DMW Daily - June 20, 2006

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:

Keynoters:
Hugh Panero, President & CEO, XM Satellite Radio
Dawn McCall, President, Discovery Networks International (DCI)
Mike Kelly, President, AOL Media Networks

Featured Presentations:
Online Media: Adam Toll, Co-Founder & COO, BigChampagne
Mobile Media: Joe Laszlo, Research Director, Jupiter Research
Digital Home: Kurt Scherf, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates

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, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
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
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
Chris Maxcy, VP, Business Development, YouTube
Mike May, Principal, The Acorn Group
Jan Marc Kuelper, Director Business Development, Arvato Mobile GmbH
Rohit Bhargava, VP, Interactive Marketing, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Greg Demetriades, CEO, Whiteblox

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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Classifieds -- Advertise

General Manager - PCWorld.com - San Francisco, CA

CA PC World Communications and Mac Publishing are seeking a General Manager
(GM) for their network of web sites. As a member of the management team, this individual will lead overall strategic planning, product development and management efforts for PCWorld.com, Macworld.com, Maccentral.com and Playlistmag.com. Specific responsibilities fall into four general areas: content programming, audience development & retention, new information services & products, and advertising/business development. For complete information, or to apply, contact Kate Coldwell at kate_coldwell@pcworld.com.
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VP, In Store Digital Media Sales – Agency - Atlanta, GA

This sales leader will be responsible for leading digital and electronic messaging/signage program engagements. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the latest trends in digital in-store merchandising. Ideal candidate: Mid or senior level client side electronic messaging specialist role within a leading consumer goods or services company or sales role at ad/marketing agency working directly with senior management at retail client companies. For more information, questions and to send your resume, e-mail to DigsSch@aol.com and place “Digital Media Wire #5-DIG” in the Subject line.
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Project Director - Online Video Game Company - New York, NY

The leading expert in worldwide distribution of digital games is looking for a PD to oversee the entire rollout of our premium services and to be responsible for the complete lifecycle of customer satisfaction, technical implementation and business performance. You will be the owner of the project, from definition through goal achievement. Your team will not only implement the offering on our customer’s websites, but will manage it on an ongoing basis, be responsible for its performance to ensure the account's success. Send resume and cover letter to jobvideogame@hotmail.com.
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Senior Software Engineer - SyncCast - Anaheim, CA

SyncCast is seeking experienced Developers in .net, C#, C++ and SQL Server 2000 implementations. Qualified candidates should have a strong background with multi-threading, windows architecture and web services. Experience with Windows Media SDKs and Win32 a plus. Also valuable is an understanding of COM/COM+, DCOM and ATL. Once hired, employees learn the SyncCast digital media technologies and help develop new solutions for high profile clients. Competitive salaries/benefits. To learn more click here. To apply send resume to: jobs@synccast.com with a cover letter.
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Marketing Manager - PixFusion LLC - New York, NY

PixFusion uses its patented technology to create audio and photo personalized high-profile branded video products. The Company has commercialized children's video products through its Kideo brand (www.kideo.com), selling DVD videos to parents and grandparents of children ages one to seven. Seeking a highly motivated Marketing Manager. Responsible for: Creating and implementing marketing plans to drive consumer sales, coordinate all direct to consumer online & offline campaigns, oversee PR, promotion and advertising. Fast paced entrepreneurial environment. Growth opportunity. For full description of job and to apply visit www.pixfusion.com.
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Manager, Digital Media - Burger King Corporation - Miami, FL

Responsible for ideation, strategy & implementation of digital media including mobile, web & VOD. Champion marketing initiatives that integrate emerging and cutting edge technologies with BK’s overall media strategy. Oversee design & development of micro-sites, such as www.subservientchicken.com, www.sithsense.com, & www.huckinchicken.com. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, presentation & interpersonal skills; demonstrated “out-of-the-box” thinking; ability to challenge the “media status-quo”. To apply visit www.bkcareers.com.
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New Product Development - PixFusion LLC - New York, NY

Candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing the production of new titles for the company's personalized children's line (Kideo.com) of high profile branded videos and products in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment. Must be passionate and knowledgeable about the children's entertainment market. Must combine creative skills with organizational ones and must be a problem solver, will be expected to hit the ground running and contribute based on existing skills and past experiences. Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously in fast paced environment. Experience in working with multiple media environments including animation, audio and digital media. Knowledge of online, mobile and videogame environments is a plus. For full description of job and to apply visit www.pixfusion.com.
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SVP, Marketing - Universal Studios Home Entertainment - Universal City, CA

The SVP of Marketing will be charged with developing and implementing a product line-marketing plan for Universal Studios Home Entertainment product supporting these two objectives: To create a strong, well-known, and respected Universal Studios Home Entertainment TV/Catalog of brands for the home markets; and To drive distribution of Universal Studios Home Entertainment products and support aggressive divisional revenue growth across all segments. CONTACT INFO: For prompt consideration, apply online at: www.nbcunicareers.com typing in the Job # 525764 in the keyword search field.
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Product Manager - Entertainment Digital Media - Muze - New York, NY

Muze seeks an innovative, successful product manager to manage the entire product lifecycle of the Film & TV product-line. This includes complete P & L responsibility; driving top-line product revenue, margins and market share; clearly articulating the product value proposition and maintaining it in a constantly changing environment; initiating new products based on market analysis and collaborating with internal departments to ensure products that achieve maximum revenue and profitability. Qualified candidate will have 5 -7 years experience in product and project management; proven tactical and business success; excellent team building, communication and presentation skills; and relevant experience the Film & TV market area– as well as new media, e-commerce, content delivery for media products and the home entertainment market. A BA/BS required, advance degree preferred. Please send resume and confidential salary requirements to: humanresource@muze.com, or via fax at (212) 824-0422.
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Developer/Quality Assurance - NPR - Washington, DC

Join the team that builds the key infrastructure behind one of the top news sites on the web, drives its industry-leading podcasts, and is creating the future of mobile media. National Public Radio has an opening for a key position on its application development team to improve the QA process, track and fix bugs, and develop new applications. To apply, send cover letter and resume, identifying position by number (#DMW 1489) and title, to: NPR: Human Resources Department; 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20001-3753; Fax 202-513-3047; E-mail - employment@npr.org.
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Manager, Digital Marketing - Universal Pictures - Universal City, CA

The individual in this position will work closely with the SVP for Universal Pictures Digital Marketing and the VP for Universal Home Entertainment Digital Marketing in the building of continuity for online campaigns from the theatrical window through the home entertainment release. This position will be very involved with the Home Entertainment team to integrate tactics and assets into the release strategy during the Home Entertainment window. In addition, this individual will be responsible for exploring alternative platforms for distribution and marketing for a film - wireless, PDA, game players, etc. CONTACT INFO: For more information and to apply, go to www.nbcunicareers.com and search for Job # 525768.
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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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Corporate Teambuilding Through Music Making - Worldwide

Looking for a new "spin" on teambuilding? Imagine your employees enjoying a fun, interactive experience that they'll never forget--making electronic music together! As they blend rhythms and beats to create their own unique CD, participants sharpen their teamwork skills, exercise their creative muscle, and have a great time doing it. For more information visit: www.norcalteambuilding.com
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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

Digital Media Wire's directory 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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