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o Clear Channel Radio Launches Promo Websites for New Artists
o Sony Recalls Some PlayStation 2 AC Adaptors
o Amazon to Offer Online Gift Certificates to Coinstar Machine Users
o Report: U.K. Consumers Spent $29.2 Billion Online in 2004
o TiVo to Push Previews of Fall Network TV Shows to Subscribers
o Depeche Mode, Ticketmaster, iTunes Store Launch Pre-Order Offer

> DMW Announcements:
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-2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - Submit Your Free Listing
--2005 Digital Entertainment & Media Awards

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--Al Gore to Keynote WE MEDIA Conference in NYC
 

o Briefly Noted: Sirius Satellite Radio - Sprint - BMW, XM Satellite Radio - MLB, Macromedia Studio 8, Fraunhofer Institute - MP3 Surround, Ruckus - USC, Activision, Gravity, THQ - "Evil Dead Regeneration," Electronic Arts - "The Sims 2 Nightlife," D3Publisher - "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi," Sony - "MediEvil Resurrection," Michael Robertson
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--The China Trade Summit (CTS) | Beijing, China | October 16-20
--Sales Executives - Vocus, Inc. -  Northern Virginia
--Administrative Assistant
--Senior Account Executive
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Informix Developer
--Senior Financial Analyst - Chantilly, VA
--Director, Network Planning - multiple locations
--Marketing Director - Atlanta, GA
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Public Relations Account Manager - Cary , N.C.
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Program Manager - Chantilly, VA
--Tech/Ops Strategy Associate Partner - NYC
--Jr. Account Manager - Manhattan
--Marketing Coordinator Email - Princeton, NJ
--Marketing Manager - San Francisco
--Accounting and Finance Assistance for Growing Companies
 


o Clear Channel Radio Launches Promo Websites for New Artists

New York -- Clear Channel Radio, the nation's largest radio station owner, announced on Tuesday that its Online Music & Radio unit has launched new on-demand programming on its radio station websites that will showcase new and developing artists. The sites, which will be promoted on-air, will feature 16 new artists each quarter, offering five streaming songs and an artist-produced video segment, in addition to a link to each artist's website. In addition, the company partnered with independent artist community GarageBand.com, which will be able to feature 50 of its artists on Clear Channel radio station sites. Clear Channel said that labels participating in the new artist promotions include Atlantic, Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Lava, Manhattan, RMG, Rounder, Sony/BMG, Virgin, Warner Bros. and Wind-Up. Initial artists to be promoted through the initiative include Antigone Rising, James Blunt, the Shout Out Louds and the Veronicas.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135311.html?.v=1
http://www.garageband.com
http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/new
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o Sony Recalls Some PlayStation 2 AC Adaptors

London -- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe on Tuesday announced a voluntary recall of certain AC adaptors that were shipped with the black "slimline" edition of its PlayStation 2 video game console, which "may overheat and cause an injury hazard to consumers." The adaptors in question came with PlayStation 2 models SCPH70002, 70003 and 70004, which were manufactured between August and December 2004 and shipped to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Sony said that no other PlayStation 2 units are affected by the defect, and that the company will provide consumers with a new AC adaptor free of charge. A website was also created that features diagrams to help consumers determine if they own one of the adaptors affected by the recall.
http://tinyurl.com/9f3cv
http://www.ps2ac.com 
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o Amazon to Offer Online Gift Certificates to Coinstar Machine Users

Bellevue, Wash. -- Online retail giant Amazon.com announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Coinstar, which operates automated money-changing machines, to allow Coinstar users to exchange coins and bills for Amazon.com gift certificates with no transaction fee. Coinstar estimates the average American household contains approximately $99 in loose change -- or $10.5 billion across the entire country. The Coin to Card program will allow those without credit cards, such as children, or anyone redeeming loose change or cash to receive Amazon gift certificates good for clothing, music, books, movies or anything else sold at Amazon.com.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135266.html?.v=1
http://www.coinstar.com
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o Report: U.K. Consumers Spent $29.2 Billion Online in 2004

London -- According to a new study by U.K. payments association Apacs, more than 22 million British consumers shopped on the Internet last year, spending a total of approximately $29.2 billion (£16 billion) online. The Apacs report also found that more than 262 million transactions were carried out online last year, the vast majority of which were made with credit cards. In fact, credit cards accounted for 72% of all online transactions. "(Credit) cards are far more popular for online payment than debit cards, a direct reversal of card use in other retail environments," an Apacs spokeswoman said. "We believe the unique consumer protection afforded by credit cards, such as additional cover for lost or damaged goods, is a key driver in this pattern."
http://www.apacs.org.uk
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o TiVo to Push Previews of Fall Network TV Shows to Subscribers

Alviso, Calif. -- TiVo announced on Tuesday that this week it will deliver previews of upcoming TV series from every major television network -- ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, UPN and The WB -- in its TiVo Fall TV Festival Showcase pushed over its network to subscribers' digital video recorders. The previews will also enable subscribers to schedule recordings of any new programs they find interesting. Alviso, Calif.-based TiVo recently announced a rebate offer that drops the cost of its digital video recorder to an all-time low of $49.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050913/sftu071.html?.v=25
http://www.tivo.com
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o Depeche Mode, Ticketmaster, iTunes Store Launch Pre-Order Offer

Los Angeles -- The British synth-pop band Depeche Mode announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Ticketmaster and Apple's iTunes Store to offer a pre-order tie-in for the band's upcoming album and concert tour. Fans can now pre-order the band's new album, "Playing the Angel," from iTunes, and at the same time purchase advance priority seating tickets from Ticketmaster for select dates on its upcoming North American tour. The album is scheduled for release on Oct. 18, while tickets for the tour are slated to go on sale to the general public on Sept. 24. "Depeche Mode is once again pushing the wire for its fans and utilizing cutting edge technology to lead toward a better and faster way for fans to access new music and concert tickets," said Jonathan Kessler, the band's manager.
http://tinyurl.com/br3xt
http://www.ticketmaster.com/depechemode
http://www.depechemode.com

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With over 10,000 names and titles of entertainment, media and technology executives, the 2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory is the most comprehensive database of company listings exclusively covering the digital and mobile entertainment and media industries. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to submit your free listing for inclusion in the 2006 directory. To submit your listing online now, please visit http://www.digitalentertainmentdirectory.com

The Directory is available for a limited time at the special introductory rate of $299 (Hard Copy). Also available on compact disk for $699 (Hard Copy and CD), the database is in Microsoft Excel format, easily exportable to Microsoft Access and other database programs. The Directory is a "must have" for companies working in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment and media industries and is a valuable tool for business development, mass mailings, sales leads, partnerships, market research, competitive analysis, event invitations and recruitment.

 

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Al Gore, chairman of Current TV and former Vice President of the United States; Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist; Farai Chideya, founder of Pop and Politics; Dan Gillmor, author of “We the Media”; Larry Kramer, president of CBS Digital Media; Ana Marie Cox, editor of Wonkette; Richard Edelman, president of Edelman PR; and Tom Curley, president of The Associated Press are just a few of the leaders and thinkers on the media vanguard to appear at the We Media conference at The Associated Press. In an eye-opening and inspiring exploration of the We Mediascape, the program includes sessions on “We Media and the Collaborative Society” and the “Business of Collaboration.”  http://www.mediacenter.org/wemedia05

 

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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) Sirius Satellite Radio announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with wireless network operator Sprint to offer streaming mobile versions of 20 Sirius music channels to Sprint subscribers. Separately, Sirius said it extended its agreement with BMW of North America, which will offer Sirius as a dealer-installed accessory on all models through 2008, as well as a factory-installed option on the BMW 3 Series Sedan and Sports Wagon, and the BMW 5, 6 and 7 Series.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135108.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050913/nytu020.html?.v=20
http://www.sprintpcs.com
http://www.sirius.com 

(Washington) XM Satellite Radio said on Tuesday that it plans to broadcast multiple play-by-play broadcasts of the 2005 Major League Baseball league championship series and World Series. The company will provide both home and away team broadcasts, in addition to a Spanish-language feed of each game.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050913/dctu007.html?.v=25
http://www.xmradio.com 

(San Francisco) Macromedia, a developer of Web publishing and other software, on Tuesday announced the release of its Macromedia Studio 8, which contains updates for its popular Dreamweaver, Flash Professional and Fireworks applications. The software suite is selling for $999 for a full license, and $399 for an upgrade.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135411.html?.v=1
http://www.macromedia.com/software/studio 

(Berlin) The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits -- inventors of the MP3 digital audio format -- and partner Thomson on Tuesday introduced an MP3 Surround hardware player, which may be implemented into home entertainment products such as home theater receivers, DVD players and portable audio players. The technology enables 5.1 channel surround-quality sound for Web-based music distribution, broadcasting systems, PC-related audiovisual or gaming applications, consumer electronics and automotive systems.
http://tinyurl.com/9o3hh
http://www.mp3surround.com 

(Herndon, Va.) Ruckus, a provider of digital entertainment services to colleges, said on Tuesday that it has signed the University of Southern California (USC) as its latest client. The agreement will give USC's 32,000 students the chance to purchase the company's service, which gives them access to online movies, music and TV. Ruckus has added 10 new schools over the past 13 weeks, and plans to announce several more in the coming weeks.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135674.html?.v=1
http://www.ruckus.com

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Video game publisher Activision announced on Tuesday that it has named Thomas Tippl as its new chief financial officer, replacing William Charavoyne, who will leave the company to pursue other interests at the end of fiscal year 2006. Tippl formerly served in various investor relations, acquisitions, financial and strategic planning positions with Procter & Gamble over a 14-year tenure.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050912/sfm142.html?.v=12
http://www.activision.com 

(Seoul, South Korea) Korean online game publisher Gravity announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Il Young Ryu as chairman and co-CEO. Ryu, who founded Techno Blood Inc. and CJ Internet Japan, will serve as co-CEO with David Yoon. Separately, Gravity announced that Japanese composer Kanno Yoko will pen some 90 songs for its upcoming massively multiplayer title, "Ragnarok Online 2."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050913/nytu111.html?.v=24
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050913/nytu114.html?.v=26
http://www.gravity.co.kr 

(Calabasas Hills, Calif.) THQ on Tuesday shipped its "Evil Dead Regeneration" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, which takes off on the storyline of the classic horror movie series from Sam Raimi. Developed by THQ's Cranky Pants Games studio, the game features the voice of Bruce Campbell reprising his role as Ash from the films. A version for the PC is expected to ship on Sept. 20.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050913/latu033.html?.v=26
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083907
http://www.thq.com 

(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts on Tuesday shipped its "The Sims 2 Nightlife" expansion pack for the PC game to retailers. The pack was developed at EA's Maxis studio, creators of the Sims franchise. Separately, EA said it shipped its "Burnout Legends" title for PSP in North America. Created by U.K.-based Criterion Software, the latest installment in the company's Burnout racing franchise will also be released for the Nintendo DS in November.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135757.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050913/135546.html?.v=1
http://www.thesims2.com 

(Los Angeles) D3Publisher of America, a unit of the Japanese video game publisher, said on Tuesday that it will publish "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi," based on the Cartoon Network animated series and Japanese music group, for the Nintendo DS in the first quarter of 2006. The company also plans to release a version of the game for Game Boy Advance in the fourth quarter.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/puffyamiyumi
http://www.d3p.us

(Foster City, Calif.) Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday shipped its "MediEvil Resurrection" title for the PSP to retailers. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Cambridge Studios, the title is inspired by the franchise for PlayStation. The game disc will also contain a demo for Sony's new "Wipeout Pure" title for PSP.
http://tinyurl.com/cfnnt 

(San Francisco) CNET News.com on Tuesday featured an interview with Michael Robertson, the founder of breakthrough music site MP3.com who has gone on to start the Linux operating system development firm, Linspire. Robertson also launched BadApple -- an application that added podcasts to iTunes before Apple did, and now lets people sync their iTunes music collections with players other than iPods -- and MP3Tunes, a site that sells independent artists' songs in the unprotected MP3 format.
http://news.com.com/Getting+Bad+with+Apple/2008-1082_3-5861493.html 
http://www.mp3tunes.com

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> The China Trade Summit (CTS) | Beijing, China | October 16-20

The China Trade Summit (CTS) is the only China conference that gives unprecedented access and one-on-one interaction with the top government and business leaders of China, including the Minister of Commerce and Governors from three provinces. The event is taking place in Beijing, China from October 16-20, 2005. CTS is designed to give attendees the tools and information needed to succeed in China with informative conference sessions and unique events such as VentureFest China, China Tech Tour and the Minister’s Golf Tournament. If you’re planning to do business in China, there is no other event like the CTS, helping to create strong relationships while providing valuable insight into the inner workings of Chinese business. http://www.chinatradesummit.net
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> Sales Executives - Vocus, Inc. -  Northern Virginia

Vocus, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate
communications is looking for talented Sales Executives for its new
office in Reston, VA. Positions also available in sales and marketing
at its headquarters in Lanham, MD. The new openings are part of an
expansion plan to keep pace with increasing demand for our industry
leading software. Vocus offers excellent compensation, benefits and
an exciting workplace. For more information visit
http://www.vocus.com/content/careers.asp
Send resumes to cschilling@vocus.com
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 > Administrative Assistant

Support the Professional Team by managing their agendas, arranging
appointments, dealing with flight, hotel bookings. Other
responsibilities: bookkeeping, representing Pitang by telephone, in
person, e-mail. Fluency in English and Portuguese. Ability to
communicate well, verbally and written. Knowledge of Windows
Office Package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail and Internet
Inventory control. Send resumes to mferrin@gmu.edu
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> Senior Account Executive

OpenAir Technologies, Inc. is looking for Account Executives who will
be responsible for identifying new customer sales opportunities for IP
Based Phone Systems. Experience selling to retail, banking, law firms and
other multi-location clients is a plus. Candidate must have a solid
understanding of PBX/Keysystems/Telecom/Data principles. Must be
skilled at solution sales, aggressive, results-driven with experience
exceeding sales quotas. Send resumes to hr@openairtech.com
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> Informix Developer

This position will be responsible for developing, testing and delivering
programs to given specifications, insuring that developed software code is
optimized to meet or exceed stated response time and processing
requirements and process efficiently on hardware platforms. The qualified
candidate must possess 3 plus years exp. in programming Discipline,
Informix 4GL, Informix SQL, Informix ESQL and Relation Database
Design. A BS in MIS, Computer Science or equivalent professional exp. is
preferred. Please submit your resume to momalley@hirestrategy.com, or
visit, http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire291.asp
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> Senior Financial Analyst - Chantilly, VA

This person should have experience using financial valuation techniques
including discounted cash flow models and market comp analyses. The
candidate should have proficiency developing complex financial models
using Excel and/or SPSS and should have some previous supervisory
experience. Knowledge of the broadcasting, telecom and wireless
industries a plus. A degree in accounting or finance is preferred and an
MBA is a plus. Send resumes to mgiannini@bia.com
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> Director, Network Planning - multiple locations

Lead staff; manage network capacity performance in multiple locations,
supporting voice, video, and data. Must have 7 plus years of technical
experience in data network management for Cable MSO, telecom, or ISP
organization. Solid technical skills relative to HSD network engineering,
planning, and management are essential. Knowledge of Video and VoIP
technologies required. Prior experience managing technical teams
required. BSEE or Computer Science. Send resumes to
fsltd@earthlink.net
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> Marketing Director - Atlanta, GA

International software company with extremely strong industry recognition is seeking a Marketing Director. Areas of responsibility include marketing materials, communications, public relations, website management and content and trade shows. Position reports to Chief Marketing Officer and has four direct reports. This company is really poised to explode. 7-10 years high level marketing experience in the software industry is required. Outstanding communication skills, high energy and self-confidence are important. Outstanding opportunity for career growth and financial rewards. Atlanta based position will require some travel. Please send resume as a Word attachment to SAdamsrec@aol.com
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> Public Relations Account Manager - Cary , N.C.

DPR Group (http://www.dprgroup.com), a successful, full-service public relations agency based in the Washington D. C. area, is looking to add experienced public relations professionals at our new office in Cary , North Carolina . DPR Group represents high-tech clients including software developers, system integrators, electronics manufacturers, and government contractors. DPR offers a great environment for talented, hardworking people to grow personally and professionally. Please send resumes to: careers@dprgroup.com
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> Program Manager - Chantilly, VA

This person will need to evaluate the feasibility of a project, create a
plan that will reach objectives, manage the activities of the project
team and control the resources necessary to meet the project
deliverables. The candidate should have 5 years of experience,
preferably in an IT-related field. Send resumes to rducey@bia.com
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> Tech/Ops Strategy Associate Partner - NYC

Looking for Operations Strategy or Technology Strategy partner to set and
enable business goals; business case development, planning execution,
determining technical feasibility, cost of strategic options, and strategic
possibilities enabled by new technologies. Require: 8-10 years plus industry
exp. in consulting to Financial Markets, Insurance, or Banking clients.
and/or technology strategy consulting exp. 75-100 percent travel reqd. MBA
or MS in Computer Science, Big 5 or high level external consulting exp.
Salary - $175K to 210K. Must live or be willing to relocate to NYC or
Chicago (Insurance Industry clients for CHI only). Send resumes to
mark@allandavidrecruiters.com
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> Jr. Account Manager - Manhattan

Travelocity, the most popular travel service on the web is looking for a Jr.
Account Manager to manage accounts, daily program upkeep and reporting,
assist in overall sales and marketing strategy and perform account
management support functions. Require BA or BS in Marketing, 2-3 years
experience with consumer-oriented website marketing and promotion
programs, strong communication and analytical skills. Must be detail-
oriented and aptly able to juggle multiple projects at once. Knowledge of the
travel industry preferred or similar complex consumer products. Skilled
knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Online
marketing/merchandising experience is a plus. Apply at:
http://www.sabre-holdings.com/careers/search/index.htm
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l> Marketing Coordinator Email - Princeton, NJ

The E-mail Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for several functions
for The Wall Street Journal Online, Barron's Online and MarketWatch,
some of which may include: Planning and coordinating multiple e-mail
communications sent out to various subscriber/registrant and prospect
segments. Requirements: 1-3 years of online and/or marketing experience,
including ideally e-mail. Bachelor's degree required, in marketing or
business administration a plus. Analytical - strong quantitative and problem-
solving skills; a fast-learner. Ad agency, online and/or publishing exp. a
plus. Computer proficiency a must: Database proficiency, HTML and Excel
a plus. For consideration, please apply directly on-line at:
http://www.dowjones/careers.com  Refer to job ID #104621
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> Marketing Manager - San Francisco

We are looking for a passionate, creative person with B2C marketing expertise. Experience in consumer facing products or services, Ability to design and create appropriate collateral, web content (writing), media kits, customer handouts for new products/services, Execute online and offline marketing programs and campaigns. Strong interpersonal skills needed to interact with customers at trade shows, telephone, etc. Exp. with industry trade shows, a plus. Candidate must a solid and proven track record executing market strategies. Must have exp. working within a "Start up" environment. Strong and effective communication skills, written and verbal. Salary: 70K-80K Base, benefits and stock options. Please submit your resume ASAP to: Sal Castillo - scastillo2@aol.com
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> Accounting and Finance Assistance for Growing Companies

Have a growing business and need accounting and finance assistance but not quite ready for a full-time finance department? We can help.
We are the "accounting and finance department" solution for growing companies. We serve clients in a variety of industries and with a wide range of needs. We have many years of experience and come with quality references. Call 240-638-2426 or send inquiries to joe@palmerfinancial.net

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