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Main Stories
o XM Satellite Radio Signs 11-Year, $650 Million Deal With MLB
o WWE Sues Jakks Pacific, THQ for Bribery Over Wrestling Game License
o AOL Europe Drops Yahoo for Google on Targeted Ads
o TV Set-Top Box Market Expanding for Satellite, IPTV Services
o U.K. Game Developer Lionhead Studios Raises VC Funding
o Comcast to Launch 24-Hour Kids Cable TV Network, VOD Service

o Toshiba to Release High-Capacity HD DVD Laptops in 2005

 > DMW Announcements:
 --Future of Television: Next Generation - November 19, 2004

 > Featured Advertisement:
 --Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards - Nov. 4-5, 2004
 

o Briefly Noted: Swatch - MSN Direct, Apple - U2, TiVo - Target, egay, Samsung - INHD - Bon Jovi, AOL Instant Messenger - MLB, Eidos, Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts, Vivendi Universal Games, Zone4Play, Sprint - "Sex and the City," Airborne Entertainment - Donald Trump - Wine Spectator, Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards - finalists
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--Senior Manager, Digital Media Distribution
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Practice Leader, CMO Group
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--Sr. Internetworking Engineer
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--Invigorate Your Sales with an Effective Marketing Strategy - Nov 8-10
--Miami MobileMusiCon 2004 - November 18-19, South Beach
--New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008
--Help Us Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
 


o XM Satellite Radio Signs 11-Year, $650 Million Deal With MLB

New York -- XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite-delivered digital radio programming, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an 11-year, $650 million agreement with Major League Baseball, making it the official satellite network of MLB and giving it the rights to broadcast games from every team during the 2005 season. In addition to broadcasting games -- some of which will be available in Spanish -- Washington-based XM said it will create a MLB radio channel featuring original content and classic game broadcasts. "This is the crown jewel -- the deal that we've been waiting for," said XM CEO Hugh Panero. "People of all ages are baseball fans, from children to grandparents. Baseball is also a sport ideally suited for radio, given its natural pace and the ability to vividly describe each play." The company also believes the deal will strengthen its partnerships with auto manufacturers. Rival Sirius Satellite Radio recently announced a major deal of its own, with the signing of a $500 million, 5-year deal to move shock jock Howard Stern's popular radio show to its satellite platform. Sirius also has an exclusive deal to broadcast all NFL football games.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041020/dcw020_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/041020/baseball_satellite_radio_6.html
http://www.mlb.com 
http://www.xmradio.com 
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o WWE Sues Jakks Pacific, THQ for Bribery Over Wrestling Game License

Stamford, Conn. -- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has sued toymaker Jakks Pacific, video game publisher THQ and others for allegedly bribing a WWE licensing agent in order to acquire the rights to make WWE wrestling video games. The suit alleges that the licensing agent conspired with a former WWE senior vice president to accept $100,000 in bribes from Jakks Pacific in order to hide competing bids to make WWE games, from publishers including Activision. Jakks Pacific and THQ were jointly awarded the license, and have released several successful wrestling video games, such as "WWE SmackDown." WWE is seeking treble, punitive and other damages, and is asking the court to invalidate the Jakks/THQ license. In a statement, THQ said it is not directly accused of wrongdoing in the suit and was and is not aware of any alleged bribery by Jakks. The company also "is committed to preserving its rights under the videogame license with the WWE," and, "believes the WWE is pleased with the manner in which THQ has managed their brand in the video game category."
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041019/196028_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041019/196352_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/fool/041020/1098297960_2.html
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=5035
http://www.jakkspacific.com 
http://www.thq.com 
http://www.wwe.com 
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o AOL Europe Drops Yahoo for Google on Targeted Ads

Paris -- Time Warner's AOL Europe announced on Wednesday that it has dropped Yahoo-owned Overture as a provider of advertiser-sponsored search results in Europe, electing instead to go with Yahoo rival Google. AOL Europe currently has more than 6.3 million Internet access subscribers in Germany, France and the U.K. alone. Until now, AOL Europe had been using Google's search technology while at the same time using Overture for targeted advertising search results. "With this new agreement, AOL's European operations will benefit from the revenue opportunity, while its users will enjoy an enhanced online experience through the addition of relevant commercial information," said Google senior vice president Omid Kordestani. Financial terms of the deal, which will run for at least one year, have not been disclosed.
http://www.google.com/press/pressrel/aol_europe.html 
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o TV Set-Top Box Market Expanding for Satellite, IPTV Services

Los Angeles -- Two recent reports on the market for set-top boxes needed to receive pay-TV services indicate that 71 million digital satellite TV set-top boxes will be sold worldwide in 2008, while the market for IP set-tops -- used to receive TV signals over a broadband Internet connection -- will grow at least four times faster than that for cable or satellite set-tops over the next five years. Arizona-based In-Stat/MDR credits the increase in satellite set-tops to increasing boxes per household in North America, the swapping out of boxes due to conditional access changes in Europe, new service launches in India, and the continued demand and price declines for digital free-to-air (FTA) satellite receivers. Furthermore, In-Stat predicts that shipments of FTA set-tops will overtake those of pay-TV set-tops in 2004. While satellite and cable TV set-tops shipments grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14% over the next five years, New York-based ABI Research projects that IP set-tops, which may be deployed by any DSL provider wishing to offer pay-TV services, will grow at a 60% rate in the same period. Set-top makers including Thomson, Samsung and Pace are already committed to this market, but ABI notes that industry giants Motorola and Scientific Atlanta have not yet released an IP set-top. "The reasons for this are unclear," said ABI research director Vamsi Sistla, "but may relate to the limited revenue opportunities this market represents, compared to other parts of their business. On the other hand, cable industry alliances may prevent them from moving in this direction."
http://www.instat.com/catalog/Ccatalogue.asp?id=162 
http://www.abiresearch.com 
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o U.K. Game Developer Lionhead Studios Raises VC Funding

Guilford, England -- U.K.-based video game developer Lionhead Studios announced that it has raised several million dollars in new financing from Ingenious Ventures, IDG VE and Add Partners, GamesIndustry.biz reported. The company just released its Xbox-exclusive title "Fable," which has sold over 1.2 million copies in its first month of release. "Capital investment is necessary for any development studio wanting to create triple A titles and previously it has been the industry norm for this investment to come from publishers," said Lionhead CEO Peter Molyneux. "However, we were attracted to a different source of funding as we felt this would give us more flexibility for future product discussions with publishers." Lionhead will use the funds for future product development.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=5039
http://www.lionhead.com 
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o Comcast to Launch 24-Hour Kids Cable TV Network, VOD Service

Philadelphia -- Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, announced on Wednesday plans to launch a 24-hour digital cable TV channel for preschool-aged children and companion video-on-demand service. The company has partnered with London-based HIT Entertainment, PBS and Sesame Workshop to license programming for the channel, including episodes of "Bob the Builder," "Barney" and "Angelina Ballerina." The video-on-demand service is slated to launch in early 2005 and offer over 50 hours of programming, while the 24-hour cable network is expected to launch in the fall of 2005. "This channel will be a resource for parents and caregivers, who will be able to depend on it to always offer age-appropriate viewing options that present positive, enriching messages," said Comcast CEO Brian Roberts. "We're committed to launching this new channel in a significant number of our markets, and we will work with other cable and satellite companies to reach as many customers as possible."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041020/phw018a_1.html 
http://www.comcast.com 
http://www.sesameworkshop.org 
http://www.hitentertainment.com 
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o Toshiba to Release High-Capacity HD DVD Laptops in 2005

Tokyo -- Consumer electronics firm Toshiba plans to release laptop computers featuring its HD DVD high-capacity DVD format in December 2005, Reuters reported, citing a Japanese daily newspaper. The laptops will be released under Toshiba's Qosmio brand, and will play CDs and regular DVDs in addition to HD DVDs, which sport a 20GB capacity. Toshiba plans to ship 1 million of the laptops, which will cost between $1,845 and $2,770, in the product's first year. Toshiba's HD DVD format, backed by NEC and Sanyo, is competing with Blu-ray DVD technology developed by Sony.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F3C353499 
http://www.toshiba.com 

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 > DMW Events:



Future of Television Forum: Next Generation
November 19, 2004  |  New York City
www.televisionconference.com

 

OVERVIEW
Last year 370+ attended Future of Television Forum, which included keynotes from Mark Cuban (Chairman, HDNet / Owner, Dallas Mavericks), Joshua Sapan (President & CEO Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc.), and David Zaslav (President, NBC Cable). This year's event is scheduled for November 19, 2004 at NYU's Stern School of Business and will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and cutting-edge topics focused on the "Next Generation" of television.

Keynote Speakers
Leslie Moonves - Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, Viacom Inc. Kathleen Dore - President, Entertainment Services, Rainbow Media
Lord David Currie - Chairman, Office of Communications (OFCOM), UK


Confirmed Speakers
David Baldwin - EVP, Programming, HBO
Reggie Bradford - President & CEO, N2 Broadband
Sean Bratches - President, Affiliate Sales & Mktg, Disney & ESPN Networks
Ann Foley - EVP, Programming, Showtime Networks
Lino Garcia - General Manger, ESPN Desportes
Bob Greene - SVP, Advanced Services, Starz Encore Group LLC
Richard Hofstetter - Partner, Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein & Selz, PC
Rob Jacobson - President & CEO, In Demand Networks
Todd Leavitt - President & COO, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Al Lieberman - Executive Dir., EMT Program, NYU Stern School of Business
David Lyle - Executive Producer / Co-Founder & Chair, FRAPA
Abraham Madkour
- Exec. Editor, Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal
David Neal - EVP, NBC Olympics
Craig Plestis
- SVP, Alternative Programs & Development, NBC
Tony Ponturo - VP, Global Media & Sports Marketing, Anheuser-Busch
Max Robins - Editor-in-Chief, Broadcasting & Cable
Ned Sherman - Co-Founder & CEO, Digital Media Wire
Andrea Wong - EVP, Alternative Programming, Specials & Late Night, ABC
Martin Yudkovitz - President, TiVo
John Zamoiski - President, Marketing, NMA Entertainment & Marketing

REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $295
(until November 12)
Registration: $395 (after November 12 & at Door)
Online Registration: http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1074

Phone: 323-822-0936


To submit speakers for or request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2004 conferences, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing & Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at: tinzar@digitalmediawire.com.
 

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> Featured Advertisement:


November 4-5, 2004 | Los Angeles
www.digitalentertainmentawards.com

Entertainment is constantly evolving. It is tied to no particular platform, format or place in time, but shaped by the visionaries, innovators, entrepreneurs and brand developers who embrace technology, look to the future and inspire creativity. As a result, new ideas and art forms are brought to life.

The Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards
honor this vision, along with innovation, entrepreneurship and brand development in digital entertainment. With awards in 30 unique categories honoring achievements involving games, music and film, television and video, Billboard recognizes the cutting-edge developments and forward thinkers shaping the future of entertainment.

 

The Conference will feature provocative panel sessions on current digital entertainment issues.  Approximately 70 industry leaders will be speaking at the 2-day conference and awards.

Keynotes & Featured Speakers include:

Mark Cuban - Chairman, HDNet, Owner, Dallas Mavericks
Seamus Blackley
- Agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) /
Co-Creator of the Xbox game platform
Todd Rundgren - Artist/Producer
Rep. Howard Berman - U.S. House of Representatives (D-Calif.)
Chris Gorog - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Roxio/Napster
Dennis Mudd
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Chief Executive Officer, MusicMatch
Bill Wilson
- SVP & GM, AOL Entertainment

Phil Wiser - Chief Technology Officer, Sony Corporation of America
Richard Wolpert - Chief Strategy Officer, RealNetworks


Confirmed speakers and judges include:

Lee Abrams - Chief Programming Officer, XM Satellite Radio
Raj Amin - Vice President, Business Development, N2 Broadband
Mitch Bainwol
- Chairman & CEO, Recording Industry Association of America
Scott Banerjee - San Francisco Bureau Chief, Billboard
Nancy Beaton
- General Manager, Wireless Music & Personalization, Sprint PCS
Keith Boesky
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Head of New Media & Videogames, ICM
Vince Broady - SVP, Consumer Media, CNET, Co-Founder, GameSpot
Rob Chandhok - VP, Engineering, QUALCOMM Technology & Ventures, QUALCOMM
Jay Cohen - Vice President of Publishing, Ubisoft
Ted Cohen - SVP, D3 - Digital Development & Distribution, EMI Music
Tamara Conniff
- Co-Executive Editor, Billboard
David Del Beccaro - President and CEO, Music Choice
David Enzer
- Managing Director, Roth Capital Partners

Marc Geiger - SVP & Agent, Contemporary Music Dept, William Morris Agency
Jay Frank - Head of Artist and Label Relations, Music, Yahoo!
Brian Garrity
- Senior Business Writer, Billboard
Marc Geiger - SVP & Agent, Contemporary Music Department, William Morris Agency

David Goldberg - Vice President & General Manager, Music, Yahoo!
Tony Greenberg – CEO, RampRate
Jim Griffin
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CEO, Cherry Lane Digital
John Hogan - CEO, Clear Channel Radio
Larry Kenswil
- President, eLabs, Universal Music Group
Shahid Khan - Managing Director, BearingPoint, Inc. (formerly KPMG Consulting)
John Kilcullen - President, VNU Music and Literary Group, Publisher, Billboard

Gigi Johnson - Executive Director, Entertainment and Media Management Institute, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Mark Lam
- CEO, Live365

Steve Leeds
- Principal, Neo Entertainment Consultants

David Leibowitz - Managing Partner, CH Potomac
Brian Levin - CEO, Mobliss

Don Levy - SVP, Marketing & Communications, Sony Pictures Digital

Al Lieberman - Executive Director, EMT Program, NYU Stern School of Business
Jeff Littlejohn - SVP, Engineering, Clear Channel Radio
Rick Mandler - VP & GM, Walt Disney Internet Group & ABC Enhanced TV
Chris Marlowe - New Media/Tech Editor, The Hollywood Reporter
Alexander Marquez - Strategic Investment Manager, Media & Entertainment, Intel
Greg Martin
- Principal, Redpoint Ventures
Geoff Mayfield - Director of Charts/Senior Analyst, Billboard

Ben Mendelson - President, Interactive Television Alliance

Julia Miller - Director, Xbox Live, Microsoft
David Nathanson - VP, Advanced Services & Channel Development, Fox
Tom Parrish - SVP, Musi & Downloads, Mobliss
Jeffrey Pollack - Managing Dir. of Broadcasting & New Media, NASCAR
Jonathan Potter - Executive Director, Digital Media Association
Peter Rafelson - President & CEO / Producer, Rafelson Media
Adeo Ressi - Founder & CEO, GameTrust
John P. Roberts - SVP, Interactive & Online Entertainment, Game Show Network
Ken Rutkowski - Founder & Host, Ken Radio Broadcasting
Thomas Ryan - Mobile Music Consultant, Virgin Mobile USA
Mika Salmi - Founder & CEO, AtomShockwave Corp.
Jay Samit -
General Manager, Sony Connect
Daniel Scheinman - SVP of Corporate Development, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Steve Schnur - Worldwide Executive of Music, Electronic Arts
Ned Sherman
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Co-Founder & CEO, Digital Media Wire, Inc. 
Ralph Simon - Chairman Americas, Mobile Entertainment Forum

Howie Singer - Vice President of Technology, Warner Music Group
Jon Snoddy - Chief Creative Officer, TimePlay Entertainment

Robert Tercek - Executive Vice President / Chief Strategy Officer, (M)FORMA Group
Mark Tindle - SVP & General Manager, West Coast, Nielson Music
Andy Volanakis - COO, Zingy
Lance Ware - CEO & Co-Founder, SyncCast
Steve Weinstein - EVP & GM, Entertainment Technologies Group, Macrovision
Michael Weiss
- President & CEO, Streamcast Networks, Inc. (owner of Morpheus)
John Welch -
President & CEO, PlayFirst Inc. 
David Wolf - Partner, Media & Entertainment, Accenture
Neil Young - VP and Executive in Charge of Production, Electronic Arts
Marcia Zellers - Director of Enhanced TV, American Film Institute
 

For more information and complete agenda, please visit http://www.digitalentertainmentawards.com/agenda2.html or call 323-822-0936.

 

Conference Registrations: https://secure.etronica.com/billboard/conference.php
Awards Gala Dinner Tickets: https://secure.etronica.com/billboard/awardshow.php

Full conference registration fee includes, at no cost, a non-deductible 6-month subscription to Billboard magazine ($155 U.S. value). New subscribers only.

 

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o Briefly Noted:

(Zurich, Switzerland) Wristwatch maker Swatch on Wednesday introduced its Paparazzi, a new timepiece that can receive news, sports, weather and entertainment data delivered through Microsoft's MSN Direct service. A feature called Swatch City will offer content on local bars, clubs and events through a partnership with Time Out. Swatch is promoting the new product through a Swatch Meet sweepstakes that will fly winners to meet celebrities each month. The $5 per month MSN Direct service, which uses Microsoft's SPOT technology to send data wirelessly to wristwatches over a nationwide FM radio network, was launched in January.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041020/sfw031_1.html 
http://direct.msn.com 
http://www.swatch.com

(Dublin) Apple has signed an agreement with Irish rock band U2 to release a custom edition of its iPod digital music player. The black-colored device will come loaded with the group's new album, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," as well as many of U2's older songs. Apple said the U2 iPod would go on sale Nov. 23, the same day the group plans to release its new album.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?K60031399 
http://makeashorterlink.com/?K5EF12299 
http://www.apple.com/itunes

(Alviso, Calif.) TiVo, a provider of digital video recorder products and services, announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its retail presence to include the Target chain of retail stores. TiVo devices are now sold in 4,000 locations including Best Buy, Circuit City, Sam's Club, Dell and Good Guys. The company said it will offer a 40-hour recorder for $99 after rebate during the holiday shopping season.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041020/sfw019_1.html 
http://www.target.com 
http://www.tivo.com

(London) A new auction website called egay that is aimed at the gay and lesbian community has been launched in the U.K. this week. Craig Busst, egay founder and managing director, said items could be auctioned for free for the first two months and that the site, which will charge thereafter, would be as much as 30% cheaper than auction website giant eBay. "egay aims to provide not only a great service, but a distinctive and credible website that serves the requirements of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transvestite communities," Busst said. "We plan to develop the site, introducing egay chat and egay dating, but our main focus will continue to be the quality of service." Busst also said that a percentage of egay's profits would be donated to HIV and AIDS charity Terence Higgins Trust.
http://www.egay.co.uk

(New York) Korean consumer electronics firm Samsung on Wednesday announced that it has hired rockers Bon Jovi to promote its high-definition television sets, as well as HD cable network INHD's series of concerts broadcast in high-definition. As part of the promotion, a live Bon Jovi concert will be broadcast in high-definition on INHD2 on Nov. 21, as well as simulcast on Samsung's website. The Samsung-sponsored monthly concert series will continue through February, and will receive extensive advertising support from Samsung.
http://www.inhd.com 
http://www.samsungusa.com/bonjovi

(Dulles, Va.) America Online and MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media division of Major League Baseball, have partnered on a new instant messaging offering. The two organizations have launched "MLB Buddy," an interactive AOL Instant Messenger screen name that allows fans to vote in real-time polling, get scores and access World Series highlights using instant messaging and wireless phones.
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-5419188.html

(London) U.K. game developer Eidos has confirmed that the release of the PC version of its "Championship Manager 5" soccer title will be delayed from October until at least shortly before Christmas, and possibly until next year. Eidos also confirmed that its board is continuing to discuss a possible sale of the company with interested parties. Separately, Eidos also said on Wednesday that it has partnered with mobile game publisher Macrospace to release a version of its upcoming "Crash 'n' Burn" racing title for cell phones. "Crash 'n' Burn Turbo" for mobiles will be released in November alongside the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of the game.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041018/185392_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041020/205515_1.html 
http://www.eidos.com 
http://www.macrospace.com

(Austin, Texas) Game developer Aspyr Media said on Wednesday that it is developing a Mac version of Electronic Arts' "The Sims 2" title, which will be developed by the company's internal team. No release date for the game was provided.
http://www.aspyr.com 
http://www.thesims2.com

(Los Angeles) Game developer Electronic Arts announced on Wednesday that it plans to release "Medal of Honor: Dogs of War" for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube in the spring of 2005. Developed by EA Los Angeles, the game is the latest sequel in Electronic Arts' "Medal of Honor" first-person shooter franchise that launched in 1999.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041020/205309_1.html
http://www.eagames.com/official/moh/alliedassault/us/home.jsp

(Los Angeles) Vivendi Universal Games and development partner 2015 Inc. on Wednesday shipped the Xbox version of their "Men of Valor" Vietnam War title to retailers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041019/latu147_1.html 
http://www.vugames.com 
http://www.2015.com

(Wilmington, Del.) Game developer Zone4Play said on Wednesday that its play-for-fun casino games have launched on mobile entertainment services offered by SonyEricsson, O2 and Orange IL, and will be available on more than 40 handsets from Nokia, Motorola, Siemens, SonyEricsson and Sharp.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041020/ukw009_1.html 
http://www.zone4play.com

(Overland Park, Kan.) Wireless carrier Sprint on Wednesday began offering "Sex and the City"-themed ringtones and screen savers for its 5 million PCS Vision customers, as part of a partnership with HBO.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041020/cgw038_1.html 
http://www.pcsvision.com

(Montreal) Wireless entertainment publisher Airborne Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Activision Value to release a mobile version of the developer's "Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon." Separately, Montreal-based Airborne said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Wine Spectator magazine to offer wine ratings and tasting notes on the Wine Spectator Mobile Companion service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041020/205571_1.html 
http://www.airborne-e.com 
http://www.trumpmobile.com 
http://www.winespectator.com

(Los Angeles) Billboard Magazine on Wednesday announced finalists for the first Digital Entertainment Awards, which will be presented during a ceremony on Nov. 5 that will be broadcast on HDNet. (Disclosure: Digital Media Wire is a co-chair of the awards and industry conference.) Jurors will decide on winners in categories including Best of Show, Games, Music, Film, Television and Video. Nominees for "Visionary of the Year" include Mark Cuban, Rob Glaser, Steve Jobs and Wil Wright; "Innovator of the Year" nods went to Apple's iTunes; BitTorrent file-sharing software creator Bram Cohen; the developers of Sony's EyeToy USB camera accessory for PlayStation 2; and XM Satellite Radio.
http://www.digitalentertainmentawards.com/finalists.html 
 
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> Senior Manager, Digital Media Distribution

Oversee Nextel strategy for distribution of Digital Media and Enterprise
Content Distribution: Oversee team in management of ongoing operations of
current channels (WAP, Web, Retail) for Digital Media: Functional skills
include product & project management experience in the telecommunications or software industry (wireless and content distribution experience strongly
desired). Demonstrated ability to manage multi-company, cross functional team in timely delivery of quality products. BA or BS required, MBA or equivalent preferred. E-mail cover letter and resume to
anna.early@nextel.com
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> Practice Leader, CMO Group

Forrester Research is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Practice Leader position in the Forrester Oval Program, The CMO Group, an exclusive executive membership program that offers a valuable combination of peer networking, dedicated analyst access, benchmark data, and member-directed research to select C-level marketing executives. Require: Master's or other advanced degree, Eight to 10 years of progressive work exp. within the marketing industry. Ability to manage a team of professionals in a fast-paced learning environment. Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Experience managing departmental budgets. Please apply online http://www.forrester.com/CareerOpportunities
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> Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialist Min. 5 years PR/management exp. PR
professional to maintain effective communications with media, serve as
main point of contact for PR activites, recommend PR strategy for high-
tech B2B clients, & lead PR account teams. Strong project management
& team-building skills required. Flexible personality desired to manage
clients & teams in an exciting, fast-paced environment. E-mail cover
letter and resume to hr@rmr.com
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> Media Relations Pro

D.C. PR and strategic communications consulting firm seeks mid-level
media relations professional with 3-5 years agency/corporate
communications experience to work on fast-paced technology account and
other projects as assigned. Team-oriented position requires trade and
national media relations experience and excellent writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to execute media relations campaigns, build client
relationships and secure coverage. Knowledge of public affairs and/or
technology marketing preferred. Journalism exp. is helpful. Send
resume, two writing samples to:
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> VP Commercial Sales And VP Marketing

Reporting to a nationally recognized CEO, candidates should come from an enterprise product vendor (Java, J2EE) and have a track record of considerable sales revenue growth and consistent quota attainment. Experience in Product Strategy/Marketing/Management and extensive partnering, VAR, channel agreements, market research, positioning, and pricing background reqd. Target market involves integrating dynamic location-based services and spatial operations into enterprise applications for delivery on any client, anywhere. Call or email pkennedy@betatechinc.com  (301) 942-7840
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> Network Solutions - Internet Analyst - Web Analytics

Responsibilities will be to evaluate performance of our website to maximize revenue and margin; determine impact of purchase flows, content, and product offerings. Create and interpret marketing metrics to help marketing department maximize revenue performance of website. Bachelors Degree in Business or related with 4-6 yrs exp. in financial analysis, marketing analysis, or business performance analysis. Proficiency in Excel required. Microstrategy knowledge and familiarity of databases preferred, but willing to teach. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to bfrick@networksolutions.com EOE.
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> Product Manager

Plans, organizes, and controls an assigned product line from conceptual stages through full product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. The successful candidate will have four to six years of related experience, including at least two years of direct product management/development experience preferably with a data/voice network provider, cable operator, or Internet Service Provider. Send resumes to agiles@va.rr.com
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> Sales Account Representative

Defywire seeks a strong, energetic salesperson to help us grow, manage and support our existing channel partners. Qualified candidates will have 3-4 years of sales account management experience with good communication and time management skills. Job duties include prospecting, supporting and managing new and existing accounts. Send resumes to csmith@defywire.com
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> Sr. Internetworking Engineer

This individual will work directly with clients to analyze, design, develop and deploy networks and computer systems solutions for a large government entity. This individual will provide expert level technical advice and know-how, as well as maintain responsibility for the ultimate transfer of knowledge to client staff. Applicants for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or a related discipline, and a min. of 10 years exp. Current CSCO certifications are required. CCIE certification is preferred. Send resumes to lromano@chesapeakehr.com
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> Controller

Controller needed for a downtown DC software company selling data mining software to consumer product companies, with a strong client list of Fortune 500 companies. CPA is a must. Duties include revenue recognition, GAAP, preparation for first audit, regular financials reporting, monitoring cash flows, establishment of internal controls and systems, negotiating, license agreements and trademarks/patents, working with tax accountants and bookkeeper, as well as personnel management. Salary 85-100,000. Big Four experience preferable. Send resumes to jobs@visionchain.com
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> Invigorate Your Sales with an Effective Marketing Strategy - Nov 8-10

Join us at the Marketer's Strategy Workshop in Trumbull, CT on Nov 8-10 and learn how to develop strategic marketing plans that will invigorate your sales and boost your profits. This is an excellent opportunity to get away from the daily blocking and tackling, take a macro view of your business, markets, competitors and internal capabilities, and begin developing a strategic marketing plan that is integrated, distinctive, and clear to employees and other stakeholders. "Easily the best course of this type I have attended in 30 plus years in business". "Lifted my eyes up to the horizon.". For more information and to enroll, visit http://www.Suidan.com  or call 203-972-6000.
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> Miami MobileMusiCon 2004 - November 18-19, The Ritz Carlton South Beach

Now is your opportunity to commit to the mobile music event of the year. This year's MobileMusiCon program is designed to give you access to new technologies, products and services, as well as high-level networking, dialogue and discussions with top mobile, music, artist management and technology industry executives. Program keynotes include Les Bider, Chairman and CEO of Warner Chappelle Music and Larry Kenswil, President of Universal eLabs. We have also reserved at the Ritz Carlton South Beach a special rate of $330 per night. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.mobilemusicon.com/index.html
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> New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and media industry forecast, including in-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major global region. The complete 550-page book, is available in print or electronic format. The 50 page "Global Overview" (available in print or electronic format)or any of the 14 individual industry segment chapters (electronic format only) can be purchased separately for $95. For sample content and to order, click here.
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