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=================================================== DIGITAL MEDIA WIRE -- November 9, 2001 =================================================== To Subscribe For Free: http://www.digitalmediawire.com o Sirius Satellite Radio Faces Shareholder Class Action Suits o Princeton Video Image Receives $2 Million Investment, CEO Steps Down o Survey: Internet Penetration Rate Leveling Off o Briefly Noted: Palm CEO, Mediabolic - Pioneer, SnapStream - Decisionmark, YourMobile - Midwest Wireless, Nando Media, EchoStar - DirecTV - set-tops _____________________________________________ > Job Postings: Online Ad Sales Mgr., Web Research Assistant, Web Designer > Events/Services: "M&A in the Current Market," "Avail. for Hire," "Charlottesville Venture Forum," "CATO: 'Intellectual Property in the Digital Age'," "Shortspan Film & Video Festival," "Office Space - L.A.," "Digital Media Revolution in the Americas" Full Job/Event/Services descriptions listed below "Briefly Noted" section or at http://www.digitalmediawire.com/postings.html To Post a Job: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/jobs.html To Post an Event/Service: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/events.html _____________________________________________ o Sirius Satellite Radio Faces Shareholder Class Action Suits New York -- Several groups of shareholders have filed class action lawsuits against satellite-delivered digital radio provider Sirius Satellite Radio, alleging the company misled investors with regard to the launch date for its service. The company originally said it would launch by the end of 2000, and subsequently said it would launch in early 2001. Last month, Sirius said it would postpone the launch until 2002, and today said it would announce an official launch date during a conference call next Wednesday. The lawsuits claim Sirius failed to disclose pertinent facts to investors regarding when it would be able to launch, and called its announced schedule "impossibly ambitious." Washington, D.C.-based rival XM Satellite Radio has already launched its services in several areas of the country. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011107/daw067_1.html http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011107/phw058_1.html http://www.classlawyer.com/pr/sirius.pdf http://www.siriusradio.com _____________________________________________ o Princeton Video Image Receives $2 Million Investment, CEO Steps Down Lawrenceville, N.J. -- Princeton Video Image, a developer of virtual advertising and imaging products, announced that it has received an additional investment of $2 million from Presencia en Medios, the holding company arm of recent Princeton Video acquisition Publicidad Virtual -- a Mexican virtual ad firm. The company also announced that Publicidad Virtual founders David Sitt and Roberto Sonabend will serve as interim Co-CEOs while the company searches for a replacement for Dennis Wilkinson, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. New Jersey-based Princeton Video Image created Emmy award-winning visual effects used in TV broadcasts such as the "virtual 1st Down line" used in NFL Football broadcasts, as well as virtual ads inserted behind home plate during Major League Baseball's World Series and other sports telecasts. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011108/82552_1.html http://www.pvi-inc.com _____________________________________________ o Survey: Internet Penetration Rate Leveling Off Rochester, N.Y. -- A new telephone survey conducted by Harris Interactive indicates that the growth rate for Internet users in the U.S. has leveled off in the past year, the first time since 1994 when the survey has not indicated a sizable increase in a twelve-month period. The poll indicates that 65 percent of the U.S. -- an estimated 127 million Americans -- are online, and of that number 52 percent connect at home, 28 percent at work and 19 percent go online at school or somewhere such as a library or cyber cafe. The proportion of all adults online was 9 percent in 1995, rose to 30 percent by 1997, to 56 percent by 1998 and 63 percent by this time last year, according to Harris figures. The one percentage point increase from last year to 64 percent this year is not statistically significant. http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID&6 _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Santa Clara, Calif.) Palm, a developer of handheld computer devices, announced that Carl Yankowski has resigned as chief executive of the company. Company chairman Eric Benhamou will serve as CEO until a replacement can be found. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011108/sfth069_1.html http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011109/tc/tech_palm_earns_dc_1.html http://www.palm.com (San Francisco) Mediabolic, a developer of software that networks consumer entertainment devices, announced on Friday a multi-year agreement with electronics manufacturer Pioneer, whereby Pioneer will integrate San Francisco-based Mediabolic's technology into new entertainment products. http://www.mediabolic.com/press/index.php (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) SnapStream, a developer of software that enables PC users with a TV tuner card to record TV shows directly to their hard drives, announced on Friday that it will integrate Decisionmark's electronic program guide into its software. The integration will let users of Iowa-based SnapStream's software browse TitanTV.com's schedule of TV programming, which is based on a user's location, to automatically record TV shows. SnapStream's product was recently showcased by Microsoft during the launch of that company's Windows XP operating system. http://www.snapstream.com http://www.decisionmark.com http://www.titantv.com (Santa Monica, Calif.) Premium Wireless Services, a provider of services such as downloadable ringtones and graphics to wireless network operators, announced that its YourMobile Networks unit has secured an agreement to offer ringtones and graphics to subscribers to Midwest Wireless. Minnesota-based Midwest Wireless serves 215,000 customers in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. http://www.yourmobile.com http://www.midwestwireless.com http://www.pws.ws (Raleigh, N.C.) Nando Media, the interactive media division of newspaper company The McClatchy Group, which publishes the Nando Times, announced on Friday a subscription service for its online publication that will eliminate pop-up and flashing banner ads on the site. "Recent trends in Web advertising have made the medium more intrusive as readers navigate the Internet," said James Green, president and publisher of Nando Media. "We created this ad-free version in response to some of our readers' requests for a news product which would feature a commercial-free environment concentrating on just the news." The cost of the subscription is $1 per week. http://www.nandotimes.com (Los Angeles) The Los Angeles Times reported on Friday on the potential for stymied innovation in the market for set-top boxes that may be created as a result of the merger of EchoStar and DirecTV. The two companies' home satellites are virtually interchangeable, but because their signals are scrambled differently, their set-top box receivers are not. The article points out that one receiver design exists for EchoStar, while at least five different models are available for DirecTV -- and that the combined company may eliminate competing models. http://latimes.com/technology/la000089256nov08.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dtechnology http://www.echostar.com http://www.directv.com =================================================== Job Postings: =================================================== To Post Jobs: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/jobs.html > Internet Advertising Sales Manager, gantthead.com, Fairfax VA Are you passionate about the Internet as a B2B advertising medium? We have too many leads to pursue and need you if: you have 2+ yrs exp. selling Internet advertising (required); BA/S degree; B2B agency/account contacts; you can identify, pursue, and close deals. Creative, autonomous work environment. Generous package: salary, commission, benefits. Please send resume to: gina@gantthead.com. EOE, M/F/V/D. For more information, see http://www.gantthead.com/Gantthead/jobs ______________________ > Katrillion, Web Research Assistant - Fort Lee, New Jersey CityConnect, the first national city event guide for teens available on all web and wireless platforms, is looking for an events-locating super-sleuth to find content for posting on the web. The ideal candidate must be -- able to find current information that may not be readily available, a recent college grad, and possess a passion for pop culture and teen trends. Internet savvy plus strong writing skills are essential. Send resume and salary requirements to: ccstaff@katrillion.com http://www.katrillion.com/cityconnect.com ______________________ > Bookspan, Web Designer - Long Island, New York BOOKSPAN is seeking a Web Designer with preferably 1-2 years experience for a freelance position (possible temp-to-hire). Work with a Sr. Designer on the design of all-new web sites from top to bottom. PhotoShop, Illustrator, hand-code HTML, and aptitude to learn proprietary content-management software are an absolute must. Send resume in plain text with URLs of your work, and list the three best-looking content or e-commerce based sites you can find to: jgiannetti@booksonline.com http://www.booksonline.com =================================================== Events/Services Postings: =================================================== To Post Events/Services: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/events.html > Tuesday: M&A in the Current Market - 11/14 - Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner Sponsored by: Greenberg Traurig Please join Potomac Tech Wire for a panel discussion on Mergers and Acquisitions in the current market. Topics will include trends, valuations, deal structure, post deal issues, and technology. Featured Panelists: Chuck Ashley, Sr. Vice President, Updata Capital; Tim Jessell, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Bob Kipps, Sr. VP, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin; Jon Korin, VP Strategic Development, Northrup Grumman; David Steinberg, CEO, InPhonic; and Paul Sherman (moderator), Editor, Potomac Tech Wire. The event is sponsored by Greenberg Traurig. A full breakfast will be served and there will be networking before the discussion. 11/14, 7:30-9:30 AM. To register: http://www.potomactechwire.com/seminar17.htm ______________________ > Available for Hire - Tech-Experienced Copy Writer/Marketing Manager Marketing professional with over two years high tech experience within a London marketing agency. Moved to DC seven months ago to set up first US branch of UK business - seeking opportunities for full-time, part-time or freelance marketing/communications projects. Contact timdatwilsonharvey@hotmail.com ______________________ > The Charlottesville Venture Forum Join us Nov. 15-16 for 5 investor presentations. Distinguished panel: William Daughtrey, Carilion Biomedical Institute; Charles Hamner, UVA, Patent Foundation; Brandon Price, Goodwin BioTech, Inc; Bart Stephens, Ivanhoe Capital; Keynote address by John May, New Vantage Partners. Thursday cocktail reception, Friday breakfast and lunch. Co-hosts: Charlottesville Venture Group and UVA's Darden Business School. Send Inquiries to info@cville-venture.org or Visit http://www.cville-venture.org/ventureForum2001.htm ______________________ > CATO CONFERENCE: Intellectual Property in the Information Age Join the Cato Institute and Forbes ASAP for a comprehensive look at the future of intellectual property in the digital economy. Speakers include John Perry Barlow, Electronic Frontier Foundation; Rep. Rick Boucher, (D-Va.); and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D Vt.). Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit http://www.cato.org/events/futureip ______________________ > SHORTSPAN Film & Video Festival, FINAL DATES SHORT MOVIES! Dreamspan presents the 9TH Annual Short Attention Span Film & Video Festival. Shortspan is a non-stop two hour program of ALL NEW two-minute-or-shorter films, including ultra-short documentaries like "Peekaboo Sunday," a story about raising miniature horses or "Exotic World," an inside look at the lives of some of America's first burlesque performers-- and 57 more shorts! The tour will travel to 30 North American cities. The remaining dates on the tour include: ATLANTA, GA: GSU Cinefest Theatre, Nov. 2-3, 10:00 PM AUSTIN, TX: The Alamo Draft House, Downtown, Nov. 7-8, 9:30 PM PITTSBURGH, PA: Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Nov. 16-18, Time TBA NEW YORK CITY, NY: The Anthology Film Archives, Dec. 7-8, 9:30 PM BIRMINGHAM, AL: WorkPlay, Dec. 20, 9:00 PM More info: http://www.dreamspan.com/shortspan ______________________ > Office Space For Rent - Los Angeles Prime Sunset Boulevard location. Approx. 588 sq ft. Second floor, spacious two + offices with private bathroom. Convenient parking. Recently renovated. Quiet, nice work environment. Other tenants in building are primarily entertainment and new media companies. DSL-ready. Rent is $1,175 per month. For more information, please call 323-822-0344. ______________________ > Digital Media Revolution in the Americas, 11/29-12/01 -- Pasadena, CA Presented by the Institute of the Americas and Annenberg School for Communication, this 2 1/2 day forum will include Sr. Exec. Networking w/ a special focus on Latin Americas & U.S. Hispanic markets, copyright, rights mgmt., dist., infrastructure, digital film, iTV, streaming, device trends, content financing. Early-bird 40% off till 9/30. Keynote Steven Bandel, Pres. - The Cisneros Group. Sponsors: JP Morgan, Motorola, Global Crossing, Walt Disney Company, Digital Media Wire, Cahners International TV, iHollywood, Motion Picture Assoc., National Assoc. of TV Prog. Exec., National Assoc. of Theatre owners. For more information: martin@iamericas.org Register at: http://www.iamericas.org/events ______________________ To subscribe, go to: http://www.digitalmediawire.com Questions or comments? 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