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=================================================== DIGITAL MEDIA WIRE -- November 12, 2001 =================================================== To Subscribe For Free: http://www.digitalmediawire.com o FullAudio Licenses Universal Songs; Clear Channel to Distribute Service o Excite@Home Sells Web Portal to IWon for $10 Million o AOL Time Warner, Sony to Collaborate on Networked Home Devices o Yahoo Adds 140 Citadel Broadcasting Stations to Radio Service > Digital Media Wire Directory Launched o Briefly Noted: XM Satellite Radio, TiVo - Lexus, PhatNoise, PacketVideo - NEC, Wow Digital TV - OpenTV, Pinnacle Systems - LSI Logic, AVerMedia Technologies, Virage - Premium TV, "Harry Potter" - digital dailies _____________________________________________ > 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 FullAudio Licenses Universal Songs; Clear Channel to Distribute Service Chicago, Ill. -- FullAudio, a company creating a digital music subscription service independent of the major labels' MusicNet and Pressplay efforts, announced on Monday that it has signed a two-year agreement to license a portion of Universal Music Group's catalog for its service. The company also announced that Clear Channel Radio -- which owns 1,170 radio stations across the country -- will distribute FullAudio subscription services through its websites in five major U.S. markets. The services will include downloadable playlists created by radio station programmers in each market. FullAudio's license from Universal Music Group adds to its existing licenses from Universal Music Publishing, EMI Recorded Music, EMI Music Publishing and BMG Music Publishing. Chicago-based FullAudio's services, expected to launch early next year, will download encrypted songs to a user's computer that will only be playable with an active subscription. Like the major labels' subscription services, users of FullAudio's service will not be able to be transfer songs to portable devices or burn them onto CD. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011009/en/music-fullaudio_1.html http://content.clearchannel.com/corporate/article/111201FullAudio%20final1.pdf http://www.fullaudio.com _____________________________________________ o Excite@Home Sells Web Portal to IWon for $10 Million Redwood City, Calif. -- Bankrupt broadband access provider Excite@Home has sold its Excite.com Web portal to rival search provider IWon for $10 million. The purchase will be made by search technology firm InfoSpace, which will turn over assets to IWon, a site that offers Web surfers the opportunity to win multi-million dollar prizes by searching on its site. Redwood City-based Excite@Home is still in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings, and has received an offer of $307 million for its broadband service assets from AT&T -- a bid considered too low by several groups of its shareholders. http://www.excite.com http://www.iwon.com http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7832292.html?tag=mn_hd _____________________________________________ o AOL Time Warner, Sony to Collaborate on Networked Home Devices New York -- AOL Time Warner and Sony Corporation announced on Monday that they will work together to develop home entertainment devices that are connected to one another as well as to the Internet. The devices will let users access broadband services and content provided by AOL through PCs and other devices created by Sony, and share them within a copyright-protected environment. The two companies will jointly develop an Internet browser that the televisions, audio equipment, and other electronic devices will use to access the Internet. Part of the agreement calls for the network software and services to be developed to have an open architecture, meaning its workings will be available to any developers who wish to develop new devices or improve existing devices. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011112/122662_1.html http://www.world.sony.com/ _____________________________________________ o Yahoo Adds 140 Citadel Broadcasting Stations to Radio Service Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Yahoo announced on Monday that it has added 140 channels to its radio service. The new stations are simulcasts of 140 mid-sized U.S. radio stations owned by Citadel Broadcasting. Yahoo will use its in-stream advertising technology to insert alternative ads in place of those appearing on the original terrestrial broadcasts. The additional stations, such as WGRF in Buffalo, N.Y., KATT in Oklahoma City, Okla. and WLAV in Grand Rapids, Mich., bring Yahoo Radio's total offering to 450 channels. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011112/120115_1.html http://radio.yahoo.com http://www.citadelbroadcasting.com _____________________________________________ > Digital Media Wire Directory Launched Dear Digital Media Wire Reader: Digital Media Wire just launched the Digital Media Directory, an online directory and RFP engine that facilitates the search and negotiation process between buyers and sellers. Buyers with project needs can: -Search the comprehensive directory of providers -Post project needs -Review proposals from sellers -Select a vendor and begin negotiations -Get the project done Post an RFP at http://digitalmediawire.newmediary.com/dmw111301nl Sellers looking for new business can: -Get listed in the directory -Promote their business with targeted advertising -Upgrade their listing and respond to RFPs -Reduce the cost of traditional advertising and business development Register as a provider in the Digital Media Directory at http://digitalmediawire.newmediary.com/dmw111301nl _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Washington, D.C.) XM Satellite Radio on Monday announced the nationwide launch of its satellite-delivered digital radio service. Already available in the Southern U.S., the service provides 100 channels of mostly commercial-free music, news, talk and other radio formats. XM rival Sirius Satellite Radio is expected to announce a launch date for its service this week; the company has postponed its launch several times since late 2000 and is now facing several shareholder class action lawsuits related to its delayed launch. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011112/dcm026_1.html http://www.xmradio.com (Torrance, Calif.) TiVo, a manufacturer of personal video recorders that let viewers pause and record live television, on Monday announced a promotional agreement with car manufacturer Lexus. A contest will take advantage of TiVo's VCR-like features and insert the answer to a trivia question into four Lexus commercials that viewers will have to seek out on the TiVo service. The viewer will then log on to Lexus.com and answer the question for a chance to win a new Lexus. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011112/lam040_1.html http://www.lexus.com http://www.tivo.com (Los Angeles) PhatNoise, a developer of in-car digital audio technology, announced on Monday that it will begin selling its $799 car stereo add-on -- which can hold 6,000 music tracks or approximately 500 CDs in MP3 format -- on November 15. The device features a removable hard drive that connects via USB to a home PC and also to a receiver in the car that connects with existing car stereos manufactured by Kenwood and others. http://www.phatnoise.com (San Diego) PacketVideo, a developer of wireless streaming media technology, announced on Monday that Japanese electronics firm NEC will market the company's services to Japanese wireless network operators, Internet service providers and other customers. The system will be based on software developed by San Diego-based PacketVideo and server hardware developed by NEC. http://www.packetvideo.com/press/view.asp?id=195 http://www.nec.com (Salt Lake City, Ut.) Wow Digital TV, a developer of over-the-air enhanced TV broadcast technology, announced on Monday that it has partnered with interactive TV technology firm OpenTV to test its technology during local broadcasts of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. South Jordan, Ut.-based Wow Digital TV claims its technology can deliver HDTV-quality digital signals containing interactive TV data over-the-air. Viewers must have the company's proprietary set-top box, which connects to a network via a phone jack, to access the enhanced broadcast. http://www.wow.tv/press/release.html http://www.opentv.com (Las Vegas, Nev.) Pinnacle Systems, a developer of audio and video editing hardware and software, announced on Monday that it has partnered with video chipmaker LSI Logic to develop a consumer video editing system that will support both analog and DV camcorder video input and will output theater-quality video to tape, CD, DVD or Internet video streams. The system, which will be released early next year, is based around Milpitas-based LSI Logic's video codec. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011112/sfm009a_1.html http://www.pinnaclesys.com http://www.lsilogic.com (Milpitas, Calif.) AVerMedia Technologies, a developer of PC video technology, on Monday released an $80 software and hardware kit that lets users record both TV signals and FM Radio to their computers. When installed on a PC, the system's included TV tuner card lets viewers watch TV shows on their PC, and software can be programmed to record TV shows in advance like a personal video recorder. Milpitas-based AVerMedia's system also comes with an infrared remote control. http://www.jojostudio.com/p_demo/aver/products/tvbox01.html http://www.aver.com (San Mateo, Calif.) Virage, a provider of video content management services, said on Monday that Britain's Premium TV will use its services to create a digital archive of this season's English Nationwide Football League video footage. San Mateo-based Virage will create streamed highlight clips for participating club websites. Premium TV is a subsidiary of U.K.-based cable TV operator NTL. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/011112/sfm080_1.html http://www.virage.com http://www.ntl.co.uk (San Francisco) CNET offered a feature article on Monday about networking technology used by Warner Bros. during the production of the upcoming "Harry Potter" movie. The studio purportedly used a system created by IBM and NeTune that can be used by producers and effects designers to share daily footage via an encrypted, satellite-linked network, instead of using a courier to hand-deliver physical film from location to location. http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7830696.html?tag=cd_mh http://www.netune.com/htmlOnly/main.html =================================================== 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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