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Report: Video Game Sales Up 21% to $4.1 Billion in First Half of
2005
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Senate Pushes File-Sharing Firms to Stem Piracy, Filter Pornography
o Canada's Supreme Court Upholds
Ban on "iPod Tax"
o Screen Actors Guild Members
Vote to Accept Video Game Contract
o Fox Comes Out in Support of
Sony's Blu-Ray in DVD Format War
o HP to End Sales of HP-Branded
Apple iPod
o Handheld Game Console Maker
Tapwave Discontinues Zodiac
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Briefly Noted: MTV Networks -
mBlox, Viacom - The Sports Network, Universal Pictures - Sony's "God
of War," Activision - Marvel Enterprises, BASS - Jakks Pacific,
MLB.com - Hall of Fame webcast
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o Report: Video Game Sales Up 21% to
$4.1 Billion in First Half of 2005
Port Washington, N.Y. -- Titles for new handheld game systems
from Sony and Nintendo helped drive video game industry sales up 21%
to $4.1 billion in the first half of 2005, compared with $3.4
billion during the same period last year, according to a report from
market research firm NPD Group. Losing ground were game consoles,
which saw a 6% sales decline, from $631.6 million last year to $594
million in the first half of this year, and PC games, whose sales
revenues were down 10.5%, to $405.4 million. Overall, however, video
game sales for consoles, handhelds and the PC were up 9.2% to $2.8
billion; the top-selling title for the period was Sony's "Gran
Turismo 4." Driving game sales were titles for Sony's PSP and
Nintendo's DS and Game Boy handhelds, which were up 81% in the first
half of 2005; handheld hardware sales also grew 74%. "The robust
performance of the portable market certainly contributed to the
considerable sales growth of the industry but another significant
contributor to industry performance is software," said NPD analyst
Anita Frazier.
http://www.npd.com/dynamic/releases/press_050728.html
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o Senate Pushes
File-Sharing Firms to Stem Piracy, Filter Pornography
Washington -- Senators at a Commerce Committee hearing on
Thursday urged peer-to-peer software companies to act to stem piracy
and children's access to pornography, or else Congress may enact new
legislation against them. Commerce Committee chairman Sen. Ted
Stevens (R-Alaska) and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) both indicated
that peer-to-peer firms must act to filter content, even in the wake
of a Supreme Court decision (MGM v. Grokster) that makes
peer-to-peer firms liable for copyright infringement committed by
end users. "If you don't move to protect copyright, if you don't
move to protect our children, it's not going to sit well," Sen.
Boxer said, at the hearing. "We're going to get specific about this,
pornography over the Internet. People tell me we can't do anything
about it. I don't believe that," said Commerce Committee chairman
Stevens. Representing file-sharing companies at the hearing was Adam
Eisgrau of P2P United, who warned of "very serious social,
scientific, educational and all kinds of ramifications" if Congress
restricts peer-to-peer technology. Eisgrau also argued in favor of
voluntary collective licensing of copyrighted works for peer-to-peer
networks, and for a lowering of the current $150,000-per-instance
sum that copyright holders can claim as damages for infringement.
http://commerce.senate.gov/hearings/witnesslist.cfm?id=1594
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,68350,00.html
http://tinyurl.com/bhayr
http://www.p2punited.org
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o Canada's
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on "iPod Tax"
Toronto -- The Canadian Supreme Court this week declined to hear
an appeal of a ruling that set aside a tax on iPods and other
digital music players, which would have set aside funds to offset
any potential losses to copyright infringement posed by the devices.
Canada also charges a tax on blank CDs, which provides rights
holders with about 2.8 cents per "lost sale" due to potential music
CD copying. The ruling was praised by the Canadian Recording
Industry Association (CRIA), which believes it clarifies that
unauthorized file-sharing is an illegal activity in Canada. An
earlier decision, which many viewed as legitimizing unfettered
file-sharing in Canada, referred to the iPod tax as just
compensation for any losses from file-sharing. "For years, those
supporting unauthorized file sharing have misleadingly used the
existence of the Private Copying Levy to justify illegitimate file
sharing," said CRIA president Graham Henderson. "Today, the Supreme
Court says 'no such luck.'"
http://www.cria.ca/news/280705_n.php
http://tinyurl.com/cbe7m
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o Screen
Actors Guild Members Vote to Accept Video Game Contract
Los Angeles -- Actor members of Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild
(SAG) have voted to approve a new contract covering their
appearances in video games, the group announced on Friday. SAG
members voted 81% in favor of the contract; a previous member vote
approving the contract was nullified by an overriding vote by SAG's
national executive committee. The new contract provides higher wages
and more comprehensive benefits for video game actors, but denies
their demands for residual payments based on game sales. A similar
contract was approved in June by another actors' union, the American
Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). "By voting for
this contract, SAG members have achieved major gains despite the
fact that we were not able to win in the area of residuals," said
Screen Actors Guild chief negotiator Sallie Weaver. "The interactive
market is of vital importance to our membership, and SAG will spend
the next three-and-a-half years devoting resources to further
organize this exploding industry so that we can return to the
bargaining table with renewed strength and vigor."
http://tinyurl.com/8y4ab
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o Fox Comes Out
in Support of Sony's Blu-Ray in DVD Format War
Beverly Hills, Calif. -- News Corp.'s Twentieth Century Fox film
studio announced on Friday that it plans to release movies and other
content on Sony's next-generation Blu-ray Disc DVD format. Fox said
it decided to support Blu-ray as a result of the format's recent
adoption of copyright protection measures, including renewable
security. Sony's Blu-ray is one of two new, high-capacity DVD
formats currently battling to become the standard -- reminiscent of
the format war between VHS and Beta -- the other being Toshiba's HD
DVD. The two companies have engaged in heated negotiations towards
avoiding a format war, but so far have been unsuccessful. Studio
support is considered vital for the success of both formats. Thus
far, Disney and Fox are the only studios besides Sony's own to
support Blu-ray; HD DVD has received commitments from Paramount,
Universal and Warner Bros.
http://tinyurl.com/bed4o
http://tinyurl.com/8egjj
http://www.blu-raydisc.com
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o HP to End
Sales of HP-Branded Apple iPod
San Jose, Calif. -- PC maker Hewlett-Packard said on Friday that
it will stop selling an HP-branded version of Apple's iPod music
player in September. "HP has decided that reselling iPods does not
fit within the company's current digital entertainment strategy,"
said Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris. "As a result, HP plans to
stop reselling iPods by end of this September." HP-branded iPods
have made up an average of 5% of all iPod sales since the deal was
brokered in January 2004. Apple indicated that HP will continue to
ship PCs loaded with its iTunes music jukebox software after the HP
iPods are discontinued.
http://tinyurl.com/acplu
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050729/hp_ipod.html
http://h10058.www1.hp.com/digital/entertainment/us/en/music/ipod_flash.html
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o Handheld Game
Console Maker Tapwave Discontinues Zodiac
Mountain View, Calif. -- Tapwave, the manufacturer of the Zodiac
handheld multi-functional video game system, announced this week
that it has shuttered its Zodiac business and discontinued all
service and support for the devices. "We thank you for your past
interest and support and apologize for any inconvenience that this
may have caused," reads a note on the company's website. The Zodiac
ran on the Palm operating system, and in addition to games also lets
users play digital music, and view photos and video. The device was
released in the U.S. in 2003 and in the U.K. in late 2004. Mountain
View, Calif.-based Tapwave said that additional products,
accessories and game cards will still be available from CompUSA,
Fry's and J&R while supplies last.
http://www.tapwave.com
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=10444
http://tinyurl.com/7va7b
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o Briefly Noted: (New York)
MTV Networks said this week that it has partnered with San
Francisco-based mobile messaging services provider mBlox, to launch
a new in-house mobile messaging platform to interact with its
viewers. The service will enable cross-carrier mobile voting,
polling and sweepstakes entry, in addition to the distribution of
wireless alerts from MTV Networks' Comedy Central and VH1.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050728/nyth166.html
http://www.mblox.com
(Hatboro, Pa.) Media conglomerate Viacom's Digital Media Group
said on Friday that it has partnered with The Sports Network, an
international real-time sports wire news service, to bring localized
sports content to Viacom TV station websites. Viacom is currently
re-launching all 17 of its CBS network station websites.
http://www.sportsnetwork.com
(Los Angeles) Universal Pictures has acquired the movie rights to
Sony's "God of War" PlayStation 2 game, Variety reported. The game,
which incorporates Greek mythology, was the top-selling U.S. title
upon its release in March. While no cast, director or writers have
been announced, Charles Roven ("Batman Begins") and Alex Garnter of
Mosiac Media have signed on to produce the film.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=10411
http://us.playstation.com/Content/OGS/SCUS-97399/Site/main.asp
(Santa Monica, Calif.) Video game publisher Activision said on
Friday that it has expanded its existing license agreement with
comic book publisher Marvel Enterprises, to include the exclusive
right to develop non-persistent roleplaying games that utilize a
range of Marvel's ensemble cast of characters. Santa Monica,
Calif.-based Activision expects to release its first title under the
agreement in 2007.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050729/laf023.html
http://www.activision.com
(Orlando, Fla.) BASS, the world's largest fishing organization,
said on Friday that toymaker Jakks Pacific's "BASS Angler
Championship" TV Games plug-and-play video game device has shipped
to retailers. The game's controller, which contains embedded games
and plugs directly into a TV, is shaped like a fishing reel and
features force feedback vibration.
http://www.bassmaster.com
http://www.jakkstvgames.com
(New York) Major League Baseball said on Friday that it plans to
stream a live webcast of its 2005 National Baseball Hall of Fame
induction ceremony from Cooperstown, N.Y. on Sunday. This year's new
inductees include Boston's Wade Boggs and the Chicago Cubs' Ryne
Sandberg.
http://www.mlb.com
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org
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Responsibilities include identifying and reporting on KPIs on
an on-going basis, designing and implementing tests to locate
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strong understanding of SQL database structure, and working
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> Paid Search Analytics Manager
Requires demonstrated skills in fact-based analysis,
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Send resumes to
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XIF Networks (http://www.xif.net)
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inside sales, as well as subagent opportunities. We are
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Join a rapidly growing Online and Full Service market research
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Require: 7-10 years marketing research exp., particularly on
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research experience desirable, prior experience with writing
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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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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
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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,
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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
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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
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skills, attention to detail, PLC discipline, and strong
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> Database Warehouse Architect
This individual will lead in the design, modification,
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2-3 Years SAP BW Implementation and Development Exp. 5 Years
of total exp in full life cycle SAP Implementations, with
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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
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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
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of the business. This is a tele-commuting position. Proficient
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Strong problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and
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