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o Google Cops to Issuing 28 Million Illegal Shares, Proposes Buyback
o State Attorneys General Issue Warning to File-Sharing
o French Virgin Unit Files Complaint Against Apple Over iPod Compatibility
o Disney Introduces "Dream Desk" Children's PC
o Google, Yahoo, CNET Face Class Action Suit Over Online Gambling Ads
o Nielsen Parent VNU, Britain's WPP Partner for Intl. TV Ratings Service

 > 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. 4-5
 

o Briefly Noted: HP - Philips - Video Content Protection System, Comcast - Electronic Arts, Plantronics - Xbox Live headsets, Virgin Mobile Bites, Jones Soda Co. - independent music website, U.K. "Manhunt" video game murder - Fla. atty. Jack Thompson
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Sales Directors
--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
--VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium - Sept. 15
 


o Google Cops to Issuing 28 Million Illegal Shares, Proposes Buyback

Mountain View, Calif. -- Search engine giant Google said on Thursday that it may have violated state and federal securities laws when it failed to register over 28 million shares it offered to employees and consultants over the past three years. The company is now offering to buy back 23 million shares, sold to 1,105 employees, as well as 5.6 million stock options, offered to 301 individuals, for a total of $25.9 million. The affected parties may either take the offer or choose to sue Google; the company may also face federal scrutiny, and it is unclear whether the illegal shares will affect its pending initial public offering. Google has already begun registering prospective investors on a website launched for its online auction IPO.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G56412BF8
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,64476,00.html
http://www.ipo.google.com         
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o State Attorneys General Issue Warning to File-Sharing Networks

Washington -- A number of state attorneys general have drafted a letter they intend to send to the heads of major file-sharing networks, asking them to "take concrete and meaningful steps" to reduce the availability of pornography and do more to inform consumers of the risks of personal data security and prosecution for copyright infringement, The Washington Post reported. California Atty. Gen. Bill Lockyear, along with Florida Atty. Gen. Charlie Crist and Texas Atty. Gen. Greg Abbott are co-sponsors of the letter, which has not yet been sent to peer-to-peer companies. "This letter is full of falsehoods, exaggerations, things that have been taken care of or are about to be completely addressed, so we think this letter is old news," Marty Lafferty, CEO of peer-to-peer trade group the Distributed Computing Industry Association, told The Post. "But we take our relationship with the state AGs very seriously and we will respond to them and try to give them a better understanding of P2P technology and where the industry is going."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41012-2004Aug4.html
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-letter5aug05.story 
http://www.naag.org        
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o French Virgin Unit Files Complaint Against Apple Over iPod Compatibility

San Francisco -- The French online music unit of Virgin has filed a complaint against Apple Computer, alleging unfair competition over Apple's refusal to license the FairPlay security technology necessary to make songs purchased from Virgin Mega and other retailers play on Apple's popular iPod player, CNET News.com reported. Apple revealed the complaint, which was filed with the French Competition Council in June, in its quarterly report released on Thursday. A hearing on Virgin Mega's complaint will be held in October or November. Apple has thus far ignored all requests to license FairPlay, and threatened legal action against rival RealNetworks, which on its own last week released software called Harmony that works around FairPlay and allows songs purchased from Real to play on the iPod.
http://biz.yahoo.com/e/040805/aapl10-q.html 
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z10752BF8 
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o Disney Introduces "Dream Desk" Children's PC

New York -- Citing reports that children are the fastest growing segment of PC users, The Walt Disney Company on Thursday launched the Disney Dream Desk PC, which features a 14.1" Mickey Mouse-shaped screen, DVD player/CD-RW, special mouse and digital pen. Designed by Disney and frog design and built by Medion AG, the PC runs Microsoft XP Home Edition and will feature pre-installed games and Disney software that lets kids draw and edit pictures, create music and direct movies. It will also come with ContentProtect, a Web and email filtering software. The $599 computer (plus separate $299 monitor) will begin shipping from CompUSA on Sept. 12. Disney also said that it will be introducing its own brand of digital camera and camcorder later in the year.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/040805/disney_computer_6.html
http://www.disneyconsumerproducts.com 
http://www.compusa.com  
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o Google, Yahoo, CNET Face Class Action Suit Over Online Gambling Ads

San Francisco -- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Google, Yahoo, CNET Networks and other websites that have accepted ads for online gambling operations, which are illegal in the U.S., CNET News.com reported. The suit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, alleges that the sites have reaped millions in profits from the illegal ads, which include sales of ads based on keyword searches for terms like "illegal gambling" and "California gambling." The suit also alleges that the companies offer targeting of the ads to specific geographic locations, including California. The plaintiffs ask that the sites cease accepting gambling ads and provide California with "millions of dollars in ill-gotten gains," attorney Ira Rothken told News.com. Rothken's law firm has also participated in class actions against credit card companies that enable U.S. citizens to gamble on overseas gambling sites.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?X5F425BF8 
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o Nielsen Parent VNU, Britain's WPP Partner for Intl. TV Ratings Service

London -- WPP, an international communications services provider, announced on Thursday that its Kantar consultancy division has partnered with VNU, parent company of Nielsen Media Research, to form a joint venture that will offer television ratings in 30 countries. AGB Nielsen Media Research will serve the Americas, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East in nations including Australia, Belgium, China, Hungary, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the Ukraine and the U.K. The new company will be based out of Milan, Italy and will employ a total of 1,800.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040805/nyth095_1.html 
http://www.wpp.com 
http://www.nielsenmedia.com   

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 > DMW Events:

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

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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.

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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

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Deadline for Submissions: September 15, 2004

Conference & Awards Show: November 4 and 5, 2004

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o Briefly Noted:

(Palo Alto, Calif.) HP and Philips, whose joint Video Content Protection System (VCPS) yesterday gained approval from the FCC alongside TiVo's show-sharing feature, announced on Thursday that it will begin licensing the technology to manufacturers. VCPS lets consumers record digital TV signals and is designed for use with DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL technologies. The VCPS technology is designed to support the "Broadcast Flag" that broadcasters have begun to insert into programming, which designates if and how content may be moved or shared.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040805/55204_1.html
http://www.licensing.philips.com/vcps/index.html

(Philadelphia) Comcast, the largest U.S. cable TV operator, on Thursday launched a service that lets its broadband subscribers send 45-second video messages to any email address. The service, free to Comcast's 6 million high-speed Internet subscribers, will be promoted with free and discounted offers for webcams. Comcast also said on Thursday that it will serve as the exclusive distributor for game developer Electronic Arts' EA Sports Fantasy Football online games. Comcast will offer the online game from its Comcast.net portal.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040805/phth036_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040805/phth040_1.html
http://www.comcast.net/fantasy

(Santa Cruz, Calif.) Plantronics, a manufacturer of communications headsets, announced on Thursday that it has shipped over 1 million headsets to Microsoft for its Xbox Live online gaming service. Microsoft announced last month that it had surpassed 1 million subscribers for Xbox Live, which launched in late 2002.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040805/sfth006_1.html 
http://www.plantronics.com

(London) Virgin Mobile, a U.K.-based mobile "virtual" network operator (MVNO), said it has launched a mobile entertainment "magazine" called Virgin Mobile Bites. The wireless unit of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group described the magazine as a cross between a celebrity gossip magazine and an "info-tainment" service. Virgin Mobile Bites will be available for Virgin Mobile customers on GPRS-enabled WAP phones and by SMS, and the magazine will be delivered free of charge until Jan. 31.
http://bites.virginmobile.com/virgin.bites

(Seattle) Soft drink distributor Jones Soda Co. on Thursday launched MyJones Independent Music, an online community for artists and fans to share songs, links and feedback about music. The free service lets bands upload songs, and hopes to promote the company's soda brands as well as the artists who contribute to the site.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040805/55193_1.html 
http://www.myjonesmusic.com

(London) Following reports last week that a teenage murder victim in England was killed by a friend re-enacting acts learned from Rockstar Games' violent "Manhunt" title, and the game's subsequent removal from the shelves of U.K. retailer Dixons, the Leicestershire Constabulary in charge of the case has denied any link between the game and the murder, and further revealed that the copy of the game found actually belonged to the victim, and not the teen-aged murderer. Despite this fact, in addition to evidence that the murder was also tied to a drug-related debt, the victim's family has reportedly contacted Florida attorney Jack Thompson, a long-time opponent of violence in the media. "We are going to destroy Rockstar, you can count on that… these people will not stop, they will not stop marketing the games to children and therefore since they will not listen to reason, since they won't even communicate with me and others, we will destroy them, it's that simple," Thompson told GameDaily.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content/ret/3918
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content/pub/3930
http://biz.gamedaily.com/features_new/jack_thompson 

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> Sales Directors

A high growth IT Systems Integrator with over 6 years of success is seeking senior level sales professionals for commercial and gov't sales. Only candidates who are motivated by prospecting, qualifying, and closing new business should apply. To qualify for an interview, you must have 3 yrs or more successful sales exp. in systems integration and/or professional services. An understanding of business processes and an ability to interact with all levels of sr. mgmt and technical staff is desired. Must possess the ability to objectively analyze a customer's projected needs and provide a solution that customers will buy. College degree or higher. Please send your resume and cover letter to ron@innovativeexecutivesearch.com
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> 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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> 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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