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o Mashboxx Legal File-Sharing
Service Licenses EMI Catalog
New York - Mashboxx, a legal peer-to-peer music
file-sharing service, announced on Friday that major record label
EMI has licensed its entire catalog for trading in the U.S. Sony BMG
has also licensed its catalog to Mashboxx, which uses Napster
founder Shawn Fanning's Snocap service to ensure only authorized
tracks may be downloaded. Mashboxx will allow users to download
songs and listen to full-tracks five times; if not then purchased,
the tracks become just 30-second samples. Purchased tracks may be
burned to CD up to seven times, played on up to five PCs, and
transferred to Windows Media-compatible portable players. "When it
rolls out, Mashboxx will be a no-obligation way for fans to really
immerse themselves in discovering music, turning their friends on to
what they like and getting excited about artists and music they've
not yet heard," said David Munns, chairman and CEO of EMI Music
North America. Mashboxx said it will soon begin beta testing its
peer-to-peer application.
http://www.mashboxx.com/newrelease.html
http://tinyurl.com/owqsv
(CNET)
http://www.emigroup.com
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o Tower Records
Appoints Interim CEO, Seeks Sale of Company
Sacramento, Calif. - Music retail store chain Tower
Records announced on Friday that it has named Joseph L. D'Amico as
its interim CEO, and hired the investment bank of Houlihan Lokey
Howard & Zukin to sell the company. The board of directors said that
D'Amico's main objective will be to facilitate the sale of the
company, which declared bankruptcy in 2004 and has since been
controlled by its bondholders. D'Amico replaces Allen Rodriguez, who
will depart the company at the end of July, choosing not to renew
his contract. Previously, D'Amico was a senior managing director at
FTI Palladium Partners and a senior partner with
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060728/sff014.html?.v=61
http://www.tower.com
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RealNetworks Quarterly Profit Up; Shares Fall 3% on Forecast
Seattle - Media delivery technology provider RealNetworks
announced this week that its second-quarter profit jumped to $38.9
million, up from $4.7 million in the second quarter a year ago, but
lower-than-expected projections for the third quarter sent its
shares down 3%. The company credited its legal settlement with
Microsoft, and gains in its subscription music and games businesses
for the second quarter boost. RealNetworks said sales at its
RealArcade games business were up 55%, while sales for its music
services including Rhapsody increased 21%. Overall, the company has
seen flat subscriber growth overall for its music and games
subscription services this year, but said that decreases in
subscribers to premium services it has decided not to pursue were
balanced by the increase in subscribers to its music services.
Seattle-based RealNetworks also announced a deal with Mexican telco
Telmex, to provide its online music and games services to the
company's 1.3 million broadband subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060727/sfth098.html?.v=33
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/060727/earns_realnetworks.html?.v=2 (AP)
http://tinyurl.com/l2kgz
(MarketWatch)
http://www.realnetworks.com
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o Parents Group
Criticizes V-Chip PSA Campaign; TV Legislation Favored
San Francisco - The Parents Television Council, an
advocacy group for family-friendly programming, has criticized a
$300 million PSA campaign launched by broadcasters and pay-TV
providers that aims to educate parents on how to use the V-chip and
other technologies to filter programming for children, CNET News.com
reported. The group said that the current TV ratings system is
inadequate, and instead backed a House bill called the Family Choice
Act of 2006. The proposed legislation would require cable and
satellite services to either apply broadcast indecency standards;
allow subscribers to opt out of objectionable channels; or create a
programming tier that fits their family-friendly needs.
http://tinyurl.com/k7osu
(CNET)
http://www.adcouncil.org/newsDetail.aspx?id=90
http://www.parentstv.org
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o Rolling
Stones to Broadcast European Dates Live Over Paid Phone Service
Los Angeles - The Rolling Stones have announced plans to
offer fans the ability to call a toll-free number and pay a fee to
hear live performances from their upcoming European tour. The Listen
Live Now service was developed by tour promoter Live Nation,
Creative Artists Agency and artist manager Marty Erlichman. Fans can
dial 1-877-784-2777 and pay $1.99 per seven minutes to hear a live
feed of the Stones concert on each night of their tour, which lasts
through Sept. 3. European time zones will make for U.S. call-in
times in the early afternoon to early evening. "It's a great thing
for the artists," Erlichman told Reuters. "It's passive income, and
they're helping fans enjoy the experience without affecting ticket
sales." Los Angeles-based Listen Live Now said it has over 30 venues
under contract, and is in negotiation with other venues and major
artists.
http://www.rollingstones.com/news/press.php?uid=566
http://tinyurl.com/pzymb
(Reuters)
http://www.listenlivenow.com
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October 4-5, 2006 - Bel Age, West Hollywood, CA
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o Memorex to
Sell $200 Portable Video Display for iPod
Los Angeles - Memorex has announced plans to release a
portable video display for Apple's iPod Video, according to
information provided by the company to iLounge, an iPod enthusiast
site. The $200 iFlip device will be offered in black or white, and
features an 8.4-inch LCD display and integrated speakers. Memorex
told iLounge the iFlip is slated to ship in mid-September.
http://tinyurl.com/omzcy
(iLounge)
http://www.memorex.com
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o Motorola,
Shanda Partner on Mobile Games in China
Shanghai - Motorola announced on Friday that it has partnered
with Chinese online games distributor Shanda Interactive
Entertainment to launch mobile versions of the company's titles for
customized Motorola E680g handsets in China. The mobile versions of
Shanda's "World of Legend" and "Magical Land" will feature
interactivity with the PC versions of the online roleplaying games,
allowing players to transfer points, weapons and others assets
between platforms.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060728/lnf002.html?.v=39
http://www.snda.com
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o ComScore
Service to Enable Online Search Campaign Comparisons
Reston, Va. - ComScore Media Metrix, a provider of digital media
measurement services, said that it has launched a new service
enabling agencies, publishers and online marketers to compare the
effectiveness of their online search campaigns to campaigns run by
competitors. The company's Competitive Search Marketing Reports are
part of its qSearch line of products.
http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=953
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o Interactive
Television Networks Launches European Subsidiary
Irvine, Calif. - Interactive Television Networks, a provider of
IPTV and interactive TV equipment and services, announced on Friday
that it has launched a European subsidiary in Luxembourg. ITVN
Europe will begin deployment of 5,000 of its IPTV set-top boxes in
the U.K. and Germany in September. "Over the past 12 months ITVN has
been studying developments in the growing European market for
narrowcast entertainment and IPTV," said ITVN CEO Charles Prast.
"Initial contact with local distribution partners indicates a strong
market for an independent TV delivery platform focusing initially on
niche and on demand content. ITVN (Europe) will address this market
and we are excited to leverage our U.S. experience overseas."
http://tinyurl.com/rhjsz
http://www.itvn.com
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o Big Fish
Games Names Jeremy Lewis President & COO
Seattle - Big Fish Games, a developer and distributor of casual
online games, announced on Friday that it has named Jeremy Lewis as
president and chief operating officer. Previously, Lewis was a
managing director at investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, where he
led development of Goldman Sachs Online. Seattle-based Big Fish
Games offers 300 game titles through a network of partners that
includes Viacom and NBC.
http://tinyurl.com/n362b
http://www.bigfishgames.com
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Sponsorship Operations Manager - NPR Digital Media - Washington, DC
This is an exciting chance to work for a major brand and important cultural institution, NPR, as we work to build
revenue through corporate sponsorship on the Web and mobile platforms. You will manage trafficking operations and
work closely with the NPR Corporate Sponsorship team to develop strategic sponsorship opportunities. Please visit
our site
www.npr.org/about/jobs/positions.html for more information, including detailed requirements. You may also send resumes to employment@npr.org
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VP of Marketing - K2 Network - Irvine, CA
K2 Network was founded in 2001 on the belief that the community experience of MMOGs will become one of the most significant forms of online entertainment in the 21st Century. We have an immediate need for a VP of Marketing to manage all corporate and game marketing for K2. Position is responsible for: marketing budget; building and leading the marketing team; full product lifecycle support; coordination with all functional business units; marketing business partners, and market intelligence on the MMOG market. For more information and to apply click here.
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Vice President,
Motion -
Corbis -
Seattle, WA
The VP of
Motion will work
with the SVP,
Creative
Resources and
Emerging
Businesses to
establish a
long-term vision
and strategic
direction for
Corbis’ Motion
division. This
position will
have primary
responsibility
for the phased
implementation
of the strategy,
identifying and
pursuing key
media
partnerships or
acquisitions,
managing the
Motion team and
overseeing the
Motion Website,
and for setting
and meeting
revenue and
profitability
goals. For more
information and
to apply,
click here.
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Account Manager Amazon Digital Media Group - Seattle, WA
Amazon.com is seeking an Account Manager for our digital media services. This position requires someone with strong account management competencies (including negotiation experience, vendor interactions and outstanding phone skills), analysis and data mining skills and excellent teamwork skills. Requirements include: Knowledge and passion for technology, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and preferably some experience in the home video or television business. To learn more go to
Amazon.com/careers and look for job #020242.
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Director, Web Production Management -
Live Nation – Beverly Hills, CA
Live Nation is one of the world's largest concert
promoters/producers/venue owners. We are looking for a
talented and experienced mid-level web professional to help
manage the development and production of new web sites, our
corporate intranet, and interactive products/services for
our internal and online audiences. The goal of this
production management role is to help our team leverage Live
Nation's relationships, technology, and human resources to
create cutting-edge and cool interactive entertainment and
information products that connect our employees, music fans,
and artists. For more information and to apply,
click here.
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Senior
Director,
Marketing -
Evite -
West Holllywood, CA
The Senior
Director,
Marketing will
be in charge of
outbound
marketing and
traffic
acquisition
including
advertising,
customer
acquisition,
guerilla
marketing,
product
placement,
onsite marketing
and PR. This
position will
handle brand
strategy
including
architecture,
consumer
research,
competitive
analysis,
segmentation,
etc. Position
will also
coordinate with
Business
Development
efforts intended
to drive
awareness and
customer
acquisition. For
more information
and to apply,
click here.
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Sr Industry Marketing Mngr, Mobile
Devices/Digital Video
- Wind River - Alameda, CA
The Senior Industry Marketing Manager – Mobile Devices/Digital
Video role is an exciting opportunity to be the business
owner for defining and delivering Wind River’s market
strategy for the Digital Consumer market. This includes
driving an integrated solutions offering, comprised of Wind
River products, Partner technologies and services. The
primary focus of this position will be on the Mobile Devices
and Digital Video market segments so deep expertise in these
areas is of tremendous value. For more information and to
apply,
click here.
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Legal
Counsel
- DivX -
San Diegeo, CA
The Legal
Counsel will
review, draft
and negotiate
licensing
agreements and
general
contracts. This
position will
also oversee
various
intellectual
property
matters, assist
and manage
various
commercial
litigation
matters, and
provide legal
advice and
counsel with
respect to
corporate law
matters. In
addition,
candidate will
research law,
investigate
facts and
prepare legal
documents
independently as
well as
collaboratively
with the legal
team and the SVP
General Counsel.
For more
information and
to apply,
click here.
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Product Manager,
Music -
Cingular -
Atlanta, GA
The Product
Manager, Music
will manage
arrangements
related to the
launch and
lifecycle of
third-party
music services
and will
establish launch
plans including
coordination
with product
development
process and
cross-functional
teams. The
candidate will
interface with
device teams and
development
teams to ensure
that
specifications
and requirements
are met. This
position will
also create,
monitor and
report key
performance
metrics, design
and implement
usabiity
recommendations,
and research and
implement
cross-product
integration
opportunities
for more
information and
to apply,
click here.
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Sr Web Producer
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DirecTV - El
Segundo, CA
The Senior Web
Producer is
responsible for
leading and
facilitating
meetings with
stakeholders and
to develop
documentation
that
communicates the
intended user
experience,
represents the
business
strategy and
objects and
takes into
account best
practices and
standards. This
position will
maintain project
schedules, track
deliverables and
establish
priorities for
the team.
Candidate will
also define
metrics that
will measure the
success of web
initiatives and
provide key
stakeholders
with regular
reporting of web
usage
information and
actionable data
to drive
development
direction. For
more information
and to apply,
click here.
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Sr. Associate, Marketing Operations -
Digitas Modem Media -
New York, NY
Marketing
Operations
Senior
Associates set
up, design, and
perform
day-to-day
tactical tasks
associated with
the execution of
direct marketing
programs. Staff
members at this
level are
responsible for
all aspects of
data management,
selecting and
managing
required service
vendors to
perform various
data-related
functions to
best practice
standards, and
designing and
reviewing
optimized output
reports for
quality
assurance/control.
For more
information and
to apply,
click here.
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VP, Product Dev, Travel Media -
Discovery Communications Inc -
Silver Springs, MD
The Vice
President,
Product
Development is
responsible for
leading the
development,
delivery and
growth of
Discovery Travel
Media’s new
multiplatform,
direct to
consumer
offerings in the
travel media
space. The VP
directs the
efforts of
dedicated
Discovery Travel
Media resources
and leads
cross-functional
internal teams
to achieve
results. 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 directory
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
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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
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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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