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o FCC
Approves Feature Letting TiVo Users Share Shows Over the 'Net
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Apple Settles With E-Data Over Online Music
Sales Patent
o IPod
Chipmaker PortalPlayer Plans $75 Million IPO
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Report: Global Online Games Revenue to Hit $9.8 Billion in 2009
o French Game Publisher In-Fusio
Raises $27 Million
o Finnish Game Addicts Given
Pass on Compulsory Military Service
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DMW Announcements:
--Future of Television: Next Generation - November 19, 2004
> Featured
Advertisement:
--Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
--Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards - Nov.
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Briefly Noted: FCC - cell phone
spam ban, PlayStation 3 - Blu-Ray format, Entercom Communications -
HD Radio, Nintendo DS - Japanese developers, XM Satellite Radio -
Audiovox, Xavix, Nintendo - U.S. Concepts, Electronic Arts - "Madden
Challenge," Atari - "Dragonshard," Eidos, Majesco - "Psychonauts,"
Her Interactive - The Hardy Boys, Primedia - Mforma, Merriam-Webster
- "MP3"
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
--New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook:
2004-2008
--Director of CRM
--Media Buyer - Online
--Strategic Planning Associate
--Java Developers - Northern VA - Fortune 100
--National Sales Manager - Online Advertising
--Major Account Manager
--Solutions Marketing Manager
--Director of Public Relations
--SSi Consulting Accounting Software Demo Day - Aug 4
--VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium - Sept. 15
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o FCC Approves Feature Letting TiVo
Users Share Shows Over the 'Net
Alviso, Calif. -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on
Wednesday granted approval to new technology from digital video
recorder maker TiVo, which will allow users to share recordings of
digital TV shows over the Internet with a limited number of friends.
The FCC approved the security measures TiVo will implement on its
TiVoToGo feature, which opponents from the Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA) and National Football League had
argued were not strong enough and would result in mass illegal
copying. "TiVo has always tried to maintain an appropriate balance
between consumer interests and the rights of content providers,"
said TiVo CEO Mike Ramsay. The MPAA said it was disappointed the FCC
did not outline to whom TiVo users may send programs, as
"technologies that enable redistribution of copyrighted TV
programming beyond the local TV market disrupt local
advertiser-supported broadcasting and harm TV syndication markets."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040804/sfw065_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040804/media_tivo_fcc_4.html
http://www.tivo.com
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o Apple Settles
With E-Data Over Online Music Sales Patent
San Francisco -- E-Data, a company claiming to hold European
patents on the process of selling music online, announced that Apple
has settled a patent infringement claim it brought against the
company, CNET News.com reported. E-Data, which has also won a patent
suit settlement with Microsoft, said it has launched new patent
infringement suits against 14 companies including Amazon.com,
Ticketmaster and The New York Times. "This settlement with Apple
marks another important milestone, as we aggressively pursue
companies that are infringing upon our intellectual property," said
E-Data chairman Bert Brodsky. "We have identified additional
companies that are infringing upon our intellectual property, both
in the U.S. and abroad, and will seek the necessary legal actions to
ensure that our rights are enforced worldwide."
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S2E6529F8
http://www.e-data.com/01-20-04%20OD2%20Settlement%20final.pdf
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o IPod
Chipmaker PortalPlayer Plans $75 Million IPO
Santa Clara, Calif. -- PortalPlayer, a developer of chips and
software used in hard disk-based portable media players, on
Wednesday announced plans to raise up to $75 million through an
initial public offering (IPO) of its shares. The SEC filing did not
disclose the number of shares to be offered or a price range for
them. Founded in 1999, Santa Clara, Calif.-based PortalPlayer, which
to date has raised $85 million from investors, reported a loss of $8
million on revenue of $20.9 million in 2003. The company plans to
use the proceeds from its IPO to first repay $4.4 million in debt,
and then for general corporate purposes including potential
acquisitions.
http://www.portalplayer.com
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o Report:
Global Online Games Revenue to Hit $9.8 Billion in 2009
San Diego -- The world market for online games will reach $9.8
billion in 2009, a 410% increase over 2003 revenue of $1.9 billion,
according to a report from San Diego-based market research firm DFC
Intelligence. The Asia-Pacific region will account for $4.2 billion
of this total, with China and Japan expected to be the fastest
growing countries for online games overall. "At the end of 2003 an
estimated 81 million households worldwide had broadband. By 2009 we
forecast that number reaching 228 million. It has been proven that
the availability of broadband significantly increases online game
usage," said DFC analyst David Cole. While noting that online games
are still an immature business, DFC said that many potential viable
business models are emerging, including advertising, tiered
subscription, downloads and pay-per-play.
http://www.dfcint.com/news/praug32004.html
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o French
Game Publisher In-Fusio Raises $27 Million
Paris -- In-Fusio, a France-based mobile game publisher and game
services provider, said it has raised $27 million in its latest
round of financing. Insight Venture Partners, a U.S.-based venture
capital firm, led the funding, with existing investors Banexi
Ventures, Partech International, VPSA (formerly Viventures) and
Innoven Partenaires also participating, In-Fusio said. The company
said the funds would be used to further secure market share in
Europe and solidify its growing presence in the U.S. "This new
funding is key to accelerating our U.S. expansion through a series
of strategic North American acquisitions that we have already
started to discuss," said In-Fusio co CEO and President Gilles
Raymond. In-Fusio currently publishes 65 game titles for over 70
wireless carriers.
http://corporate.in-fusio.com
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o Finnish Game
Addicts Given Pass on Compulsory Military Service
Helsinki -- Reuters reported on Wednesday that several conscripts
from Finland have been excused from military service because the
Finnish Defense Forces diagnosed them as "Internet addicts." "For
people who play (Internet) games all night and don't have any
friends, don't have any hobbies, to come into the army is a very big
shock," Commander-Captain Jyrki Kivela told Reuters. Finnish
military doctors have determined that the young men in question
"miss their computers too much" to be able to carry out their
six-month military obligation.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y344528F8
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> DMW Events:
Future of Television
Forum: Next Generation
November 19, 2004
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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
To submit speakers for or
request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2004
conferences, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing &
Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at:
tinzar@digitalmediawire.com.
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Featured Advertisement: > Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal
Content - NEXTEL
Manage Internet content acquisition and launch for various
Digital Media products. Content may include WAP, JAVA, Ring
Tones, Screen Savers, Wallpaper, SMS, MMS, and Location Based
Services. Will coordinate with partners and Nextel Business
Development to obtain Digital Media Content for catalog.
Coordinate with marketing and partners for promotion of
Digital Media products. Requires directly related experience.
http://www.nextel.com/about/index.shtml
Contact:
chris.allison@nextel.com
> 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!
For more information, please call 323-822-0936 or visit
www.digitalentertainmentawards.com.
For online awards submissions, conference registrations and
purchasing Awards Gala Dinner tickets, please
click here.
Deadline for Submissions:
September 15, 2004
Conference & Awards Show: November 4 and 5, 2004
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o Briefly Noted: (Washington)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 5-0 on Wednesday
to prohibit the distribution of unsolicited communications to
wireless devices, essentially expanding the "Can Spam" law to
include cell phones and other wireless devices. "Spam has become the
plague of the information age," said FCC chairman Michael Powell.
"It truly frustrates, if not destroys, the powerful experience that
some of the new technologies can provide."
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-250522A3.doc
(Tokyo) Sony said that its next-generation PlayStation video game
console will feature the Blu-Ray disc format, a successor to DVD
that holds 27GB of data to DVD's 4.7GB, GamesIndustry.biz reported.
The format, which uses new blue laser technology as opposed to the
current red laser standard, is also backwards compatible with
regular DVDs, ensuring that movies and older game titles will still
play on the new PlayStation.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content/dev/3919
(Bala Cynwyd, Pa.) Entercom Communications, the nation's
fourth-largest radio broadcaster, on Wednesday announced plans to
accelerate the rollout of digital broadcasting on its stations.
Having already launched HD Radio digital broadcasts at its Boston
and Seattle stations, with Denver and Portland launches planned in
the coming months, Entercom said it plans to upgrade 80% of its
stations over the next four years. "Providing innovative digital
services for listeners and advertisers is a key part of our
long-term growth strategy," said Entercom president and CEO David
Field.
http://www.entercom.com/pages/pr_august204.html
(Redmond, Wash.) Nintendo has announced that 32 Japanese game
developers -- including Sega, Capcom, Konami, Square Enix and Namco
-- are currently at work on a total of 64 game titles for its
upcoming Nintendo DS handheld video game console. Nintendo added
that a total of 120 titles for DS are currently in the works
worldwide. Included in the Japanese line-up will be versions of "Castlevania,"
"Sonic the Hedgehog," "Final Fantasy," "Dragonball Z" and "Bomberman."
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T155249F8
(Washington) XM Satellite Radio, a provider of
satellite-delivered digital radio programming, on Wednesday
announced the release of manufacturing partner Audiovox Electronics'
Audiovox XR9, a $99 plug-and-play satellite radio receiver. The
device, which has a built-in FM modulator to allow playback on
regular radios, will ship to retail in October.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040804/dcw020_1.html
http://www.audiovox.com
(New York) Japanese games firm SSD Company has announced the
release of its XaviX interactive TV gaming system, which uses
controllers such as baseball bats, tennis racquets and bowling balls
with embedded processors to control gameplay. The $79 XavixPORT
console and $49 individual game cartridges are now on sale at Best
Buy, and will soon also be sold at retailers including Radio Shack
and Toys R Us.
http://www.xavix.com
(New York) Nintendo of America said on Wednesday that it plans to
double the number of promotions it conducts in the U.S. for its
products. The company expanded its relationship with marketing and
interactive services firm U.S. Concepts, which will develop and
execute many of the promotions.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040803/nytu184_2.html
http://www.getcoactive.com
http://nintendostreetteam.com
(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts on Wednesday announced its
third annual EA Sports Madden Challenge, a nationwide video game
tournament for fans of its "Madden NFL 2005" title, which will ship
on Aug. 9. Qualifying rounds begin Aug. 14, with the finals to be
held in Las Vegas on Dec. 11, where a $50,000 grand prize will be
awarded. EA will also host an NCAA Football Challenge, a 16-campus
tournament featuring the company's "NCAA Football 2005" title and a
$10,000 grand prize.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040804/45254_1.html
http://www.maddenchallenge.com
http://www.ncaafootballchallengecom
(Los Angeles) Game publisher Atari announced on Wednesday plans
to develop "Dragonshard," a title based on the roleplaying game
"Dungeons & Dragons," created by Wizards of the Coast. Currently in
development at Agoura Hills, Calif.-based Liquid Entertainment,
under license from toymaker Hasbro, the PC title is slated for
release in the spring of 2005. Atari also said that developer
Obsidian Entertainment is currently developing "Neverwinter Nights
2," a sequel to developer BioWare's successful title also set within
the "Dungeons & Dragons" universe. The sequel is scheduled for
release in 2006.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040804/45543_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040804/45442_1.html
http://www.atari.com/nwn2
http://www.liquid-entertainment.com
http://www.obsidianent.com
(London) U.K.-based video game developer Eidos, which yesterday
confirmed that it is currently in negotiations with several
prospective buyers for the company, announced on Wednesday that its
"ShellShock: Nam '67" title for PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PC will
ship in Europe on Sept. 3 and in North America on Sept. 14. The
title had previously been slated for release in July, but was
delayed by the company in a June announcement.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040804/45395_1.html
http://www.eidos.com
(Edison, N.J.) Video game publisher Majesco announced on
Wednesday that it has acquired the publishing rights to "Psychonauts,"
a title currently in development at San Francisco-based Double Fine
Productions. Created by Tim Schafer, the designer of titles
including "Grim Fandango" and "Full Throttle," "Psychonauts" will
ship in 2005 for Xbox and the PC.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040804/45139_1.html
http://www.majescogames.com
http://www.doublefine.com
(Bellevue, Wash.) Game developer Her Interactive, which has
produced a line of PC games based on the Nancy Drew sleuth novels,
announced on Wednesday a deal with Simon & Schuster Children's
Publishing to develop and publish titles based on The Hardy Boys.
The game will be based on the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys: Super Mystery
Series, and will be released in the fall of 2005.
http://www.herinteractive.com
http://users.arczip.com/fwdixon
(New York) Publisher Primedia announced on Wednesday that it has
partnered with mobile entertainment publisher Mforma Group, to bring
Primedia content to wireless devices. Under the deal, Mforma will
develop mobile content services for Primedia's About.com consumer
advice sites and its IntelliChoice.com automotive informational
service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040804/45381_1.html
http://www.primedia.com
http://www.about.com
http://www.mforma.com
(Springfield, Mass.) Publisher Merriam-Webster has announced the
word new entries for its 2004 Collegiate Dictionary Eleventh
Edition, with relatively new technology-related terms including
"MP3" and "MPEG" among those making the cut. Usually, new entries
take at least 20 years to become recognized from the date of their
first known use, which was not the case with either MP3 (1996) or
MPEG (1988). Also among the new entries were "information
technology" (1978), "teensploitation" (1972) and "pleather" (1982).
http://www.m-w.com/info/new_words.htm
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Classifieds --
Ad Postings > Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
Manage Internet content acquisition and launch for various
Digital Media products. For more information, see
Featured Advertisement.
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> New Release: 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.
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> Director of CRM
GTSI is a market-leading, $1B, 20+ year successful business.
We have an immediate opening for a Director of CRM to develop
and build CRM as one of the company's long-term core
competencies and key differentiators. The successful candidate
will be a strong proven leader with the ability to develop,
communicate and drive a CRM vision, as well as effectively
manage and be accountable for its implementation. You must
have 5 plus yrs CRM mgmt, 10 plus yrs. total marketing exp,
and a BS degree in Marketing or Business. Government industry
knowledge essential. Please send resume to
careers@gtsi.com
and reference CRM in the subject line.
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> Media Buyer - Online
Our client located southwest of Boston looking for a smart and
experienced marketing professional to serve as a Media
Buyer-Online. The successful candidate will be responsible for
hitting monthly and quarterly visitor and subscriber goals,
work with designer to develop creative for each campaign/ad
unit, set up and administer campaign tracking. Reconcile media
invoices and work with sites to rectify any billing issues.
Require: 2+ years in online media/marketing, BA/BS degree is
reqd. Exp. required with $100,000+ monthly marketing budget.
Very strong excel skills. Some HTML skill reqd. Excellent
written communication; strong organization and analytic
skills. Salary up to $75K. Send resumes to:
denise@iconstaff.com
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> Strategic Planning Associate
BuyerZone.com, the leading b2b e-marketplace for business
purchasing is seeking a Strategic Planning Associate to join
its team and continue its record growth pace. As a Strategic
Planning Associate, you will help identify areas for future
corporate expansion. This includes identifying potential
markets and opportunities for expansion, assessing their
feasibility through both qualitative and quantitative
analyses, and recommending market entry strategies.
Requirements: Recent college graduate with up to 3 years work
exp, preferably with a major in the business, economics or
marketing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Send
resumes to
jobs@buyerzone.com
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> Java Developers - Northern VA - Fortune 100
Company Fortune 100 company is seeking to hire experienced
Java developers. Multiple openings for candidates with
security clearance. Two openings for candidates without
clearance. Seeking Java developers with 3-5 years of
experience in the salary range of $80 to $90k. The position is
in the Northern Virginia area. Candidates must have J2E, JSP,
Java Beans, Portal & Portlets experience. This is for full
time positions. Referral fees considered. Send resumes to
zkawash@ctww.com
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> National Sales Manager - Online Advertising
goWholesale, a new search engine launched by Liquidity
Services, Inc, has an exciting opportunity. We seek someone
with 5+ years experience in Internet/online/print media sales.
Responsibilities will include leading the execution of the
sales plan and increasing revenue through consistent
prospecting. Proven track record in meeting and exceeding
revenue targets. Benefits include competitive salary plus
attractive bonus structure, 401(k), and health. E-mail resume
to jobs@gowholesale.com
or fax to 202-478-2795
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> Major Account Manager
Consultative sales of videoconferencing, multimedia
communications and network to commercial OR government
clients. Proven and consistent sales success ideally in the
conferencing industry - 2 years achieving quota of $1 mil+.
Sales and technical experience with network, data or similar
products. Excellent presentation skills and computer knowledge
a must. Send resumes to
bfleig@vsgi.com
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> Solutions Marketing Manager
Software AG, a global leader
in information integration, is seeking motivated marketing
professionals to shape our go-to-market strategy. Define how
our leading XML Business Integration portfolio can create
business value for specific vertical market segments. Manage a
cross-functional team, guiding its members toward successfully
implementing and executing on your marketing plan. Experience
in a solution marketing role with a technology company a plus.
MBA a plus. Knowledge of XML, web services and/or service
oriented integration a plus. Federal or State and Local
Government experience a strong plus. Send resumes to
maureen.brennan@softwareagusa.com
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> Director of Public Relations
Vocus has an opening for a Director of Public Relations.
Responsibilities include press releases, media interviews,
pitching stories, speaking opportunities, and product
launches. Vocus is the leading provider of on-demand software
for public relations and government relations. Our products
help thousands of customers to plan, execute and measure
communications programs. Join a company with 12yrs success
celebrating its 19th straight quarter of growth. Send resumes
to cshilling@vocus.com
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> SSi Consulting Accounting Software Demo Day
Aug. 4, DC. Lunch served.
http://www.ssiconsulting.com/events/demoday.html The
right accounting package can reduce costs, increase
productivity and offer meaningful reporting. Let's face it -
in order to make any software change, the new system must
offer a measurable ROI, be easy to use, feature
state-of-the-art technology and be scalable to address growing
business needs. Attend Demo Day where our
professionally-trained consultants will demonstrate these
software packages: MAS90/200, Solomon, Great Plains, and
MAS500. Send inquiries to
jd@ssiconsulting.com
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> VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium
The Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC) is presenting
a wireless networking conference on September 15, 2004, at the
Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville, VA. This one-day
statewide event offers information, demonstrations, keynotes,
and workshops dedicated to wireless networking technology -
the benefits, uses, deployment, and the future of the
technology. To register or reserve your exhibit space, visit
http://www.vptcfallsymposium.com Send inquiries to
events@vptc.org
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