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August 9,
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Google to Issue $300 Million in Stock to Settle Yahoo Patent Dispute
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Loudeye Gets Nokia Investment to Develop
Wireless Digital Music Platform
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Report: Paid Search Spending to Triple by 2009; Return On Investment
Falling
o TiVo
Launches Rebate Offer and Ad Campaign, Expands Retail Presence
o Internet Ratings Firm ComScore
Acquires Q2 Brand Intelligence
o BSA Warns of Generation of
Unabashed Pirates in the U.K.
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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: AT&T Wireless -
NBC Olympics, Sportev - FA Premier League, UMassOnline, Vindigo
Studios - Sporting News, Musicrypt - Universal Music Canada,
Ericsson M-USE - TeliaSonera Sweden, AgentArts - Telstra, Court TV -
U.S. Legal Forms, Electronic Arts - "Madden NFL 2005," Radica Games
- "World Poker Tour," Nokia - "Pathway to Glory," Jumbuck
Entertainment - "Shaft," DualDiscs
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Product Manager
--Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
--New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook:
2004-2008
--Sales Directors
--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
--Unplug Bush - Los Angeles, August 10
--VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium - Sept. 15
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o Google to Issue $300 Million in
Stock to Settle Yahoo Patent Dispute
Mountain View, Calif. -- Removing a possible legal hurdle to its
upcoming initial public offering (IPO), search engine giant Google
said on Monday that it will pay Yahoo about $300 million in stock to
settle patent disputes between the rival search companies. In a
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Google said that
it will issue Yahoo 2.7 million shares of its stock, which will be
worth anywhere from $291 million to $364 million, depending on
Google's IPO pricing. In return, Google will receive a license for a
patent held by Yahoo subsidiary Overture. In a related move, Google
has raised the number of shares in its IPO from 24.6 million to 25.7
million because Yahoo now plans to sell more than 1 million more
than previously thought. Yahoo already owned about 5.5 million
shares of Google through a prior investment.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040809/95624_1.html
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o Loudeye Gets
Nokia Investment to Develop Wireless Digital Music Platform
Seattle -- Loudeye, a provider of streaming song samples and
other digital media services, announced on Monday an agreement with
cell phone maker Nokia to develop an advanced wireless digital music
platform. The multi-year agreement includes a "multi-million dollar
commitment" to Loudeye for development fees. The companies said that
additional details of the collaboration and service platform, such
as an expected release date, will be announced later.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/sfm034_1.html
http://www.nokia.com
http://www.loudeye.com
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o Report: Paid
Search Spending to Triple by 2009; Return On Investment Falling
New York -- Spending on search engine marketing will nearly
triple by 2009, growing by 189% from $1.9 billion in 2003 to $5.5
billion in 2009, according to a report from market research firm
JupiterResearch. The firm also notes that the average "click" price
for pay-per-click paid search will grow by 62%, from $0.29 in 2003
to $0.47 in 2009. However, as prices rise, Jupiter says that
return-on-investment (ROI) from search marketing has started to
fall. "Due to rising prices, many of the search marketers that used
to get a great return on their investment are now only getting a
good one," said JupiterResearch associate analyst Nate Elliott. "As
ROI continues to fall, marketers will need to do a better job
measuring and optimizing their search campaigns." The firm cited an
executive survey that found over half of marketers use
unsophisticated bid strategies, and only one-third consider
historical effectiveness data or the cost of goods sold when bidding
for paid listings.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040809/95479_1.html
http://www.jupitermedia.com
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o TiVo
Launches Rebate Offer and Ad Campaign, Expands Retail Presence
Alviso, Calif. -- TiVo, a provider of digital video recorder
services, on Monday launched a rebate offer and promotional campaign
for a newly designed TiVo set-top box. The new 40-hour model will
sell for $99 after a $100 rebate, which will be promoted in a
national advertising campaign. TiVo's other recorders will also be
eligible for rebates, with the 80-hour recorder now costing $199 and
the 140-hour model priced at $299. The company also announced that
it has expanded the retail partners from whom consumers may purchase
its products, which will soon include Sam's Club, CompUSA,
Target.com, Fry's Electronics and Costco; existing retail partners
include Best Buy, Circuit City and Good Guys. TiVo also launched a
customer rewards program for those who refer friends and family to
purchase a TiVo, which will award points redeemable for TiVo
products and services, as well as an Apple iPod, Nikon digital
camera or Bose headphones.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/sfm026_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/lnm002_1.html
http://www.tivo.com/rewards
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Ratings Firm ComScore Acquires Q2 Brand Intelligence
Reston, Va. -- ComScore networks, a provider of Internet audience
measurement services, said on Monday that it has acquired
Seattle-based Q2 Brand Intelligence, a provider of custom survey
research and consulting to large companies. Financial terms of the
deal were not disclosed. ComScore said that it plans to integrate Q2
into its survey research division, with the combined business unit
operating under the name comScoreQ2. Larry Denaro, the founder and
CEO of Q2, will become president of comScoreQ2, with all of the
company's other executives and research professionals also making
the move. ComScore will continue to operate Q2's offices in Seattle
and Boston. Launched in 1999, Q2 uses a variety of research and
modeling approaches to help clients identify specific business
strategies that generate the greatest revenue with the highest
probability of success. Q2's clients include Borders Books, Sun
Microsystems and Ticketmaster.
http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=488
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o BSA Warns of
Generation of Unabashed Pirates in the U.K.
London -- A new survey conducted on behalf of the Business
Software Alliance (BSA) finds that about 44% of 18- to 29-year-olds
in the U.K. admits to owning pirated intellectual property. Nearly a
third of all the 30- to 50-year-olds surveyed also admitted to
owning pirated material. The BSA said the survey indicated the
emergence of a new "pirate generation" in the U.K. that had few
ethical qualms about buying pirate software, CDs and DVDs. Most of
the 2,000 people surveyed by pollsters YouGov did say that they felt
there was little or no stigma attached to pirated goods. BSA
spokesman Mike Newton described the survey as "grim reading" and
singled out the role of the Internet. "There is a growing generation
that lacks the respect for intellectual property on which
manufacturers of things like music rely," he said. "The Internet is
clearly a major route for pirate traffic."
http://www.bsa.org/uk
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q14F32109
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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: (New York)
Wireless carrier AT&T Wireless announced on Monday that it has
partnered with NBC Olympics to offer subscribers a range of
Olympics-themed wireless services, including on-screen text message
opinion polls during Olympics broadcasts. AT&T's mMode subscribers
will also have access to news and features from NBCOlympics.com, as
well as event schedules and results, medal counts, trivia and NBC
broadcast schedules.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/nym015_1.html
http://www.attwireless.com/Olympics
(London) Sportev, a U.K.-based interactive sports video content
publisher, said on Monday that it has signed a three-year deal with
the FA Premier League to be their official "mobile production"
partner. Sportev will deliver multimedia content for mobile phone
users who have bought the rights to the Football Association's
Premier League (FAPL), already sold in 40 territories. Sportev's
content will include in-game clips of goals from every match,
highlights of every game and a weekly round-up. "It is an innovative
agreement that enables the FA Premier League to double the revenues
they receive from mobile networks worldwide," said Sportev CEO Will
Muirhead.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G19942109
(Boston) UMassOnline, the University of Massachusetts' online
learning division, announced on Monday that online education program
revenues and enrollments grew 47% and 30%, respectively, in the 2004
academic year. Revenues from the University of Massachusetts
system's online programs were $14 million, up from $9.7 million in
2003, while enrollments reached 15,741, up from 12,131 in the same
period. More than 90% of the revenues are retained by the UMass
campuses to support education and research programs, the university
said.
http://www.onlineuc.net/press.html
(New York) Mobile entertainment publisher Vindigo Studios
announced on Monday that it has partnered with the Sporting News to
offer wireless subscribers fantasy sports information. The Sporting
News Fantasy Source service will offer injury, trade and performance
updates, as well as other statistics, for $3.99 per month. The
service also lets users create alerts that will deliver real-time
stats for particular players.
http://www.sportingnews.com
http://www.vindigo.com/snfs
(Toronto) Musicrypt, provider of a digital media distribution
system for securely delivering music files between record industry
businesses, said on Monday that Universal Music Canada will use its
technology to deliver singles to radio stations and over its
internal network. Toronto-based Musicrypt says that 80% of the
Canadian music industry now uses its technology.
http://www.musicrypt.com
(Stockholm, Sweden) Wireless developer Ericsson announced on
Monday that Swedish wireless operator TeliaSonera Sweden has
licensed its mobile music service, M-USE. The service offers master
recording ringtones, music clips, artist pictures and other content
from major labels including Sony and Warner.
http://www.ericsson.com/press/20040809-133133.html
(San Francisco) AgentArts, a provider of entertainment
personalization and data-mining technology, said on Monday that
Australian telco Telstra has licensed its movie recommendation
software for its FetchMovies online DVD rental service. The
technology will automatically capture customer preferences and
provide highly personalized movie recommendations.
http://www.agentarts.com
http://www.fetchmovies.com.au
(Brandon, Miss.) U.S. Legal Forms, Inc., an online provider of
state-specific legal forms, said on Monday that it has partnered
with cable TV network Court TV to provide its services to
CourtTV.com visitors. Forms may be browsed for free and downloaded
for a small fee.
http://courttv.uslegalforms.com
(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts on Monday
shipped its "Madden NFL 2005" title to retailers. The latest
installment in the 37 million unit-selling franchise includes a
Collector's Edition for PlayStation 2, and for the first time will
support Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service. The company
also said that automaker Dodge will sponsor a Premium Pass, a
subscription-based service featuring a customizable streaming
ticker, expanded leaderboards and early registration for game
tournaments that will be offered for free this year. The Premium
Pass will also soon offer enhanced online leagues and tournaments.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040809/95269_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040805/55821_1.html
http://www.madden2005.com
(Hong Kong) Radica Games, a manufacturer of handheld electronic
games, said on Monday that it will develop and distribute a line of
Texas Hold 'Em casino poker games based on the "World Poker Tour" TV
series airing on the Travel Channel. The first titles will ship in
March 2005, when the third season of the series will debut.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/lam055_1.html
http://travel.discovery.com/fansites/worldpoker/tour.html
http://www.radicagames.com
(Espoo, Finland) Cell phone maker Nokia said on Monday that
members of its N-Gage Arena online community may download a preview
of its "Pathway to Glory" title for the N-Gage hybrid cell
phone/mobile game deck device. Gamers can also provide feedback to
developers about the game, which is scheduled to ship in the fall.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/ukm003_1.html
http://arena.n-gage.com
http://www.pathwaytoglory.com
(Melbourne) Mobile game developer Jumbuck Entertainment on Monday
released its "Shaft Sharp Shooter" title, based on a license of the
Paramount Pictures cult film "Shaft" from Viacom Consumer Products.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162650
http://www.jumbuck.com
(Los Angeles) Reuters on Monday reported on a number of setbacks,
including a patent dispute, that may delay the release of new media
discs that function as a CD on one side and DVD on the other.
Germany-based DVD Plus International says that record labels' disc
manufacturers are violating a contract by calling the discs "DualDiscs"
rather than "DVD Plus." "They're hijacking our technology," DVD Plus
North America president Phil Carlson told Reuters. Philips, the firm
that developed the CD, also said it will not license the CD logo to
the combination CD/DVD format unless record labels will assume
responsibility for any "read errors" on the CD portion. While
retailers had expected DualDiscs, which have been tested at Tower
Records, to be in stores by the fourth quarter, they are now not
expected until at least early 2005.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z10A36209
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Classifieds --
Ad Postings >
Product Manager
Leads and executes individual product initiatives within a
business unit. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
required. Graduate degree in business or engineering
preferred. 3-5 years Product Mgmt experience within the
service industry, high tech or advanced CRM applications
preferred. Experience building and managing teams a plus.
Strong project mgmt skills, detail-oriented with solid
analytical skill. Ability to develop business relationships
and partnerships as needed. Travel up to 20% of total time.
Evening or weekend hours may be required. Compensation
negotiable up to $95K. Send resumes to
denise@iconstaff.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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>
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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> 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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> Unplug Bush - Los Angeles, August 10
On Tuesday, August 10, The Committee to ReDefeat the
President (ReDefeatBush.com) holds its first Los Angeles
fundraiser, an acoustic evening at the El Rey Theater entitled
"Unplug Bush". Confirmed artists include Black Rebel Motorcycle
Club, Michelle Shocked, Johnette Napolitano, Mellowdrone, Kill
Radio, the Superbroke Brass and Tin Marching Band Ensemble
and The George W. Bush Singers. The event also features
Hollywood stand-up comedian John Price as America's First Lady
Laura Bush and other special guests. Any questions, please contact
Susan Mainzer at 213-840-0077 or email
susan@redefeatbush.com.
Tickets for the event are
$50 and can be purchased online at:
http://www.redefeatbush.com/unplugbush
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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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