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April 26, 2005 -- About Us | Advertise | Events | Publications | Subscribe

Main Stories
o Adelphia, Rigas Family Pay $715 Million to Settle SEC Fraud Case
o RealNetworks Updates Rhapsody With Free, Unlimited, Portable Versions
o Netscape Veterans Launch Peer-to-Peer Content Distribution Network
o RealNetworks Updates Controversial "Harmony" Interoperability With iPods
o Wal-Mart Launches Online Custom CD Creation Service

> DMW Announcements:
--Digital Media Conference - June 17, 2005

> Featured Advertisement:
--PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 
 

o Briefly Noted: Sony PSP - Sept. 1 European release, Nokia - Yahoo, XM Satellite Radio - Spanish sports channel, Disney Personal DVD Player, Verizon - Showtime Networks, Mforma - Jonathan Sacks, RealNetworks - DJ Carl Cox, Tribune Media Services - Arianna Huffington blog, Music On Command, Disney Online - "Pirates of the Caribbean" MMORPG, Majesco - "Advent Rising" promotion, 2K Games - "Prey," Dwango Wireless - Beliefnet.com, Sorrent - "Kingdom of Heaven," Enlight Software - "American McGee Presents: Bad Day L.A."
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> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--XML, RSS, Prism - Evolving Standards in the Information Industry
--Inside Sales Representative
--Video Games Producer, MTV.com
--Director - Product Marketing, Visa USA
--Online Marketing Manager
--Web Designer/E-Advocate
--Marketing Manager Software Company
--Outside Sales Manager - Digital Distribution of PC Games
--Software Engineer
--Account Executive/Senior Account Executive
--Director Of Marketing
--Business Development Manager
--3rd Annual Homeland Security Contracting Forum - May 5-6, 2005 
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
--iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum
 


o Adelphia, Rigas Family Pay $715 Million to Settle SEC Fraud Case

Washington -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York have settled their civil action and criminal charges against the executives at bankrupt cable operator Adelphia, who will pay $715 million in compensation. The SEC called the fraud scandal involving Adelphia's founding Rigas family "one of the most extensive financial frauds ever to take place at a public company." Adelphia founder John J. Rigas and his three sons, Timothy, Michael and James, will also forfeit $1.5 billion in assets derived from the fraud, including their interests in certain cable properties. Adelphia, the nation's sixth-largest cable TV company, filed for bankruptcy in June 2002; last week, the company accepted a $17.6 billion buyout offer from Comcast, the nation's largest cable company, and partner Time Warner.
http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-63.htm 
http://www.adelphia.com 
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o RealNetworks Updates Rhapsody With Free, Unlimited, Portable Versions

Seattle -- RealNetworks on Tuesday launched a new three-tiered version of its Rhapsody digital music service, offering a free version alongside new portable and unlimited options. "Rhapsody 25" lets users listen to, and share 25 tracks each month for free. For $9.99 per month, Rhapsody Unlimited lets users download and access an unlimited number of tracks from Real's library of one million songs -- as long as they remain subscribers -- or else pay an additional $0.89 per song and $8.99 per album for permanent downloads. The Rhapsody To Go service, which includes all features of the Unlimited tier, adds the ability to transfer an unlimited number of tracks to supported MP3 players for $14.99 per month.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050426/sftu109.html 
http://www.rhapsody.com 
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o Netscape Veterans Launch Peer-to-Peer Content Distribution Network

Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Open Media Network has launched a beta test of its new service that lets users download movies, music, video blogs, podcasts and public TV and radio shows over a peer-to-peer network. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based non-profit, a start-up founded by Netscape veterans Mike Homer and Marc Andreessen, will eventually allow both professional and amateur content creators to set any fees to download their content, which will be indexed in a program guide similar to TiVo's. The Open Media Network will screen out unauthorized copyrighted content from being shared among users, while encouraging creators to authorize use of their submissions under Creative Commons licenses. Initially, content on the service will include public TV and radio content from WGBH, KQED, KWSU and WYNC, in addition to films from Cinequest and video alerts from Witness.org. The service will utilize peer-to-peer distribution technology from Kontiki, Open Media Network founder Mike Homer's corporate venture, which supports Microsoft's digital rights management system.
http://www.omn.org/press 
http://tinyurl.com/cn5tr 
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-openmedia26apr26.story
http://www.kontiki.com 
http://www.omn.org 
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o RealNetworks Updates Controversial "Harmony" Interoperability With iPods

San Francisco -- RealNetworks has released an updated version of its controversial Harmony technology, which allowed songs purchased outside Apple's iTunes store to play on the iPod, CNET News.com reported on Tuesday. Apple derided the initial version of the technology as "hacking," and updated iTunes to block the connection, while Real contended the technology served a vital function of creating interoperability and more choice for consumers. "Harmony now supports all shipping iPods, including iPod Photo," RealNetworks chief strategy officer Richard Wolpert told News.com. Apple did not immediately provide a response on Harmony to News.com.
http://tinyurl.com/a5h6a 
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o Wal-Mart Launches Online Custom CD Creation Service

Brisbane, Calif. -- Retail giant Wal-Mart on Tuesday launched a new online custom CD creation service, which allows users to browse its library of 500,000 tracks and create their own mix CDs, which are then burned by Wal-Mart sent to them through the mail. The service costs $4.62 for a three-song CD, plus 88 cents for each additional song, up to 20 ($19.58) total songs. The service also lets users personalize the CD title and packaging from provided images.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050426/datu031.html 
http://www.walmart.com/music 

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>DMW Events:
 



2nd Annual Digital Media Conference
June 17, 2005 | McLean, VA
www.digitalmediaconference.com

Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 17, 2005 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia. This is a must-attend event for media, entertainment and technology businesses, educational institutions and government agencies involved in the digital distribution of media, including information, education & entertainment products.

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o Briefly Noted:

(London) Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that its PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld game console will launch in Europe on Sept. 1, priced at UKP 179 and EURO 249 -- about $320. Purchasers will be offered a free copy of Sony's "Spider-Man 2" movie on Universal Media Disc, although unlike in the U.S. where the film shipped with early PSP shipments, Europeans will have to register on a website to receive the movie. The PSP launched in Japan on Dec. 12 and in the U.S. on March 24.
http://tinyurl.com/9pb9q 
http://www.yourpsp.com

(Helsinki) Finnish mobile-phone giant Nokia announced that it has signed an agreement with Yahoo that will allow Nokia smartphone users to access Yahoo services like e-mail, mobile search, ringtones and mobile games. With the news, Nokia becomes the first handset manufacturer with Symbian-based products to distribute Yahoo services for consumers in Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Spain and the U.K. The first Nokia devices with Yahoo Internet services will be the Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681 and the Nokia 6630.
http://press.nokia.com/PR/200504/991157_5.html

(Washington) XM Satellite Radio announced on Tuesday that it will launch a 24-hour Spanish-language sports channel in July, covering events in Mexico and Latin America. The company also signed an agreement with soccer announcer Andres Cantor, to carry his Spanish-language play-by-play of the 2006 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. XM plans to offer both English and Spanish-language coverage of all 56 matches from the tournament, for which it holds the exclusive satellite radio broadcast rights.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050426/dctu021.html 
http://www.xmradio.com

(Burbank, Calif.) Disney Consumer Products on Tuesday introduced a new line of Disney-branded children's DVD/CD players, which will be shipped to retailers this month. The Disney Personal DVD Player, available in branded versions featuring Mickey, Disney Princess and the Power Rangers, will be sold for $129 for a 3.5-inch model, or $199 for a 7.5-inch model. Disney will also sell branded accessories such as headphones, a carrying case and a car adapter.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050426/265461.html
http://www.disneyconsumerproducts.com

(New York) Verizon announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Showtime Networks, to carry its premium movie channels on Verizon FiOS TV, an Internet-based digital TV service slated to launch later this year. The deal includes both video-on-demand and high-definition programming.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050426/nytu097.html 
http://www.sho.com

(Bellevue, Wash.) Mobile entertainment publisher Mforma announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Jonathan Sacks, former president of AOL Interactive Services, as its new president and chief operating officer. Bellevue, Wash.-based Mforma distributes ringtones, games and other wireless content to more than 100 mobile network operators in 39 countries.
http://www.mforma.com

(London) RealNetworks announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with techno music label Intec Records and DJ Carl Cox, to include Cox's weekly dance music radio show, "Global," on RealNetworks' RadioPass subscription-based online radio service. In addition to new shows, RadioPass subscribers will also have access to streaming versions of 50 two-hour shows from the "Global" archives.
http://www.intecrecords.com 
http://www.carlcox.com

(Chicago) Tribune Media Services announced on Tuesday that it will launch "The Huffington Post," a new celebrity-penned news blog hosted by columnist Arianna Huffington, on May 9. Scheduled contributors include Arthur Schlesinger Jr., David Mamet, Tina Brown, James Fallows, Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Vernon Jordan, Mort Zuckerman, Norman Mailer and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050426/cgtu054.html 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com

(Palm Springs, Calif.) Music On Command, a Palm Springs, Calif.-based start-up, on Tuesday launched a beta test of its new service that lets U.S. radio listeners call a toll-free number and receive a link to purchase the song, talk radio show or news broadcast sent to them via e-mail. The system utilizes the Nielsen Broadcasting BDS radio monitoring service to identify radio content, and then provides links to purchase the content at online retailer Buy.com.
http://www.musiconcommand.com

(North Hollywood, Calif.) Disney Online announced on Tuesday that it is developing a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game based on the Disney theme park attraction, "Pirates of the Caribbean." In development at Disney's VR Studio, the game is slated to launch in the summer of 2006, to coincide with the theatrical release of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050426/265253.html 
http://www.pirateslegend.com

(Edison, N.J.) Video game publisher Majesco on Tuesday announced a $1 million contest to promote the release of its "Advent Rising" title for Xbox. Accessible through the Xbox Live online game service, the "Race to Save Humanity" contest challenges gamers to locate hidden content within the sci-fi action game during each of six consecutive weeks, offering a grand prize of $1 million to the overall winner.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050426/nytu083.html 
http://www.adventtrilogy.com

(New York) 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, said on Tuesday that it plans to publish "Prey" for the PC and consoles in 2006. The title, which will be previewed at next month's E3, was conceived by "Duke Nukem" creator 3D Realms, and is being developed jointly by Wisconsin-based Human Head Studios.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050426/265802.html 
http://www.3drealms.com 
http://www.humanhead.com

(Seattle) Dwango Wireless, a publisher of mobile entertainment content, announced on Tuesday that it has launched spiritual-themed ringtones, images and games based on a partnership with Beliefnet.com, a multi-faith media company and online community. The content includes a trivia game featuring questions on a range of different religions and beliefs.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050426/265402.html 
http://www.dwango.com 
http://mobile.beliefnet.com

(San Mateo, Calif.) Mobile entertainment publisher Sorrent on Tuesday launched a mobile game, ringtones and other content based on Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming film "Kingdom of Heaven." Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Orlando Bloom, the film is slated for release on May 6. The release is part of San Mateo, Calif.-based Sorrent's exclusive two-year mobile entertainment deal with Fox.
http://www.sorrent.com 
http://www.kingdomofheavenmovie.com/mobile

(Los Angeles) Game designer American McGee announced on Tuesday that Hong Kong-based publisher Enlight Software will release his "American McGee Presents: Bad Day L.A." for Xbox and the PC in the first quarter of 2006. The disaster film satire game will feature a graphical art style created by the design team Kozyndan.
http://www.americanmcgee.com 
http://www.enlight.com/baddayla

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> Classifieds -- Advertise

> XML, RSS, Prism - Evolving Standards in the Information Industry

The digital content industry has been helped and hindered by standards for decades and they have proliferated to span the entire content value chain. The list now includes XML and XMP for data & metadata; NewsML and NITF for formatting, and RSS and Atom for distribution to name a few. Moderated panelists discuss on April 28, 11:30 - 1:30. For more info, contact blake@siia.net or go to http://www.siia.net/events/prereg.asp?eventid=443
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> Inside Sales Representative

ON24 is currently experiencing record growth and is conducting a search for a top notch Inside Sales Representative to strategically assist in the development of the inside sales group. The ideal candidate will be a well-respected, driven and proven leader who has the ability to meet sales targets and build relationships with a high-level audience.  Contact jobs@on24.com
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> Video Games Producer, MTV.com

Video Games Producer serves as production team lead for MTV.com's video games area & editorial coverage. Responsible for seamless execution & creative vision for area, including design, editorial & video production, wireframes, func. specs, production sched, resource alloctn, must have 4-8 years of exp building web content for major brands and/or video games content. Ideal: knows MS Visio, HTML editing tools (Homesite) & strong affinity to MTV brand (on-air and online), pc and console, gaming culture.  Contact careers@mtv.com
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> Director - Product Marketing, Visa USA - Foster City, CA

As a Director, the candidate will supervise staff at the Senior Marketing Manager level who have day-to-day responsibility for specific promotional programs for Visa Card usage, and he/she will have overall program and budget accountability. College degree and 10-15 years of marketing exp., including promotions and co-marketing experience. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, creative as well as strategic thinker, flexible, resourceful, good at setting priorities and managing complexity, a good decision-maker.  Submit your resume online: http://usa.visa.com/about_visa/careers/jobsearch/USA_6432.html
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> Online Marketing Manager - NYC

Develop and manage the execution of Internet marketing campaigns to acquire new registered users for our media properties and grow online revenues and profits, develop and execute web acquisition campaigns including email, banner, newsletter and other emerging online media tools. 2-5 years exp. in online sales and marketing, Knowledge of performance based marketing and email marketing. Excellent copywriting skills and creativity. Strong quantitative /analytical skills to analyze campaign data and provide implications, recommendations and testing plan; solid understanding of Excel required. BS/BA required. Email your resume as a word document to richardb@silvercarrot.com
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> Web Designer/E-Advocate - Alexandria, VA

National non-profit highway safety group seeks Web Designer/Manager of E- advocacy in Alexandria, VA. Experience (3-4 yrs) online journalism or designing and developing websites required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package including 401k. Email resume to: hiring@go21.org
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> Marketing Manager Software Company

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, flexible person who is upbeat by nature and views themselves as outgoing, yet with a strong eye for detail. Our company works with nationally known partners and is a great small company environment for the right person. Excellent Microsoft Officer skills are a must; HTML skills also required; ability to create HTML marketing materials; excellent written skills; skills in Photoshop and Front Page and other related products, a plus. This job will allow the right candidate to create, monitor and analyze their own marketing campaigns, and manage product strategy and support. We are located near Porter Square T stop. Excellent salary and medical benefits. Please email Carol@kmt.com
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> Outside Sales Manager - Digital Distribution of PC Games

Outside sales for Trymedia, the world's largest digital distribution provider of PC games and DRM technology. Increase distribution of digital PC game catalog, technology, and services to large web sites, portals, ISPs, online networks, and cable providers. Manage entire sales cycle for warm and cold leads. Light travel. Experience: 2 years Internet sales creating affiliate networks. Selling content aggregation and fully managed services in digital media. Strong Rolodex. Email salesjobs@trymedia.com
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> Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Java software engineer with 3 plus years of programming experience to work in a closely-knit team environment. This engineer will be expected to quickly acclimate to the dynamic environment and be able to take ownership of software development efforts and deliver them within specified time frames. Candidate must possess a positive attitude and be comfortable functioning in a multi-tasking environment. Send resumes to careers@unanet.com
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> Account Executive/Senior Account Executive - Stamford, CT

Environics Communications has an exciting opportunity for a public relations Account Executive / Senior Account Executive with two to six years of experience in an agency or corporate environment. This is a generalist position, though healthcare, technology and corporate communications experience are highly desirable. In addition to demonstrated exceptional media relations skills, the ideal candidate will know how to manage client relationships and work in a fast-paced environment. Visit us at http://www.environicspr.com Send resumes to communicate@environics-usa.com
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> Director Of Marketing

Our client, a very exciting and well funded start-up is looking for a Director of Marketing to develop segmentation and acquisition strategies, work with product development to enhance product offering, define the brand promise, develop strategy to improve the customer experience, and analyze marketing results. Candidate must have 8-10 years of direct marketing experience. Product development and/or brand marketing experience is helpful. If you're interested, please send resume to resumes@hartleyhickey.com.
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> Business Development Manager

This position with the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development Business Investment Team will proactively function as a Business Ambassador to market Loudoun County as a favored business location. Requires any combination of education and exp. equivalent to Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or public administration or related field, and at least three years related professional exp. working with business, civic and elected leaders. This position requires the ability to work non-standard hours to include early mornings, evenings and weekends (Hiring Range: $38,965 - $58,447/yr) Apply immediately Ref # 05-299. Email resumes to hr@loudoun.gov For more info, visit http://www.loudoun.gov or call Human Resources: (703) 777-0213.EOE.
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> 3rd Annual Homeland Security Contracting Forum - May 5-6, 2005

5 Top DHS and DOE CIO's and other insiders confirmed include: Steve Cooper, CIO, Dept. of Homeland Security; Charles Armstrong, CIO, Border Security, DHS; Scott Hastings, CIO, The US-VISIT Program, (which awarded a contract worth up to $10 billion to Accenture), DHS and others. Panel Topics include: DHS Contracting Opportunities, Next Generation Homeland Security and DOD Technologies: Small-Medium Sized Business Opportunities, Homeland Security Contract and Grant Winners: How Your Firm Can Secure DHS Business and more. May 5-6, 2005. Hyatt Crystal City, Arlington VA. For more info or to register visit - http://www.potomactechwire.com/homelandconference2005.html
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> Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel

Enter the Blogosphere prepared - Enhance your sales and marketing programs. Take advantage of blog relations and blog technology at its forefront. As blogging matures and becomes a prevailing force in communications, allow Strategic Communications Group to assist you in meeting your sales, profitability and corporate valuation goals. Contact us for a free white paper. Send inquiries to info@gotostrategic.com or call 301.408.4500. Visit http://www.gotostrategic.com/blogptw.html  for more info.
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> iPath Technologies, Inc. Adds Juniper Netscreen Training to Curriculum

iPath Technologies, Inc., has added a new offering to its Juniper networking courses entitled Implementing Netscreen Security Gateways. INSG is valuable to network engineers, support personnel, resellers, and others who implement NetScreen products. For the latest course dates and locations, please visit http://www.ipath.net For information contact training@ipath.net
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