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o Hollywood, Tech Firms Agree On DVD Copying, Content Protection
o Judge Allows Infringement Case Against Napster Investors to Move Forward
o Acacia Suffers Setback in Streaming Patent Infringement Lawsuit
o Report: Nintendo DS to Launch in U.S. Nov. 11 With $180 Price Tag
o Sirius Satellite Radio Hits 500,000 Subscribers

 > DMW Announcements:
 --Future of Television: Next Generation - November 19, 2004

 > Featured Advertisement:
 --New Media Attorney
 --Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards - Nov. 4-5
 

o Briefly Noted: TOM Online - Chinese wireless music services, XM Satellite Radio - ACC/Pac-10 sports, Apple AirPort Express, Hawaiian Airlines - digEplayer, AOL - D-Link, Aerielle - XM Satellite Radio, Nickelodeon - .kids domain, id Software - "Doom 3," Electronic Arts - "NCAA Football 2005," Verizon Wireless - Blue Ridge Games, Pop-up ads - unreliable click-through data
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--New Media Attorney
--Database Programmer
--Deloitte Consulting LLP - Consultants and Senior Consultants
--Branch Manage: Boston, Richmond, Reston, Chicago, L.A., San Jose, Minn.
--VP of Sales - Web Hosting / Internetworking / Telecom Services
--VP - Ignition Strategic Communications
--NMS Imaging Seeing Sales Manager
--Financial Pricing/Modeling Analyst
--Audio Conference - Homeland Security Contracting - July 27
--Executive Networking Meeting - Going International, July 20th
--Leverage the India Advantage -- For Your Data Needs 
 


o Hollywood, Tech Firms Agree On DVD Copying, Content Protection

Los Angeles -- A consortium of Hollywood movie and TV firms and technology companies have reached an agreement that will allow high-definition video programming to be legally copied for personal use, while at the same time ensuring that programs and other content cannot be pirated over home networks. Currently, its is illegal to defeat the copyright protections on DVDs to make back-up copies for personal use, while TiVo and other services allow for limited recording of TV shows and movies. Members of the group, which is expected to formally announce its agreement at an upcoming Content Protection Technology Working Group (CPTWG) meeting, are said to include IBM, Intel, Sony, Microsoft, Warner Bros., Walt Disney and Matsushita. The consortium has developed a new content protection technology, dubbed the "Advanced Access Content System," which is expected to become available for licensing later this year.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?V32512EC8 
http://makeashorterlink.com/?C1F421EC8        
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o Judge Allows Infringement Case Against Napster Investors to Move Forward

San Francisco -- A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that companies that invested in Napster during its early years, such as Bertelsmann and venture capital firm Hummer Winblad, could be held liable for copyright infringement for keeping the company afloat. U.S. District Judge Marilyn Patel on Wednesday ruled to allow the case to continue through the discovery process, where record labels and others could present evidence arguing that Bertelsmann's $90 million investment in Napster in 2000 cost them millions in lost sales due to copyright infringement. "By investing both millions of dollars and management resources in Napster, which was an illegal enterprise built on the unlawful distribution of copyrighted works, Bertelsmann and Hummer Winblad enabled and encouraged the wholesale theft of copyrighted music," Jeanne Meyer, a spokeswoman for major label EMI, told Reuters. "Our position remains that those allegations are not factually true and will be disproven through the discovery process," Bertelsmann attorney Bruce Rich told Reuters.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?P25513EC8 
http://www.napster.com          
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o Acacia Suffers Setback in Streaming Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Los Angeles -- A company claiming to hold patents on basic streaming media technology was delivered a blow on Monday, when a federal court judge essentially ruled several of its patent claims to be invalid, The Los Angeles Times reported. Acacia Research, which has already won licenses for its technology from Disney, Playboy, Radio Free Virgin and over 100 others, responded by saying that several of its claims are still intact, and that the judge has still not heard from expert witnesses on any of its claims. "This is one step in what is typically a long process," said Acacia chairman Paul Ryan. "We continue to believe that we have strong arguments of infringement." Acacia sued a number of adult website operators after they refused to license its technology; U.S. District Judge James Ware filed the preliminary order against Acacia on Monday. The company also has a patent lawsuit pending against the nation's top cable and satellite TV operators, including Comcast and DirecTV. "We're pleased that the court saw, frankly, a lot of it our way," Jonathan Singer, an attorney for nine of the adult sites sued by Acacia, told The Times. The next oral arguments in the case will likely be heard in the fall, with decisions coming in the following months. Acacia's shares were down 37% Tuesday on news of the ruling.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040713/135991_1.html
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-acacia14jul14.story
http://www.acaciaresearch.com     
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o Report: Nintendo DS to Launch in U.S. Nov. 11 With $180 Price Tag

London -- Citing unconfirmed reports from Japanese retailers, GamesIndustry.biz reports that Nintendo plans to release its DS handheld gaming device -- a successor to its popular Game Boy Advance -- in the U.S. on Nov. 11, with a price tag of $180. The report added that the device will first ship in Japan on Nov. 4, with an array of five or six games initially available and 11 planned for release by the end of 2004. Nintendo has said that it aims to sell three million DS consoles worldwide by March 2005, the end of its fiscal year.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=ret&aid=3795
http://www.nintendo.com/e3_2004/ds/index.jsp 
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o Sirius Satellite Radio Hits 500,000 Subscribers

New York -- Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite-delivered digital radio programming, announced on Wednesday that it has passed the 500,000 subscriber mark. "In the second half of the year, we expect to attract many additional subscribers as more consumers recognize our premium programming, and tune-in to our broadcasts of live, play-by-play coverage of NFL games. Plus, with the tripling of our sales outlets to over 20,000, Sirius products will be available in more stores than ever before," said Sirius CEO Joseph Clayton. Sirius also said on Wednesday that Chrysler has increased its order for satellite radios to include 11 vehicles. Sirius reiterated that it expects to have 1 million subscribers by the end of the year. By contrast, rival XM Satellite Radio reached 500,000 subscribers in April 2003 and currently claims 2.1 million subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040714/nyw042_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040714/dew002_2.html 
http://www.siriusradio.com 

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 > DMW Events:

Future of Television Forum: Next Generation
November 19, 2004  |  New York City

www.televisionconference.com
Phone Registration Available Now
323-822-0936

OVERVIEW
Last year 370+ attended Future of Television Forum, which included keynotes from Mark Cuban (Chairman, HDNet / Owner, Dallas Mavericks), Joshua Sapan (President & CEO Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc.), and David Zaslav (President, NBC Cable). This year's event is scheduled for November 19, 2004 at NYU's Stern School of Business and will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and cutting-edge topics focused on the "Next Generation" of television.

REGISTRATION
Early Bird: $195 (until August 31)
Pre-Registration: $295
(until November 12)
Registration: $395 (after November 12 & at Door)
Online Registration: http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1074

Phone: 323-822-0936


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> New Media Attorney

The online division of a multimedia global entertainment company has an exciting career opportunity for a New Media attorney with 4-6 years prior legal experience. In this key role, you will provide counseling and transactional support to various business units of the online division and work with the corporate legal department to monitor and enforce the company's editorial standards and protect its intellectual property. Primary responsibilities will include the drafting and negotiating of a wide variety of agreements related to: content development and distribution working closely with international group on a range of international Internet, broadband and wireless distribution agreements, strategic partnerships, vendor and technology service providers, advertising, marketing, and other commercial matters.

The successful candidate will have a JD with a minimum of 4-6 years prior legal experience with an emphasis on intellectual property and commercial transactions. An Internet background and in-house experience preferred. Must have excellent communication and organization skills, as well as the ability to problem solve in a business-friendly, creative manner. Looking for a fast-moving, sharp attorney with the ability to provide high quality legal support.

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> Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards, November 4-5 

The Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards honor this vision, along with innovation, entrepreneurship and brand development in digital entertainment.

With awards in 30 unique categories honoring achievements involving games, music and film, television and video, Billboard recognizes the cutting-edge developments and forward thinkers shaping the future of entertainment.

The Conference will feature provocative panel sessions on current digital entertainment issues. For a complete list of speakers, panel and keynote addresses, visit the site below. Early bird registration ends August 31st!

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o Briefly Noted:

(Beijing) Chinese mobile Internet provider TOM Online announced on Wednesday that it has established deals with record labels and music publishers including Sony Music Entertainment, EMI, Warner Chappell, Universal Music Publishing and BMG, which will enable it to offer mobile music services to its subscribers. TOM Online will offer songs, greetings, ringtones, mobile karaoke and music video clips, among other features, to subscribers of its nationwide wireless Internet service in China.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040714/cnw006_1.html 
http://ir.tom.com

(Washington, D.C.) XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite-delivered digital radio programming, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement that will allow it to broadcast Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) college football and men's and women's basketball games this fall.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040714/dcw013_1.html 
http://www.xmradio.com

(Cupertino, Calif.) Apple on Wednesday began shipping its AirPort Express wireless mobile base station, which allows users to create wireless networks either at home or on the road. The $129 device, for which Apple said it received 80,000 pre-orders, also features audio outputs that can be used to stream music from iTunes wirelessly to any room in the house.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040714/sfw042a_1.html

(Tacoma, Wash.) Hawaiian Airlines announced on Wednesday that in August it will begin providing in-flight entertainment on transpacific flights to Hawaii, in the form of consumer electronics firm APS' digEplayer. The portable device will offer 10-15 first-run, full-length movies; 8-10 short subjects or situation comedies; 20 music videos; and 100 audio tracks. Hawaiian, which has purchased 1,500 units from APS, will make the devices available for free to first class passengers, and for a $10 rental fee in coach class.
http://www.hawaiianair.com 
https://www.digeplayer.com/index.php

(Dulles, Va.) America Online said on Wednesday that it has teamed with California-based D-Link to deliver AOL's broadband radio content to home entertainment systems. Consumers who purchase D-Link's wireless media player and have both a high speed Internet connection and a home entertainment network will be able to access Radio@AOL's more than 175 radio stations directly on their home entertainment systems without being logged on to the Internet.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?A26B12DC8

(Mountain View, Calif.) Wireless developer Aerielle on Wednesday introduced two new wireless FM transmitter device models for use with XM Satellite Radio receivers. Both the AudioBUG Model AB-250 and the Delphi XM Universal Audio Adaptor allow drivers to hear XM's programming through their existing FM car stereo rather than having to purchase a separate satellite radio receiver.
http://www.aerielle.com

(New York) Nickelodeon, the Viacom-owned children's cable TV network, said on Wednesday that its online division is launching two new websites under the .kids domain, as part of the Dot Kids Act, a 2002 law established to create a "safe haven" for children's Internet browsing. The sites are merely extensions of the company's established .com domains.
http://www.nick.kids.us 
http://www.nickjr.kids.us

(Mesquite, Texas) Game developer id Software and publisher Activision announced on Wednesday that id's highly-anticipated "Doom 3" title for PC will ship to retail worldwide the week of August 2. The companies will soon after publish an Xbox version of the game.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040714/law070_1.html 
http://www.idsoftware.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts on Wednesday shipped its "NCAA Football 2005" title for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube to retailers. Developed by EA Tiburon, the title is compatible with online play for PlayStation 2 and is also the first EA Sports title to support Xbox Live.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040714/145390_1.html 
http://www.ncaafootball05.com

(Bedminster, N.J.) Wireless carrier Verizon Wireless said on Wednesday that it has launched Virginia-based mobile game developer Blue Ridge Games' "Momentum" multiplayer title for its subscribers. The game is available for $2.99 monthly access.
http://www.blueridgegames.com

(London) A new study by Bunnyfoot Universality, a Web behavior analysis firm, shows that as many as 90% of click-through to pop-up ads in the U.K. are made "by accident." Bunnyfoot also said it took users an average of 59 seconds to close pop-up ads. The report said the high instance of "accidental" click-throughs -- spurred by an increasing number of companies resorting to "trickery", such as hiding the close buttons -- was causing mistrust and confusion among Internet users.
http://www.bunnyfoot.com/clickthroughs.html 
 
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> New Media Attorney

The online division of a multimedia global entertainment company has an exciting career opportunity for a New Media attorney with 4-6 years prior legal experience.  For more information, see  Featured Advertisement.
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> Database Programmer 

Judy Diamond Associates, a leading provider of employee benefits databases located near the McPherson Square Metro station, is looking for a database and Internet savvy programmer to assemble its products. Candidates must be able to learn quickly, self-start, and follow through on projects without supervision. Two years experience and proficiency with FoxPro, Microsoft Excel, and SQL preferred. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a thorough knowledge of database and Internet technologies. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k), and health. E-mail resume to dcole@judydiamond.com, or fax 202-728-0845 (no phone calls, please).
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> Deloitte Consulting LLP - Consultants and Senior Consultants

Deloitte Consulting LLP, one of the world's leading management consulting firms, is currently seeking to hire Consultants and Senior Consultants for our Washington D.C. Metro based Technology Integration practice. We seek individuals with technical acumen, strong academic credentials, leadership and interpersonal skills. Experience in the Energy, Process Manufacturing, Technology, and Public Sector industries is a plus. Qualified candidates must have between 2-6 years experience in one of the following areas: Enterprise Connection Services, Custom Application Development, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Portal Integration, or Architecture and Network Services Candidates should submit their resume to devwilliams@deloitte.com
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> Branch Manage: Boston, Richmond, Reston, Chicago, L.A., San Jose, Minn.

Aquent, a global leader in the IT staffing industry, is seeking an experienced branch manager who has experience acting as a "player/coach" responsible for individual sales quotas, managing the day-to-day activities of the sales and recruiting staff, setting performance expectations, and assisting with the sales and recruiting process. We are looking for a seasoned manager who has experience developing deep relationships with clients. Candidates should also have several years of sales experience in the IT staffing industry, branch or regional management experience, and a track record in the local area Please email your resume to lisas@ren-network.com  Please visit http://www.aquent.com  for company information
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> VP of Sales - Web Hosting / Internetworking / Telecom Services

XIF is an 8-year old Internetworking Solutions firm. We are a small firm with a start-up mentality, but with the luxury of having been a profitable entity since 1997 with a strong customer base and a stable source of revenue. We are currently seeking to hire a VP of Sales. We view this position as a critical component to our future growth, and are looking for a true equity partner. We are looking for someone with 8+ years experience in sales and sales management, preferably in Web Hosting and/or Telecom. Send inquiries to jobs@xif.com.
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> VP - Ignition Strategic Communications

Ignition Strategic Communications is a fast-paced, fast-growing independently owned communications consulting firm with offices in Washington, D.C. and Austin, Texas. The firm has a reputation for delivering sophisticated, highly successful public relations and public affairs campaigns. Ignition seeks talented people with at least a decade of experience. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience media relations and PR experience, management know-how and entrepreneurial expertise in growing a full-service agency. Journalism experience useful. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resumes to mediarelationsjob@hotmail.com.  No phone calls, please.
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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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> 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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> Audio Conference - Homeland Security Contracting - July 27

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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> Executive Networking Meeting - Going International, July 20th

Going International too late can cause you to miss the boat on great opportunities - are your competitors already making headway in some of these markets? Perhaps without your knowledge? But going International too early can also cause a company to lose focus if it's not ready to do so yet. If you're already executing on an International strategy, this session will help you make sure you get the most out of it. And if you haven't yet defined an International strategy, this session will help you shape it. http://www.netsea.org/events_info.shtml

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