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July 25,
2005 --
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Illinois Enacts Ban on Violent Game Sales; Game Industry Sues to
Overturn
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Report: 2004 U.S. Consumer Home Video Spending Hit $24 Million
o Microsoft to Release Xbox 360
in Japan, Europe in Fall of 2005
o Electronic Arts Adds Game
Rights to "Lord of the Rings" Book
o Online Dating Site Engage.com
Raises First Round of Venture Capital
o British Man Fined $870 for
Using Neighbor's Wireless Network
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Briefly Noted: Microsoft -
Virtual Earth, Avid Technology - Fox TV, XM Satellite Radio -
Harley-Davidson, Access Integrated Technologies - DreamWorks,
DirecTV - network VOD previews, ntl - VOD, WWE - Spanish-language
VOD, Findaway - audiobook publishers, Studiocom, Konami - "American
Idol," Majesco - DreamWorks, "NRA High Power Competition," I-play -
Fox's "24," Mount Eerie - Internet Archive EP
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Marketing Manager
--Paid Search Analytics Manager
--Telecom/Network Sales Executives
--Research Analyst
--Integrated Marketing Account Manager
--Business Strategy Consultant - Telecom, Energy, Utilities
--eBay Marketing Executive
--Advertising And Marketing Position
--Marketing Communications Manager
--Director of Marketing Analytics
--Project Manager
--Database Warehouse Architect
--Senior SAP Application Architect
--Online Advertising Manager
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
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o Illinois Enacts Ban on Violent Game
Sales; Game Industry Sues to Overturn
Aurora, Ill. -- Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Monday signed
the Safe Game Illinois Act into law, which prohibits the sale of
violent and sexually explicit video games to minors in the state.
"For the same reason we don't allow kids to buy pornography, for the
same reason we don't allow kids to buy cigarettes, for the same
reason we don't allow kids to buy alcohol, we shouldn’t allow them
to go to stores and buy violent and sexually explicit video games --
games that teach them to do the very things we put people in jail
for," said Blagojevich. In addition to fining retailers who break
the ban $1,000, it requires them to create their own parental
warning labels to place on game packaging, and post signs explaining
the industry's game ratings system in their stores. The
Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the large video game
industry trade group, announced on Monday that it will file suit in
Illinois to have the law thrown out. "In similar cases in St. Louis,
Indianapolis, and Washington State, virtually identical bills were
struck down, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in
legal fees," the ESA said in a statement. The ESA was joined in its
complaint by the Video Software Dealers Association, a rental
industry trade group, and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association.
ESA president Doug Lowenstein added, "This law will have a chilling
effect on free speech. It will limit First Amendment rights not only
for Illinois' residents, but for game developers and publishers, and
for retailers who won't know what games can and cannot be sold or
rented under this vague new statute."
http://tinyurl.com/9vk5y
http://www.theesa.com/archives/2005/07/video_game_indu_1.php
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o Report: 2004
U.S. Consumer Home Video Spending Hit $24 Million
Encino, Calif. -- Consumers spent $24 billion buying and renting
DVD and VHS titles in 2004, more than twice as much as they did
buying tickets at movie theater box offices, according to the Video
Software Dealers Association's (VSDA) 2005 Annual Report. The major
studios generated $21 billion from home video in 2004, representing
47% of their combined worldwide film revenues. Estimates of consumer
spending on used DVDs and videocassettes for 2004 ranged from $658
million to $2 billion. The VSDA said that 73% of U.S. households had
the capacity to view a DVD by the end of 2004, while VCR penetration
declined for the first time during the period. The group also said
that 2004 video game rentals totaled $700 million, adding that 53%
of all games rented were rated "E" (Everyone).
http://www.idealink.org/Resource.phx/public/press/vsda/july05/july25-05.htx
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o Microsoft to
Release Xbox 360 in Japan, Europe in Fall of 2005
Tokyo -- Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to ship its
forthcoming Xbox 360 video game console in Japan and Europe in time
for the 2005 holiday shopping season. The company already plans to
release the Xbox 360 in the U.S. ahead of the holiday shopping
season -- part of its plan to gain an early sales lead on Sony's
PlayStation 3, which won't ship until the spring of 2006.
http://tinyurl.com/9e7zz
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o Electronic
Arts Adds Game Rights to "Lord of the Rings" Book
Redwood City, Calif. -- Video game publisher Electronic Arts
announced on Monday that it has secured additional rights from
Tolkien Enterprises to develop games based on author J.R.R.
Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." To this point, EA had only
secured rights to develop titles based on director Peter Jackson's
film trilogy adaptation of the novels; the new games will include
characters, environments and battles not depicted in the films.
Redwood City, Calif.-based Electronic Arts said it will release "The
Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II" for PC and "The
Lord of the Rings: Tactics" for Sony PSP based on the new license.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050725/255323.html
http://www.tolkien-ent.com
http://www.bfme2.ea.com
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o Online Dating
Site Engage.com Raises First Round of Venture Capital
San Francisco -- Engage.com, an online "relationship community"
site that encourages friends and family to play matchmaker for
singles, announced on Monday that it has raised an undisclosed
amount in its first round of venture capital financing. The round
was co-led by Revolution Ventures and The Founders Fund, comprised
of PayPal co-founders Peter Thiel and Ken Howery. San
Francisco-based Engage.com was founded by Suneet Wadhwa, who also
co-founded recent HP acquisition Snapfish.com. "By developing a
relationship community more authentically tied to how relationships
form in the real world, Engage.com has a chance to permanently
change the market as well as the lives of millions in a short period
of time," said Revolution Ventures partner Robert J. Hutter.
http://www.engage.com
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o British Man
Fined $870 for Using Neighbor's Wireless Network
London -- According to the Crown Prosecution Service, Gregory
Straszkiewicz, a 24-year-old British man, has been fined $870 and
given 12 months' conditional discharge for using his neighbor's
wireless Internet connection without permission. In the first
conviction of its kind, a jury in Middlesex found Straszkiewicz --
who was nabbed by police for using his Wi-Fi-enabled laptop outside
a residential building -- guilty of dishonestly obtaining an
electronic communications service and possessing equipment for
fraudulent use of a communications service. Straszkiewicz was tried
under sections 125 and 126 of the Communication Act 2003.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B2AD25E7B
http://www.webuser.co.uk/news/news.php?id=66432
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o Briefly Noted: (Redmond,
Wash.) Microsoft on Monday launched a beta test of its "Virtual
Earth" online maps service, which combines localized search data and
online maps with aerial imagery. The free service includes aerial
imagery from TerraServer-USA, and licensed yellow pages content on
local businesses. A similar map feature recently launched by Google
incorporates satellite imagery provided through its acquisition of
Keyhole. Microsoft's Virtual Earth includes a feature that can
automatically determine a user's location using Wi-Fi access points,
and then center the user's present location on a map.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050725/sfm051.html
http://virtualearth.msn.com
(Tewksbury, Mass.) Avid Technology, a provider of video
postproduction technology, said on Monday that Fox Television
Stations Inc. has chosen Avid to convert six of its 27
news-generating stations from analog-based systems to digital
production environments for ingest, editing, storage, and playout.
Installation has begun at all six stations and is expected to be
completed by the end of 2005, Avid said. Exact terms of the
multimillion dollar deal were not disclosed.
http://www.avid.com/company/releases/2005/050725_fox_corp.html
(Washington) XM Satellite Radio said on Monday that it has
entered the motorcycle market with the availability of
Harley-Davidson's 2006 FLHTCUSE Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic
Electra Glide, the first motorcycle to come with XM as a standard
feature. An XM receiver may also be added an accessory to a number
of Harley models with Harman Kardon audio systems.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050725/dcm006a.html
http://www.xmradio.com
(Morristown, N.J.) Access Integrated Technologies announced on
Monday that DreamWorks SKG used its services to digitally deliver
and project its new film "The Island" to 16 digitally-equipped U.S.
movie theaters. New Jersey-based AccessIT said the delivery marked
the fourth film for which it has provided digital content management
and secure delivery via satellite directly to theaters for
DreamWorks.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050725/nym026.html
http://www.accessitx.com
(El Segundo, Calif.) Satellite TV provider DirecTV announced on
Monday that it will provide a sneak preview of upcoming network
primetime fall programming to its subscribers. ABC, CBS, Fox, HBO,
NBC, Showtime, UPN and The WB will each offer a 30-minute preview of
their fall lineup on a special DirecTV channel beginning in August.
The previews will also be pushed to the more than 2 million DirecTV
TiVo subscribers' hard drives, with each network's preview
exclusively available for one week.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050725/255655.html
http://www.directv.com
(London) NTL, the U.K.'s largest cable TV provider, on Monday
announced plans to launch video-on-demand service for an additional
100,000 subscribers over the next week. Following the roll out,
NTL's video-on-demand service will be available to 1.67 million of
its 7.9 million subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050725/255550.html
http://www.ntl.com
(Stamford, Conn.) World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced
on Monday the launch of a Spanish-language video-on-demand offering
for satellite, cable and IPTV providers. The WWE currently provides
Spanish-language SAP broadcasts of a number of its weekly and
pay-per-view programs.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050725/255545.html
http://www.wwe.com
(Cleveland) Findaway World said on Monday that it has signed
several publishers to provide texts for its forthcoming Playaway, a
portable audiobook player device that will come pre-loaded with
audiobook titles. Cleveland-based Findaway said that HarperCollins,
Simon & Schuster, Penton Overseas and Brilliance Audio will
initially provide over 40 titles from authors including C.S. Lewis,
Roald Dahl, Dan Brown and Rick Warren for inclusion on Playaway
devices, which will go on sale in October.
http://www.playawaydigital.com
(Atlanta) Studiocom announced on Monday that it has created a
website to promote its Fusion Flash Concerts, a partnership with
Sony Music that produces "flash mob" impromptu concerts that fans
are notified of via e-mail and text-messages. The site offers video
from the performances, from artists including The Roots, Fat Joe,
Yellowcard and Pete Yorn, in addition to a mash-up remix contest and
song downloads from Sony Connect. Atlanta-based Studiocom also plans
to distribute a compilation disc featuring Fusion Flash Concert
performances at Target retail stores.
http://www.studiocom.com
(Los Angeles) Japanese video game publisher Konami announced on
Monday that it has signed a multi-year agreement with FremantleMedia
Licensing Worldwide, for the exclusive rights to develop video games
based on the top-rated "American Idol" TV series. The license was
previously held by U.K.-based developer Codemasters. Konami said
details on its "American Idol" titles for current and
next-generation consoles will be released later.
http://www.konami.com/gs
(Edison, N.J.) Video game publisher Majesco said on Monday that
it signed a licensing deal with DreamWorks SKG, to publish Nintendo
Game Boy Advance versions of its titles based on the studio's "Shrek,"
"Shrek 2" and "Shark Tale." The titles will also be released for
Nintendo DS and the upcoming Game Boy Micro.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050725/nym140.html
http://www.majescoentertainment.com
(Grapevine, Texas) PC game developer Interactive Sports
Entertainment and Marketing (ISE) -- formerly Speedco Shooting
Sports -- on Monday released its "NRA High Power Competition," the
second title in its NRA Shooting Sports Game Series. The game allows
players to shoot highly detailed civilian versions of three military
service rifles (M-16, M-14, M-1 Garand) as well as other match
rifles.
http://www.isegames.com
(San Mateo, Calif.) Mobile game publisher I-play said on Monday
that it has signed a license agreement with Fox Mobile Entertainment
to develop, publish and distribute cell phone games based on Fox's
"24" TV series. The first game based on "24"will launch in the first
quarter of 2006, alongside the premiere of the fifth season of the
TV series.
http://www.iplay.com
(Anacortes, Washington) Independent label band Mount Eerie have
posted a new seven-song EP for free download from the Internet
Archive, under a Creative Commons license that allows for free
redistribution and re-use of the tracks. The EP was originally
distributed on tour in a limited edition of less than 200 copies.
The band, musician Phil Elverum's project following his stint
recording as The Microphones, is also slated to release a new
full-length album in August.
http://tinyurl.com/aeyte
http://www.pwelverumandsun.com
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> Marketing Manager - San Diego or Los Angeles
Nine Systems seeks Marketing Manager with minimum of 3 years
of Internet infrastructure or Web-based marketing experience.
Applicant will execute and manage lead generations campaigns
and help create marketing materials. Applicant should be
experienced with list management, lead capture, direct
marketing, search keywords, online advertising, special
customer events, customer co-marketing and other lead
generation tactics. If interested, please submit resume to
opportunities@ninesystems.com and include job title in the
subject line or visit
http://ninesystems.com/company/careers.html#job6.
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> Paid Search Analytics Manager
Requires demonstrated skills in fact-based analysis,
presentation, and interpersonal interaction that refine the
Internet Marketing business plan. Manage cross functional
projects working with Product Mgmt, Information Management,
and Finance. 5 -7 years of exp in managing highly quantitative
and analytical projects, with extensive experience in the
field of Data-Mining or Quantitative Analysis. BA/BS in
Statistics, Economics, Business, or other related field.
Masters or MBA preferred. Proficient using SAS, SQL, Business
Objects, Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. A passion
for understanding and serving the unique community of eBay.
Send resumes to
R3845115104234@PostTrak.com
_________________> Telecom/Network Sales Executives
XIF Networks (http://www.xif.net)
is a master agent for many of the top US carriers and provides
telecom consulting services to area businesses and
organizations. Full and part-time positions are available in
inside sales, as well as subagent opportunities. We are
seeking sales executives with 3-4 plus years experience
selling network and carrier services to small and medium sized
businesses. We are seeking aggressive sales people with an
ability to target markets, reach decision makers, and generate
quality leads through grass roots efforts, personal contacts,
and assertive sales tactics. This position would be in direct
support of the VP of Sales. Send your resume, interest (sales
career or agent opportunity), and cover letter to
jobs@xif.net. No recruiters.
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> Research Analyst
Join a rapidly growing Online and Full Service market research
company. Privately held, profitable, Fortune 500 accounts.
Require: 7-10 years marketing research exp., particularly on
the supplier side, experience with Fortune 500 marketing
research clients highly desirable, Client side marketing
research experience desirable, prior experience with writing
effective proposals, survey writing knowledge, Strong
communication skills, oral and written, Able to handle
multiple projects simultaneously, Bachelor’s degree in
Marketing, Quantitative Analysis or related field. MBA a
strong plus. Compensation: $80-100K. Send resumes to
ktaylor@talentplanet.com
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> Integrated Marketing Account Manager
Avenue A Razorfish has an immediate opening for an Integrated
Marketing Analyst in our Atlanta or Fort Lauderdale office.
Require: 4 plus years exp. working in the areas of marketing
or analytics for a professional services company. At least 2
years exp. with online marketing analytics related to web site
and media-based performance. Email marketing exp. a plus.
Detail-oriented, with excellent writing and analysis skills.
Familiarity with online analytics measures, terminology,
benchmarks and tracking technology (Atlas desired), Proven
skills with Access and Excel with strong presentation skills.
Submit a resume, cover letter via email to:
se.recruiting@avenuea-razorfish.com
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> Business Strategy Consultant - Telecom, Energy, Utilities
Fortune 1000 Firm/Qualified candidates must have experience
and a prior background in Operations Strategy consulting to
clients in the Energy or Utilities industry. Must have ability
to work in a team environment. Salary 110,000 - 140,000 with
Bonus Consulting experience to the Energy and Utilities
industries (3-5 yrs for Consultant, 5-10 yrs for SR.
Consultant) Tier 1 or top tier consulting firm experience
highly preferred MBA. Send resumes to
mark@allandavidrecruiters.com
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> eBay Marketing Executive
Entry level position in a growing e-commerce company. We are
seeking a dynamic individual who can manage over 500 auctions
per day on eBay. You will be provided with our customized
software to manage the auctions. The software empowers you to
run reports and analyze auction success. You will be trained
well and work closely with our Marketing Manager for a month
before you take complete responsibility on the project.
Require good problem-solving skills, communications skills.
Excellent time-management skills. Great team worker.
Successful experience selling on eBay is a plus. Send resumes
to jobscss@comcast.net
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> Advertising And Marketing Position
Morristown Agency Seeking Part-time/Full-time Employees in
Advertising/Marketing Industry, Web Developer and Client
Services Position with 1 to 2 years experience. Contact
201-486-7167 or send resumes to
michelle.nelson@iideagroup.com
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> Marketing Communications Manager
Network World has a great opportunity for a creative project
manager with a marketing background (including online
marketing) to lead the Marketing Communications department
producing innovative and effective ways to further promote the
Network World brand. Great people and project management
skills; effectively lead a quality team juggling many
priorities in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent
communication (oral and written), copywriting, proofing and
editing skills; a solid understanding of design processes and
software applications. Must be competent with financial
administration to manage a budget. Send resumes to
hotjobs@nww.com
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> Director of Marketing Analytics
In this position, the Director will support the Marketing
department by providing analytical reports, interpretations,
and recommendations. The ideal candidate should have a fluent
knowledge of SAS foundation products and some experience in
Hyperion, ESRI or VB.NET. A min. of 10 yrs exp. in an
analytics role with a background in direct marketing. Degree
in Statistics or Mathematics, Base SAS, ODS, SAS/STAT, SAS/Graph,
SAS/Access to ODBC, Basic knowledge of marketing terminology
and concepts. Exp. in marketing analytics: ROI, LTV,
Segmentation, etc. Send resumes to:
bvklbell@comcast.net.
Visit
http://www.investools.com
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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
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