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o RealNetworks Releases Its First Copyright Protection Technology
o Mistrial Declared Over Fuzzy Math in MP3.com, TVT Records Case
o Loudeye Technologies Buys Ad Insertion Firm Addition Systems
o Sony Launching Consumer Broadband Entertainment Service
o MIT Sues AOL Time Warner, CNET Over 'Technology Review' Trademark
o DirecTV to Use Global Crossing's Network for Personal Video Recorders
o Kodak Invests in Video Conversion Firm YesVideo
o Streaming Services Firm e-Media Merges with Zerotree Technologies
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o Briefly Noted: Napster - Grand Royal Records, Microsoft Producer,
Premium Wireless Services - Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Generic Media -
PacketVideo - Berklee College of Music, DotClick Corporation - MP3.com,
Interlink Electronics - Tomen Mediacom, MP3.com, MeasureCast, Napster -
album sales
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o RealNetworks Releases Its First Copyright Protection Technology

Seattle -- Media delivery technology provider RealNetworks released new
software on Wednesday designed to secure the licensing and delivery of
music and movies on the Internet, and compel more copyright holders to
release their works in a digital format. The RealSystem Media Commerce
Suite will be the technology used to protect songs on MusicNet, the
digital music paid subscription service that RealNetworks is developing
with AOL Time Warner, Bertelsmann and EMI. Seattle-based RealNetworks also
announced that it is working with a number of companies including Adobe,
IBM and Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment to develop a standardized
language called XMCL, which would govern the sale of digital media.
RealNetworks says XMCL will provide content providers with the ability to
use a number of rights management systems interchangeably, and more easily
offer the same content through different options like purchase, rental,
video-on-demand or subscription services. Notably absent from the list of
XMCL supporters is Microsoft, which has developed its own similar language
for e-books that it also plans to implement for movies and music.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010620/sfw067.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010620/sfw066.html
http://www.xmcl.org
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6328327.html?tag=mn_hd
http://www.wired.com/news/mp3/0,1285,44664,00.html
http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,27290,00.html
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o Mistrial Declared Over Fuzzy Math in MP3.com, TVT Records Case

Los Angeles -- A judge on Tuesday declared a mistrial in a copyright
infringement case filed by TVT Records against San Diego-based MP3.com, in
which jurors miscalculated the amount of damages it intended to award TVT.
U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff told reporters that jurors had
"apparently omitted a zero" when calculating damages, and awarded TVT
about $300,000 when it meant to give them closer to $3 million. MP3.com
publicly praised the original award of $300,000 by the jury -- the company
could have been liable for as much as $8.5 million -- and said it would
seek to have a jury preside over all future copyright infringement claims.
The online music company has already been forced by judges to pay over
$150 million to record companies from other copyright infringement claims.
A new trial is set to begin on November 5th.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010619/wr/media_tvt_mp3_dc_1.html
http://www.msnbc.com/news/589767.asp
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010620/2461.html
http://www.tvtrecords.com
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o Loudeye Technologies Buys Ad Insertion Firm Addition Systems

Seattle -- Loudeye Technologies, a provider of digital media encoding and
delivery services, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Addition
Systems, a provider of technology that inserts ads into streaming media.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. El Segundo, Calif.-based
Addition Systems' technology can insert ads in syndicated broadcast
content that covers over the ads that appeared in the original broadcast
version of the program. This allows rebroadcasters to avoid extra fees
they would have to pay commercial actors. Seattle-based Loudeye said it
will offer Addition Systems' software as a standalone product, as well as
integrate it into its own products for Web and terrestrial radio
rebroadcasters. Loudeye also encodes and provides streaming song samples
to retail websites on behalf of all five major record labels.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010620/sfw059.html
http://www.addition.net
http://www.loudeye.com
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o Sony Launching Consumer Broadband Entertainment Service

Long Beach, Calif. -- Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment announced that
it will launch an entertainment service aimed at young amateur musicians
and filmmakers that lets them create works online, the Associated Press
reported Wednesday from the Streaming Media West Conference in Long Beach,
California. The basic Screenblast service will let users edit together and
remix bits from Sony Music artists and clips from Sony Pictures offerings,
such as "Men in Black" and "Dawson's Creek." A paid upgrade lets users
upload and edit their own music and movies online, as well as host the
finished products so that others may see them on the site.
http://public.wsj.com/sn/y/SB992816904237823709.html
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6329015.html?tag=mn_hd
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o MIT Sues AOL Time Warner, CNET Over 'Technology Review' Trademark

Cambridge, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has filed a
trademark infringement suit against Time, Inc. and CNET Networks over a
new publication it is planning called "Fortune/CNET Technology Review,"
the Associated Press reported. MIT claims the magazine's title infringes
on its "Technology Review," which has been in print since 1899 and
trademarked since 1957. MIT is reportedly not seeking monetary damages in
the lawsuit.
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-6328126.html?tag=cdshrt
http://www.technologyreview.com
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o DirecTV to Use Global Crossing's Network for Personal Video Recorders

Beverly Hills, Calif. -- Global Crossing, a provider of global networking
services for broadcasters, announced on Wednesday that digital TV provider
DirecTV will use the company's fiber optic network to transmit data
destined for users with personal video recorders such as TiVo and
UltimateTV. The service will connect DirecTV's Los Angeles and
Colorado-based broadcast facilities. Beverly Hills-based Global Crossing's
network covers over 100,000 miles of cable that stretches between 200
cities. The company raised $100 million in April to develop a "worldwide
media and entertainment extranet," for which it expects DirecTV to be an
anchor tenant.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010620/0172.html
http://www.globalcrossing.com/pressreleases/pr_041801.htm
http://www.directv.com
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o Kodak Invests in Video Conversion Firm YesVideo

San Jose, Calif. -- Kodak announced on Wednesday that it has made an
undisclosed investment in YesVideo, a provider of services that convert
home video onto CD, DVD or content for the Web. Consumers can either mail
their videotapes to San Jose-based YesVideo or drop them off with
participating retailers. The two companies will work together to develop
new products for sale through Kodak's established distribution channels.
They will also merge Kodak's digital photography and digital video
services and integrate Kodak's photofinishing services into YesVideo's
products.
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/pressReleases/pr20010620-01.shtml
http://www.yesvideo.com
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o Streaming Services Firm e-Media Merges with Zerotree Technologies

Stamford, Conn. -- e-Media, a provider of streaming media services and
hosting, announced on Wednesday that it will merge with Zerotree
Technologies, a developer of video compression technologies. Under the
terms of the transaction, e-Media shareholders will hold 50 percent of the
company following the merger. Connecticut-based e-Media's CEO Al Barber --
the former president of financial network CNBC -- will remain CEO of the
new company, which will be called e-Media and operate out of Stamford,
while Zerotree CEO Greg Brogger will become president. The merged company
will maintain Zerotree's research and development facility in Calverton,
Maryland.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010620/nyw055.html
http://www.e-media.com
http://www.zerotree.com
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> Digital Media Wire & socalTECH Present a Panel Discussion:
"Digital Asia: Recent Developments & New Business Opportunities"

Los Angeles | Wednesday, June 20th at the Wyndham Bel Age

SPONSORS:
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This panel of executives, investors and professionals will discuss the
latest developments in digital media, with a focus on business
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James Hsu - Attorney | Jones Day Reavis & Pogue (LA - Taipei)
Stuart Levy - Co-Founder & CEO | TOKYOPOP
Beth Minehart - SVP Business Development | Universal Studios Television

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> Digital Media Wire Presents a Panel Discussion:
"iTV: Defining the New Face of Television"

San Francisco | Wednesday, June 27th at The City Club

SPONSOR: UBS Warburg

This panel of players ranging from content developers to investment
bankers will discuss the new face of television, which will include an
amalgam of services like email, IPGs (interactive program guides), PVRs
(personal video recorders), enhanced TV, etc., and what it means for
Hollywood, the tech industry and most importantly, the consumer.
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SPEAKERS:
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David Higley - Exec. Director Technology Investment Banking | UBS Warburg
Bill Niemeyer - Director of Strategic Development | Spiderdance
Jonathon Spatz - Chief Financial Officer | Wink Communications
Nicholas Wodtke - SVP Interactive Television | Sony Pictures Entertainment
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o Briefly Noted:

(Redwood City, Calif.) Napster announced that Grand Royal Records, a
record label founded by hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, will promote its
artists on the file-sharing service. Grand Royal artist Nullset's track
"Smokewood" will be offered as a download on Napster, and the company said
it plans to promote upcoming releases from Brian Van 3000 and the Prunes.
http://www.napster.com/pressroom/pr/010619.html
http://www.grandroyal.com

(Long Beach, Calif.) Microsoft on Wednesday released a preview version of
its Microsoft Producer, a software program that can create presentations
that integrate streamed Windows Media audio and video with PowerPoint
presentations and Web content. The program -- which will be bundled with
the upcoming Office XP -- is targeted at both media and everyday business
professionals.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010620/sfw068.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/technologies/producer.asp

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Wireless entertainment provider Premium Wireless
Services (PWS) announced on Wednesday that it has licensed a wide variety
of music compositions from Sony/ATV Music Publishing for use as cell phone
ringtones. Cell phone users that are equipped to use SMS ("short messaging
service") can make their phones ring to the tune of songs by artists like
the Beatles, Destiny's Child and Ricky Martin. In the U.S., Santa
Monica-based PWS provides ringtones to Cingular customers, and has served
over 60 million ringtones to 10 million customers in Asia and Canada.
http://www.pws.ws
http://www.sonyatv.com

(Long Beach, Calif.) Generic Media, a provider of streaming video encoding
technology for wireless devices, announced on Wednesday that San
Diego-based PacketVideo has licensed its MPEG-4 video technology to the
company so that its customers can stream content to PacketVideo-enabled
wireless devices. Palo Alto-based Generic Media's technology lets content
providers publish video without having to re-encode it for multiple
formats. The company also announced today that the Berklee College of
Music in Boston will use its technology to stream performances and
lectures to students.
http://www.genericmedia.com/news/pr15.html
http://www.genericmedia.com/news/pr14.html
http://www.packetvideo.com

(Boston) DotClick Corporation, a provider of marketing software for bands
and record labels, announced on Wednesday that its software is now offered
to visitors to Vivendi Universal's MP3.com. Boston-based DotClick's
software plug-in identifies what songs users are listening to and alerts
them to more information about their favorite artists like upcoming
performances, where to purchase CDs, recommendations of new artists based
on listening patterns, and the ability to instant message other fans. San
Diego-based MP3.com offers over one million songs for download and
streaming on its site.
http://www.dotclick.com

(Camarillo, Calif.) Interlink Electronics, a developer of interactive
remote controls for enhanced TV services, announced on Wednesday that
Japanese cable operator Tomen Mediacom will use its remote controls to
offer interactive TV services to its subscribers through its Mediatti
service. The iTV service will offer an interactive program guide, email,
video-on-demand, Internet access and instant messaging.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010620/0096.html
http://www.interlinkelectronics.com
http://www.mediatti.com/business/index2.html

(San Diego) Digital music distributor MP3.com announced on Wednesday a new
service that it says will make it easier for artists to register their
works with the U.S. Copyright Office. San Diego-based MP3.com's Copyright
Wizard offers to complete the necessary forms, burn CD copies required for
the process, and submit the entire application to the Copyright Office on
behalf of artists. The service starts at $59.95 for those already in its
Premium Artist Service, and $69.95 otherwise.
http://www.mp3.com/copyrightwizard

(Portland, Ore.) MeasureCast, a provider of Web radio streaming audience
measurement, announced on Wednesday that Santa Monica's KCRW.com,
RadioCentral, RadioVoyager, Virgin Radio and the XACT Radio Network have
joined its 2000-member client list that receives the company's next-day
streaming audience size and demographic data.
http://www.measurecast.com

(Los Angeles) The Los Angeles Times featured an article on Wednesday
questioning the recording industry's argument that Napster has had a
negative effect on CD sales. The article quotes major retailers who say
that the lack of high-selling albums this year as compared with 2000, as
well as a general downturn in the economy were more likely factors in
weaker sales. It also points to SoundScan figures that say CD sales
actually went down after Napster started to implement the court-mandated
filtering of copyrighted songs.
http://www.latimes.com/business/20010620/t000051058.html

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> Venture Technologies Group, Account Executive - Los Angeles

Low power television station seeks Account Executive for broadcast sales
selling Spanish language stations in L.A. and other markets. Salary plus
commission, great benefits and advancement in a growing company. Requires
previous broadcast or cable sales experience. Must be computer literate
(MS Office, ACT and the internet).
Send resumes to: bholton@loop.com
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> AGENCY.COM, Senior Business Development Director - Boston

Position is responsible for driving revenue-producing activities such as:
qualifying leads, proactively managing accounts & cultivating senior-level
relationships w/ new & existing accounts. 8-10 yrs. professional
servicessales, successful sales track record and understanding of
eBusiness solutions. Must be able to manage overall relationships w/
clients. Apply online at: http://www.agency.com
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> Leisure Time Entertainment, Web Designer - Los Angeles

A San Fernando Valley based adult company, 20 years in the business, seeks
a web designer to design front-end graphics for many websites. The
applicant must possess strong understanding of HTML & Javascript.
Photoshop & graphics skills are required. Flash is a big plus as well. The
ability to create great looking graphics & incorporate them into web pages
quickly is necessary.
Send resume to: jfishman@lte.net
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> NextCard, Director of Internet Advertising - San Francisco

Internet advertiser & direct marketing firm seeks candidate w/ strong
advertising contract negotiating skills, an understanding of the Internet
market-place & the credit card business to research & acquire NextCard’s
advertising relationships, source new strategic accounts & negotiate
favorable cost-per-action contracts. 5+ yrs. BizDev or Internet
advertising exp. MBA preferred. Send resumes to: jobs@nextcard.com
http://www.nextcard.com
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> Bluewave, Project Manager - New York City

Seeking seasoned project manager with experience at a web design agency or
in the interactive department of a large company who has strong
interpersonal skills, good design sense and knowledge of database
technology. As one of Bluewave's key production people in NYC, you will
play a lead role in growing the company's business in the US. Apply
directly to the 'careers' section of www.bluewave.com
http://www.bluewave.com

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> Software Company Moving Sale - Los Angeles

An LA-based software company is moving offices and selling various
equipment & furnishings: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (a must for
looming blackouts); printers (HP Color Laserjet 4500, Laserjet 1100 and
many Epson 850s); PCs; firewall; hubs; desks; tables; chairs; whiteboards,
etc. Priced to move. Office located in mid-Wilshire at 3333 Wilshire Blvd.
(near Vermont), Suite 205, Los Angeles, CA 90010.
For information, please call Barney: 213.365.6545, ext. 204.
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> The Corporate Venture Capital Conference, June 22 - McLean, VA

Attendees of "The Corporate Venture Capital" conference will learn about
the investment criteria and processes of corporate sponsored venture funds
and how they have adapted to today's private equity environment. They will
also discover how corporations can work with technology start-ups besides
equity investments, including business development and strategic
partnerships. 7:30am Registration; 8-9:30am Program.
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