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August 23,
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Justice Dept. Official "Skeptical" of Govt. Civil Suits Against
File-Swappers
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Report: Internet Subscription Video Services
to Generate $4.6 Billion in 2008
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Discovery Acquires Second Educational Publisher for Video-on-Demand
Service
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Vivendi Universal Games Sells Off Productivity Software Franchises
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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: Acacia Research
- iFilm, InfoSpace Mobile - Virgin Mobile U.K., AOL Instant
Messenger - "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," Gotuit Media - Vagrant
Records, MTV2 - "Video Mods," "Doom 3" - Xbox version delay,
Electronic Arts - Mark Mothersbaugh, Eidos - "LEGO Star Wars," CMate
- Celador International, MGM - "Stargate SG-1" game contest,
File-swapper lawsuits - settlements
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--CTIA & MMA's Mobile Marketing Roadshow - October 14, 2004
Boston, MA
--Finance Senior Associate
--Analyst - Network Security Engineering
--Contracts Manager
--Program Manager
--Global Marketing Coordinators
--Senior Budget Analyst
--Sr. Account Manager for Microsoft Account
--Vice President/GM SAVVIS
--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 Justice Dept. Official "Skeptical"
of Govt. Civil Suits Against File-Swappers Washington -- CNET
News.com reports that a high-ranking official in the Justice
Department has expressed skepticism towards the Pirate Act, a bill
that would give the government the power to file civil actions
against peer-to-peer file-swappers. R. Hewitt Pate, assistant
attorney general for antitrust, said in a speech delivered on Monday
that, while "the Justice Department is there to enforce the law,
there's something to be said for those who help themselves," adding
that the notion of the Justice Dept. filing civil suits was
"something that people should take with a grain of salt." The Pirate
Act would expand the powers of the government, which has to date
never prosecuted an individual file-swapper on criminal counts, to
allow civil lawsuits as well. The Pirate Act has already passed in
the Senate, with Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) noting that, "Tens of
thousands of continuing civil enforcement actions might be needed to
generate the necessary deterrence." The Justice Dept. is due to
deliver a review on the Pirate Act and other proposed legislation to
the Attorney General in the fall.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?R67826E19
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o Report:
Internet Subscription Video Services to Generate $4.6 Billion in
2008
Scottsdale, Ariz. -- The global value of consumer Internet video
subscription services will grow to more than $4.6 billion in 2008,
as the market expands beyond its current staples of sports and
movies, according to a report from Arizona-based market research
firm In-Stat/MDR. The firm pointed to successful sports services
from Major League Baseball and MSN, and from BSkyB in the U.K., as
well as video-on-demand services from Movielink and CinemaNow. By
2008, In-Stat/MDR predicts, North America and Asia will account for
about two-thirds of the worldwide market for online subscription
video. Portable media devices are also projected to eventually
create new business models for subscription video services.
http://www.instat.com/press.asp?ID=1057&sku=IN0401192MB
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o Discovery
Acquires Second Educational Publisher for Video-on-Demand Service
Silver Spring, Md. -- Cable TV network operator Discovery
Communications, which owns The Discovery Channel, announced on
Monday that it has acquired educational publisher Rainbow
Educational Media. The companies did not provide financial details
of the transaction, which marks Discovery's second recent
acquisition of an educational publisher, having purchased AIMS
Multimedia last week. The deals will add programming to Discovery's
newly formed Discovery Education video-on-demand unit, which aims to
provide resources for educators. Raleigh, N.C.-based Rainbow
produces educational videos, CD-ROMs and DVDs for children and
students in grades K-8.
http://www.rainbowedumedia.com
http://www.discoveryed.com
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o Vivendi
Universal Games Sells Off Productivity Software Franchises
Los Angeles -- Vivendi Universal Games, the video game publishing
unit of the Franco-American media conglomerate, announced on Monday
that it has sold its home productivity software franchises, Hallmark
Card Studio and Print Artist, to Calabasas, Calif.-based Nova
Development. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Los Angeles-based VU Games said the divestiture is part of its
strategy of refocusing its business exclusively on games.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040823/lam058_1.html
http://www.vugames.com
http://www.novadevelopment.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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Featured Advertisement:
Building upon the success of last year’s first
ever Micropayments Conference, Micropayments ’04 is a forum to
educate merchants, payments and technology companies, banks
and financial services institutions on the potential of small
payments, and to facilitate discussion regarding present and
future small payment solutions.
Join more than 200 senior payments, digital and physical
retail, and technology executives, eager to learn about market
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For more information, please go to
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REGISTRATION
Early Bird: $150
(until August 31)
Pre-Registration: $200
(until October 1)
Registration:
$250 (after October 1 & at Door)
Online Registration:
http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1075
Phone Registration: 323-822-0936
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o Briefly Noted: (Newport
Beach, Calif.) Acacia Research, a patent holder with claims on basic
streaming media technology, announced on Monday that it has secured
a license for its technology from iFilm, a movie entertainment
website. The company now counts 170 licenses for its controversial
patent, from companies including Disney and Playboy. Acacia also has
pending infringement lawsuits against TV giants including DirecTV
and Comcast.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040823/235284_1.html
http://www.acaciaresearch.com
http://www.ifilm.com
(Bellevue, Wash.) InfoSpace Mobile, a provider of mobile
entertainment content and delivery technology, announced on Monday
that it has signed a deal to provide media downloads for Virgin
Mobile U.K. In addition to providing the underlying delivery
technology for the Virgin Mobile Bites service, Bellevue,
Wash.-based InfoSpace will provide master recording ringtones,
graphics, wallpaper and games.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040823/235264_1.html
http://www.infospacemobile.com
http://www.virginmobile.com
(Dulles, Va.) America Online announced on Monday a deal with
Buena Vista Television, producers of "Who Wants to be a
Millionaire," to enable AOL members and users of its AOL Instant
Messenger to participate in the game show's "Ask the Audience"
polling option for contestants. AIM users can add the "MillionaireIM"
screen name to their buddy lists, and have their guesses calculated
alongside those of the studio audience in real-time.
http://www.millionairetv.com
(Andover, Mass.) Gotuit Media, a provider of video-on-demand
programming and delivery technology, said on Monday that it has
signed a deal with Vagrant Records to distribute music videos on
demand through its service, currently undergoing a market test with
a U.S. cable TV operator. Vagrant artists include The Get Up Kids,
Rocket From The Crypt, Paul Westerberg and Dashboard Confessional.
http://www.vagrant.com
http://www.gotuit.com
(New York) Viacom's MTV2 cable TV network has created a new
series that takes popular video game characters and inserts them
into music videos, where they perform the song in an adapted video
game environment. "Video Mods," scheduled to premiere on Sept. 18,
will feature videos from artists including Lil' Jon, Black Eyed Peas
and Evanescence combined with game characters such as Majesco's
BloodRayne.
http://vmu.mtv.com/onair/dyn/video_mods/series.jhtml
(New York) The Xbox version of developer id Software's
anticipated "Doom 3" game will likely be delayed until next year,
Reuters reported. Company CEO Todd Hollenshead told Reuters the
company is still working on the game, which was originally slated
for release in late October, while noting that the PC version sold
around 300,000 copies in its first week of release.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y21932E19
http://www.idsoftware.com/games/doom
(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts announced
on Monday that it has signed composer and Devo founding member Mark
Mothersbaugh to score the theme music for its upcoming "The Sims 2"
PC game. The title is slated for release on Sept. 17.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040823/235295_1.html
http://thesims2.ea.com
(London) U.K. video game developer Eidos announced on Monday that
it will distribute U.K.-based developer Traveller's Tales' "LEGO
Star Wars" title for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance and the
PC in all regions except Japan. The game, designed for younger
players, combines elements of the "Star Wars" films with LEGO's
signature building blocks.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040823/235098_1.html
http://www.eidos.com
http://www.t-tales.com
(London) Mobile game developer CMate said on Monday that it has
licensed the rights from Celador International to create a
multiplayer mobile game based on the TV game show "Who Wants to be a
Millionaire." Israel-based CMate will develop and operate the game,
which will be playable by users of Java- or WAP-enabled cell phones.
http://www.cellmate.co.il
(Los Angeles) MGM Consumer Products and Interactive on Monday
launched an online contest that will award the winner the
opportunity to have his or her likeness inserted into a video game
based on MGM's "Stargate SG-1" TV series. The "Get In The Game"
sweepstakes will randomly select one winning entry to scan into the
game, which will be released for PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PC in
the fall.
http://www.mgm.com/contest.do
(Washington) The Associated Press on Monday reported on how some
of the nearly 4,000 individuals sued by the recording industry for
copyright infringement on file-sharing networks are dealing with the
litigation. Over 800 have now settled their lawsuits, for an average
of $3,000 -- compared to an estimated cost of $7,500 for battling
and potentially losing their cases in court. One California man
refinanced his home to pay an $11,000 settlement. Meanwhile, in a
separate California case a judge refused to grant an injunction
banning a woman from distributing music online -- even though she
was found guilty of copyright infringement -- saying it would
violate her rights, as there was no evidence she was still breaking
the law.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z27532E19
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Ad Postings
> CTIA & MMA's Mobile Marketing Roadshow - October 14, 2004
Boston, MA
Attend Mobile Marketing Roadshow
http://www.mobilemarketingroadshow.com presented by the
Mobile Marketing Association and CTIA – The Wireless Marketing
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the right place & time –and to an audience of 167 million
mobile consumers. From text messaging, ringtones, wallpapers &
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were attended by leading agencies and brands - don’t miss the
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> Finance Senior Associate
Reporting to the VP, this person will assist in all aspects of
the development /construction financing process for projects.
Responsibilities: Work on all aspects of multiple deals
supporting the financing, business development and development
management efforts; Develop and maintain relationships with a
wide variety of financing parties; Prepare pro forma models
and other types of financial analysis for projects; Research
financial structures, financing issues, legislation,
industries and/or entities to facilitate project initiatives.
MBA or equivalent degree reqd. with at least 3-5 years
relevant work exp. Please send resume to
mmolinas@hirestrategy.com or visit
http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire211.asp
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> 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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> 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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Outlook: 2004-2008
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Outlook: 2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and
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