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o Slow U.S. Interactive TV Rollout Prompts Layoffs at RespondTV
o Merrill Lynch Predicts Further Internet Ad Growth Slowdown
o MP3.com to Offer Music Videos, Games in Addition to MP3's
o Sonicblue Releases 320-Hour Capacity, Networked Digital Video Recorder
o Web Video Technology Developer Anthropics Raises $8.7 Million
> DMW Panel Discussion: Microsoft vs. AOL | Sept. 28 | Los Angeles
o Briefly Noted: IUniverse - Weekly Reader, Loudeye Radio, Diva patents,
Terrestrial radio webcasts, XM Satellite Radio, Infogrames - Codemasters,
L90 - Lion's Gate Films, OpenTV, Demand Network, Canal Plus Technologies,
NakedNews.com
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> Job Postings: Producer/Consultant, Director of Strategic Sales

> Events/Services: "Digital Rights Management," "Cellheads Networking Event - Sept. 11, L.A.," "Hi-Tech Mission to Israel, Oct. 20-28," "SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival: SOUTHEAST Tour, August 24- Sept. 22"

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o Slow U.S. Interactive TV Rollout Prompts Layoffs at RespondTV

San Francisco -- RespondTV, a provider of infrastructure and content
delivery services for interactive television, announced on Wednesday that
it will lay off an undisclosed number of employees and reduce overall
expenses in response to the delayed deployment of interactive TV services
in the U.S. market. The layoffs will include employees directly related to
set-top box deployment. San Francisco-based RespondTV said it will focus
additional resources on developing interactive services and expanding into
the more developed European and Asia Pacific markets.
http://www.respondtv.com
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o Merrill Lynch Predicts Further Internet Ad Growth Slowdown

New York -- Merrill Lynch has cut its forecast for growth in the online
advertising industry to between 10 and 15 percent for 2002, compared with
earlier predictions of 20 to 25 percent, according to a Reuters report.
Total spending in 2002 is now expected to be $7.8 billion, down from an
earlier projected figure of $8 billion. "We continue to believe that
market growth will re-accelerate in 2002 and beyond," said Merrill Lynch
analyst Henry Blodget. "Given the state of the economy, however, as well
as the lack of evidence of a pickup in advertising, we see a more muted
recovery."
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7053576.html?tag=cd_mh
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o MP3.com to Offer Music Videos, Games in Addition to MP3's

San Diego -- New MP3.com CEO Robin Richards said that the company plans to
distribute content other than MP3 files from unsigned bands -- and will
also offer music videos and video games owned by parent company Vivendi
Universal. Vivendi has plans to eventually distribute all of the media it
owns through wireless devices, and has already launched a joint venture
with Vodafone in Europe called Vizzavi that plans to offer digital music
to wireless devices. San Diego-based MP3.com's technology is also being
used as the backbone of Pressplay, a digital music subscription service
venture between Universal Music Group and Sony Music.
http://www.wired.com/news/mp3/0,1285,46498,00.html
http://www.mp3.com
http://www.vizzavi.com
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o Sonicblue Releases 320-Hour Capacity, Networked Digital Video Recorder

Santa Clara, Calif. -- Consumer Electronics firm Sonicblue announced on
Wednesday the release of its new line of digital video recorders, which
are based on technology acquired from ReplayTV. The devices can connect to
a cable modem or DSL line and allow viewers to share video clips between
rooms in the house or with friends outside the house. Other features
include the ability to block commercials and store photos and home movies.
The new ReplayTV line starts with a model costing $700 that stores 40
hours of video and includes a high-end, $2000 model capable of storing 320
hours of video.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010905/50123.html
http://www.replaytv.com/partners_products/replaytv.htm
http://www.sonicblue.com
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o Web Video Technology Developer Anthropics Raises $8.7 Million

London -- Anthropics, a developer of Web video technology, has raised $8.7
million in its first round of venture capital financing, led by U.K.
venture firm Quester. London-based Anthropics develops technology used to
webcast live video of human faces across low bandwidths. The company will
use the funds for product development.
http://www.anthropics.com
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> Digital Media Wire Presents a Panel Discussion:
"Microsoft vs. AOL: The Battle of the Internet Titans"

Los Angeles | Friday, September 28th at the Four Seasons Hotel

This panel of journalists, legal experts and others will discuss the
increasing rivalry between these two monolithic companies -- and how their
competition will affect the development of the Internet for years to come.

For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/LAbattle.html

FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Bob Badal - Attorney | Heller Ehrman
Mark Frauenfelder - Editor | WIRED
Jon Goodman - Executive Director | EC2 Incubator Project @ USC
Jim Griffin - Founder | The 'Pho' Group
***Additional Panelists TBA***

SPONSOR: Heller Ehrman

For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/LAbattle.html
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o Briefly Noted:

(Campbell, Calif.) E-publishing firm IUniverse announced on Wednesday that
it has partnered with educational publisher Weekly Reader to provide
schools with a means of publishing print-on-demand paperback editions of
student and teacher works. The program will allow classes to publish
compilations of student writings and teachers to publish their classroom
materials. Works will be available for purchase on IUniverse's website as
well as from other online retailers and in bookstores including Barnes and
Noble that offer print-on-demand.
http://www.iuniverse.com
http://www.weeklyreader.com

(New Orleans) Loudeye Technologies, a provider of digital media encoding
and distribution services, announced on Wednesday the launch of its
Loudeye Radio service, which provides companies and terrestrial radio
stations with a complete Web radio offering for their website visitors.
The service will offer custom music programmed by Seattle-based Loudeye,
ad insertion and verification technology, an in-house sales team and
syndication services.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010905/sfw077.html
http://www.loudeye.com

(Redwood City, Calif.) Diva, a provider of video-on-demand delivery
technology to cable TV operators, announced on Wednesday that the U.S.
Patent Office has granted the company six patents on its technologies.
Redwood City-based Diva said that the newly granted patents protect
innovations such as its technology that lets viewers bookmark on-demand
movies to watch later and its technology that defines spending limits and
viewer restrictions. Diva's technology is either deployed or scheduled to
be deployed by AT&T Broadband, Charter Communications and Insight
Communications.
http://www.divatv.com

(San Francisco) Currently, there are 5,153 terrestrial radio stations
simulcasting their signal on the Internet, up from 4,058 stations a year
ago, according to a report from BRS Media. The current number -- which
represents one in three stations -- includes those owned by conglomerates
such as Clear Channel and Emmis that have suspended their online
broadcasts over a dispute with voice actors over additional royalty
payments when on-air ads are streamed online.
http://www.brsmedia.fm

(Washington, D.C.) Satellite-delivered digital radio provider XM Satellite
Radio said Monday that shipments of its digital radio receivers have begun
to arrive in the U.S. in preparation for its Sept. 12 launch. The company
expects to place 100,000 units at more than 6,000 electronics retailers by
December of this year, consisting of 24 different models made by companies
including Pioneer, Sony, Alpine and Delphi.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010905/dcw021.html
http://www.xmradio.com

(New York) Interactive games firm Infogrames announced on Wednesday that
it has signed a one-year agreement to become the exclusive publisher of
games developed by U.K.-based publisher Codemasters. The company expects
to publish 17 titles over the course of the year for PC and various
consoles, the first of which will be "Operation Flashpoint" for the PC.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010905/nyw012.html
http://www.codemasters.com
http://www.infogrames.com

(Los Angeles) Internet marketing firm L90 said on Wednesday that Lion's
Gate Films has hired it to create an online campaign for the release of
its upcoming movie "O." The campaign will include Flash ads created by Los
Angeles-based L90 which will link to the movie's website.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010904/latu013.html
http://www.l90.com
http://www.othemovie.com

(Mountain View, Calif.) OpenTV, a provider of operating system software
for interactive TV set-top boxes, said on Wednesday that to date, its
software has been deployed to over two million subscribers in the U.S. on
EchoStar's DISH Network for digital TV. Worldwide, Mountain View-based
OpenTV's software is installed in 18.2 million set-tops in use by BskyB,
TPS, PrimaCom, Via Digital, Stream, USA Media and DirecTV.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010905/50203.html
http://www.opentv.com

(Albuquerque, N.M.) New Mexico Software and OTC Success Partners said
Wednesday that they have formed a joint venture called the Demand Network,
which will provide film studios and TV networks with the infrastructure
and technology needed to deliver programming through video-on-demand.
Demand Network will have the capacity to deliver feature-length films to
cable and broadcast stations either terrestrially or via satellite. The
company will also provide services such as storage, asset management,
encryption and conversion from film to digital.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010905/daw021.html
http://www.nmxs.com
http://www.otcsuccess.com

(Cupertino, Calif.) Canal Plus Technologies, a subsidiary of Vivendi
Universal that provides interactive TV software in North America,
announced on Wednesday that it has appointed David Moss as its new CEO.
Previously, Moss served as the company's senior vice president of sales.
Former CEO Jean-Marc Racine was promoted to executive vice president of
sales at the company's Paris headquarters.
http://www.canalplus-technologies.com

(Toronto) NakedNews.com, an online newscast anchored by nude models,
announced on Wednesday that it will launch a weekly television-based news
magazine program that will be available on Viewer's Choice pay-per-view.
The program will cover Canadian, international and U.S. news, business,
sports, science and other topics and will cost $3.99 per show.
http://www.nakednews.com
http://www.viewerschoice.ca

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> Strategux, Producer/Consultant - Washington, DC

Strategux is seeking to add a producer to our growing team of experienced
architects. Versatile, multi-talented consultants with 3-5 years agency
experience in project leadership of large-scale web, brand, marketing &
design engagements, with emphasis on client services and consulting. Great
benefits, fun atmosphere.Send resumes to: cooljobs@strategux.com
http://www.strategux.com
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> National Hockey League, Director of Strategic Sales - New York City

Generate revenue via the sale of online advertising and sponsorships to
league sponsors and non-league prospects. The director will be required to
identify and create sales opportunities, follow up on targeted contacts
and close deals. Must have strong understanding of the Internet and
successful sales strategies, experience in sports and/or entertainment,
and demonstrated advertising sales and marketing accomplishments.
Send resumes to: knova@nhl.com
http://www.nhl.com

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> Digital Rights Management, September 20-21 - New York City

DRM for Sports, Media & Entertainment -- Learn How To Monetize & Protect
Content, Digital Assets & Intellectual Property. Featuring Forecasts, Case
Studies & Strategies from: AOL Time Warner, Sony Music, NY Times, National
Hockey League, A&E Networks, Microsoft Corporation, BET, Artisan,
Reciprocal, IBM, NASCAR Digital Entertainment and many more!
Contact dmitry@worldrg.com -- mention this ad for a special discount!
http://www.DRMconference.com
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> Cellheads Networking Event, September 11, 2001 - Los Angeles

AT&T Wireless, Wireless Week, TeleCommunication Systems and Personal
Communications Industry Association will sponsor the Cellheads networking
event at the Gallery Bar in the Biltmore Hotel from 6pm to 9pm (cash bar).
These events are designed to capture the minds of all interested in
wireless technology in the Los Angeles area. Don't miss an excellent
opportunity for business development, recruitment, and intellectual
engagements.
For more information: jason.gildea@attws.com
http://www.cellheads.com
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> Hi-Tech Mission to Israel, October 20 - 28, 2001 - Israel

Visit Israel's booming hi-tech industry. Discover the latest advances in
hardware, software and bio-technology. Participate in the 6th Annual
Israel Business Forum with speakers: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Marshall
Butler, Ronald Cohen, David Colburn, Michael Dell, Andy Grove, Ronald
Lauder, Gerald Levine, Morris Levy, Les Wexner and Lord Young.
For more information: tkardash@jewishla.org http://www.jewishla.org/html/hitechmission.htm
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> SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival, SOUTHEAST Tour, Aug. 24 - Sept. 22

SHORT MOVIES! Dreamspan presents the 9TH Annual Short Attention Span Film & Video Festival. Shortspan is a non-stop two hour program of ALL NEW
two-minute-or-shorter films, including ultra-short documentaries like
"Peekaboo Sunday," a story about raising miniature horses or "Exotic
World," an inside look at the lives of some of America's first burlesque
performers-- and 57 more shorts! The tour will travel to 30 North American
cities. Southeastern tour dates include:

ATLANTA, GA: The Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center - August 24th - 8PM
ATHENS, GA: The Georgia Museum of Art - September 5 th - 7:30PM
ATLANTA, GA: Cinefest Theatre- September 14th and 15th - 9PM/12PM
ATHENS, GA: The Georgia Theater - September 18th - 10PM
SAVANNAH, GA: Trustee's Theater - September 20 th - 9PM
GAINSVILLE, FL: The University of Florida - September 22nd

More info: http://www.dreamspan.com/shortspan
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