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July 28,
2005 --
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o XM
Revenue Jumps 136%; Company Raises Subscriber Forecast
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Take-Two Faces Class-Action Suit Over Sex Content in "Grand Theft
Auto"
o Report: Product Placements in
"Other" Media to Grow 18% in 2005
o IPTV Technology Firm Tut
Systems Raises $14.9 Million
o Shareholders Approve Avid
Technology Acquisition of Pinnacle Systems
o Peer-to-Peer Communications
Firm PeerMe Raises Another $1.5 Million
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Briefly Noted: AOL - ABC News,
Yahoo Video Search - "The Yammys," BBC - online soap opera, TVEyes -
podcasts, MP3.com - Universal Music Group, Expo Communications,
MovieTickets.com - IMAX, MediaBay - Brilliance Audio, Sony -
Portable TV, Taito, Namco, LeapFrog, HD Radio
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Analytics 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 XM Revenue Jumps 136%; Company
Raises Subscriber Forecast
Washington, DC -- XM Satellite Radio, the provider of satellite
radio services, said that it added nearly 650,000 new subscribers
last quarter, helping the company post a 136% jump in revenue as it
slowly moves toward breakeven. XM reported revenue of $125 million,
up from $53 million a year ago, and a net loss of $146.6 million,
down from $166.1 million. Just as importantly, the company said that
it now expects to finish this year with 6 million subscribers, up
from its previous forecast of 5.5 million, following a quarter of
torrid subscriber growth. The company ended the quarter with just
over 4.4 million subscribers.
http://www.xmradio.com/newsroom/screen/pr_2005_07_28.html
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o Take-Two
Faces Class-Action Suit Over Sex Content in "Grand Theft Auto"
New York -- Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the "Grand Theft
Auto: San Andreas" game that is being investigated by the FTC over
the inclusion of a sexually explicit mini-game, is now also facing a
federal class-action lawsuit in the matter. The lawsuit was filed in
the Southern District of New York by 85-year-old Florence Cohen, who
purchased the game for her 14-year-old grandson, but claims in the
suit that Take-Two engaged in consumer deception, false advertising
and unfair business practices by including the hidden sex content in
the game. The title was pulled from many store shelves last week
after the video game ratings board withdrew its "M" (Mature) rating
and replaced it with a 18+ rating of "AO" (Adults Only). "The least
this company can do is offer refunds," attorney Laurence D.
Paskowitz, who is representing Cohen, told The Associated Press.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050727/video_game_lawsuit.html
http://www.take2games.com
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o Report:
Product Placements in "Other" Media to Grow 18% in 2005
Stamford, Conn. -- Television and films still account for more
than 90% of so-called product placement spending -- where a company
pays to have its product featured within the content of a story --
but Stamford-based media research firm PQ Media projects the
category of "other" media to grow 18% to $384.9 million in 2005. The
category of other media includes magazines, newspapers, videogames,
the Internet, recorded music, consumer books and radio, to reach
target audiences. "The strong growth of product placement spending
in 'other media' is being fueled mainly by solid expansion in
videogames, the Internet and recorded music, although magazines,
newspapers, consumer books and radio are also expected to post
double-digit growth in 2005," PQ Media said in a release.
http://productplacement.notlong.com
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o IPTV
Technology Firm Tut Systems Raises $14.9 Million
Lake Oswego, Ore. -- Tut Systems, a provider of technology for
delivering TV over broadband networks (IPTV), announced that it has
raised $14.9 million through a private sale of its stock and
warrants to institutional investors. "This financing provides Tut
Systems with a fully funded business plan, which we believe will
enable us to turn cash flow positive in the second half of 2006,"
said Tut chairman and CEO Sal D'Auria. "This funding provides us
with the capital to expand our leadership position in our core IPTV
markets, and to pursue top tier carrier opportunities around the
world with our content video processing and FTTH edge modulation
solutions."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050722/sff044.html
http://www.tutsys.com
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o Shareholders
Approve Avid Technology Acquisition of Pinnacle Systems
Mountain View, Calif. -- Avid Technology, a maker of audio and
video editing systems, and competitor Pinnacle Systems said that
shareholders from both companies have approved Avid's acquisition of
Pinnacle. In March, Avid agreed to pay $462 million in cash and
stock for Pinnacle. The closing of the deal remains subject to
approval by European regulators.
http://www.avid.com/company/releases/2005/050727_pinnacle_corp.html
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o Peer-to-Peer
Communications Firm PeerMe Raises Another $1.5 Million
Mountain View, Calif. -- PeerMe, a peer-to-peer communications
technology company, said on Wednesday that it has secured an
additional $1.5 million in new financing from Japanese and North
American angel investors. The company said that it has now raised
more than $2.5 million over the past year. "We view this financing,
with participation from all of our existing investors, as a strong
vote of confidence," said Tom Lasater, PeerMe's founder and CEO.
PeerMe has developed an instant messaging environment that supports
Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) PC-to-PC and PC-to-handheld
voice communications, as well as instant messaging and peer-to-peer
file transfer fully encrypted over public internet connections.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050727/daw003.html
http://www.peerme.com
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o Briefly Noted: (Dulles, Va.)
Looking to increase the amount of content on its new AOL.com portal,
America Online said on Thursday that it has renewed and expanded its
news content and video programming deal with ABC News. Under the
agreement ABC News will provide AOL with such content as breaking
news updates, multiple live video streams and interactive
programming. "Our audiences have shown that they want the best in
video online, as well as on TV," said David Westin, the president of
ABC News. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050728/285609.html?.v=1
(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Yahoo on Thursday announced a call for
entries for its first annual Yahoo Video Search Awards -- The Yammys
-- which will recognize the best in amateur-produced web videos. The
contest will accept videos under five categories: bloopers, pets,
road trips, office humor and "I can't believe it!". Users can vote
for their favorite semi-finalist videos online beginning on Aug. 30;
celebrity judges including Jenny McCarthy, Kelly Monaco and Pauly
Shore will then choose a grand prize winner.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050728/285452.html
http://video.search.yahoo.com
(London) The BBC World Service announced that it is planning to
launch its first online soap opera. Called "Flatmates," the show
will feature a multicultural cast of young people and target
English-language learners. What's more, visitors to the program's
website will be able to listen to the last episode online and even
vote on what happens next to the characters. "Online is a fantastic
way of learning English because people can go at their own pace and
interact with the web in a way they want to, at a time that suits
them," said "Flatmates" producer Nuala O'Sullivan. The BBC plans to
launch the show on Aug. 1.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?E2A13348B
(Fairfield, Conn.) TVEyes, a provider of indexing services for
television and radio broadcasts, said on Tuesday that its new
Podscope service is on track to cover every known podcast --
downloadable radio programs that can be played on a digital media
music player or PC -- by the end of August. Podscope already indexes
more than 20,000 podcasts from more than 3,500 sites, the company
said.
http://www.podscope.com
(San Francisco) MP3.com, a digital music resource site operated
by CNET Networks, said it recently hosted the exclusive online
premiere of Universal Music artist 50 Cent's new video. The
exclusive content is part of a deal that will result in MP3.com
hosting hundreds of new and back catalog music videos from
Universal.
http://www.mp3.com
(New York) Expo Communications, which operates a video-on-demand
marketplace, announced on Thursday that it has signed carriage
agreements with cable TV providers Charter and Mediacom, which will
begin offering the service by Aug. 1. The Expo TV service features
on-demand product demonstrations for merchandise ranging from
electronics and technology to beauty, fitness and entertainment.
http://www.expotv.com
(Los Angeles) MovieTickets.com, a provider of advance online
movie ticket sales, said on Thursday that it has partnered with IMAX
to launch a co-branded site to purchase tickets online for select
IMAX theaters. The site will be directly linked from IMAX.com.
http://www.movietickets.com
http://www.imax.com
(Cedar Knolls, N.J.) MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio
content, announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with
independent audiobook publisher Brilliance Audio, to offer nearly
1,000 of its downloadable audiobook titles. The deal includes the
children's series "Pendragon," in addition to unabridged versions of
"Little Women" and "Great Expectations," and a faith-based line of
fiction and nonfiction titles. Brilliance Audio's audiobooks will be
available as part of MediaBay's distribution deal with MSN Music.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050728/nyth073.html
http://www.mediabay.com
http://www.brillianceaudio.com
http://www.music.msn.com
(Tokyo) Sony has launched a downloadable content portal in Japan
for its PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld game. Portable TV,
operated by Sony's So-net ISP, is initially offering 100 free
titles, with plans to expand the library to include for-pay episodes
of TV shows and music videos.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=10399
(Burlingame, Calif.) Video game publisher HOT-B announced on
Thursday that its "Graffiti Kingdom" title for PlayStation 2 has
shipped to retailers. The title was developed by Taito Japan.
http://www.taito.co.jp/eng
http://www.hotb.com/graffitikingdom
(Santa Clara, Calif.) Japanese video game publisher Namco said on
Thursday that its "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" title will feature
a soundtrack of classic 80's songs, including "Come On Eileen,"
"Working for the Weekend" and "She Drives Me Crazy." The title for
PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and the PC is a
compilation of 14 classic Namco titles, such as "Pac Man," "Galaga,"
"Dig Dug" and "Pole Position."
http://www.namco.com
(Emeryville, Calif.) LeapFrog, a developer of technology-based
educational products, on Thursday introduced its Leapster L-MAX, a
combination TV console and handheld learning game system. The device
connects to a TV for large-screen game play, and also supports more
than 20 games developed for the previously released Leapster
handheld gaming system. The Leapster L-MAX will sell for $99 at
Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us, with new software titles available
for $29.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050727/sfw029.html
http://www.leapfrog.com
(New York) The New York Times on Thursday reported on HD Radio,
Maryland-based iBiquity Digital's technology that lets radio
stations transmit a digital signal alongside their traditional
analog broadcasts. Currently, 450 U.S. radio stations are currently
using HD Radio and at least 2,000 more are committed to adopting the
new format. While lawmakers are hounding the TV industry to switch
to digital broadcasting as soon as possible, iBiquity CEO Robert
Strubble doesn't foresee an analog shutdown for radio for at least
12 years.
http://tech.nytimes.com/2005/07/28/technology/circuits/28basics.html
http://www.ibiquity.com/hdradio
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> Analytics Manager @ Simple Star, Inc.
The Analytics Manager will serve as principal on all data
collection, analysis and reporting initiatives.
Responsibilities include identifying and reporting on KPIs on
an on-going basis, designing and implementing tests to locate
areas of improvement all around, and a variety of other
crucial tasks. Must have 2-4 years' experience working in an
analytics role for a major web property or consumer software
business, experience with Omniture or like service provider, a
strong understanding of SQL database structure, and working
knowledge of query creation. More details can be found at:
http://www.simplestar.com/careers/description.php?position=7.
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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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