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Top Stories
o Cisco to Acquire On-Demand TV Firm Arroyo Video Solutions
o YouTube Debuts Ad Features; Paris Hilton Launches First "Brand Channel"
o Sony to Discount PS2 In Europe, Offer Limited Pink PlayStation 2, PSP
o Disney Plans Fall Re-launch of Ad-Supported Free TV Show Downloads
o Audible.com Launches Season 3 of "The Ricky Gervais Show"
o Romance Publisher Harlequin Launches Several New E-book Initiatives
o Your Music Channel Debuts "City Sessions" HD In-studio Performances
o Digital Video Firm Harmonic to Pay $45 Million for Entone Assets
o Video Compression Firm Inlet Adds $4.4 Million to Second Round

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DMW Announcements
  DMW Events Listing
    · Digital Music Forum - October 4-5, 2006 - West Hollywood, CA
  Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!
  Digital Entertainment & Marketing Awards - Submissions Deadline: September 15


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Briefly Noted
o Break.com, Showtime Solicit User Videos for "Weeds" Promotion
o MGM Adds "Stargate" TV Episodes to iTunes Store
o Thought Equity to License Digital Video for National Geographic
o Entriq to Power Download-to-Own Service for BT Vision
o iStuff Introduces iCast FM Transmitter for U.K. Market
o
Pump Audio to Provide Free Soundtracks for One True Media Users
o
EQO Communications Debuts Text-Message Add-Ons for Social Networks
o
Digital Rights Agency to Distribute K-tel Catalog
o
RED, GoTV Networks Launch Mobile Video Promo for The Panic Channel
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Sprint, AirPlay Network to Offer Emmy Awards Predictions Game
o
USAToday.com Launches Two Weekly Podcasts
o
Midway Games Signs Bill Romanowski for Cover of "Blitz: The League"

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  Media Planner/Buyer PT & FT - White & Partners - Herndon, VA
  Director, Product Development - Fandango - Los Angeles, CA
  Director of Online Sales - 1Up.com – San Francisco, CA
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Top Stories

o Cisco to Acquire On-Demand TV Firm Arroyo Video Solutions

San Jose, Calif. - Cisco Systems, the networking equipment giant, said on Tuesday that it will pay $92 million in cash to acquire Arroyo Video Solutions, developer of a platform for on-demand television and related consumer services. San Jose, Calif.-based Cisco said that integrating its architectural framework with Pleasanton, Calif.-based Arroyo's platform will help carriers accelerate the creation and distribution of network delivered entertainment, interactive media and advertising services. Arroyo has 44 employees, including Drew Major, an original founder of Novell, and Paul Sherer, the former CTO at 3Com. The deal is expected to close by the end of October, when Arroyo will become part of Cisco's Cable & Video Initiatives Group.
http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2006/corp_082106.html
http://tinyurl.com/s9ds5 (CNET)
http://www.arroyo.tv
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o YouTube Debuts Ad Features; Paris Hilton Launches First "Brand Channel"

San Mateo, Calif. - Video-sharing site YouTube on Tuesday announced the launch of several new advertising features -- "participatory video ads" and "brand channels" -- and said Warner Bros. Records recording artist Paris Hilton is the company's first brand channel partner. The Paris Hilton Channel on YouTube, sponsored by Fox's "Prison Break" TV series, will feature an original broadcast from Paris using the participatory video ad. The ad format includes all regular YouTube community features, allowing users to rate, share and comment on the ads, as well as embed them on their own blogs and social network pages. YouTube CEO Chad Hurley told Reuters the Weinstein Company also created a participatory video ad to promote its current feature film "Pulse," which was viewed 900,000 times in four days. San Mateo, Calif.-based YouTube said that marketers can customize the appearance of their brand channels, which will be offered for free to advertisers who meet predetermined spending levels.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=156100
http://tinyurl.com/erurh (Reuters)
http://www.youtube.com/advertise
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o Sony to Discount PS2 In Europe, Offer Limited Pink PlayStation 2, PSP

London - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has discounted the price of its PlayStation 2 video game console in the region to 129 euro (about $165), and detailed plans to launch limited edition pink PlayStation 2 and PSP systems in time for holiday shopping. The pink-colored PlayStation 2 and PSP are a collaboration with recording artist Pink, and will come bundled with a Pink Universal Media Disc (UMD) containing music videos and an exclusive interview. The pink PSP is slated to ship on Oct. 27, while the PlayStation 2 will become available at retail on Nov. 8. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe said it has so far shipped nearly 40 million PlayStation 2 systems and 4.5 million PSP units throughout Europe.
http://tinyurl.com/phxav
http://tinyurl.com/odho5
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o Disney Plans Fall Re-launch of Ad-Supported Free TV Show Downloads

Aspen, Colo. - The Walt Disney Company said that experiments offering ad-supported, free downloadable versions of its ABC and Disney Channel TV programming on the Internet have been successful, and will continue in the fall, CNET News.com reported. Disney-ABC Television Group president Anne Sweeney said Disney Channel shows were downloaded 37 million times between June 2 and August 3 on DisneyChannel.com, which reported 1.5 billion page views during the period. Meanwhile, the free downloadable episodes of ABC TV shows like "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives" were downloaded 5.6 million times during a two-month trial of the network's "My ABC" service. "The platforms didn't cannibalize the television exposure of our series," Sweeney told attendees at a technology policy conference. "We weren't cannibalizing our iTunes offering." Disney also offers episodes of both Disney Channel and ABC programs for purchase and download from Apple's iTunes Store for $1.99 each.
http://tinyurl.com/z8t7l (CNET)
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o Audible.com Launches Season 3 of "The Ricky Gervais Show"

Wayne, N.J. - Spoken word audio distributor Audible.com announced on Tuesday the launch of the third season of "The Ricky Gervais Show," a comedy podcast produced by the creator of "The Office." The entire third season is available for $6.95, with individual episodes to be priced at $1.95 each. Episodes from the second season of the show became top sellers at the iTunes Music Store UK, and also reached best-seller lists on iTunes in the U.S. and other countries.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060822/20060822005088.html?.v=1
http://www.audible.com
http://www.rickygervais.com
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o Romance Publisher Harlequin Launches Several New E-book Initiatives

Toronto - Romance novel publisher Harlequin Enterprises on Tuesday announced the launch of several new digital publishing initiatives, including a new Mini eBook series and a collaborative effort with readers. The Harlequin Mini eBooks imprint will publish short series e-books written by established Harlequin authors. Ten titles will launch this month, with four new titles each month thereafter; each Mini eBook will cost 99 cents. The Harlequin Mini Round Robin eBook will launch each story with a chapter penned by a Harlequin author, with subsequent chapters created by fans and aspiring writers. A platform for gathering reader-generated content was created at WriteHarlequin.com. The Mini Round Robin eBook will initially be available for free download. Toronto-based Harlequin also launched a new eBook Boutique online store, which will offer the 40 or so new e-book titles it publishes each month. "The modern romance reader has gone digital," said Pam Laycock, executive vice president of business development at Harlequin. "She demands the portability, depth, breadth, immediacy and convenience of romance novels in downloadable formats."
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2006/22/c7540.html
http://www.writeharlequin.com
http://ebooks.eharlequin.com
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o Your Music Channel Debuts "City Sessions" HD In-studio Performances

Dallas - Your Music Channel Television (YMCtv) announced on Tuesday the launch of "City Sessions," which will produce high-definition performance videos of independent artists in live studio recording sessions for distribution on TV, IPTV and wireless devices. YMCtv is a unit of World Digital Media Group, a joint venture between RadioShack, Sirius Satellite Radio, EchoStar Communications and CC Entertainment. "City Sessions" has already shot more than 500 individual video performances around the country, featuring artists including Celena Rae of "American Idol"; Philip Sayce, who is opening for Melissa Etheridge; and Los Angeles-based artist Alice Peacock. Dallas-based YMCtv added that it has launched a feature on its site that allows bands to submit audio and video samples for prospective inclusion in a future in-studio performance.
http://tinyurl.com/mhbwy
http://www.citysessionstv.com
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o Digital Video Firm Harmonic to Pay $45 Million for Entone Assets

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Harmonic, a provider of digital video, broadband optical networking and IP delivery systems to network operators, said on Tuesday that it has signed a deal to acquire the video networking software business of San Mateo, Calif.-based Entone Technologies for about $45 million. The deal includes $26 million in cash, with the remainder in stock. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Harmonic said that combining its technology with Entone's software will allow it to provide an advanced delivery system to cable, satellite and Internet TV service providers. The deal is expected to close in October.
http://www.harmonicinc.com/ah_press_release_text.cfm?ID=623 
http://www.entone.com
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o Video Compression Firm Inlet Adds $4.4 Million to Second Round

Raleigh, N.C. - Inlet Technologies, a developer of video compression technology, has raised an additional $4.4 million in its second round of venture capital. The latest funding for the company comes from Core Capital Partners, bringing the total raised by Inlet in the round to $9.4 million. Founded in 2003, Raleigh, N.C.-based Inlet began shipping its products about 18 months ago. Its technology is used to compress video -- including high-definition content -- for distribution. The company's strategic partners include Microsoft, Texas Instruments, HP and Scientific Atlanta. Inlet currently employs 19 people. The company has raised a total of $10.5 million of venture capital to date.
http://www.inlethd.com/about/index.html

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DMW Events Listing


October 4-5, 2006
West Hollywood, CA
www.digitalmusicforum.com/west

November 7-8, 2006M
West Hollywood, CA
www.lagamesconference.com

November 16-17, 2006
West Hollywood, CA
www.televisionconference.com

Digital Music Forum West - October 4-5, 2006

www.digitalmusicforum.com/west/
October 4-5, 2006 - Bel Age, West Hollywood, CA

For the past six years, the most influential decision-makers in the music industry have gathered at Digital Media Wire's annual Digital Music Forum in New York to network, do deals and share ideas about the future of the music business. Participants have described the event as a "melting pot of the best of the best in digital music," where ideas are shared and opinions don't go unchallenged. It is with this illustrious background that we are pleased to announce the launch of Digital Music Forum West at the Bel Age Hotel in West Hollywood, October 4-5, 2006.

KEYNOTES & FEATURED INTERVIEWS
Nic Harcourt
, Music Director & Host of Morning Becomes Eclectic - KCRW
Thomas Hesse, President Global Digital Business, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Jim Griffin, Managing Director, OneHouse LLC
John T. Frankenheimer, Chair, Music Grp Partner and Co-Chair, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Ralph Simon, Chairman, Emeritus & Founder,
Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas

PANELISTS
Albhy Galuten, VP, Digital Media Technology, Sony Corporation of America
Tim Bucher
, CEO & Chief Product Officer, ZING
Aydin Caginalp, Partner, Alston & Bird
Ted Casey, SVP, Business Development & Partner Relations, MusicNet
Ed Delfs, VP, National Ad Sales, RealNetworks
Scott Fedewa, SVP & Executive Producer, Live Nation
Erik Flannigan, VP, Programming, AOL
Dominique-Sébastien Forest, VP, Business Development, Puretracks LLC
Brian Garrity, Senior Correspondent, Billboard
Dave Goldberg, VP & GM, Yahoo! Music
Laura Goldberg, COO, Napster
Raghav Gupta, Director, Business Development & Strategy, Brightcove
David Hyman, CEO & Founder, MOG
Dave Jarworski, Founder & CEO, PassAlong Networks
Mark Lam, Chairman, Executive Committee & CEO, Live365
Paul Leakas, General Manager, Nielson Mobile
Gerd Leonhard, CEO, Sonific LLC
Amanda Marks, EVP, eLabs, Universal Music
Scott McKenzie, Group Editorial Director,
Billboard
Gerrit Meier
, Senior VP & General Manager,
Clear Channel Online Music & Radio
Stephen Murray, President, Entertainment, BurnLounge
David Pakman
, CEO,
eMusic
Ken Parks, SVP, Strategy & Business Development, EMI Music
Mark Pascarella, President,
Gotuit Media Corp.
Shervin Pishevar, President & COO, Freewebs, Inc.
John Puterbaugh
, CEO, Nellymoser
Kelli Richards, President & CEO, The All Access Group
Christina Tancredi, EVP, Music Choice
Maria C. Thomas, VP & General Manager, NPR Digital Media
Dave Ulmer, Marketing, Digital Media Services, Motorola
more to come...

REGISTRATION RATES:

Early Bird Registration: $399 until August 11, 2006
Pre-Registration: $499 until September 15, 2006
Registration: $599 until September 30, 2006
Door Registration: $699 (space permitting) 

Online Registration:
http://www.meeting-services.com/reg/en/register.asp?event=70

Phone Registrations: (310) 855-0033

WHEN: October 4-5, 2006

WHERE: Bel Age Hotel
             1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.
             West Hollywood, CA

INQUIRIES: Tinzar Than Sherman, VP, Marketing & Events, tinzar@digitalmediawire.com

For agenda, registration and event details, please visit
www.digitalmusicforum.com/west


 

Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!

Digital Media Wire is growing and we are recruiting 2 full-time manager or director-level (depending on experience) hires to work in our industry leading events business in our Los Angeles office on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

These individuals will be responsible for managing all aspects of event production, including creating and maintaining budgets, working on agendas, establishing and implementing marketing plans, organizing event-day logistics, and interfacing with senior executives at leading media and entertainment companies about speaking, sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Applicants should be computer and Internet-savvy. Knowledge of PC, Internet/e-mail, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, and experience in event planning/management and existing relationships in the digital media industry are a "must". Basic skills in Front Page or HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and Quickbooks are a plus. Send resume to
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Submit your materials today for the Billboard and Digital Media Wire 3rd Annual Digital Entertainment Media & Marketing Awards and join the illustrious list of influencers who have been honored in this arena.

 

Submissions Deadline - September 15
Announcement of Finalists - By November 11
Awards Show - November 29

Entry forms, registration and more information:
http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/demmx/index.jsp

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o Break.com, Showtime Solicit User Videos for "Weeds" Promotion

Los Angeles -
Online entertainment network Break.com announced on Tuesday a partnership with Viacom's Showtime Networks to promote the new cable TV series "Weeds." The "Chaos in Suburbia" promotion asks users to submit video clips "which capture the crazy events that happen behind the calm façade of suburban life across America." Selected clips will air on Showtime in co-branded spots beginning this month promoting the second season of the series.
http://www.sho.com/weeds
http://www.break.com/weeds
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o MGM Adds "Stargate" TV Episodes to iTunes Store

Los Angeles - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) announced on Tuesday that it has made current episodes of its sci-fi series "Stargate SG1" and "Stargate Atlantis" available for purchase and download from Apple's iTunes Store. Subsequent episodes of both series will be made available for purchase on iTunes within 24 hours of their first airing on the SCI FI Channel.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060821/lam045.html?.v=58
http://www.mgm.com
http://www.scifi.com 
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o Thought Equity to License Digital Video for National Geographic

Washington -
National Geographic Digital Motion, the company's digital archive and licensing service, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a deal with Thought Equity, which will become the exclusive online distribution partner for all National Geographic film and video. Denver-based Thought Equity also provides online video licensing for partners including HBO, Sony Pictures and the NCAA.
http://tinyurl.com/zmyll
http://www.ngdigitalmotion.com
http://www.thoughtequity.com
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o Entriq to Power Download-to-Own Service for BT Vision

San Diego -
Entriq, a provider of digital media delivery technology, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with BT Media & Broadcast, a unit of British Telecommunications. Under the deal, San Diego-based Entriq will power the BT Vision download-to-own service, which offers titles from providers including NBC Universal for download to PCs and portable media players. The companies said they are also working on other joint sales opportunities.
http://tinyurl.com/fpdvv
http://www.entriq.com
http://www.btvision.bt.com
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o iStuff Introduces iCast FM Transmitter for U.K. Market

London -
Anticipating the passage of legislation allowing low-power FM transmitters for MP3 players in the U.K. -- where they were previously illegal -- consumer electronics firm iStuff on Tuesday introduced its iStuff iCast Universal FM Transmitter. The device, which will sell for about $56, uses one AAA battery and can connect any device with a headphones jack to a car stereo or other FM radio.
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=177464
http://www.istuff.co.uk
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o Pump Audio to Provide Free Soundtracks for One True Media Users

Redwood City, Calif. -
One True Media, an online service that turns video and photos into "online video stories," announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Pump Audio, a provider of licensed independent music for commercial productions, Under the deal, One True Media will make selections from Pump Audio's music library available for free to users to embed as background music for their online video stories.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060822/sftu028.html?.v=64
http://www.pumpaudio.com
http://www.onetruemedia.com
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o EQO Communications Debuts Text-Message Add-Ons for Social Networks

Vancouver -
EQO Communications (pronounced "echo") on Tuesday introduced its software that allows users to stay in touch with social network friends via mobile phone text messages. The EQO Me application is a free widget that can be posted on a blog or social network page, and functions as a personalized message board to which users can post via text messages. The EQO Mobile Browser Edition application is designed for users with Web-browsing capabilities on their phones, and allows them to view messages sent to their blogs or social network pages via a mobile browser page.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060822/sftu022.html?.v=63
http://www.eqo.com
http://www.myspace.com/eqocommunications
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o Digital Rights Agency to Distribute K-tel Catalog

San Francisco -
Digital Rights Agency, a digital music distributor, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Dominion Entertainment to distribute the K-tel International catalog to online and mobile retailers. The K-tel catalog includes vintage recordings from artists including Bobby Sherman, The Trashmen, Chubby Checker and Lesley Gore.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060822/sftu065.html?.v=70
http://www.digitalrightsagency.com
http://www.ktel.com
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o RED, GoTV Networks Launch Mobile Video Promo for The Panic Channel

Los Angeles -
EMI's Capitol Records and Retail Entertainment Design (RED) announced on Tuesday a mobile video promotion for the band The Panic Channel -- which features several former members of Jane's Addiction. RED partnered with GoTV Networks to provide all Sprint and Boost Mobile video-enabled phones with exclusive interviews, music videos, live performances and behind-the-scenes video of the band each week for the next three months.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060821/sfm069.html?.v=60
http://www.gotvnetworks.com
http://www.r-e-d.com
http://www.thepanicchannel.tv
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o Sprint, AirPlay Network to Offer Emmy Awards Predictions Game

Overland Park, Kan. -
Sprint announced on Tuesday that it will offer viewers of the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards a free mobile phone application that lets them compete to see how well their winner predictions stack up. Sprint partnered with San Francisco-based AirPlay Network on the Emmys AirPlay Live application, which will be available in real-time during the Emmys broadcast on Sunday, Aug. 27.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060822/20060822005256.html?.v=1
http://www.airplaynetwork.com
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o USAToday.com Launches Two Weekly Podcasts

McLean, Va. -
USAToday.com said that it has launched a pair of weekly podcasts. On
Tuesday, the site premiered "Pop Candy," a pop culture podcast hosted by Whitney Matheson, creator of the pop culture blog of the same name. This Friday, the site will debut "Fantasy Playbook," a weekly rundown of news, notes and tips for fantasy football fans hosted by Pete O'Brien and Deb Barrington.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060822/dctu023.html?.v=70 
http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/podcasts/index.html   ____________________________________________

o Midway Games Signs Bill Romanowski for Cover of "Blitz: The League"

Chicago -
Midway Games announced on Tuesday that it has signed former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski to appear alongside Lawrence Taylor on the cover of its "Blitz: The League" for Xbox 360 and "Blitz: The League Overtime" for Sony PSP. Romanowski will be featured as the voice and personality of the game's "most hated linebacker," Bruno Batagglia. The Xbox 360 title is slated to ship in October, while the PSP version will arrive at retail in November; versions for PlayStation 2 and Xbox are already available.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060822/20060822005186.html?.v=1
http://www.midway.com 

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 Developer/Quality Assurance Specialist - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC

National Public Radio seeks an Application Developer/QA Specialist to develop web applications and improve QA processes. Requirements include three years of experience in testing and developing web applications. Technologies include Java, Struts/JSP, Oracle, CVS, ANT, PHP. Perl is a plus. For more information, including detailed requirements, please visit our site http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/positions.html. You may also send resumes to employment@npr.org
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IME Executive Education Programs - Fall 2006 - New York, NY

Maximize your success through the only executive education program devoted exclusively to media and entertainment. Apply now for one of our three Fall programs in NYC. Institute for Media and Entertainment (IME) is partnered with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (ranked #1 in U.S. by Business Week) and IESE Business School (ranked #2 in the world by the Financial Times for its executive programs). Call 212-421-9600 or visit us at www.instme.org.
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Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!

Digital Media Wire is growing and we are recruiting 2 full-time manager or director-level (depending on experience) hires to work in our industry leading events business in our Los Angeles office on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

These individuals will be responsible for managing all aspects of event production, including creating and maintaining budgets, working on agendas, establishing and implementing marketing plans, organizing event-day logistics, and interfacing with senior executives at leading media and entertainment companies about speaking, sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Applicants should be computer and Internet savvy. Knowledge of PC, Internet/Email, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, experience in event planning and management and existing relationships in the digital media industry are a "must". Basic skills in Front Page or HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and Quickbooks are a plus. Send resume to dmwjobs@digitalmediawire.com with “DMW Event Position” in the subject line.
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Video Broadcast Engineers - OMNITEC Solutions - Washington, DC

OMNITEC Solutions (www.omnitecinc.com) provides multiple TV broadcast, video, and communications services supporting several US military projects requiring the convergence of internet broadcast & distribution services with network communications & infrastructure management. Seeking individuals to provide expert consulting service in the review & technical evaluation of competing technologies and assist in prep. of long-range technology plans. Positions in Washington, DC area / US Citizenship is required. Resume to: employment2@omnitecinc.com
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Media Planner/Buyer PT & FT - White & Partners - Herndon, VA
 
Reports to Media Director. Identify appropriate traditional & new media options, develop objectives and strategies, analyze media, develop recommendations with supporting rationale, present recommendation internally, update plan regularly to reflect changes. Negotiate rates, placement and value added or promotional support, prepare and distribute insertion or broadcast orders, resolve billing discrepancies, regularly reconcile budget to actual amount spent. 2-4 years experience required. Experience includes planning for major media and broadcast buying. Please send resumes and salary requirements to: hr@whiteandpartners.com For more info visit our website.
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Director, Product Development - Fandango - Los Angeles, CA

Fandango is currently searching for a Director of Product Development, reporting to the VP of Product Development, who will help conceptualize, develop, implement and manage new products, as well as manage and grow key existing products, for the nation's largest online movie ticketing destination. This person will lead cross-functional teams to translate business requirements and customer needs into a best-in-class consumer experience and will be integrally involved with the company's content growth strategy. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Director of Online Sales – 1Up.com – San Francisco, CA

Ziff Davis Media is currently seeking a Director of Online Sales in its premier Game Group to oversee the overall 1UP.com online advertising effort. This position will report directly to the SVP, of Online Sales, and will work closely with the Sr. Director, Endemic Accounts and Sr. Director, Non-Endemic Accounts and their teams in driving advertising sales for 1Up.com. For more information and to apply,
click here.
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Director, Business Development - MusicNet - New York, NY

MusicNet, the world’s leading provider of B2B digital entertainment services, is looking for a talented individual for this senior position which is responsible for identifying, proposing and pursuing opportunities for expanding the company’s core and emerging businesses. In addition the position will close strategic deals with new customers who will use the company’s products and services to sell music video to their end consumers. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Interested in Opportunities at Morotorla? - Motorola - Andover, MA

Motorola currently has close to 50 open positions in our Connected Home Solutions business in Andover, MA. We are looking for candidates in the following engineering disciplines: Software, Hardware, Systems, Management, and Marketing. Our Connected Home Solutions business provides a scalable, integrated, end-to-end system for the delivery of broadband services that keeps consumers informed, entertained and connected. For more information on Connected Home, log on to broadband.motorola.com/default.asp Please visit our employment website, www.MotorolaCareers.com to search our many exciting opportunities and to apply! Motorola is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Asst. Director, Internet Marketing - Doubleday Entertainment – Garden City, NY

Doubleday Entertainment, the preeminent marketer of books and merchandise, is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the Internet NM Account Management team to achieve budgeted New Member intake goals. This position is responsible for achieving budgeted new member intake goals through all forms of online media including banners, e-mails, network placements across various deal structures including CPM, CPC and CPA. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Free Training Webinar - Learn to Conduct an Effective Online Meeting

Communispond, a world leader in training solutions, will hold this free webinar titled "Virtual Challenges - Real World Solutions", August 23, 2006, 11:00am EST/8:00am Pacific. You'll learn three solid, practical suggestions for making your online meetings more engaging for participants and more productive for you. Whether you use these communication techniques for sales calls, training, or team building, you'll be surprised at how confident you are running your next online meeting! Facilitated by web and podcast personality Wayne Turmel, Director of Faculty at Communispond. To Register, click here.
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Vice President, Creative - Discovery Communications Inc. – Sausalito, CA

Discovery Communications Inc. is looking for a Vice President, Creative to hold ultimate responsibility for hiring, training, direction and performance of all Creative staff, including Creative Managers, Producers, Studio Technicians, Multimedia Designers and Programmers, and Writers. This position will establish creative standards, training procedures and proper evaluation for creative work in individual regions and will develop and manage departmental budget. Candidate will also manage communication between Creative and Sales & Marketing, and between Creative and Project Management. For more information and to apply, click here.

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Dire, Business Development - OLN - Stamford, CT

The Dir, Business Development will develop and evaluate new business opportunities, including building financial models (operating and valuation) and conducting industry research (market size, competitive landscape, profitability, viable business models, distribution channels and potential partners). This position will also assist in the development and preparation of business plans as well as help set strategy and direction for business rollouts alongside operational directors and managers. For more information and to apply, click here and reference Req# 35172BR.
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Interactive Media Buyer - White & Partner - Herndon, VA

Looking for experienced creative thinker with 2 plus years experience in New Media, including online advertising, search, contextual marketing and content distribution. Must understand SEO, SEM, technology tools, tracking and optimization, be familiar with internet metrics, online ad networks, and have experience with buying on CPM, CPC and CPA basis. Successful candidate will be able to develop strategy, provide rationale with recommendations and have strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills. Please send resume and salary requirements to: hr@whiteandpartners.com For more info visit our website.
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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

Digital Media Wire's d
irectory is the definitive resource for companies prospecting clients and sales in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment and media industries. This highly unique resource is an ideal time-saving shortcut for several types of corporate activities: business development; direct marketing; sales prospecting; market research & competitive analysis; and recruitment. To order a copy, click here.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts revenue for the global entertainment and media market will reach $1.8 trillion by 2009. For a comprehensive look at the forecast for the entertainment and media industry including analyses and five year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major region of the world, purchase PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and video games is beginning to fuel end-user spending but what impact will rising interest rates and higher energy costs have on the expansion. Click here for more.
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