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Top Stories
o AOL Launches AOL Music Now Subscription Service
o Universal Songs Licensed to SpiralFrog Ad-Supported Download Service
o MTV Acquires Full Ownership of MTV Japan Joint Venture
o Thomson to Install Digital Cinema Systems for National Amusements
o Ticketmaster: Over 1,000 Streisand Tickets on Resale Sites Invalidated
o Digital TV Chipmaker Tvia Raises $11.9 Million in Private Placement
o Internet Auto Ad Network Jumpstart Automotive Lands $10 Million

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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 Blinkx to Power New Lycos Search Feature
o Philips Introduces "Entertaible" Tabletop Gaming Platform
o Verizon to Launch SCI's PlayLinc Gaming Communications Platform
o "Bratz" Creators MGA Games to Debut "Miuchiz" Handheld Games
o Musiwave to Power Mobile Music Service for Telefonica Moviles Espana
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On Command Adds Magnolia Pictures HD Titles to Hotel VOD System
o Linkin Park Catalog Added to iTunes Store
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Shorts International Adds Oscar-Nominated Short Films to iTunes Store
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WGUC-FM Uses Neural Audio to Transmit 5.1 Surround Broadcasts
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Video-Sharing Site GUBA Launches Referral Program
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CEA Accepting Nominations for Design and Engineering Awards
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THQ Ships "Saints Row" for Xbox 360 to Retailers
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Electronic Arts Announces Development on "Burnout 5"
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Performance Designed Products to Create Handheld with Konami Games

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o Poll: What is the biggest challenge to iTunes’ continued market dominance?
o Morning Links: August 29, 2006
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Career Moves
o Career Moves: August 29, 2006
    Window Media, Starz Entertainment, ICTV, Digital Fountain, Inc.

Submit announcements to careermoves@digitalmediawire.com

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  Media Planner/Buyer PT & FT - White & Partners - Herndon, VA
  Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!
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  Interactive Media Buyer - White & Partners - Herndon, VA
  Director of Sales, Games - Waat Media - Sherman Oaks, CA
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  Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Fox Cable Networks – Los Angeles, CA
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Top Stories

o AOL Launches AOL Music Now Subscription Service

Dulles, Va. - AOL announced on Tuesday the launch of AOL Music Now, which offers subscribers unlimited on-demand streams and downloads of more than 2.5 million audio tracks, and thousands of music videos from labels including Sony BMG. The launch comes nearly ten months after AOL's acquisition of MusicNow from Circuit City; the music service initially launched in 1999 as FullAudio. A basic subscription to AOL Music Now costs $4.95 per month and includes access to streaming AOL Radio stations with some premium content from XM Satellite Radio. For $9.95 per month, users get unlimited, on-demand streaming and downloading of songs to a PC, where they remain while a subscription is active. A $14.95 subscription tier adds the ability to download unlimited songs and music videos to portable players that support Microsoft's Windows Media Audio "PlaysForSure" program. Visitors to the site without a subscription can create and share playlists, and purchase music a la carte at a cost of 99 cents per track and $1.99 per music video. AOL added that it partnered with consumer electronics maker Creative Labs to offer members a $50 discount on its Zen Vision:M 30GB portable media player.
http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SESSIONID=&aId=19316
http://www.aolmusicnow.com
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o Universal Songs Licensed to SpiralFrog Ad-Supported Download Service

New York - SpiralFrog, an advertising-supported free music download service, announced on Tuesday that it has licensed major label Universal Music Group's catalog for inclusion on its service in the U.S. and Canada. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. New York-based SpiralFrog plans to launch beta testing for its service, which will also include music videos, in late 2006. The service will feature digital rights management technology to help prevent piracy of downloaded files, although the company did not name a technology partner. SpiralFrog told CNET News.com that it has raised more than $10 million in initial funding, but did not disclose the names of its investors.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/nytu011.html?.v=52
http://tinyurl.com/pxzjd (CNET)
http://www.umusic.com
http://www.spiralfrog.com
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o MTV Acquires Full Ownership of MTV Japan Joint Venture

Tokyo - Viacom's MTV Networks announced on Tuesday that it has acquired full ownership of its MTV Japan joint venture from H&Q Asia. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Prior to the deal, MTV Networks was a minority shareholder in the venture. MTV Networks plans to integrate MTV Japan with Nickelodeon and the Flux digital media brand it operates in the Japanese market. MTV Japan was created in 2001, following H&Q Asia's acquisition of Japanese music channel Vibe from Pioneer and subsequent partnership with MTV Networks. The acquisition will be MTV Network's largest in the Asia-Pacific region and will enable the company to accelerate growth in Japan and the region. Another Viacom property, BET Networks, last week acquired full ownership of its interactive unit, which was also a joint venture with outside investors.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/nytu076.html?.v=58
http://www.hqap.com
http://www.mtvjapan.com
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o Thomson to Install Digital Cinema Systems for National Amusements

Burbank, Calif. - French electronics firm Thomson announced on Tuesday that its Technicolor Digital Cinema unit has signed an agreement with movie theater owner National Amusements, to install and maintain digital cinema systems in at least 120 theaters. In addition to more than 1,500 movie screens, National Amusements also holds controlling interests in Viacom and CBS. Burbank, Calif.-based Technicolor Digital Cinema's agreement with National Amusements is part of Thomson's broader rollout of complete digital projection systems in up to 5,000 screens over the next 3-4 years. Thomson intends to equip at least 15,000 screens in the U.S. and Canada, through the initial rollout and additional phases, over the next 10 years.
http://tinyurl.com/lxbhq
http://www.technicolordigital.com
http://www.nationalamusements.com
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o Ticketmaster: Over 1,000 Streisand Tickets on Resale Sites Invalidated

West Hollywood, Calif. - Ticketmaster announced on Tuesday that more than 1,000 tickets to Barbara Streisand's upcoming national tour that were purchased from Ticketmaster using stolen credit card information -- and later placed for resale on various websites -- have been invalidated. "With the Streisand tour the unusually high number of incidents of fraud has prompted us to issue this specific warning," said Ticketmaster president and COO Sean Moriarty. "We are working closely with law enforcement to identify the source of this fraud and prosecute to the full extent of the law." The company has posted on its website a list of the cancelled Streisand tickets to date, which will not be honored even if unwittingly purchased on resale websites by consumers. "The 'buyer beware' adage applies here more than ever," said Streisand's manager, Martin Erlichman.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/latu040.html?.v=64
http://www.ticketmaster.com/barbrastreisand
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o Digital TV Chipmaker Tvia Raises $11.9 Million in Private Placement

Santa Clara, Calif. - Tvia, a developer of chips used in flat-panel TVs, digital video recorders and other products, announced on Tuesday that it raised about $11.9 million through a private placement of 4.77 million of its shares with institutional investors. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Tvia develops chips used in digital LCD, PDP, HD, SD and progressive-scan TVs, as well as other broadcast and consumer display products. The company will use the proceeds from the placement to fund growth.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060828/sfm092.html?.v=51
http://www.tvia.com
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o Internet Auto Ad Network Jumpstart Automotive Lands $10 Million

San Francisco - Jumpstart Automotive Media, a developer of an Internet-based automotive advertising network, said that it has received a $10 million minority-stake investment from Alta Communications, a Boston-area private equity firm focused on media and telecommunications. It marks the company's first outside funding since its launch in 2000. Jumpstart said that it reaches more than 5 million car shoppers a month with its portfolio of ad programs, which includes contextual display advertising, behavioral targeting, search marketing and lead generation. Jumpstart's customers include every auto manufacturer and more than 1,000 dealers.
http://www.jumpstartautomotivemedia.com/news/index.php

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DMW Announcements

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 / Co-Founder, Pho Group
John T. Frankenheimer, Chair, Music Grp Partner and Co-Chair, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Ralph Simon, Chairman, Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas

PANELISTS
Dave Goldberg, VP & GM, Yahoo! Music
David Pakman, CEO, eMusic
Amanda Marks, EVP, eLabs, Universal Music
Scott McKenzie, Group Editorial Director, Billboard
Ed Delfs, VP, Nat'l Ad Sales, RealNetworks
Laura Goldberg, COO, Napster
David Del Beccaro, President, CEO & Founder, Music Choice
Aydin Caginalp, Partner, Alston & Bird
Stephen Murray, President, Entertainment, BurnLounge
Erik Flannigan, VP, Programming, AOL
Mark Lam, Chairman, Exec Committee & CEO, Live365
Gerrit Meier, SVP & GM, Clear Channel Online Music & Radio
Shervin Pishevar, President & COO, Freewebs, Inc.
Gerd Leonhard, CEO, Sonific LLC
David Hyman, CEO & Founder, MOG
Dominique-Sébastien Forest, VP, Business Dev, Puretracks LLC
Paul Leakas, General Manager, Nielsen Mobile
Raghav Gupta, Director, Bus Dev & Strategy, Brightcove
Tim Bucher, CEO & Chief Product Officer, ZING
Brian Garrity, Senior Correspondent, Billboard
Kelli Richards, President & CEO, The All Access Group
Scott Fedewa, SVP & Exec Producer, Live Nation
Dave Ulmer, Marketing, Digital Media Services, Motorola
John Puterbaugh, CEO, Nellymoser
Maria C. Thomas, VP & GM, NPR Digital Media
Albhy Galuten, VP of Digital Media Tech Strategy, Sony Corp of America
Ted Casey, SVP, B. Dev & Partner Relations, MusicNet
Dave Jaworski, Founder & CEO, PassAlong Networks
Mark Pascarella, President, Gotuit Media Corp.
Ken Parks, SVP, Strategy & Bus Dev, EMI Music
David Marcus, VP of Strategic Marketing & Business Dev, Ticketmaster
Gary Cohen, General Manager, AOL Music Now
Tess Taylor, President, NARIP
Jozef Nuyens, Founder/SVP, Int’l Dev., PassAlong Networks
Mark Lafferty, CEO, DCIA
Lance Ware, CEO, SyncCast

Event Co-Chairs
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Ralph Simon, Chairman, Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas
Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic

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
dmwjobs@digitalmediawire.com with “DMW Event Position” in the subject line.


 

Digital Entertainment Media & Marketing Awards - Submissions Deadline: September 15

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 Blinkx to Power New Lycos Search Feature

Waltham, Mass. -
Lycos announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Blinkx, a searchable index of Web video, to launch a new Lycos video search feature. Last month, Lycos launched a new broadband platform that features a range of entertainment content. The company said its deal with San Francisco-based Blinkx -- with which it will share revenue generated from search results -- builds on its strategy to expand its products and services for broadband users. 
http://www.blinkx.tv
http://www.lycos.com
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o Philips Introduces "Entertaible" Tabletop Gaming Platform

Berlin - Dutch electronics firm Philips on Tuesday introduced its Entertaible tabletop gaming platform, a multi-purpose tabletop device for bars and restaurants that features advanced touch-screen technology and Internet connectivity. The Entertaible features a 32-inch horizontal LCD, and may be custom fitted in furniture. The device's proprietary digital shape recognition and multi-touch sensing technologies enable players to make moves within games simultaneously. Philips plans to begin pilot testing of the Entertaible at several partner locations in the fourth quarter of 2006.
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=177837
http://www.entertaible.com
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o Verizon to Launch SCI's PlayLinc Gaming Communications Platform

Atlanta -
Supercomputer International (SCI) announced on Tuesday that its PlayLinc network for online gaming is set to launch with partners including Verizon, AOL, Intel, "America's Army" and the Cyberathlete Professional League. The free PlayLinc service provides a single interface for communicating via voice and IM with all of a player's friends in different online games, while also allowing players to continue to surf the Internet. PlayLinc will also offer real-time voice chat for up to 32 players -- instead of peer-to-peer VoIP -- and will integrate with AOL's AIM for instant messaging within online games. Atlanta-based SCI said company investor Verizon will be the first to launch its service, via its forthcoming PlayLinc by Verizon Game Network.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060828/clm059.html?.v=60
http://www.supercomputerinc.com
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o "Bratz" Creators MGA Games to Debut "Miuchiz" Handheld Games

Los Angeles -
MGA Games, the consumer entertainment products company that created the Bratz line of children's toys, on Tuesday introduced a new toy line, Miuchiz, which consist of digital characters that players can control via an electronic handheld unit both online and offline. The device can connect to a PC via a USB port, enabling users to chat with one another online, play multiplayer 3D games to win virtual currency, and buy and sell virtual items. Three styles of Miuchiz devices are slated to launch in the fall: Bratz for girls, Monsterz for boys, and Pawz, a virtual pet designed for all. Each character version will sell for $29, which includes a year's subscription to the Planet Mion online service.
http://tinyurl.com/mqru2
http://www.mgae.com
http://www.bratz.com
http://www.miuchiz.com
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o Musiwave to Power Mobile Music Service for Telefonica Moviles Espana

Paris -
Musiwave, a provider of mobile music entertainment services, announced on Tuesday that it will power a new mobile music service for Spanish wireless carrier Telefonica Moviles Espana. The Todo X Artista service will feature "one-click" artist sites for Madonna, Shakira, Mana, Coldplay and others. The artist sites will feature full-length track downloads, ringtones, ringback tones, video tones and wallpapers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/sftu015.html?.v=64
http://www.empresa.movistar.es
http://www.musiwave.net 
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o On Command Adds Magnolia Pictures HD Titles to Hotel VOD System

Denver -
On Command, a provider of in-room interactive entertainment to hotels, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner's Magnolia Pictures, to add high-definition movies to its guest room video-on-demand service. The deal includes titles such as "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," "Bubble" and "Herbie Hancock: Possibilities."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/latu068.html?.v=71
http://www.magpictures.com
http://www.oncommand.com
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o Linkin Park Catalog Added to iTunes Store

Los Angeles
- Warner Bros. Records artists Linkin Park on Tuesday made the band's entire catalog available for purchase for the first time from Apple's iTunes Store. The addition includes several tracks and digital booklets exclusive to iTunes, and both audio and video downloads of live concerts currently available as CD and DVD releases.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/sftu056.html?.v=67
http://www.linkinpark.com
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o Shorts International Adds Oscar-Nominated Short Films to iTunes Store

New York
- Shorts International, a unit of Brit Shorts, announced on Tuesday that it has made a collection of 10 animated short films available for purchase from Apple's iTunes Store. Titles available include the 2006 Oscar winner for Best Short Animation -- "The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation," and two other 2006 Oscar nominees.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/nytu071.html?.v=58
http://www.shortsinternational.com
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o WGUC-FM Uses Neural Audio to Transmit 5.1 Surround Broadcasts

Kirkland, Wash.
- Neural Audio, a developer of advanced audio and surround sound technology, announced on Tuesday that Cincinnati's WGUC-FM public radio station is the first in the nation to utilize Neural technology to deliver 5.1 surround sound broadcasts via its HD Radio channel. The 5.1 broadcasts include performances by the Cincinnati Symphony, London Symphony Orchestra and others, most of which are also commercially available on Super Audio CD (SACD) or DVD.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/sftu050.html?.v=67
http://www.neuralaudio.com
http://www.wguc.org
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o Video-Sharing Site GUBA Launches Referral Program

San Francisco
- GUBA, a video entertainment site that recently began selling Hollywood movies and TV shows to complement its user-generated content, on Tuesday announced the launch of a referral program. GUBA users who refer people to GUBA.com will be paid 25 cents each time those users create a free account on the site.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/sftu014.html?.v=68
http://www.guba.com/affiliate_promo.sgba
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o CEA Accepting Nominations for Design and Engineering Awards

Arlington, Va.
- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) said that it has begun accepting nominations for its International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards, which annually honor outstanding design and engineering in consumer electronics. Entries will be judged by a panel of engineers, independent designers and journalists. Winners in each of 31 categories will then be announced at the New York Press Preview on Nov. 8 and showcased at January's 2007 International CES technology tradeshow in Las Vegas.
http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/awards/innovations
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o THQ Ships "Saints Row" for Xbox 360 to Retailers

Agoura Hills, Calif. -
Video game publisher THQ on Tuesday shipped its "Saints Row" title for Xbox 360 to retailers worldwide. Developed by THQ's internal Volition studio, the game supports up to 12 players in multiplayer gaming via the Xbox Live service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/latu059a.html?.v=1
http://www.saintsrow.com
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o Electronic Arts Announces Development on "Burnout 5"

Guildford, England
- Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that U.K.-based developer Criterion Games is currently at work on "Burnout 5," the latest installment in the racing game franchise. The game is expected to ship in 2007 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060829/20060829005143.html?.v=1
http://www.criteriongames.com
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o Performance Designed Products to Create Handheld with Konami Games

Los Angeles -
Performance Designed Products announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Japanese video game developer Konami to create a new VG Pocket portable handheld gaming device with Konami titles. The "Tablet" will feature a 2-inch backlit LCD and come with 25 embedded Konami titles, including "Frogger." The $29 device functions both as a portable handheld game, and with a separate $9.99 kit can also connect to a TV.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060829/latu032.html?.v=66
http://www.konami.com
http://www.vgpocket.com

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Online Sales Executive - Variety.com - Los Angeles, CA

The Variety Online Group is seeking a seasoned sales executive in the online space who will expand Variety.com’s online products and maintain our competitive edge. Located in Los Angeles, the successful candidate will possess knowledge in network sales to large B2B clients, preferably in the media and entertainment industries, as well as advertising agencies, in the “e” space. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Associate, Investments - Time Warner Inc. - New York, NY

Time Warner Inc. is seeking an Associate in its Time Warner Investments Group. The Group focuses on strategic investment opportunities such as the delivery of new services, enhancement of existing products, and entry into key strategic markets. This is a pre-MBA position. Applicants should possess two or three years of media-related investment banking, consulting, private equity or venture capital experience; have strong business judgment; and be able to communicate effectively with senior managers. For a complete description and instructions on how to apply, please visit us at: www.timewarner.com/careers and reference requisition# 66001BR.
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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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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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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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Director of Sales, Games - Waat Media – Sherman Oaks, CA

Waat Media has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Director of Mobile Games. The Sales Director will provide leadership and overall business direction for the games division while meeting or exceeding growth targets. Successful execution of sales strategy is vital to this role. Person will be responsible for defining best sales practices across multiple regions, identifying new key partners and defining sales & market share objectives on a per channel and per country basis. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Director, Business Development Qpass - Seattle, WA

Qpass, a digital commerce solutions provider, is seeking a director to identify and develop relationships with strategic partners to create revenue growth and position the Qpass division for success. Responsibilities include: develop alliances, partnerships, and licensing arrangements with technology companies; manage complex sales/partnering processes to close deals; and help create new business opportunities. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Litigation & Licensing Attorney - SanDisk - Milpitas, CA

In this position, the indivdual will be responsible for assisting with the supervision of litigation, with an emphasis on discovery and motion practice management. Specifically, the position will include: case management including serving as point person for paralegal questions, assisting with factual investigation pursuant to discovery requests, managing legal aspects of discovery including reviewing briefs relating to discovery, consulting on and drafting policies to support litigation, and reviewing/editing licensing agreements. For more info and to apply, click here and reference Req# 116-6-010.
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Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Fox Cable Networks - Los Angeles, CA

The Director, Business & Legal Affairs will provide Business and Legal support for Fox Sports Net, Fox College Sports, FSN-affiliated regional sports networks and The Big Ten Network. This position will also provide occasional project oversight of paralegals, interns, and assistants. You will be involved in complex legal analysis, negotiation, and drafting skills, as well as the ability to balance legal versus business considerations to present to appropriate business people. Multi-tasking, teamwork, as well as “grace under fire” are critical to this position. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Business Development Manager, Digital Media Content - Amazon.com – Seattle, WA

Amazon.com is seeking a business development manager for our digital services. This role will work to identify new business opportunities, establish relationships with digital content providers; structure, negotiate and close licensing agreements for content, and insure the success of long-term relationships. This position offers significant potential for growth within Amazon.com, but will require a passion for technology, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong business, strategic and analytical skills. For more information and to apply, click here.

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Studio Internships - Xonger – Hollywood, CA

Xonger, a broadband original series network, is seeking interns to come to their offices to blog, email, message board, chat and bombard the internet to spread awareness about their new broadband network, Xonger.com. Xonger has internships available in the following departments: Production/Post Production; Marketing; HR; Casting; Admin/Special Events; Business & Legal Affairs. For more information and to apply, click here.
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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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