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Top Stories
o Nintendo Sets $249 Price, Nov. 19 Launch Date for Wii Console
o Microsoft Details Wi-Fi Capabilities, Accessories for Zune Player

o Justice Dept. Urges Foreign Nations Not to Impose Regulations on Apple
o Lead Bidder for Tower Records May Shut Retailer Down
o Doritos Contest Asks Users to Create Ad to Air During Super Bowl
o Online Casino Golden Palace Invests in Gambling Tech Developer Zone4Play
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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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  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

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Briefly Noted
o Yahoo Licenses Gemstar-TV Guide Interactive Program Guides
o MTV to Distribute Universal Music Videos, Programs on Mobile Services
o Sonos Player Adds PC-Free Access to Real's Rhapsody Music Service
o Univesal Studios Taps I-play for Mobile Movie Clips Service
o Creative Debuts Widescreen ZEN Vision Portable Media Player
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PassAlong Adds Gracenote Song Data to Mobile Music Service
o Destiny Media Launches Commercial Digital Music Service in Canada
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THX Introduces Certification Program for HD Displays
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iLoad Plus Transfers Cable/Satellite Box Content Directly to iPod
o
Majesco to Digitally Distribute PC Games Using Valve's Steam
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Electronic Arts Details In-Game Soundtrack for "The Sims 2 Pets"
o Boost Mobile to Distribute Vivendi Games Mobile Titles

Online Extras
o Analysis: Microsoft’s “iPod Killer” Zune Will NOT Let You Buy Songs On-The-Go
o Poll: Which emerging advertising channel has the greatest growth potential?
o Morning Links: September 14, 2006
    AOL & Burnett’s Gold Rush Game; Google Radio; Commercials’ New Life Online; ...


Career Moves
o Career Moves: September 14, 2006
    Adscape Media, Yahoo! Inc.

Submit announcements to careermoves@digitalmediawire.com

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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
  Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!
  Panel Discussions on MySpace and YouTube - Sept. 15, George Washington University
  IME Executive Education Programs - Fall 2006 - New York, NY
  Senior Product Manager - Telephia - San Francisco, CA
  YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS WAITING FOR YOU IN LAS VEGAS! - CES 2007 - Las Vegas, NV
  West Coast Sales Manager & Marketing Director - Inlet Technologies – Raleigh, NC
  Sr. Paralegal Manager - Turner Broadcasting – Atlanta, GA
  Project Manager - Critical Mass – Chicago, IL
  Marketing Specialist - Sony Electronics Inc. - Irving, TX
  VP, Finance - Yahoo! Search Marketing – Burbank, CA
  Ecommerce Marketing Manager - RealNetworks, Inc. - Seattle, WA
  Sr. Marketing Manager, Analytics - Flock – Mountain View, CA
  Public Relations Manager - Microsoft - Redmond, WA
  Marketing Communications Manager - Iron Mountain - Boston, MA
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009


Top Stories

o Nintendo Sets $249 Price, Nov. 19 Launch Date for Wii Console

New York - Nintendo announced on Thursday that its next-generation Wii video game console will sell for $249 when it launches in North America on Nov. 19. The console will come with one wireless Wii Remote controller, one "Nunchuk" controller and a collection of five Wii Sports games on one disc. Nintendo also announced that its own Wii game titles will retail for $49.99, with a total of 30 game titles slated for release by the end of the year, including "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" and "Excite Truck." The console will also play over 530 titles developed for the Nintendo GameCube. The Wii will feature a series of on-screen "channels" on the Wii Channel Menu. The menu will provide links to news and weather information, and also let users view and send photos, as well as create playable caricatures of themselves to insert into game titles. Additional functions will allow users to redeem Wii Points, and download classic games to the Wii Virtual Console. "Wii reinvents games for the devoted player," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "But more importantly, Wii breaks the wall separating players from non-players by delivering the best game experiences for the most affordable price. We believe the next leap is games for the masses -- young and old, gamer or non, alone, with a friend or with the whole family."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/lath073.html?.v=64
http://www.nintendo.com
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o Microsoft Details Wi-Fi Capabilities, Accessories for Zune Player

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft on Thursday provided additional information about its forthcoming Zune digital media player and content marketplace, including details on the wireless capabilities of the 30GB player. The Zune player will allow users to share full-length sample tracks of select songs, homemade recordings, playlists or pictures over a Wi-Fi connection. Any track may be listened to up to three times over three days, after which time it becomes unplayable, although users may flag shared songs on their Zune at any point for purchase from the Zune Marketplace, which will offer both a la carte and subscription options. Microsoft added that the Zune will feature a built-in FM tuner, and come pre-loaded with content from labels including DTS, EMI Music's Astralwerks Records and Virgin Records, Ninja Tune, Playlouderecordings, Quango Music Group, Sub Pop Records and V2/Artemis Records. Microsoft also introduced three accessory packs for the Zune, including a Home A/V Pack that will include an A/V output cable for connecting the Zune to a television or home stereo. Microsoft said accessory makers including Altec Lansing, Belkin, Griffin Technology, Harman Kardon, Klipsh and Logitech are developing products for the Zune. "With Zune, we are not simply delivering a portable device, we are introducing a new platform that helps bring artists closer to their audiences and helps people find new music and develop new social connections," said J Allard, Microsoft's vice president of design and development.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/sfth053.html?.v=77
http://tinyurl.com/pl44h (CNET)
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/zune
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o Justice Dept. Urges Foreign Nations Not to Impose Regulations on Apple

Washington - U.S. Justice Department antitrust chief Thomas Barnett has urged foreign governments not to impose regulations on technologies that could hamper innovation, citing as example Apple's dealings with foreign nations with regard to its iTunes store, Reuters reported. Barnett did not specifically mention the new laws and threats of litigation against Apple that France and several Scandinavian nations have undertaken in response to Apple's refusal to open its iTunes store to iPod competitors. In contrast to those countries' contentions that Apple is creating a monopoly on digital music, with its iTunes Store tied to its iPod players, Barnett said such actions "provide a useful illustration of how an attack on intellectual property rights can threaten dynamic innovation." Some antitrust lawyers in the audience at Barnett's speech at an antitrust law conference told Reuters he may also be referring to Microsoft, on whom the European Commission has imposed sanctions for violating antitrust laws.
http://tinyurl.com/e72uz (Reuters)
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/barnettbio.htm
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o Lead Bidder for Tower Records May Shut Retailer Down

Sacramento, Calif. - Tower Records parent company MTS Incorporated announced on Wednesday that Great American Group has been selected as lead bidder for the bankrupt music retailer's assets. Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Great American Group is a provider of asset management, disposition and financial services -- an indication that Tower might be shut down entirely if the company's bid is successful. Great American's clients have also included Aron's Records, Musicland and Wherehouse Music. MTS added that competing bids are still being accepted, in advance of the auction for Tower's assets, to be held in Wilmington, Del. on Oct. 5. "We are happy to have the Great American Group offer, and look forward to a vigorous auction with more bidders for Tower's business," said Tower Records CEO Joseph L D'Amico.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060913/sfw099.html?.v=54
http://www.sacbee.com/103/story/23012.html
http://www.greatamerican.com
http://www.omnimgt.com (auction information)
http://www.tower.com
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o Doritos Contest Asks Users to Create Ad to Air During Super Bowl

Plano, Texas - Doritos announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Yahoo on a contest that asks consumers to create and shoot their own Doritos Super Bowl ad, with the winning ad to air during the football game telecast. Yahoo will accept 30-second submissions and post five finalist videos online in January, when online voters will help choose the winning user-generated Doritos ad to be featured during the Super Bowl. Each of the five finalists will also be awarded $10,000 cash.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/lath072.html?.v=73
http://promotions.yahoo.com/doritos/details.php
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o Online Casino Golden Palace Invests in Gambling Tech Developer Zone4Play

Wilmington, Del. - Zone4Play, a developer of interactive software and technology for the gambling industry, announced on Thursday that it has received an investment from online casino Golden Palace. Under the terms, Golden Palace will invest $600,000 in exchange for 20% of RNG Gaming, an indirect subsidiary of Zone4Play, with an option to purchase an additional 30% stake. RNG was created to develop and license Zone4Play's multiplayer Black Jack gaming technology, which will now be featured on GoldenPalace.com.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/ukth016.html?.v=48
http://www.goldenpalace.com
http://www.zone4play.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 Group, Partner and Co-Chair Loeb & Loeb LLP
Ralph Simon, Chairman, Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas

SPEAKERS & MODERATORS:
Tim Bucher, CEO & Chief Product Officer, ZING
Aydin Caginalp, Partner, Alston & Bird
Ted Casey, SVP, B. Dev & Partner Relations, MusicNet
Gary Cohen, General Manager, AOL Music Now
David Del Beccaro, President, CEO & Founder, Music Choice
Ed Delfs, VP, National Ad Sales, RealNetworks
John Desmond, VP, MediaSentry Services, SafeNet
Jan Eglen, CEO, Digonex Technologies, Inc.
Ben Eisner, Speakerheart
Scott Fedewa, SVP & Exec Producer, Live Nation
Erik Flannigan, VP, Programming, AOL
Dominique-Sébastien Forest, VP, Business Dev, Puretracks LLC
Albhy Galuten, VP of Digital Media Tech Strategy, Sony Corp of America
Brian Garrity, Senior Correspondent, Billboard
Dave Goldberg, VP & GM, Yahoo! Music
Laura Goldberg, COO, Napster
Raghav Gupta, Director, Bus Dev & Strategy, Brightcove
Daneil Harris, CEO, MediaPass Network
David Hyman, CEO & Founder, MOG
Dave Jarworski, Founder & CEO, PassAlong Networks
Marty Lafferty, CEO, DCIA
Mark Lam, Chairman, Exec Committee & CEO, Live365
Paul Leakas, General Manager, Nielsen Mobile
Gerd Leonhard, CEO, Sonific LLC
David Marcus, VP of Strategic Marketing & Business Dev, Ticketmaster
Amanda Marks, EVP, eLabs, Universal Music
Scott McKenzie, Grp Ed Director, Billboard
Gerrit Meier, Sr VP & GM, Clear Channel Online Music & Radio
Ron Milkes, VP, Business & Legal Affairs, General Counsel, Network LIVE
Chris Montgomery, EVP Marketing & Product Management, MusicCrypt
Brent Muhle, General Manager, Nettwerk Music Group
Stephen Murray, President, Entertainment, BurnLounge
Jozef Nuyens, Founder/SVP, Int’l Dev., PassAlong Networks
David Pakman, CEO, eMusic
Ken Parks, SVP, Strategy & Bus Dev, EMI Music
Mark Pascarella, President, Gotuit Media Corp.
Joey Patuleia, VP, Artist Relations, INTENT MediaWorks
Shervin Pishevar, President & COO, Freewebs, Inc.
John Puterbaugh, CEO, Nellymoser
Kelli Richards, President & CEO, The All Access Group
Greg Scholl, CEO, The Orchard
Tess Taylor, President, NARIP
Maria C. Thomas, VP & GM, NPR Digital Media
Dave Ulmer, Marketing, Digital Media Services, Motorola
Chip Venters, CEO, Digital Containers
Lance Ware, CEO, SyncCast
Michael Weiss, CEO, StreamCast Networks
David Wright, Speakerheart


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 Yahoo Licenses Gemstar-TV Guide Interactive Program Guides

Los Angeles -
Gemstar-TV Guide announced on Thursday that it has signed a license agreement with Yahoo, granting Yahoo a license to use Gemstar's interactive program guides for its online services, including Yahoo Go TV. The agreement also includes promotion for TV Guide on the Yahoo network, as well as a patent cross-license between both parties.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060914/20060914005221.html?.v=1
http://www.gemstartvguide.com
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o MTV to Distribute Universal Music Videos, Programs on Mobile Services

New York - Universal Music Group announced that it has signed an agreement with MTV Networks, under which MTV can create and distribute full-length music videos and original video programming for mobile devices featuring Universal artists. The mobile content and original programming developed by MTV Networks will be available via streamed and downloaded on-demand formats through MTV Mobile, VH1 Mobile, CMT Mobile and Logo.
http://tinyurl.com/k3lcf
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o Sonos Player Adds PC-Free Access to Real's Rhapsody Music Service

Santa Barbara, Calif. -
Digital music device developer Sonos on Thursday introduced its Sonos System Software 2.0 update, which enables downloading of songs and access to Web radio stations from its Sonos player through RealNetworks' Rhapsody service without the need for a PC. With the update, the Sonos player can now connect directly to a broadband connection. The offering also includes a 30-day free trial to Real's Rhapsody subscription service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/lath026a.html?.v=1
http://www.rhapsody.com
http://www.sonos.com
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o Univesal Studios Taps I-play for Mobile Movie Clips Service

Los Angeles -
Universal Studios announced on Thursday that it has partnered with mobile entertainment distributor I-play to launch a mobile video service offering clips from Universal's movie library. Launching later this year in North America, the Mobile Moments channel will include on-demand clips from films such as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Animal House," "E.T." and "Sixteen Candles." I-play distributes mobile content through a network of over 120 carriers worldwide, including Sprint, Verizon and Cingular.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=162784
http://www.iplay.com
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o Creative Debuts Widescreen ZEN Vision Portable Media Player

Milpitas, Calif. -
Consumer electronics developer Creative on Thursday introduced a new widescreen version of its ZEN Vision portable media player. The Creative ZEN Vision W features a 4.3-inch display, and supports the recently launched Amazon.com Unbox movie download service. The device is available now in 30GB ($299) and 60GB ($3.99) models.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/sfth056.html?.v=67
http://www.creative.com
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o PassAlong Adds Gracenote Song Data to Mobile Music Service

Franklin, Tenn. -
PassAlong Networks, a provider of a digital music download services, said on Thursday that it has added Gracenote's song identification technology to its PassAlong Mobile service for wireless, mobile and home connected media devices. The PassAlong Mobile service allows consumers to download tracks from mobile entertainment stores, and also share music recommendations between wireless devices.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/nyth077.html?.v=64
http://www.gracenote.com
http://www.passalongnetworks.com 
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o Destiny Media Launches Commercial Digital Music Service in Canada

Vancouver, Canada -
Destiny Media Technologies on Thursday launched Canada's first online commercial music service, the Promo Only Digital Download Service (PODDS), which will deliver tracks to radio disc jockeys and other commercial establishments. The service is the first to be approved by the Canadian Audio-Video Licensing Agency, which represents Universal, Warner Music and EMI in Canada. Aside from PODDS, it is not legal for DJs to rip CDs to a computer or use consumer download services to source music for public performance. In addition to new singles, PODDS will offer rare remixes, extended mixes and other content from major and indie labels.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/sfth036.html?.v=76
http://www.dsny.com
http://www.promoonly.com
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o THX Introduces Certification Program for HD Displays

Denver -
THX Ltd. on Thursday announced the introduction of a performance benchmark and certification program for high-definition displays. The THX Certified Display program will cover LCD, Plasma, DLP rear and front projection, LCoS, SED, Laser and other emerging applications. "Regardless of whether the product is an LCD display or 7.1 surround sound system, THX certification is about accurately representing sound and visuals the way filmmakers, TV directors, musicians or game developers envisioned," said Richard Dean, THX vice president of technology development.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/sfth004.html?.v=64
http://www.thx.com
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o iLoad Plus Transfers Cable/Satellite Box Content Directly to iPod

Campbell, Calif. -
Wingspan on Thursday introduced its iLoad Plus, a device that transfers audio and video content from a cable or satellite TV set-top box directly to an iPod or USB drive without a computer or Internet connection. Programs may also be scheduled for recording and played back on the iPod or a television. Campbell, Calif.-based Wingspan's original iLoad product copies CDs to an iPod without the need for a computer or Internet connection.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/clth522.html?.v=43
http://www.iload.com
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o Majesco to Digitally Distribute PC Games Using Valve's Steam

Edison, N.J. -
Video game publisher Majesco on Thursday announced a deal with developer and game technology firm Valve, to distribute Majesco PC game titles using Valve's Steam broadband gaming platform. Initial titles offered through Steam will include "BloodRayne 2" and "Advent Rising" ($19.99 each) and "BloodRayne 1" ($9.99). Developer Double Fine Productions' "Psychonauts" will be offered via Steam in early October.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060914/clth520.html?.v=46
http://www.majescogames.com
http://www.steamgames.com
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o Electronic Arts Details In-Game Soundtrack for "The Sims 2 Pets"

Redwood City, Calif. -
Electronic Arts on Thursday announced the list of tracks that will comprise the in-game soundtrack to its "The Sims 2 Pets" title. In addition to theme and mode music composed by Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh, the game will feature music from artists including The Flaming Lips, Hot Chip, Cut Copy and Something for Rockets. The game will ship to retailers on Oct. 17 for PlayStation 2, PSP, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, DS and the PC.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060914/20060914005205.html?.v=1
http://www.ea.com
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o Boost Mobile to Distribute Vivendi Games Mobile Titles

Los Angeles -
Vivendi Games Mobile announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with virtual mobile network operator Boost Mobile, to offer a number of Vivendi mobile game titles to Boost Mobile customers. The agreement covers titles including "Black Hawk Down," "Empire Earth," "Navy Battle," "SWAT Force" and "The Legend of Spyro."
http://tinyurl.com/gbxeu
http://www.boostmobile.com
http://www.vgmobile.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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Panel Discussions on MySpace and YouTube – Sept. 15, George Washington University
 
The George Washington University’s Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet will release its latest publication, Person-to-Person-to-Person: Harnessing the Political Power of Social Networks and User-Generated Content, along with a series of panel discussions about social networks and online media. WHEN: Friday, September 15, 2006, 9 a.m. – noon; WHERE: The George Washington University, Media and Public Affairs Building, Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C., Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue Lines); COST: The event is free to the public. RSVP is requested. Please RSVP by visiting http://www.ipdi.org/socialnetworking/registration.htm or calling Ed Trelinski at (202) 994-1003. Members of the media are welcome to attend the panel.
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IME Executive Education Programs - Fall 2006 - New York, NY

Maximize your success through the only executive education program devoted exclusively to media and entertainment. Apply now for one of our three Fall programs in NYC. Institute for Media and Entertainment (IME) is partnered with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (ranked #1 in U.S. by Business Week) and IESE Business School (ranked #2 in the world by the Financial Times for its executive programs). Call 212-421-9600 or visit us at www.instme.org.
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Senior Product Manager - Telephia – San Francisco, CA

Telephia, a provider of syndicated performance measurement information to converging communications and mobile industries, is seeking a Senior Product Manager to be responsible for a portfolio of products that constitute 3 product platforms: Advertising Insights; Customer Value Metrics; and Pricing Insights. Responsibilities include guiding and supporting product evaluation, planning, design and development to ensure competitive differentiation and market penetration. For more information and to apply, click here.
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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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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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Sr. Paralegal Manager - Turner Broadcasting – Atlanta, GA

Turner Broadcasting is seeking a Senior Paralegal Manager with excellent organizational, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills. General entertainment, contract, and/or IP experience preferred. Primary responsibilities include researching and analyzing rights in programming owned and/or licensed by Turner and other Time Warner companies in connection with the distribution, marketing and promotion of these assets in various media, including the Turner television networks and new media properties. For more information and to apply, click here and reference requisition #67285BR.
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Project Manager - Critical Mass – Chicago, IL

Critical Mass is currently seeking outstanding individuals eager to join our team of talented web professionals. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the successful development of web-based media solutions, working with cross-functional, multi-project team resources to ensure solutions are delivered on-time and on budget according to defined scope, timeline and cost parameters. For more information and to apply, click here.
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 Marketing Specialist - Sony Electronics Inc. - Irving, TX

Incumbent will partner and work directly with the Advertising and Promotions Manager to plan, develop and execute advertising, promotions and channel marketing strategic objectives for National, SGA and Regional accounts. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the development and execution of advertising and promotions programs for Sony Electronics through retail channel partners in order to elevate presence and sales of Sony products through dealer programs. For more information and to apply, click here.
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VP, Finance - Yahoo! Search Marketing - Burbank, CA

Yahoo! Search Marketing has an exciting and highly visible position for Finance Vice President with significant Financial Systems, Internal Reporting, and Operating Process experience. This Finance Vice President oversees teams that report on operating and financial trends and drive improvements in systems, processes and controls. This position is directly responsible for North America and indirectly responsible for the international financial statements. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Ecommerce Marketing Manager - RealNetworks Inc. – Seattle, WA

RealNetworks is looking for a Ecommerce Marketing Manager to join our team. The E-Commerce Marketing Manager is responsible for the day to day sales and marketing activities for RealPlayer, RealPlayer Plus, SuperPass and Real Broadband Essentials on Real.com and during RealPlayer installation. This is a critical position responsible for developing and executing the strategy and tactics necessary for achieving business and financial objectives. The position is also a key liaison to the product teams to ensure these products meet consumer needs. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Sr. Marketing Manager, Analytics - Flock – Mountain View, CA

As the Sr. Marketing Manager – Consumer Analytics at Flock, you will be an integral member of our marketing team. Your responsibilities will include the development and management of all customer analytics globally. You will be expected to develop the marketing analytics/relationship management framework – then work with Flock’s technology team to construct it. Ongoing, you will have responsibility for the definition and tracking of various customer segments – utilizing Flock user data, syndicated data, and primary research data. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Public Relations Manager - Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Come get on the leading edge of Zune, Microsoft’s newest digital entertainment offering that will enable people to discover and experience entertainment in ways that are new, personalized and social. We are seeking a seasoned PR expert who will report to the Senior Public Relations Manager. Specifically, you will lead the consumer and lifestyle public relations programs for Zune, and generally you will contribute your expertise to the overall Zune PR plan development and execution. In this role you will drive, develop, and manage the PR plans for the lifestyle & music PR programs as well as the consumer PR programs. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Marketing Communications Manager - Iron Mountain - Boston, MA

The Market Communications Manager provides programs and executional expertise and services to Marketing. This generalist will team with marketing management, product marketing and other Marcom team members to understand objectives and goals, verify/recommend and deliver lead generation, lead development and awareness campaigns, including direct marketing and web programs, tradeshow/conference program materials and literature/collateral/sales support materials. 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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