a developer of video compression technology, has
announced the launch of the sixth iteration of its DivX codec. The
company said the new release adds features like multiple language
subtitling, interactive video menus and chapter points, alternate
audio tracks, and video metadata tags. San Diego-based DivXNetworks'
video technology is being included in a growing number of devices,
like DVD players. "DivX 6 offers a transformative digital media
experience for consumers, content providers, consumer electronics
manufacturers and multimedia software companies -- with better
performance, visual quality and wider interoperability than any
other video technology on the market," said DivXNetworks founder and
CEO Jordan Greenhall.
http://www.divxnetworks.com/press/press_detail.php?pr_id=143
(Los Angeles) Twentieth Century Fox has signed actor Vin Diesel
to star in and serve as executive producer on the studio's film
adaptation of video game publisher Eidos and developer IO
Interactive's "Hitman," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Diesel
and his Tigon Studios game production company are also negotiating
for more involvement in the "Hitman" franchise, including possibly
using Diesel's voice and likeness in the lead role of Agent 47 in
future versions of the game.
http://tinyurl.com/dmgqn
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=9570
http://www.tigonstudios.com
http://www.hitmancontracts.com
(Boca Raton, Fla.) MovieTickets.com, a provider of advance online
movie ticket sales, announced on Thursday that it has signed
agreements with more than 20 new movie theater chains. The company
said it has added 3,000 new screens over the past year, and now
provides advance ticket sales for over 10,000 screens owned by 59
theater chains. The new additions were added through a partnership
with PrintTixUSA, a provider of ticketing services for individual
exhibitor websites.
http://www.printtixusa.com
http://www.movietickets.com
(Mountain View, Calif.) Kasenna, a maker of servers used to
deliver video-on-demand, announced on Thursday that cable TV
operator Charter Communications will deploy Kasenna video servers
with some of its subscribers in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Charter is
also using Kasenna servers to provide video-on-demand to subscribers
in Malibu, Calif.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050616/sfth052.html
http://www.kasenna.com
http://www.charter.com
(San Diego) Sony Online Entertainment said on Thursday that it is
currently in development on "Depths of Darkhollow," an expansion
pack for its "EverQuest" massively multiplayer roleplaying game.
Sony will offer different special in-game items to consumers who
purchase the expansion pack at retail, and download it from Sony's
online store.
http://www.sonyonline.com
(San Francisco) CNET News.com reported on Thursday on issues
facing producers of audio podcasts that feature music -- as opposed
to just talk -- who currently must seek licenses for all songs they
play if they're to be considered legal. "Podcasters, like the users
of any other sound recordings, must obtain the appropriate licenses
from the copyright owners, or their designees," the RIAA said in a
statement. Podcaster Brian Ibbott told News.com that many
independent labels and even Warner Bros. Records have licensed tunes
for his "Coverville" podcast show. Labels right now are "trying to
figure out what the right podcasting business model is, and if there
are ways to protect the content once it's distributed," an anonymous
major label executive told News.com.
http://tinyurl.com/auzaw
http://www.coverville.com
(San Francisco) Wired News on Thursday published an interview
with Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), who has sided with consumers to
protect fair use of copyrighted content against the entertainment
industry's aggressive antipiracy lobbying efforts. In addition to
endorsing the idea of statutory licensing of music for Internet
distribution, Boucher is the sponsor of the Digital Media Consumers'
Rights Act. The legislation would codify the Betamax decision, which
legalizes devices capable of copyright infringement (e.g. the VCR)
if they are also capable of substantial non-infringing uses. The
bill would also overturn part of the Digital Millennium Copyright
Act that makes it a crime to circumvent the copyright security on
digital devices -- as long as its done for a fair use purpose.
Boucher said the bill has the support of the technology industry,
public-use community, universities, consumer organizations and
others.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,67853,00.html
http://www.house.gov/boucher
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Classifieds --
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> Project Manager
Cauldron Solutions, a leading provider of technology solutions
that manage the production, distribution and transaction
exchange of on-demand content, is seeking an experienced
Project Manager. The right candidate will possess a strong
track record of delivering large-scale media or technology
projects on time and on budget. Excellent communication
skills, attention to detail, PLC discipline, and strong
client-relationship management skills are essential. Visit
www.cauldronsolutions.com and send resumes to
jobs@cauldronsolutions.com.
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> IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay
Tired of working late and on weekends without extra
compensation? Whether you are a salaried or hourly pay
employee, your company may be required to pay you overtime
wages. Do not assume that you are not entitled to overtime.
For a clear, concise summary of the law for IT workers, visit
http://www.lieffcabraser.com/itovertime.htm or contact
attorney Jahan Sagafi of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein,
LLP, at jsagafi@lchb.com
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> Sales ManagerMuze Inc. offers an exciting career
opportunity to sell products and services, and manage a
growing sales staff for this industry leader in entertainment
product information and e-commerce services. This high
visibility position is responsible for identifying and
negotiating customer and business relationships with an
emphasis on e-commerce, data licensing and consultative sales.
Position is also responsible for managing and mentoring the
sales team, including hiring and training, sales forecasting
and territory plans. Successful candidates must have 5-7 years
sales and sales mgnt experience, preferably in the e-commerce,
internet, cable, communications or home entertainment media
industries. BA in a related field, excellent sales,
presentation and interpersonal skills required. This position
reports to the SVP of Sales & Client Services offers
competitive salary and benefits in a casual Soho setting.
Please forward confidential resume & salary history to:
Humanresource@muze.com,
fax # 212/824-0422. www.muze.com.
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> 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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> Vice President/Media Director - Boston
Our client, one of the top interactive and analytical data
marketing firms in their space, is searching for a Vice
President / Media Director. Candidates should have at least 10
years of strategic media planning experience, large team
management and strong client relationship building experience.
P&L responsibility along with new business media lead pitch &
win experience is required. The client will pay for full
relocation for the right candidate. Reports to EVP/ Media.
Boston. Requires relocation to Boston. Send resumes to
dhonig@market- search.net
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> Sr. Product Manager - Walnut Creek
The Product Manager is the worldwide owner of assigned
products throughout the product life cycle, including market
analysis, definition of feature requirements, product
positioning, competitive analysis, partner identification, and
product launch. Require: 5 years enterprise software or
hardware appliance product mgmt, understanding of IT
environments in general and network troubleshooting in
particular, strong communication and writing skills, strong
strategic and analytical skills, ability to work in and foster
a collaborative team, BS/BA required, MS/MBA preferred. Visit
http://www.wildpackets.com Send resumes to
hr2005@wildpackets.com
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> Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant
Innovative and fast-growing strategic communications firm
is seeking an exceptional internal communications Campaign
Director responsible for the strategy and day-to-day execution
of high-visibility communication projects. Contract Position.
Min 3 to 5 years internal communications exp. Organizational
development, change mgmt, and HR exp. Branding and
communications design exp. Project mgmt exp. with emphasis on
delivering projects on-time and on budget. Willingness to
travel throughout US and Europe, possibly as much as 50
percent of the time. Highly motivated, dynamic personality.
Send resumes to
jobs@bonfiresf.com Visit
http://www.bonfirecommunications.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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> 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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