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o Amazon.com Launches "Unbox" Video Download Service
o Facebook Social Network Faces Privacy Backlash Over New Features

o Google Launches News Archive Search
o Mobile Voice Navigation Firm Promptu Raises $11.6 Million
o Mobile Ad Network AdMob Lands Funding from Sequoia Capital
o Mobixell Networks Raises $8 Million in Round Led by Intel
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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 Fox Reality to Debut TV Series with User-Generated Content
o TiVo Users Get DVR Access to CBS SportsLine Fantasy Football Game
o Texas Instruments to Introduce Mobile TV Chip with Digital Video Recorder
o OpenTV, weComm Team on Interactive TV Features for Cell Phones
o Movielink Adds 100 New Titles from Independent Film Studios
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Comcast Hits 3 Billion Video-on-Demand Views
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RealNetworks: 1.5 Million In-game Streaming Video Ads Served
o InDPlay.com, CustomFlix Offer DVD Fulfillment for Indie Filmmakers
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Boston Univ. Claims 400 Admissions for Online Music Grad School
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China's Shanda Establishes Digital Interactive Entertainment Lab
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Turner's GameTap Adds "Sam & Max" Webcomic Series
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Crave Entertainment Gets NRA Endorsement for Firearms Game
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Majesco to Publish Nintendo DS Version of "Cake Mania" Casual Game

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o Poll: What will happen to MTV under Viacom’s new leadership?
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  Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!
  Associate, Investments - Time Warner Inc. - New York, NY
  West Coast Sales Manager & Marketing Director - Inlet Technologies – Raleigh, NC
  IME Executive Education Programs - Fall 2006 - New York, NY
  YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS WAITING FOR YOU IN LAS VEGAS!
  Video Broadcast Engineers - OMNITEC Solutions - Washington, DC
  Media Planner/Buyer PT & FT - White & Partners - Herndon, VA
  Director, Business Development - NBA - Beijing or Shanghai, China
  Analyst, European Digital Home - JupiterResearch - London
  Interactive Media Buyer - White & Partners - Herndon, VA
  Product Manager - Right Media – New York, NY
  VP of Marketing - Zillow.com - Seattle, WA
  Profile Your Customers, Cleanse Your CRM at 40 percent of Market Costs  
  SVP, Sales and Business Development - SmarterTravel.com – Boston, MA
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009


Top Stories

o Amazon.com Launches "Unbox" Video Download Service

Seattle - Amazon.com on Thursday announced the launch of a video download service, Amazon Unbox, which will offer a selection of thousands of TV shows, movies and other video content from more than 30 studio and network partners. The service claims DVD-quality picture for video content that can be purchased on one PC and downloaded to another, and also transferred to Windows Media-compatible portable media players. Unbox uses progressive downloading technology, so most broadband users will be able to begin viewing videos within five minutes of ordering, rather than after the entire file arrives. Initial network content partners for Unbox include CBS, Fox, BBC, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central and MTV, while studio partners include Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal, Warner Bros., Lionsgate and MGM. TV shows offered on Unbox, such as "CSI," "24" and "Star Trek," will sell for $1.99 per episode. Movies will sell for between $7.99 and $14.99, and rent for $3.99, with titles available at launch to include "Brokeback Mountain," "V for Vendetta," "Walk the Line," "Chinatown" and "Ben Hur." Amazon is offering a free trial of the Unbox service, in the form of a free TV show download for users. "Now Amazon.com customers can choose to get videos delivered to their doorstep from Amazon's DVD store or choose Amazon Unbox and download DVD-quality picture movies or television shows to their PC," said Bill Carr, Amazon.com's vice president of digital media.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060907/20060907005954.html?.v=1
http://www.amazon.com/unbox
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o Facebook Social Network Faces Privacy Backlash Over New Features

San Francisco - Facebook, the second-largest social networking site with 9.5 million primarily college and high school student members, is facing a backlash after it added features that automatically notify friends when changes are made to their profiles. Reuters reported that over 600,000 Facebook members had signed a petition by midday on Thursday, asking the company to discontinue its "News Feed" and "Mini-Feed" features -- which notify friends when a member posts new photos, joins a group, or leaves a blog comment. Many members see the notifications as too intrusive. "You used to do something in Facebook and your friends would happen to see it. Now, you do something and people have to see it. Your actions are being announced with a bullhorn," student and SaveFacebook.com organizer Kiyoshi Martinez told Wired News. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Facebook, acknowledged the outcry but made no indication of plans to remove the new features. "Calm. Down. Breathe. We hear you," Zuckerberg wrote in a note to Facebook members. "None of your information is visible to anyone who couldn't see it before the changes. Nothing you do is being broadcast; rather, it is being shared with people who care about what you do -- your friends."
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,71739-0.html
http://tinyurl.com/p759d (Reuters)
http://www.facebook.com
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o Google Launches News Archive Search

Mountain View, Calif. - Google has launched a new service that allows users to search the archives of news organizations dating back more than 200 years. Google News Archive Search will link to free articles from providers like Time.com and The Guardian, in addition to snippets of articles available both for free or via subscription -- like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Newsweek. The index also includes articles from news aggregators like AccessMyLibrary.com, Thomson Gale, Factiva, HighBeam Research and LexisNexis. Google said it is working to include more international news sources, and plans to introduce the service in other countries as well.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/annc/archive_search.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/business/media/06google.html
http://news.google.com/archivesearch?hl=en&ned=
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o Mobile Voice Navigation Firm Promptu Raises $11.6 Million

Menlo Park, Calif. - Promptu, a developer of voice-powered search and navigation services for mobile phones, announced on Thursday that it has raised $11.6 million in a new round of venture capital financing. Steelpoint Capital Partners led the investment round, which also included participation from previous investor Lauder Partners. Menlo Park, Calif.-based Promptu's technology lets people use voice commands, rather than scrolling and clicking, to find and purchase content on mobile phones. The company also today announced plans to offer voice solutions to mobile carriers developing new location-based services. Promptu will use the funds to accelerate its activities in the mobile sector worldwide.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/sfth061.html?.v=66
http://www.promptu.com
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o Mobile Ad Network AdMob Lands Funding from Sequoia Capital

Menlo Park, Calif. - AdMob, a company that operates an online mobile ad network, said on Thursday that it has raised an undisclosed amount of venture capital in its first round of funding from Sequoia Capital. The company, formed in early 2006, said that it will use the proceeds to expand its sales and marketing efforts and accelerate the development of its Web-based products and services. Menlo Park, Calif.-based AdMob's service is designed to allow both advertisers and publishers to target and personalize advertising on more than 250 million page views per month in 150 countries.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060907/20060907005728.html?.v=1 
http://www.admob.com
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o Mobixell Networks Raises $8 Million in Round Led by Intel

Wellesley, Mass. - Mobixell Networks, a provider of multimedia and business technology for mobile operators, service and content providers, has raised $8 million in a round of venture capital led by Intel. Founded in 2000, Wellesley, Mass.-based Mobixell offers products that optimize multimedia quality in mobile messaging services. Its products support content distribution, peer-to-peer content sharing, mobile advertising and other applications.
http://www.mobixell.com

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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
Marty Lafferty, CEO, DCIA
Lance Ware, CEO, SyncCast
Chris Montgomery, EVP Marketing & Product Management, MusicCrypt

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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Briefly Noted

o Fox Reality to Debut TV Reality Series with User-Generated Content

Los Angeles -
Fox Reality, a News Corp. network launched in May 2005, announced on Thursday an agreement with producer Mark Rowland's Indie TV ("Supernanny," "Brat Camp"), to develop a new live TV series that will feature user-generated content and audience participation. "Your Instant Reality" will be a weekly, two-hour live show where viewers can interactive with the host and other viewers through real-time polling, text messages and submissions of their own digital content. Viewers will be able to submit material, take part in challenges and vote on outcomes.
http://tinyurl.com/kwhou
http://www.foxreality.com
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o TiVo Users Get DVR Access to CBS SportsLine Fantasy Football Game

Alviso, Calif. - TiVo announced on Thursday that it has partnered with CBS SportsLine to make the site's fantasy football game available to TiVo subscribers. CBS SportsLine Fantasy Football Companion can be accessed by broadband-enabled TiVo Series2 digital video recorders, where registered CBS SportsLine Fantasy Football players can manage their leagues, check stats and scores, and watch game highlights.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/sfth060.html?.v=70
http://www.sportsline.com/fantasy
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o Texas Instruments to Introduce Mobile TV Chip with Digital Video Recorder

Amsterdam -
Chipmaker Texas Instruments announced on Thursday that it partnered with PacketVideo and Silicon & Software Systems to develop digital video recording technology for mobile phones. TI's Hollywood DVB-H chipset and OMAP 2 platform will enable mobile digital video recording and mobile TV picture-in-picture functionality. Handsets featuring the chips are expected to come to market in 2007.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/dath006.html?.v=65
http://www.packetvideo.com
http://www.s3group.com
http://www.ti.com/mobiletv
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o OpenTV, weComm Team on Interactive TV Features for Cell Phones

Amsterdam -
OpenTV, a developer of interactive TV software and services, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with mobile developer weComm on interactive TV applications for mobile phones. The companies will enable cable operators using OpenTV software to offer subscribers direct access to electronic programming guides on their mobile phones, as well as the ability to remotely program their digital video recorders and view live or on-demand television programming.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/sfth079.html?.v=52
http://www.opentv.com
http://www.wecomm.com
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o Movielink Adds 100 New Titles from Independent Film Studios

Santa Monica, Calif. -
Movielink, an Internet video-on-demand service backed by a number of Hollywood studios, announced on Thursday that it has added over 100 new titles through new deals with independent film studios including Magnolia Pictures, THINKFilm, Hart Sharp Video, Wolfe Video, Tempe Video, Wizard Entertainment, Media Blasters, Associated Television International and Inecom Entertainment Company. Films covered by the agreements include "Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room," "Born Into Brothels," "Super Size Me!" and "Puppet Master."
http://tinyurl.com/gcv9n
http://www.movielink.com
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o Comcast Hits 3 Billion Video-on-Demand Views

Philadelphia -
Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, announced on Thursday that its video-on-demand service has now surpassed 3 billion program views, including a record 180 million viewed during the month of July. Comcast's VOD service launched in 2004, and now offers around 95% of programs for free. The most popular among customers are music videos (540 million viewed), children's shows (330 million), free movies (180 million) and sports and fitness programs (73 million).
http://tinyurl.com/fyveu
http://www.comcast.net
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o RealNetworks: 1.5 Million In-game Streaming Video Ads Served

Seattle -
RealNetworks said on Thursday that it has served more than 1.5 million in-game streaming video ads to more than 500,000 unique users, since launching the technology on its casual games service in June. The streaming ads, currently offered within 12 game titles, are powered with technology from Eyeblaster. Seattle-based RealNetworks said that click-through rates on the ads are consistently higher than 20%, adding that more than 50% of ads shown are being played to completion.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/sfth071.html?.v=69
http://www.realarcade.com
http://www.eb-ingames.com
http://www.gamehouse.com/extendedplay ____________________________________________

o InDPlay.com, CustomFlix Offer DVD Fulfillment for Indie Filmmakers

Toronto
- InDplay.com, an online licensing marketplace for film, TV and video rights, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Amazon's CustomFlix Labs unit, to offer a professional DVD fulfillment service for independent filmmakers. Under the deal, filmmakers using inDplay will receive special discounts on CustomFlix services like DVD authoring, duplication and on-demand distribution through both Amazon.com and inDplay.com.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060907/20060907005195.html?.v=1
http://www.customflix.com
http://www.indplay.com
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o Boston Univ. Claims 400 Admissions for Online Music Grad School

Boston
- Boston University announced on Thursday that its online graduate music programs, which launched last year, are expected to count more than 400 students in the fall. Powered with technology from Compass Knowledge Group, BU's online school offers two graduate programs: a Doctor of Music Arts in Musical Education and a Master of Music in Music Education.
http://www.compassknowledge.com
http://www.musiceducation.bu.edu
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o China's Shanda Establishes Digital Interactive Entertainment Lab

Beijing -
Chinese game developer Shanda Interactive Entertainment announced on Thursday that the company and its Interjoy Technology affiliate have partnered with the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Automation, to establish a Digital Interactive Entertainment Lab. The Lab will develop games for Shanda's platform, in addition to working on video-based interactive engine technology, in-game artificial intelligence, and the integration motion detection and tracking. The Lab will also train masters' and doctorate students as well as employees from Shanda's research and development department.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/cnth018.html?.v=2
http://www.interjoy.com.cn
http://www.snda.com
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o Turner's GameTap Adds "Sam & Max" Webcomic Series

Atlanta
- Turner Broadcasting's GameTap announced on Thursday that it will add episodes of developer Telltale Games' "Sam & Max" webcomic series. The episodes will be included in GameTap's $9.95 monthly subscription price, and will also be made available for purchase 15 days after each episode's debut on GameTap.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/clth055.html?.v=69
http://www.telltalegames.com
http://www.samandmaxcomics.com
http://www.gametap.com
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o Crave Entertainment Gets NRA Endorsement for Firearms Game

Newport Beach, Calif
. - Casual console game publisher Crave Entertainment and developer Highway 1 Productions announced on Thursday that their "NRA Gun Club" title for PlayStation 2 has been officially endorsed by the National Rifle Association. "In keeping with the NRA mission, this game tests marksmanship in a sporting environment and emphasizes responsible use of firearms. This is a fun and exciting game, challenging all ages and all levels of firearms proficiency," said NRA managing director Mike Marcellin.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/lath037.html?.v=66
http://www.hwy1productions.com
http://www.cravegames.com
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o Majesco to Publish Nintendo DS Version of "Cake Mania" Casual Game

Edison, N.J
. - Video game publisher Majesco Entertainment on Thursday announced plans to publish a version of developer Sandlot Games' casual game title "Cake Mania" for the Nintendo DS handheld. Developed by Digital Embryo, the DS title is slated for release in early 2007.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060907/nyth012.html?.v=65
http://www.majescoentertainment.com
http://www.sandlotgames.com

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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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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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West Coast Sales Manager & Marketing Director – Inlet Technologies – Raleigh, NC

Inlet Technologies (www.inlethd.com) provides world class encoding solutions in support of post production and video distribution. In addition, encoders and innovative application software are being developed for High Definition and Standard Definition in the area of video streaming and IPTV. Inlet needs a West Coast manager to grow the business and leverage key programmer and post relationships. In addition, Inlet is hiring a Director of Marketing to manage both strategy and marketing implementation across growing areas of new media. Send resume to: peter.cresse@inlethd.com.

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IME Executive Education Programs - Fall 2006 - New York, NY

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YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS WAITING FOR YOU IN LAS VEGAS!

The International CES is offering professionals in the content development community a limited time offer for reduced room rates at three upscale hotels during show days. Hotels sell out fast when the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow hits Las Vegas. If you’re a content developer, or if you work for a content development company, take advantage of this opportunity now. Plan now to attend the 2007 International CES, January 8-11, in Las Vegas. For more info: CESweb.org/hotelpromo
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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, Business Development - NBA - Beijing or Shanghai, China

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is looking for a seasoned Director to develop and manage new business partnerships with the interactive services companies in China. An ideal candidate will be a creative and entrepreneurial self-starter with a strong understanding of interactive media technologies -including wireless, Internet/broadband, and gaming. Main responsibilities will include content licensing and strategic partnerships. Required: business fluency in speaking, reading and writing Chinese Mandarin and English. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Analyst, European Digital Home - JupiterResearch - London

JupiterResearch is looking for an Associate Analyst or Analyst (dependent on experience) to lead our European Digital Home coverage area. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of key digital home issues such: DTV, portable media players, home networks, DVRs, games consoles, etc. We are looking for someone who has spent at least three years working in one or more of these sectors. The successful candidate will also possess high levels of analytical, strategic, and creative thinking, have excellent written and verbal communications skills. For more information and to apply, click here.
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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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Product Manager - Right Media – New York, NY

Right Media Exchange is seeking a product manager that will work at the bleeding edge of some of the most exciting developments in internet advertising. The goal is to create the best advertising technology platform for data (behavioral, demographic, lifetime value) enabled enterprise and agency customers of Right Media. We are looking for a well rounded product manager who can alternate between a customer facing business oriented focus, and an internal product development focus. Person must understand and be able to implement entire product lifecycle. For more information and to apply, click here.
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VP of Marketing - Zillow.com – Seattle, WA

Zillow.com, an online real estate service, is currently looking for a VP of Marketing to continue developing innovative marketing strategies to grow Zillow, the site and the brand significantly. Candidates should have significant consumer marketing expertise and be well-versed in what modern internet marketing entails. Responsibilities include: SEO, SEM, online partnerships, content, brand positioning, product planning, email marketing and PR. This position reports to Zillow?s President, and has multiple strong director-level reports already in place. For more information and to apply, click here.
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SVP, Sales and Business Development - SmarterTravel.com - Boston, MA

SmarterTravel.com is seeking a Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development, that will be responsible for oversight and management of Smarter Living's advertising sales team, from strategy through to implementation across the company's three main product lines. You would also be responsible for enabling and ensuring that the organization meets its revenue targets while providing best-of-class service and value to its clients and partners. In addition, you would oversee the Business Development Group, identifying, negotiating, and executing key strategic business, partnership, and alliance opportunities. 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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