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File-Sharing Networks Win Major Court Victory in Copyright Case
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Virgin Radio and Napster to Offer Music
Download Chart
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Microsoft Lays Off 76 From Xbox Unit, Discontinues Some Sports
Titles
o MP3
Player Microdrive Maker Cornice Countersues Rival Seagate
o CVS Launches Digital
One-Time-Use Camera with Color Preview Screen
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DMW Announcements:
--Future of Television: Next Generation - November 19, 2004
--Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards - Nov.
4-5, 2004
> Featured
Advertisement:
--Micropayments Conference - October 5, 2004
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Briefly Noted: Metrowerks -
Nintendo DS, XM Satellite Radio - Audiophase Skybox, Netflix - Film
Movement, Konami - "Dance Dance Revolution Extreme" soundtrack,
OurTunes
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Analyst - Network Security Engineering
--Contracts Manager
--Program Manager
--Global Marketing Coordinators
--Senior Budget Analyst
--Sr. Account Manager for Microsoft Account
--Vice President/GM SAVVIS
--VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium - Sept. 15
--Small Payments Make It Big - Micropayments Conference 2004
--Affordable Corporate Wireless Email - Register to Win a
Free Treo 600
--New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook:
2004-2008
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o File-Sharing Networks Win Major
Court Victory in Copyright Case
Los Angeles -- In a major victory for providers of peer-to-peer
file-sharing software, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
yesterday upheld a lower court's ruling that said companies
providing file-sharing software like Grokster and Morpheus are not
liable for any copyright infringement committed by users of their
software. The ruling will not impact other legal actions against
file-sharing, such as the recording industry's copyright
infringement lawsuits against individual file-swappers, or proposed
legislation that would ban devices that "induce" copyright
infringement. The same court earlier ruled that Napster's
centralized peer-to-peer network did infringe copyrights, but said
yesterday that Grokster's decentralized structure precluded the
company from controlling the acts of its users. "The introduction of
new technology is always disruptive to old markets, and particularly
to those copyright owners whose works are sold through
well-established distribution mechanisms," the court said. "History
has shown that time and market forces often provide equilibrium in
balancing interests, whether the new technology be a player piano, a
copier, a tape recorder, a video recorder, a personal computer, a
karaoke machine, or an MP3 player." The court also cautioned
lawmakers considering legislation that would ban file-sharing
networks. "Doubtless, taking that step would satisfy the copyright
owners' immediate economic aims. However, it would also alter
general copyright law in profound ways with unknown ultimate
consequences outside the present context," the court said. An
attorney for Kazaa parent company Sharman Networks told CNET
News.com that the company would immediately ask entertainment firms
suing it to dismiss their case, or else ask the court to immediately
rule against the studios and labels.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?I6F421919 (9th Circuit Decision
PDF)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y2D852919
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-grokster20aug20.story
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/20/technology/20digital.html
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,64640,00.html
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o Virgin Radio
and Napster to Offer Music Download Chart
London -- U.K broadcaster Virgin Radio said on Friday that it has
teamed up with Napster to launch a download music chart based on
Napster's online single sales figures. The underlying terms of the
deal have not been disclosed, but Virgin Radio did say that it would
begin presenting its Top 20 sales chart over the air on Aug. 29 --
just three days before the Official Charts Company introduces its
own download chart on BBC Radio 1. Virgin Radio, currently owned by
the Scottish Media Group, described the agreement with Napster as
"the first step" in a "strategic marketing partnership." "As well as
hitting our core demographic and having millions of listeners,
Virgin Radio enjoys over 1 million unique online visitors a month,
making it an ideal brand partner for Napster," said Napster vice
president Leanne Sharman. Despite the partnership, however, Napster
said it would still contribute sales figures for the BBC, which will
draw its chart from sales across a range of online services.
http://www.virginradio.co.uk/thestation/napster
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o Microsoft
Lays Off 76 From Xbox Unit, Discontinues Some Sports Titles
Redmond, Wash. -- Microsoft announced on Friday that it will lay
off 76 employees within its Xbox unit and discontinue the
development of some of its sports video game titles, the Associated
Press reported. Titles to be shelved include "NFL Fever," "NHL
Rivals" and "Inside Drive"; however, the company said it will
continue to support development of sports franchises including "Amped"
and "Links." The company signed a deal earlier this year to make its
Xbox Live online gaming service compatible with developer Electronic
Arts' popular sports games. Microsoft said it will attempt to
relocate the affected employees elsewhere within the company.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/040820/microsoft_xbox_cuts_4.html
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o MP3 Player
Microdrive Maker Cornice Countersues Rival Seagate
Longmont, Colo. -- Cornice, a maker of miniature hard drives used
in consumer electronics like MP3 players, announced that it has
countersued rival Seagate Technology in response to a patent
infringement claim filed against Cornice in June. The Seagate suit
alleged that Cornice is infringing on six Seagate hard drive
patents, and asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to ban
imports of the Cornice drives into the U.S. In its counterclaims,
Colorado-based Cornice asked the Delaware District Court to
invalidate Seagate's patents, and furthermore said that Seagate's
lawsuit is baseless and anti-competitive, entitling Cornice to
unspecified damages. Cornice's microdrives are used in MP3 players
made by Rio and iRiver. Scotts Valley, Calif.-based Seagate in June
released a 1-inch, 5GB hard drive that it is targeting at the market
for portable music players.
http://www.corniceco.com/news/PDF_releases/PR_Cornice_Seagate_081804.pdf
http://www.seagate.com
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o CVS Launches
Digital One-Time-Use Camera with Color Preview Screen
Woonsocket, R.I. -- CVS/pharmacy on Thursday announced the launch of
a new digital one-time-use camera line, which the company said
includes the world's first disposable camera with picture preview
capability. The camera features a 1.4 inch color LCD screen for
instant review and deleting capabilities, letting consumers snap
away and delete images until they get the exact shot they want.
Other functions include a fully automatic flash, metered exposure
control, and a 10-second self-timer feature. A second, new camera
product from CVS offers all the same features but without the LCD
preview screen. Both cameras hold 25 pictures and are fully recycled
after processing. The camera with preview retails for $19.99, while
the camera without preview retails for $9.99.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040819/sfth012_1.html
http://www.cvs.com
http://www.teliasonera.com
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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
Entertainment is constantly
evolving. It is tied to no particular platform, format or
place in time, but shaped by the visionaries, innovators,
entrepreneurs and brand developers who embrace technology,
look to the future and inspire creativity. As a result, new
ideas and art forms are brought to life.
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. Approximately 70 industry leaders will be speaking at
the 2-day conference and awards.
Keynotes include:
Mark Cuban - Chairman,
HDNet, Owner, Dallas Mavricks
Confirmed
speakers and judges include:
Keith Boesky
- Head
of New Media & Videogames, ICM
Vince Broady
- SVP, Consumer Media, CNET, Co-Founder, GameSpot
Jay Cohen - Vice President of Publishing, Ubisoft
Ted Cohen - SVP, D3 - Digital Development &
Distribution, EMI Music
David Del Beccaro - President and CEO, Music Choice
Marc Geiger - SVP & Agent,
Contemporary Music Dept, William Morris Agency
Jay Frank
- Head of Artist and Label Relations, Music,
Yahoo!
Brian Garrity - Senior Business Writer, Billboard
Mark Ghuneim - SVP, Online Services, Sony Music
David Goldberg -
Vice President & General Manager, Music,
Yahoo!
Scott Greenstein - President of Programming and Sports,
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Jim Griffin -
CEO, Cherry Lane Digital
John Hogan - CEO, Clear Channel Radio
John Kilcullen -
President, VNU Music and Literary Group,
Publisher, Billboard
David Leibowitz - Managing Partner, CH Potomac
Brian Levin - CEO, Mobliss
Don Levy -
SVP, Marketing & Communications, Sony Pictures Digital
Al Lieberman
- Executive Director, EMT Program,
NYU Stern School of Business
Rick Mandler
- VP & GM, Walt Disney Internet
Group & ABC Enhanced TV
Ben Mendelson -
President,
Interactive Television Alliance
Julia Miller
- Director, Xbox Live, Microsoft
David Nathanson - VP,
Advanced Services & Channel Development, Fox
Jeffrey Pollack - Managing Dir.
of Broadcasting & New Media, NASCAR
Jonathan Potter -
Executive Director, Digital Media Association
John P. Roberts - SVP,
Interactive & Online Entertainment, Game Show
Network
Ken Rutkowski - Founder & Host,
Ken Radio Broadcasting
Mika
Salmi
- Founder & CEO,
AtomShockwave Corp.
Steve Schnur - Worldwide
Executive of Music,
Electronic Arts
Ned Sherman -
Co-Founder &
CEO, Digital Media Wire, Inc.
Ralph Simon - Chairman
Americas, Mobile Entertainment Forum
Howie Singer
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Vice President of Technology,
Warner Music Group
Robert Tercek - Executive Vice
President / Chief Strategy Officer, (M)FORMA Group
John Welch -
President & CEO,
PlayFirst Inc.
Neil Young
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VP and Executive in Charge of
Production, Electronic Arts
Marcia Zellers -
Director of Enhanced TV, American Film Institute
For more information, please call 323-822-0936 or visit
www.digitalentertainmentawards.com.
Online Award Submissions:
https://secure.etronica.com/billboard/entries.php
Conference Registrations:
https://secure.etronica.com/billboard/conference.php
Awards Gala Dinner Tickets:
https://secure.etronica.com/billboard/awardshow.php
Early bird registration ends
August 31st!
Full conference registration fee
includes, at no cost, a non-deductible 6-month subscription to
Billboard magazine ($155 U.S. value). New subscribers only.
Deadline for Award Submissions:
September 15, 2004
Conference & Awards Show: November 4 and 5, 2004
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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o Briefly Noted: (Austin)
Metrowerks Corporation, a creator of hardware and software
development tools, announced on Friday that it has signed an
agreement with Nintendo to distribute its tools suite for creating
games on Nintendo's forthcoming Nintendo DS handheld game console.
Austin-based Metrowerks said that Nintendo has already sent its
CodeWarrior kits to more than 100 developers and publishers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040819/195629_1.html
http://www.metrowerks.com
(Washington) XM Satellite Radio, a provider of
satellite-delivered digital radio programming, this week introduced
its Audiophase Skybox, a $199 portable satellite radio boom box. The
device features a satellite radio receiver, AM/FM tuner and CD/MP3
player, and will begin selling at retailer Best Buy in the fall.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040819/dcth030_1.html
http://www.xmradio.com
(Los Gatos, Calif.) Online DVD rental service Netflix announced
on Friday that it has partnered with independent and foreign film
distributor Film Movement to distribute 12 of its titles through the
Netflix service. Titles under the agreement include "El Bola," "Ali
Zaoua," "Manito," "The Party's Over" and "OT: Our Town."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040820/sff007_1.html
http://www.filmmovement.com
http://www.netflix.com
(Redwood City, Calif.) Japanese video game publisher Konami has
announced the slate of songs it has licensed for its "Dance Dance
Revolution Extreme" interactive dance title for PlayStation 2,
scheduled for release in September. The game will feature tracks
from, among others, Duran Duran, Junior Senior, Pet Shop Boys, The
Village People and Kim Wilde.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?I6FB41919
(San Francisco) A group of programmers have released software
called OurTunes that lets users of Apple's iTunes jukebox software
swap songs with other iTunes users on a shared network, CNET
News.com reported. The program -- which is still under development
-- does not let users swap songs over the Internet or trade songs
purchased from the iTunes Store, but was written in Java so that it
will work on both Windows and Mac computers. Apple is likely to
attempt to re-engineer iTunes to disable the OurTunes application,
as it did when a similar program called MyTunes emerged in April.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S15925919
http://ot.f00f.com
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Classifieds --
Ad Postings
> Analyst - Network Security Engineering
Firm Network security firm seeks analysts with 3+ years of
experience in applying analysis, design, and implementation
skills to complex system security engineering challenges.
Should have experience in Common Criteria /NIAP evaluations,
cryptography and key management, intrusion detection systems,
cross domain solutions and the analysis and implementation of
Security Enhanced Linux policies. BS Comp Sci or related field
and U.S. citizenship are required. Send resumes to
jobs@tresys.com
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> Contracts Manager
OPNET Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of management
software for networks and applications has immediate
opportunities for a Contracts Manager to be responsible for
the preparation, negotiation and acceptance of commercial and
government contracts for both domestic and international sales
organizations. Send resumes to
recruiting@opnet.com
and/or smeegada@opnet.com
For a detailed job description visit:
http://www.opnet.com/careers
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> Program Manager
The Software & Information Industry Association is seeking a
program manager to support the development of programs,
activities and projects within SIIA's Software Division that
drive membership value. Require: understanding of the
structure and business market of the software and services
industry or other high-tech industry; project management;
highly effective communications and relationship mgmt;
excellent writing and analysis skills. Two to three years exp.
in technology industry and/or program mgmt; good level of
computer and technology literacy. HTML experience useful. Send
resumes to employ@siia.net
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Global Marketing Coordinators
Very creative promotional marketing firm that encourages
sense of humor, fun, innovation and a "think out of the box"
approach seeks marketing coordinators for international
markets. Requirements: a four-year college degree and a min.
one year experience as a marketing coordinator or similar
role, strong administrative assistant skills, experience and
detail orientation. Knowledge of print production helpful as
well as great writing skills and project mgmt skills and
confidence presenting new ideas and approaches. Also
required: excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Illustrator
and Photoshop a major plus. Fluency in French or German also
a major plus. Send resumes to:
jobs@rcrecruiting.com
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> Senior Budget Analyst
Seeking a seasoned professional with significant public
sector financial experience to serve as a senior member of
Loudoun County's budget team. Reports to the Budget Officer
plays a key role in the development of the County
Administrator's proposed budget and provides analysis to
senior staff and elected officials regarding budgetary
issues. MA in public Administration /accounting and two
years related exp. Ref 05-072. Web site:
http://www.loudoun.gov
Voice (703)777-0213 Send resumes to
hr@loudoun.gov
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> Sr. Account Manager for Microsoft Account
JAM Communications, a Washington DC based integrated
direct marketing agency, is seeking an account manager to
help direct the Microsoft relationship. Candidate must have
six plus years of account management experience with a
strong understanding of direct marketing,
business-to-business, and government marketing. College
degree required, MBA preferred. More information about JAM
Communications can be found at
http://www.jamagency.com
Send resume w/cover letter to
kyle@jamagency.com
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> Vice President/GM SAVVIS
Federal Systems The VP/GM will be responsible for
managing direct and indirect functional activities within
SFS, with a primary focus on the business and sales
initiatives. Responsible for developing and implementing
strategic business plans for the Gov't Market segment.
Responsible for meeting market segment profit, growth,
market penetration, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Require: 15 plus years exp. selling and supporting high end
gov't and commercial business in the networking, hosting and
application services space. 5-8 yrs exp. selling directly to
Gov't agencies. Strong financial skills in managing a P&L.
Full Security clearance. BS or BA Degree in Business
Required./M.B.A Preferred. Send resumes to
dloehr@savvis.net
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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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> Small Payments Make It Big - Micropayments Conference 2004
October 5, 2004 - New York City. Join more than 200
senior payments, digital and physical retail, and technology
executives, eager to learn about market analyses, business
trends, and technological advances within the small payments
industry. The full-day program features keynotes, six
panels, and a sit-down lunch at the Waldorf Astoria.
Early Bird
Special ($150) ends on August 31st. For more information, please
go to
www.micropaymentsconference.com or call 323-822-0936.
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> Affordable Corporate Wireless Email - Register to Win a
Free Treo 600
Be productive anywhere, anytime; always stay connected to
critical info. Email, calendar, contacts pushed from your
corporate mail server. Affordable for organizations of all
sizes. NO hardware or software to buy. Support for Palm (Treo
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more info about Aperture's Wireless Email Service or to
register to win a Free Treo 600, go to
http://www.apertureservices.com Send inquiries to
Info@ApertureServices.com
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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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