Connecting People & Knowledge - Since May 2000
   
Today's Sponsor:

Tangent Mobile is an interactive mobile solutions agency for the media & entertainment industry. We'll  work with you to create your go-to-market strategy, technology and vendor selection and develop product/service specifications.

 


June 29, 2005 -- About Us | Advertise | Events | Subscribe | Unsubscribe

Main Stories
o Mashboxx Licenses Sony BMG Songs for Legal File-Sharing Service
o Report: Two-Thirds of College Students See No Problem With File-Sharing
o Court Says WhenU Can Serve Pop-Up Ads on Competitors' Websites
o German Prosecutors Target Online Buyers of Pirated Movies, Software
o Report: New Consoles to Spur Video Game Sales to $26 Billion in 2010


> Featured Advertisement:
--PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 
 

o Briefly Noted: HD DVD Promotion Group, Ruckus - legal file-sharing, Blinkx, Groove Mobile - PTC, Warner Bros. Online - Sprint, Amazon.com - Tribeca Film Festival, MSN - FoxSports fantasy football, Sony Computer Entertainment America - "NBA '06," NIS America - "Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana," World Poker Tour - gambling site, British Library - digital publishing projections
_____________________________________________

> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Project Manager
--Database Warehouse Architect
--Senior SAP Application Architect
--Online Advertising Manager
--Director of Marketing
--Senior Software Engineer - ASP.Net, VB.Net, Web Services
--Media Supervisor
--Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech
--Technical Account Manager (TAM)
--Account Executives, Integration Software & Solution Sales - Software AG
--IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay
--Vice President/Media Director
--Sr. Product Manager
--Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
 


o Mashboxx Licenses Sony BMG Songs for Legal File-Sharing Service

Virginia Beach, Va. -- Mashboxx, an authorized peer-to-peer music file-sharing service being developed by the former head of Grokster, announced on Wednesday that it has licensed major label Sony BMG's songs for inclusion on the service. "Sony BMG has done the heretofore unthinkable: embrace file sharing," said Wayne Rosso, CEO of Mashboxx and former head of Grokster -- which lost its landmark Supreme Court copyright infringement case earlier this week. Mashboxx said that negotiations are currently under way with other labels to license songs for its service, which will place protected versions of their songs for sale on major existing file-sharing networks. Users will pay 99 cents per track, and will be able to listen to several full-track previews before purchasing a song. Mashboxx is using Napster founder Shawn Fanning's Snocap "acoustic fingerprinting" song ID service to ensure that only authorized tracks are made available. Snocap has already signed additional deals with Universal, EMI and Warner to include their songs in its authorized database. Virginia-based Mashboxx said it plans to soon begin beta testing of its legal peer-to-peer service.
http://www.mashboxx.com/release.html
http://www.snocap.com
_____________________________________________

o Report: Two-Thirds of College Students See No Problem With File-Sharing

Washington -- Two-thirds of university students see nothing unethical about downloading copyrighted media for free, and 52% believe the practice is also acceptable workplace behavior, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of the Business Software Alliance (BSA). Forty-five per cent of students said they used campus networks for peer-to-peer downloads, with 36% reporting an increase in their downloading behavior. A minority of 32% of students said it's not okay to swap files, up from 23% in 2003. The survey also found that 27% of admitted music downloaders also reported downloading pirated software programs; however, 70% of students said that media reports about unlicensed software or industry actions against downloaders have made them less likely to download. While nearly three-quarters of academics also surveyed for the report said they believe campus downloading policies are effective, only 45% of students surveyed agreed.
http://www.bsa.org/usa/press/newsreleases/Nationwide-Survey-June-2005.cfm
____________________________________________

o Court Says WhenU Can Serve Pop-Up Ads on Competitors' Websites

New York -- A federal appeals court has ruled that Internet adware developer WhenU did not violate companies' trademarks when using them to serve pop-up ads for their competitors. WhenU's software is often bundled with file-sharing programs or other applications, and once installed then monitors Web surfing and overlays its clients' ads when users visit a competitor's site. Contact lens retailer 1-800-Contacts sued WhenU for trademark violations in 2002; when a lower court sided with 1-800-Contacts, WhenU appealed the ruling, which was overturned on Monday by the 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals. "A trademark owner is not entitled to control your desktop just because you happen to be visiting its website," said Fred von Lohmann, a senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which filed an amicus brief on behalf of WhenU in the case. "This decision is good news for consumers who want the freedom to install tools that help them customize their web-surfing."
http://i-newswire.com/pr27905.html
http://tinyurl.com/aga6a
http://www.whenu.com
____________________________________________

o German Prosecutors Target Online Buyers of Pirated Movies, Software

London -- Prosecutors in Germany have begun criminal proceedings against the first of some 15,000 users who allegedly knowingly paid to download pirated movies and software on the Internet, The Register reported. Authorities last year arrested two brothers operating a download service called Ftpwelt.com, alleging the men had profited more than $1.2 million from sales of pirated movies, games and software on the site. In addition to pressing charges against the operators of Ftpwelt.com, German prosecutors have also narrowed a list of consumers who purchased pirated content from the site from 45,000 to 15,000; those consumers now face potential lawsuits, fines and even prison time.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/06/28/german_warez_case
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2004/09/20/german_warez_lawyer
http://www.ftpwelt.com
____________________________________________

o Report: New Consoles to Spur Video Game Sales to $26 Billion in 2010

San Diego -- The release of next-generation video game consoles will spur interactive entertainment software sales from $18 billion in 2004 to $26 billion in 2010, according to a forecast from San Diego-based market research firm DFC Intelligence. While the firm believes Sony's PlayStation 3 will maintain the company's lead in the market, DFC predicts that Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's "Revolution" will increase the companies' respective market shares. "The next generation of console systems will connect to broadband networks right out of the box and this should significantly expand revenue possibilities," said DFC president David Cole. "With a true worldwide marketplace and increasing ownership of multiple systems, this is not a winner take all situation. Instead it is about how profits can be maximized across the unique installed base of different console, portable, PC and location-based platforms."
http://www.dfcint.com/news/prjune2005.html

Top


> Featured Advertisement:

> PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 

PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and media industry forecast, including in-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major global region. The complete 550-page book, is available in print or electronic format. The 50 page "Global Overview" (available in print or electronic format)or any of the 14 individual industry segment chapters (electronic format only) can be purchased separately for $95. For sample content and to order, click here.
 

Top


o Briefly Noted:

(Tokyo) The HD DVD Promotion Group, a trade group formed to promote Toshiba's next-generation, high-capacity DVD format, announced on Wednesday that a number of disc replication equipment makers and disc manufacturers are now prepared to begin producing HD DVD discs. M2 Engineering AB, Singulus and Unaxis have started to sell their disc replication machines, which will begin mass producing HD DVD discs later this year. Disc makers including Japan's Memory-Tech Corporation and Germany's Sonopress said they are ready to begin pressing HD DVD discs. The HD DVD Promotion Group added that several Hollywood studios have also committed to releasing films on HD DVD beginning in the fourth quarter of 2005.
http://tinyurl.com/cqjde
http://www.hddvdprg.com 

(Herndon, Va.) Ruckus, a provider of legal music and media download services on college campuses, announced on Wednesday that it has added the ability for students to legally "share" their music with other students on their campus network. With permission, students will be able to browse the playlists and file libraries of fellow students and then download those files for themselves.
http://www.ruckus.com 

(San Francisco) Blinkx, a searchable Web video index, announced on Wednesday that it has added podcast and video blog channels to its index. Blinkx uses voice recognition software to transcribe the content of audio and video files, so that users may search them to find desired content. In addition to user-generated content, the company also indexes video from providers including iFilm and Movielink.
http://www.blinkx.com./press/2005/20050629.php

(Andover, Mass.) Groove Mobile, a provider of mobile music download services, announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Polish wireless carrier PTC to launch that country's first full-track mobile music download service. Massachusetts-based Groove Mobile's library of tracks from labels including EMI, Warner and V2 will be available to PTC's nearly nine million subscribers.
http://www.groovemobile.net

(Glendale, Calif.) Warner Bros. Online on Wednesday announced the launch of a mobile video channel that will offer clips of classic "Looney Tunes," "Scooby-Doo," "The Flintstones" and "The Jetsons" cartoons. Launching first on Sprint's mobile network, the "Looney Tunes and Friends" channel will offer 3-5 minute clips of cartoons for $4.95 per month. Warner Bros. Online said it also plans to offer a Warner Bros. film trailer channel on Sprint's network.
http://www.pcsvision.com
http://www.warnerbros.com 

(New York) Online retailer Amazon.com announced on Wednesday that it has teamed again with the Tribeca Film Festival to sponsor a second Amazon Theater/Tribeca Film Festival Short-Film Competition, which will award the winner $50,000 for his or her next film project. Amazon said it received more than 1,000 short film submissions for the first iteration of the festival; short film submissions for the new contest will be accepted through August 26.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050629/295252.html
http://www.amazon.com/shortfilms 

(Redmond, Wash.) Microsoft said on Wednesday that it has launched FoxSports.com's fantasy football online game on its MSN network. The service will offer updates to mobile users via MSN Messenger. The free fantasy football league will launch with a fantasy draft on July 27.
http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasyfootball 

(Foster City, Calif.) Sony Computer Entertainment America said on Wednesday that it plans to ship its "NBA '06" title for Sony PSP in the fall of 2005. The company added that Phoenix Suns power forward Amare Stoudamire will serve as cover athlete for the game.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050629/sfw024.html 

(Anaheim, Calif.) Video game publisher NIS America on Wednesday shipped its "Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana" title for PlayStation 2 to retailers. The title is the first U.S. release from Japanese roleplaying game developer Gust; the "Atelier" series was launched in Japan on the PlayStation in 1997.
http://www.gust.co.jp
http://www.nisamerica.com 

(London) WPT Enterprises, producer of the "World Poker Tour" TV series, announced on Wednesday the launch of a real-money gambling website featuring a live multiplayer poker room. The British Islands-based WPTonline.com was created with software developed by WagerWorks, and is regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050629/295215.html
http://www.gamblingcontrol.org
http://www.wptonline.com 

(London) According to a new report by the British Library, nearly 90% of newly published work in the U.K. will be available in digital form by the year 2020. By comparison, only half of newly published work by that same year will also be available in print form, with just 10% of new titles available only in print, the report said. The British Library said the new collection would include both digital-born works and previous works that have been digitized.
http://www.bl.uk/news/2005/pressrelease20050629.html

Top


> Classifieds -- Advertise

> 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.
_________________

> Database Warehouse Architect

This individual will lead in the design, modification, development and implementation of the company's database warehouse products and associated embedded and third party reports. He/she will lead in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software, research & employ commonly used concepts, procedures and best practices software development. Four plus years of overall software development experience is required as well as one plus years in Java. If interested, please submit your resume to vbhatia@hirestrategy.com, or visit, http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire275.asp
_________________

> Senior SAP Application Architect

2-3 Years SAP BW Implementation and Development Exp. 5 Years of total exp in full life cycle SAP Implementations, with focus on Basis installation and configuration. 3-4 Years exp with a 3rd Party BI tool such as Business Objects, Cognos focusing on Architecture, Implementation and Configuration. Ability to work with minimal direction yet keep all parties well informed Communication and writing skills. Send resumes to kathe.yamagata@claraview.com
_________________

> Online Advertising Manager

Proffiliates, Inc is seeking a highly motivated individual to help grow a successful and profitable email marketing company. Reporting to the co- founders of the company, the Online Advertising Manager will assist in all day to day operations of the business. This is a tele-commuting position. Proficient with Excel and other Office applications, Working knowledge of HTML 2.0, Past experience in the email advertising and/or direct marketing space, Good overall business experience, Strong problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and motivational skills. Deadline oriented. Send resumes to general@proffiliates.com
_________________

> Director of Marketing

Hartley Hickey Executive Search works with small to mid-sized companies to help find talented marketing executives. Our client, a software provider of healthcare billing services, is looking for a seasoned direct marketer. Define marketing strategy for the customer experience. Define and manage marketing budget and oversee implementation of marketing components. Coordinate with product development and operations to ensure the success of the product. Send resumes to chris@hartleyhickey.com
_________________

> Senior Software Engineer - ASP.Net, VB.Net, Web Services

Build Web Services for commercial CRM. Must have experience building Web Services and related technologies in a .NET environment: XML, XSL, SOAP, UDDI, WSDL ,WSE (.NET), security methods and standards, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, ASP .NET, ADO.NET, MS SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers and data access optimization techniques. SharePoint 2003 Web Part Development, SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services configuration. Send resumes to recruiter@tmaresources.com
_________________

> Media Supervisor - Manhattan, NY

In this management position, the Supervisor oversees all aspects of online media campaigns, including planning, implementing and tracking for one of the top 10 advertisers in the country. Require: Five to seven years of exp. in media, marketing or strategic planning, Exp. in online marketing and current knowledge of trends and innovations in interactive media, Proven leadership skills and mgmt exp., Excellent written and verbal communications skills, Detail-oriented approach. Please email cover letter and resume to Arela Simerson arela@cm-recruiting.com
_________________

> Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech

Key member of IT organization; senor management position within IT. Manage staff of 3-4 professionals; partner with CIO in managing IT planning, program management and administration. Prepare and track IT budget; determine performance measures; lead program management across all business functions; establish standards. Requires experience managing multiple large IT projects across diverse business units. Send resumes to fsltd@earthlink.net
_________________

> Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Springfield, VA

Verio is a global industry-leading hosting and service provider. We are currently offering a position within our Technical Account Management group. The selected candidate will be responsible for the detailed tracking/resolution and day-to-day operational management of our dedicated hosting clients. The TAM will facilitate and assist with the troubleshooting of escalated client issues(24x7). Technical account/project management skills, preferably in a hosting environment, are desired. Bachelor's degree required. For more Information please visit http://ver.hrdpt.com Send resumes to cmerritt@verio.net
_________________

> 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
_________________

> Account Executives, Integration Software & Solution Sales - Software AG

Established for over 30 years, Software AG is an expert in world-class enterprise modernization and information integration. We seek Account Executives with an advanced understanding of integration, middleware solutions, BPM, and workflow delivery software to sell our portfolio of software, solutions, and services. Visit http://www.softwareagusa.com/ or email resume to kim.burger@softwareagusa.com
_________________

> 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
_________________

> 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
_________________

> 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
_________________

> 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.
_________________

Top


About Us
Digital Media Wire, Inc. is a news organization, publisher and events company serving the digital media industry since May 2000. Our daily newsletter delivers original briefings on business, legal and financial developments shaping digital media and read by over 30,000 executives and professionals.

Digital Media Wire, Inc. is part of the Tech Wire Media Group, an international network of publications that includes Potomac Tech Wire, New England Tech Wire, Southeast Tech Wire, Bay Area Tech Wire, Tri-state Tech Wire, Thames Tech Wire and European Tech Wire. The network reaches more than 70,000 individuals from over 70 countries each business day.

More information:
www.digitalmediawire.com, www.potomactechwire.com, www.newenglandtechwire.com, www.bayareatechwire.com, www.tristatetechwire.com, www.southeasttechwire.com, www.thamestechwire.com, www.europeantechwire.com


Executive & Editorial Team
CEO & Publisher: Ned Sherman
Co-Founder & Executive Editor: Paul Sherman
VP, Marketing & Events: Tinzar Than Sherman
Marketing & Events Coordinator: Heather Nicolaides

Editor: Mark Hefflinger


Contact Us
Questions, Comments & Suggestions - comments@digitalmediawire.com

News Tips & Press Releases - editorial@digitalmediawire.com
Advertising - marketing@digitalmediawire.com


Telephone:  323-852-7130

For a free subscription to Digital Media Wire:

Your Email address:
(Required) Your name:
(Required) City, State:

To unsubscribe, please type (do not cut and paste) your email address in the box below:

Your Email address:

If you have any problems unsubscribing, please send an email with PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line to unsubscribe@digitalmediawire.com

Top


Copyright 2005 Digital Media Wire, Inc. All Rights Reserved.