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o Supreme Court Rules Against Child Online Protection Act
o Report: Global Entertainment & Media Industry to Grow to $1.7 Trillion in 2008
o Survey: 56% of U.S. Adults Say RIAA Shouldn't Sue File-Swappers
o Traffic's Steve Winwood, "Access Hollywood" Team for P2P Promotion
o U.K. to Launch Weekly Sales Chart for Music Single Downloads
o Report: Global Digital TV Sales to Reach $70 Billion in 2008
o Video Gaming Network IGN Acquires DVD Site Rotten Tomatoes
o Online Marketing Firm Agency.com Acquires Ad Firm Exile on Seventh
o BBC Sets Out Future Role in "Digital Britain"

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o Briefly Noted: eMusic - concert recording download kiosk, Buena Vista Pictures Marketing - "National Treasure" SmarTrailer, Nokia - Sun Microsystems, Linktone - Cartoon Network, Codemasters, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
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--PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
--Executive Networking Meeting - Going International, July 20th
--Audio Conference - Homeland Security Contracting - July 27
 


o Supreme Court Rules Against Child Online Protection Act

Washington, D.C. -- By a 5-4 margin, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that legislation aimed at protecting children from Internet pornography violates free speech rights. While shooting down the measure, however, the justices left the door open for the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) to make a comeback, ruling that a lower court should decide whether technological advances now make it possible to block "harmful" online material from children while still preserving the rights of adults. Voting with the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that while Internet filters undeniably have flaws, "content-based prohibitions" like COPA "have the constant potential to be a repressive force in the lives and thoughts of a free people." The decision was seen as a victory for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). "The Court has made it safe for artists, sex educators and web publishers to communicate with adults about sexuality without risking jail time," said Ann Beeson, who argued the case for the ACLU last March and earlier in 2001.
http://www.aclu.org/Privacy/Privacy.cfm?ID=16025&c=252
http://makeashorterlink.com/?X6E421EA8
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,64028,00.html    
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o Report: Global Entertainment & Media Industry to Grow to $1.7 Trillion in 2008

New York -- The global entertainment and media industry will be worth $1.7 trillion in 2008, as spending increases at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), up from a growth rate of 4.2% and spending of $1.2 trillion in 2003, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. The firm credits an impressive 9.8% CAGR for the Asia/Pacific regional market, as well as improved economic conditions, new distribution channels and new technologies for the overall growth. The number of broadband households will grow at a 31.3% CAGR to surpass 300 million for the first time in 2008, while Internet advertising will outpace the rest of the industry with a 12.7% CAGR as it grows to $18.9 billion in 2008. The fastest growing segment of the entertainment industry during the next five years will be video games, expected to grow at a 20.1% CAGR to $55.6 billion in 2008. PricewaterhouseCoopers also expects a turnaround for the struggling music industry, which will see a 2% CAGR and global spending of $33.7 billion by 2008. "After a few years of economic uncertainty, our projections for industry growth are encouraging across the board, highlighted by particularly swift gains in the video games and Internet advertising and access spending segments," said Wayne Jackson, leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers' entertainment and media practice.
http://www.pwc.com/outlook     
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o Survey: 56% of U.S. Adults Say RIAA Shouldn't Sue File-Swappers

Eagan, Minn. -- A majority of Americans surveyed said the music industry should not sue individuals who illegally download music off the Internet, according to a poll conducted by legal website FindLaw. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has thus far filed suit against over 3,400 suspected file-swappers, with around 600 of these settling out of court for about $3,000 each. FindLaw's survey of 1,000 American adults found that 56% oppose the lawsuits, while 37% support the industry's legal actions. Opposition was more pronounced among 18 to 34-year-olds, nearly two-thirds of whom were against the lawsuits; also more opposed were people with lower incomes. "I suspect that many people, when educated about the purpose of copyright law, support the law," commented Prof. Sharon Sandeen, of the Hamline University School of Law. "Public opposition to the lawsuits may be due, in part, to what some people consider hard-handed tactics by the RIAA."
http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/lit/riaa/index.html 
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o Traffic's Steve Winwood, "Access Hollywood" Team for P2P Promotion

Los Angeles -- Steve Winwood, a veteran musician who played in Traffic and Blind Faith, announced that he has teamed with entertainment news program "Access Hollywood" to promote his music on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks like Kazaa, Reuters reported. The deal was brokered between interactive marketer Jun Group and Hearst-Argyle Television, which owns a stake in "Access Hollywood" as well as 10 NBC affiliate stations. The promotion will include the distribution of a previously unreleased live version of Traffic's "Dear Mr. Fantasy" -- with an embedded five-second audio ad for "Access Hollywood" -- onto peer-to-peer networks, as well as the placement of additional video content and links to buy Winwood's new independent CD on the "Access Hollywood" website.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?O4C823EA8 
http://www.hearstargyle.com 
http://jungroup.com 
http://www.stevewinwood.com 
http://www.accesshollywood.com/stevewinwood    
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o U.K. to Launch Weekly Sales Chart for Music Single Downloads

London -- The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) said it would launch an official chart for downloaded music singles by Sept. 1. The BPI said the chart would record the sale of paid tracks from websites run by OD2, iTunes, HMV, Coca-Cola and Microsoft's MSN, among others. The organization has already released a Top 20 list for the third week of June, with the Pixies' iTunes-exclusive "Bam Thwok" leading U.K. download sales, followed by Maroon5's "This Love," OutKast's "Hey Ya!" and Anastacia's "Left Outside Alone." "Music remains overwhelmingly a CD market," said BPI Chairman Peter Jamieson. "But the excitement and energy surrounding the new legal music sites is giving a lift to the entire market." The chart will be compiled by the Official UK Chart Company, and the results will be broadcast by Radio 1, the BPI said.
http://www.bpi.co.uk/news/press/index.asp?fName=news_content_file_806.shtml 
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o Report: Global Digital TV Sales to Reach $70 Billion in 2008

Framingham, Mass. -- Global sales of digital televisions are poised to reach $70 billion in 2008, fueled by the popularity of DVD players, as well as plasma and LSD displays, according to a report from Massachusetts-based market research firm IDC. Sales for all televisions will grow from 170 million in 2003 to 196 million in 2008, as consumers begin to replace their analog sets. IDC reports that in 2003, 7.1% of global TV shipments were digital; this year the percentage will climb to more than 12%, and by 2008, 60% are projected to be digital. "As consumers become exposed to the crisp, vivid images and overall cinematic experience of HD, they will begin to see a compelling reason to replace their otherwise functioning analog solutions. This move is well underway as the selection of DTVs and HDTVs in retail continues to swell," said Danielle Levitas, director of consumer research at IDC.
http://www.idc.com    
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o Video Gaming Network IGN Acquires DVD Site Rotten Tomatoes

Brisbane, Calif. -- IGN Entertainment, a video game news and information provider, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire Rotten Tomatoes, a destination site for movie and DVD buyers. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Rotten Tomatoes reached a worldwide audience of 5.2 million during May 2004, according to comScore data, as compared with 17.7 million for all of IGN's properties. "Rotten Tomatoes will add tremendous depth and complementary value to IGN's existing portfolio of movie and DVD coverage on IGN's FilmForce," said IGN CEO Mark Jung. "The acquisition is a good demonstration of how IGN is applying our expertise in amassing vertical content, which we honed in the gaming field, to another key digital entertainment market segment -- movies and DVDs." Brisbane, Calif.-based IGN has also acquired GameSpy Industries and TeamXbox within the past year.
http://www.ign.com 
http://www.rottentomatoes.com 
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o Online Marketing Firm Agency.com Acquires Ad Firm Exile on Seventh

New York -- Agency.com, a provider of interactive marketing and technology services, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the assets of San Francisco-based online ad agency Exile on Seventh LLC. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Exile on Seventh, whose clients include eBay, 21st Century Insurance and Wells Fargo, will be integrated into Agency.com's San Francisco office and will assume the Agency.com brand in all markets except London.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040629/nytu024_1.html 
http://www.agency.com 
http://www.eo7.com 
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o BBC Sets Out Future Role in "Digital Britain"

London -- The BBC, seeking to renew a royal charter due to expire in 2006, on Tuesday published its submission and outlined its role in creating a new "digital Britain." In its manifesto, the BBC pledged to improve public access to digital services and encourage more active and interactive participation. It also promised to open up its creative archive and grant more access to a veritable "treasure trove" of content. At the launch of the charter review paper -- called "Building public value: renewing the BBC for the digital world" -- Director General Mark Thompson and Chairman Michael Grade said the BBC was committed to working with the government and leading Britain into the digital age. Even so, the company criticized the government's 2010 target date for the national switchover to digital and set its own target of 2012.
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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) EMusic, a digital music unit of Dimensional Associates that offers a catalog of 400,000 tracks from mainly independent artists, announced the launch of its new digital download kiosk at a concert last night at Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey. Immediately following the show's conclusion, patrons were able to purchase MP3 downloads of the night's performance from Southern Culture on the Skids from the kiosk. Songs were delivered to patrons on a USB 2.0 pen-sized hard drive; the songs on their own cost $10, or $30 when added to the cost of the USB drive. San Diego-based eMusic plans to roll-out the kiosks at other prominent independent music venues across the country.
http://www.emusic.com

(Los Angeles) Disney's Buena Vista Pictures Marketing said on Tuesday that it will debut its "SmarTrailer" technology with the online trailer for Touchstone Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer's upcoming film, "National Treasure." The interactive trailer allows users to explore areas of interest by clicking on picture windows that appear as the trailer plays. For the "National Treasure" SmarTrailer, nine unique windows will lead viewers to one-minute information "pods" that delve into specific topics related to the film, the historical facts behind the story, and the filmmaking process.
http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/nationaltreasure.html
http://www.nationaltreasure.com

(San Francisco) Cell phone maker Nokia on Tuesday extended an agreement with Sun Microsystems intended to simplify the development and delivery of mobile multiplayer Java games. Under the terms, Nokia's SNAP Mobile solution will be more closely integrated with Sun's wireless game development tools, content delivery server software and Java enterprise software.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040629/sftu081_1.html 
http://www.sun.com 
http://www.nokia.com/snapmobile

(Shanghai, China) Chinese wireless entertainment publisher Linktone announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Turner Broadcasting's Cartoon Network to launch Cartoon Network Java-based cell phone games in China. The first titles under the agreement are "Tom & Jerry Cheese Chase" and "The Powerpuff Girls Bad Mojo"; the deal also allows Linktone to develop and distribute other Java games based on Cartoon Network properties.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040629/lntu009_1.html
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com 
http://www.linktone.com

(New York) U.K.-based video game publisher Codemasters on Tuesday shipped its "Soldiers: Heroes of World War II" PC game to retailers. The title, which supports four-player multiplayer gaming, was created by Ukraine-based developer Best Way.
http://www.codemasters.com/soldiers

(Culver City, Calif.) The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), an interactive entertainment industry trade group with 5,000 members, announced on Tuesday that it has named Joseph Olin as president of the organization. Olin has served as a vice president at game publisher Eidos, and also as a senior partner at Ogilvy & Mather.
http://www.interactive.org 
 
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> NMS Imaging Seeing Sales Manager

Sales Professional wanted to build and mentor B2B outside sales team of 12 covering NJ-VA. Ideal candidate has proven experience with office automation equipment sales or similar. Knowledge of selling applied solutions to line-of-business with ROI and business process improvement will make the difference. Seeking excellent presenting, speaking, and people skills with energy and professionalism. Send resume and compensation requirements. employment@nmsimaging.com
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> Senior Account Executive - PR

mPRm Public Relations has an opening for an AE or a SAE in its Emerging Media and Technology practice. Candidates should have at least 3+ years PR experience in technology-related PR, proven media relationships and demonstrated competency in core PR skills, including writing, pitching trade and business press and client relations. SAEs should have the ability to manage their own accounts on a day-to-day basis. Agency experience a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to emtjobs@mprm.com.
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> Financial Pricing/Modeling Analyst

Create and analyze complex financial models of proposals. Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to validate model assumptions. Provide recommendations to the sales, operations, and finance staff on financial models. Continually improve the standard pricing models. Analyze statements to update assumptions of cost structure. Prepare financial forecasts and budgets. Create operational plans for new business opportunities. Assemble potential operational costs into proposals to create solutions. Send resumes to timothy.r.smith@acs-inc.com
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> Senior Accountant - Online Resources

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for preparing financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries and the general ledger, as well as maintaining fixed assets schedules, assisting with the month-end close and the monthly invoicing processes and completing special projects as required. Requirements: Either a Bachelors degree in acctg. with 3-5 years of accounting exp or an Associates degree with 5 plus years of accounting exp., solid knowledge of accounting principles, skill with Excel spreadsheets and excellent verbal and written communications skills, CPA is strongly desired. Great benefits, and competitive compensation. Send resumes to shahn@orcc.com  or wnewman@orcc.com
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> Wholesale Product Manager - Cavalier Telephone

Candidate should have deep understanding of the Carrier market including traditional circuit based transport/switched providers and VO/IP backbone providers. Experience in FCC Type I special access circuit pricing and Carrier/Cap provider pricing structures. Require: 5 plus years marketing and strategic development mgmt exp. targeted at the Wholesale/Carrier local, national, and international marketplace. 4-Year Business/Marketing degree, MBA. Technical certifications in telecom systems a plus. Great benefits, rewarding compensation program, medical and dental, 401K. Please email resumes and salary requirements to humres@cavtel.com
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> Director E-Business

Immediate opening for a Director, eBusiness to direct, manage and be accountable for the Company's eBusiness P&L. Key Responsibilities: Manages eBusiness P&L, Build eBusiness through stages including small order transition, customer integrations, customized extranets and organic growth. Require: Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or related field of study. 7 to 10 yrs of related exp. in eBusiness, Min 5 yrs of mgmt exp reqd. Proven leadership abilities. Land base to e-commerce experience, launching stand alone second commerce. Send inquiries to melon.yeshoalul@gtsi.com
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> Financial Planning Analyst

This position will provide in-house support to the CFO and CEO for financial analysis, actuarial studies and financial forecasting, support premium rate studies, reserve valuations, reinsurance administration and financial projections and ensure that all documentation complies with Company policy and professional standards. Responsibilities: working with the CFO, prepare financial modeling and forecasts. Conduct financial analysis projects and special statistical studies as needed to support projection; support the Consulting Actuary. Please send resume to kstephens@hirestrategy.com  or visit http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire198.asp
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> Product Manager

This Product Manager position will be responsible for specifying the requirements and overseeing development of new trusted data exchange applications on an innovative infrastructure for carrier-class deployment in the mobile environment. Require: Exp. in mobile carrier application product development, exp. in User Interface development and evaluation, 5yrs software engineering and development background reqd, knowledge of carrier billing and class of service, Ability to manage product development program reqd, Excellent writing and presentation skills required, Must be able to travel. Please send resumes to amy.ashker@epok.net
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Spending on homeland security is growing at an unprecedented pace at state, local and federal levels. During its first year, the Department of Homeland Security signed over 18,500 contracts for goods and services from US companies of all sizes. Join the Institute of Management and Administration (IOMA) and our panel of contracting experts in this 90-minute audio telephone conference to find out how proper marketing and product strategy can make all the difference in your DHS bid. Click the link below for information and to register: http://www.homeland-directory.com/contracting.html

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