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Top Stories
o Congress Approves Ban on Internet Gambling
o Electronic Arts Acquires Swedish Studio Digital Illusions for $23.9 Million
o Netflix Offers $1 Million Prize for Improved Recommendation System
o "The Onyx Project" Interactive Short Film Launches on DVD
o Report: Revenue From User-Generated Videos to Hit $850 Million in 2010
o PR Newswire Acquires U.S. Newswire for $19 Million
o Foundation 9 Entertainment Acquires Atari's Shiny Game Studio
o UMass Researchers Develop Software to Determine Shakespeare Authorship
o Aspiro Acquires Mobile TV Firm Rubberduck for $3.4 Million
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DMW Announcements
  DMW Events Listing
    · Digital Music Forum - October 4-5, 2006 - West Hollywood, CA
  Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!
  Digital Entertainment & Marketing Awards - Submissions Deadline: October 7


Featured Advertisements
  YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS WAITING FOR YOU IN LAS VEGAS!
  Forbes MEET 2006 - October 24-25, 2006 - Beverly Hills, CA
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

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Briefly Noted
o Remote XT Software Sounds Alarm, Erases Data on Stolen Mobile Phones
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Motorola to Preview Unreleased J/Arista Albums on iRadio Service
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Spot Runner Debuts Online Franchise Ad Service for Local Cable TV Spots
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Wireless Gambling Developers Partner on Global Gaming Platform
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Wireless Distributor Linktone Makes Investment in Chinese Radio Ad Agency
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Boston Globe to Index Online Videos with Blinkx
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Doug Flutie Foundation Endorses Autism Early-Detection Video Game
o Bethesda Softworks Details Release Dates for "Star Trek" Games
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Mobliss Launches "Deal or No Deal" Mobile Phone Game

Online Extras
o Analysis: Online Gambling Ban is a Step Backward, Not Forward
o Lawyers Bring User-Generated Content Sites to the Stand at Annual Seminar
o Poll: When will online gambling be essentially legal in the US?
o Morning Links: October 2, 2006
    Interactive Diagram of $100 Laptop; Virtual Community Site Weblo; Cellphone Alarm System; ...

o DMW Videos
    Shawn Gold, MySpace; Terry McBride, Nettwerk; Jay Miller, EA Mobile; ...


Career Moves
o Career Moves: October 2, 2006
    Live Nation, QVC, News Group Newspapers

Submit announcements to careermoves@digitalmediawire.com

For your morning links and updates during the day, visit www.dmwmedia.com _______________________________________


Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
  Director of Consumer & Affiliate Marketing - Exent Technologies – San Mateo, CA
  Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!
  YOUR HOTEL ROOM IS WAITING FOR YOU IN LAS VEGAS! - CES 2007 - Las Vegas, NV
  VP, Network Publishing Development - People Connecting – Emeryville, CA
  Director, Product Marketing - @Hire – San Mateo, CA
  Director of Web Systems - Associated Production Music (APM) – Hollywood, CA
  Senior Producer Digital Media - Nicktoons Network – New York, NY
  Marketing Manager - Warner Brothers International - Burbank, CA
  Director, Digital Media - CW Atlanta, WUPA-TV - Atlanta, GA
  Online Media Manager - Critical Mass - Austin, TX
  Senior Manager, Product Management TPS - Real - Seattle, WA
  Senior Researcher/New Media Analyst - RF/Binder - New York, NY
  Account Manager, International Publications - National Geographic - Washington DC
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009


Top Stories

o Congress Approves Ban on Internet Gambling

Washington - Congress on Saturday approved a bill that would ban most forms of Internet gambling in the U.S. The legislation prohibits banks and credit card companies from accepting transactions from would-be U.S. customers and Internet gambling sites, and assesses fines or penalties for those who fail to comply. The bill was attached to unrelated legislation aimed at improving port security, after an earlier attempt by Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) to add it to a defense spending bill failed. "It's been over ten years in the making. The enforcement provisions in this bill will go a long way to stop these illegal online operations," said Sen. John Kyl (R-Ariz.), a sponsor of the bill. "This ban will help authorities enforce existing federal and state laws." The legislation was enacted following two recent arrests of executives from overseas online gambling firms who were traveling in the U.S. The Associated Press reported that shares of online gambling firms that accept wagers from U.S. customers plummeted on Monday, including PartyGaming (down 56%), Sportingbet (64%), Bwin (35%) and 888 (26%).
http://kyl.senate.gov/record.cfm?id=264269
http://tinyurl.com/gh6go (Reuters)
http://tinyurl.com/len5g (AP)
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o Electronic Arts Acquires Swedish Studio Digital Illusions for $23.9 Million

Redwood City, Calif. - Video game developer and publisher Electronic Arts announced on Monday that it has acquired Swedish game developer Digital Illusions, creators of the "Battlefield" game franchise, for about $23.9 million. Stockholm-based Digital Illusions will maintain its current location, and CEO Patrick Soderlund will become an EA studio general manager. Digital Illusions will continue to develop new installments in the popular "Battlefield" franchise, in addition to new products for the PC, next-generation consoles and other new platforms.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/061002/20061002005636.html?.v=1
http://www.ea.com
http://www.dice.se
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o Netflix Offers $1 Million Prize for Improved Recommendation System

Los Gatos, Calif. - Online DVD rental service Netflix on Monday launched a contest that will award $1 million to whomever can make its personalized movie recommendations 10% more accurate. The company offers a library of 65,000 DVD titles to its more than 5 million members, and provides movie recommendations to subscribers based on their past preferences. "Recommendation systems covering a wide variety of categories will play an increasingly significant commercial role in the future," said Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. "Right now, we're driving the Model T version of what is possible. We want to build a Ferrari and establishing the Netflix Prize is a first step." The company made available 100 million anonymous movie ratings submitted by its subscribers for use in the contest. If no one is able to achieve a 10% improvement in accuracy over the current Netflix recommendation system this year, the company said it will award $50,000 to whoever comes closest annually until someone wins the grand prize.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061002/sfm014.html?.v=70
http://www.netflixprize.com
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o "The Onyx Project" Interactive Short Film Launches on DVD

New York - Screenwriter and director Larry Atlas ("Sleepless in Seattle") on Monday released a short film on interactive DVD that lets users explore the film's 400 scenes in a nonlinear format, The New York Times reported. "The Onyx Project," which stars Academy Award nominee David Strathairn and tells the story of a U.S. Army Special Forces officer on a rogue mission in Afghanistan. The DVD features proprietary software called Nav that brings up fresh links for viewers while the film is playing, which can lead in different directions based on viewer choices. Atlas and Smith said "The Onyx Project," which is available on DVD for $23.95, cost less than $200,000 to make -- including the costs of developing the Nav software. The filmmakers said that Nav could be used in the future to create documentaries or educational films with scores of embedded links.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/02/technology/02onyx.html
http://www.theonyxproject.com 
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o Report: Revenue From User-Generated Videos to Hit $850 Million in 2010

Scottsdale, Ariz. - User-generated content, of the likes found on YouTube and MySpace, will continue to grow in volume and generate increasing revenue expected to exceed $850 million by 2010, according to a report from market research firm In-Stat. More than 65 billion user-generated videos are projected to be downloaded in 2010, representing a total bandwidth volume in excess of 1.1 exabytes. Revenue from user-generated content will come in the form of banner ads, embedded video ads, sponsored links and branded pages or channels. "Democratization of media affords users the opportunity to express their opinions, rate content, and vote for their favorite videos," said In-Stat analyst Michael Inouye. "In addition, what may currently seem like 'the Wild West' is actually an industry that has started to see idiosyncratic 'judiciary bodies' and 'rules of law' imposed by each player within this market."
http://www.in-stat.com/press.asp?ID=1758&sku=IN0602976CM
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o PR Newswire Acquires U.S. Newswire for $19 Million

Washington - PR Newswire, an online distributor of company news and press releases, said on Monday that it has acquired U.S. Newswire, a press release distribution service focused on governmental agencies and policy organizations, from parent company Medialink Worldwide for $19 million. New York-based PR Newswire said that the acquisition will "significantly expand" its customer base in the government and public interest sectors, as well as provide it with improved distribution channels to reach media and online audiences. Brian Taylor, U.S. Newswire's vice president of sales and marketing communications, will join PR Newswire and lead the integration, while co-founder William McCarren will assume a new role within Medialink. Launched in 1986, Washington-based U.S. Newswire was acquired by New York-based Medialink in 1999. The value of the deal could grow by as much as $4 million, depending on the future performance of U.S. Newswire.
http://prnewswire.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=271 
http://www.usnewswire.com
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o Foundation 9 Entertainment Acquires Atari's Shiny Game Studio

Los Angeles - Independent game developer Foundation 9 Entertainment announced on Monday that it has acquired the non-game assets of Atari's Shiny Entertainment studio. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Under the deal, the development team at Shiny will remain intact and co-locate with Foundation 9's The Collective studio in 2007. Founded in 1993, Newport Beach, Calif.-based Shiny's titles include two games based on "The Matrix" film franchise, and "Earthworm Jim." Foundation 9, whose studios include The Collective, Backbone Entertainment, Pipeworks, ImaginEngine and Digital Eclipse, is currently in development on more than 20 titles, including "Death Jr.," "Dirty Harry" and "Sonic Rivals."
http://www.shiny.com
http://www.f9e.com
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o UMass Researchers Develop Software to Determine Shakespeare Authorship

Amherst, Mass. - A team of researchers that includes scholars from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is using computerized analysis of the writing of William Shakespeare "to dispel lingering doubts about his authorship of many works and to trace the outlines of his total body of compositions," the university announced. Using the method, the researchers count the frequency of common words, and rare words, to detect
Shakespeare's writing style, producing his distinct and unmistakable "literary fingerprint" that can be used to determine if and when there have been collaborations and what exactly Shakespeare wrote. Shakespeare's "fingerprint" has been defined by the team and can now be applied to a large body of works where authorship is unknown or questioned, the university said.
http://www.umass.edu/newsoffice/newsreleases/articles/39476.php ____________________________________________

o Aspiro Acquires Mobile TV Firm Rubberduck for $3.4 Million

Malmo, Sweden - Sweden-based mobile content distributor Aspiro announced on Monday that it has acquired Oslo, Norway-based Rubberduck Media Lab, a developer of mobile TV and mobile radio technologies, for about $3.4 million. Founded in 2004, Rubberduck provides mobile TV, video and radio technologies to partners including TV4, Telenor, NRK, MTV Nordic, the BBC and Fox Movies. Aspiro said the deal will give it entry into the mobile TV market, as well as new relationships with existing Rubberduck customers.
http://www.aspiro.com/templates/Page.aspx?id=567
http://www.rubberduckmedialab.com

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DMW Announcements

DMW Events Listing


October 4-5, 2006
West Hollywood, CA
www.digitalmusicforum.com/west

November 7-8, 2006M
West Hollywood, CA
www.lagamesconference.com

November 16-17, 2006
West Hollywood, CA
www.televisionconference.com

Digital Music Forum West - October 4-5, 2006

www.digitalmusicforum.com/west/
October 4-5, 2006 - Bel Age, West Hollywood, CA

For the past six years, the most influential decision-makers in the music industry have gathered at Digital Media Wire's annual Digital Music Forum in New York to network, do deals and share ideas about the future of the music business. Participants have described the event as a "melting pot of the best of the best in digital music," where ideas are shared and opinions don't go unchallenged. It is with this illustrious background that we are pleased to announce the launch of Digital Music Forum West at the Bel Age Hotel in West Hollywood, October 4-5, 2006.

KEYNOTES & FEATURED INTERVIEWS:
Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic
Tamara Conniff, Executive Editor and Associate Publisher,
Billboard
Nic Harcourt, Music Director & Host of Morning Becomes Eclectic, KCRW
Thomas Hesse, President Global Digital Business, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Jim Griffin, Managing Director, OneHouse LLC, Co-Founder, Pho Group
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
John T. Frankenheimer, Chair, Music Group, Partner and Co-Chair Loeb & Loeb LLP
Ralph Simon, Chairman, Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas

SPEAKERS & MODERATORS:
Tim Bucher, CEO & Chief Product Officer, ZING
Aydin Caginalp, Partner, Alston & Bird
Ted Casey, SVP, B. Dev & Partner Relations, MusicNet
Gary Cohen, General Manager, AOL Music Now
David Del Beccaro, President, CEO & Founder, Music Choice
Ed Delfs, VP, National Ad Sales, RealNetworks
John Desmond, VP, MediaSentry Services, SafeNet
Jan Eglen, CEO, Digonex Technologies, Inc.
Ben Eisner, Speakerheart
Scott Fedewa, SVP & Exec Producer, Live Nation
Erik Flannigan, VP, Programming, AOL
Dominique-Sébastien Forest, VP, Business Dev, Puretracks LLC
Albhy Galuten, VP of Digital Media Tech Strategy, Sony Corp of America
Brian Garrity, Senior Correspondent, Billboard
Dave Goldberg, VP & GM, Yahoo! Music
Laura Goldberg, COO, Napster
Raghav Gupta, Director, Bus Dev & Strategy, Brightcove
Daneil Harris, CEO, MediaPass Network
David Hyman, CEO & Founder, MOG
Dave Jarworski, Founder & CEO, PassAlong Networks
Marty Lafferty, CEO, DCIA
Mark Lam, Chairman, Exec Committee & CEO, Live365
Paul Leakas, General Manager, Nielsen Mobile
Gerd Leonhard, CEO, Sonific LLC
David Marcus, VP of Strategic Marketing & Business Dev, Ticketmaster
Amanda Marks, EVP, eLabs, Universal Music
Scott McKenzie, Grp Ed Director, Billboard
Gerrit Meier, Sr VP & GM, Clear Channel Online Music & Radio
Ron Milkes, VP, Business & Legal Affairs, General Counsel, Network LIVE
Chris Montgomery, EVP Marketing & Product Management, Musicrypt
Brent Muhle, General Manager, Nettwerk Music Group
Stephen Murray, President, Entertainment, BurnLounge
Jozef Nuyens, Founder/SVP, Int’l Dev., PassAlong Networks
David Pakman, CEO, eMusic
Ken Parks, SVP, Strategy & Bus Dev, EMI Music
Mark Pascarella, President, Gotuit Media Corp.
Joey Patuleia, VP, Artist Relations, INTENT MediaWorks
Shervin Pishevar, President & COO, Freewebs, Inc.
John Puterbaugh, CEO, Nellymoser
Kelli Richards, President & CEO, The All Access Group
Maurice Russell, VP, Licensing & Label Relations, Harry Fox Agency, Inc.
Greg Scholl, CEO, The Orchard
Tess Taylor, President, NARIP
Maria C. Thomas, VP & GM, NPR Digital Media
Dave Ulmer, Marketing, Digital Media Services, Motorola
Chip Venters, CEO, Digital Containers
Lance Ware, CEO, SyncCast
Michael Weiss, CEO, StreamCast Networks
David Wright, Speakerheart


Event Co-Chairs
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Ralph Simon, Chairman, Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas
Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic

more to come...

REGISTRATION RATES:

Early Bird Registration: $399 until August 11, 2006
Pre-Registration: $499 until September 15, 2006
Registration: $599 until September 30, 2006
Door Registration: $699 (space permitting) 

Online Registration:
http://www.meeting-services.com/reg/en/register.asp?event=70

Phone Registrations: (310) 855-0033

WHEN: October 4-5, 2006

WHERE: Bel Age Hotel
             1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.
             West Hollywood, CA

INQUIRIES: Tinzar Than Sherman, VP, Marketing & Events, tinzar@digitalmediawire.com

For agenda, registration and event details, please visit
www.digitalmusicforum.com/west


 

Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!

Digital Media Wire is growing and we are recruiting 2 full-time manager or director-level (depending on experience) hires to work in our industry leading events business in our Los Angeles office on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

These individuals will be responsible for managing all aspects of event production, including creating and maintaining budgets, working on agendas, establishing and implementing marketing plans, organizing event-day logistics, and interfacing with senior executives at leading media and entertainment companies about speaking, sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Applicants should be computer and Internet-savvy. Knowledge of PC, Internet/e-mail, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, and experience in event planning/management and existing relationships in the digital media industry are a "must". Basic skills in Front Page or HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and Quickbooks are a plus. Send resume to
dmwjobs@digitalmediawire.com with “DMW Event Position” in the subject line.


 

Digital Entertainment Media & Marketing Awards - Submissions Deadline: October 7

Submit your materials today for the Billboard and Digital Media Wire 3rd Annual Digital Entertainment Media & Marketing Awards and join the illustrious list of influencers who have been honored in this arena.

 

Submissions Deadline - October 7
Announcement of Finalists - By November 11
Awards Show - November 29

Entry forms, registration and more information:
http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/demmx/index.jsp

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A tidal wave of new digital technology is set to overwhelm the Media & Entertainment business like never before! Are you ready? Join forces with Forbes editors, A-list players and media moguls such as Barry Diller and Michael Eisner as they explore the next big thing in the fast-converging worlds of media, electronic entertainment and technology.

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Digital Media Wire's d
irectory 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 activities: business development; direct marketing; sales prospecting; market research & competitive analysis; and recruitment. To order a copy, click here.
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Briefly Noted

o Remote XT Software Sounds Alarm, Erases Data on Stolen Mobile Phones

Marlow, England - Remote XT on Monday launched its mobile phone software that emits an ear-piercing screech and instantly disables the phone if the owner reports it stolen. The U.K.-based service is aimed at consumers who carry sensitive information on their mobile phones, and is available as part of a service that includes encryption, virus protection, mobile e-mail and secure data back-up for about $18.85 per month.
http://tinyurl.com/jqylc
http://www.remotext.com/remotext
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o Motorola to Preview Unreleased J/Arista Albums on iRadio Service

New York - Motorola announced on Monday that it has partnered with Sony BMG's J/Arista Records to offer previews of upcoming albums through Motorola's iRadio digital music service. The iRadio service offers over 600 channels of music and talk that can be accessed on mobile phones, the PC and car stereos. The first offering under the partnership is a sneak preview of Monica's album "The Makings of Me," available today in advance of its commercial release on Tuesday.
http://tinyurl.com/ljg4j
http://www.jrecords.com
http://broadband.motorola.com/iradio
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o Spot Runner Debuts Online Franchise Ad Service for Local Cable TV Spots

Los Angeles - Spot Runner, an Internet-based ad agency that sells space on cable TV systems in local markets, on Monday announced the launch of a new franchise advertising program. The service will allow owners of individual franchises of larger companies like Century 21 Real Estate, Coldwell Banker, Contours Express and iSold It to create spots and purchase TV ad time in their local markets over the Internet.
http://tinyurl.com/hvwfg
http://www.spotrunner.com
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o Wireless Gambling Developers Partner on Global Gaming Platform

Las Vegas - Diamond I, a developer of wireless gambling devices, announced on Monday that it has partnered with Real Video Gaming, Voyant Media Group and Ibis Networks to create a Global Gaming Platform. The joint venture will develop a platform that will allow video, audio and betting information from real gaming devices to be transmitted to the Internet, PDAs and mobile phones simultaneously anywhere in the world. The Global Gaming Platform will transmit real-time video from actual slot machines and craps and roulette tables in casinos to users, who will be able to place bets and interact as if they were at the casino.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061002/nym141.html?.v=54
http://www.wificasino.net
http://www.voyantmedia.net
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o Wireless Distributor Linktone Makes Investment in Chinese Radio Ad Agency

Shanghai, China - Linktone, a Chinese mobile entertainment publisher, announced on Monday that it has made an undisclosed strategic investment in Beijing Center National Radio Media, a nationwide Chinese advertising agency. Linktone said the investment is BCNRM, which serves China National Radio-1 and 2, is part of the company's strategy to develop interactive programming for TV, radio and print.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061002/cnm002.html?.v=19
http://english.linktone.com/aboutus/index.html
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o Boston Globe to Index Online Videos with Blinkx

Boston - Boston.com, the website for The Boston Globe and a unit of The New York Times Company, announced on Monday that it will provide hundreds of online news, sports and entertainment video segments to Blinkx, a searchable index of Web video. San Francisco-based Blinkx's advanced speech recognition technology automatically indexes and transcribes the video content from Boston.com, so that users can search video via keywords.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061002/sfm053.html?.v=67
http://www.boston.com
http://www.blinkx.com
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o Doug Flutie Foundation Endorses Autism Early-Detection Video Game

Baltimore, Md. - Learning for Children announced on Monday that its video games, which can help educators and parents identify children with early signs of autism and dyslexia, have been endorsed by the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. The organization was formed after the former NFL quarterback's son was diagnosed with autism. Baltimore-based Learning for Children said its "Early Detection" PC game can be used in classroom settings to screen students for autism and dyslexia. The company plans to donate 10% of all sales to the foundation.
http://tinyurl.com/nvmr8
http://www.learningforchildren.com
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org ____________________________________________

o Bethesda Softworks Details Release Dates for "Star Trek" Games

Rockville, Md. - Video game developer Bethesda Softworks on Monday announced release dates for three upcoming "Star Trek" titles. "Star Trek: Encounters" for PlayStation 2 will ship to retailers tomorrow, while "Star Trek: Tactical Assault" for PSP and DS is slated for release on Oct. 24 and "Star Trek: Legacy" for Xbox 360 and the PC will go on sale on Nov. 7.
http://tinyurl.com/o4zyw
http://startrek.bethsoft.com
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o Mobliss Launches "Deal or No Deal" Mobile Phone Game

Seattle - Mobile entertainment publisher Mobliss on Monday launched its mobile game based on the NBC game show, "Deal or No Deal," from Endemol USA.
http://tinyurl.com/nmauq
http://www.usnewswire.com

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Director of Consumer & Affiliate Marketing - Exent Technologies – San Mateo, CA

Exent offers a Games-on-Demand private label or licensed technology service to many leading portals including Comcast, Verizon, Turner Broadcasting's GameTap, among others. The successful candidate will manage the merchandising and visual presentation of our growing list of partner sites, optimize online selling opportunities, execute online promotions with partners, forecast and analyze partner site performance. The individual will work closely with other members of the team to ensure the optimum customer shopping experience. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Job Opportunities at DMW - Join the DMW Team!

Digital Media Wire is growing and we are recruiting a full-time manager or director-level (depending on experience) hire to work in our industry leading events business in our Los Angeles office on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of event production, including creating and maintaining budgets, working on agendas, establishing and implementing marketing plans, organizing event-day logistics, and interfacing with senior executives at leading media and entertainment companies about speaking, sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Applicant should be computer and Internet savvy. Knowledge of PC, Internet/Email, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, experience in event planning and management and existing relationships in the digital media industry are a "must". Basic skills in Front Page or HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and Quickbooks are a plus. Send resume to dmwjobs@digitalmediawire.com with “DMW Event Position” in the subject line.
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VP, Network Publishing Development - People Connecting – Emeryville, CA

Our client is a leading online advertising network, partnering with top quality web publishers to serve ads to 60% of the world's online users. We're looking for a VP of Network Publishing Development to join their seasoned leadership team in efforts to continue to identify and secure new top-tier web publishers. Working with the VP Sales and VP Advertising Services, you will report to the Sr. VP Corporate Development in continuing to deliver new media solutions for the network of publishers. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Director, Product Marketing - @Hire – San Mateo, CA

Director of Product Marketing is needed to grow product management/marketing organization within a leading mobile company. Position is hands-on, overseeing all product lines. Candidate must have experience working with consumer focused online products in past; be able to grow the product marketing department; be a visionary, be strategic and grow both the enterprise and consumer marketing efforts. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Director of Web Systems - Associated Production Music (APM) – Hollywood, CA

Associated Production Music (APM), the world’s leading production music library, is seeking a person to project manage every aspect of the supply of our digital audio content to our clients. This is a hands-on job which includes overseeing the development and operation of our web software, databases, metadata, digital files and hardware infrastructure. You will report to the President. The Director will work closely to align the software functionality with the needs of our clients who use our digital assets. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Senior Producer Digital Media - Nicktoons Network – New York, NY

The Senior Producer, Digital Media Reports directly to General Manager Oversight of digital media creative and production process for digital content relevant to Nicktoons Network brand and assets. Platforms include: online websites, broadband video, wireless and casual games. This position requires the ability to juggle multiple day-to-day production tasks while maintaining a longer term vision for the brand. The candidate must have a strong interest and belief in digital media. For more information and to apply
click here.
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Marketing Manager - Warner Brothers International - Burbank, CA

TWarner Home Video Inc. seeks a Marketing Manager, Catalog for the WHV Marketing – Catalog department. Position prepares and executes marketing plans for new-to-format, made for video, and special event marketing campaigns. Work with WHV functional departments (e.g. Creative Services, DVD production, Operations, Sales Communication, and Finance) regarding project status and execution. Prepare trade and consumer creative briefs. Track competitive theatrical catalog activity. Click here to apply. Refer to Requisition #67478BR
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Director, Digital Media - CW Atlanta, WUPA-TV- Atlanta, GA

CW Atlanta is looking for a talented, dynamic Director to help build engaging online local communities and compelling Web content that integrates on-air broadcast assets. The Director will manage the station’s new community-focused, entertainment Web portal to stimulate repeat, interactive viewer and user participation. Must have experience in and keen understanding of Web and wireless content and community-building. Interested candidates can apply here.
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Online Media Manager - Critical Mass - Austin, TX

Critical Mass, a marketing and communications company, is currently seeking an Online Media Manager, whose role is involved in defining, managing and executing interactive marketing strategy. This position would include but not be limited to, ecommerce initiatives and online advertising production, in order to maximize client business/marketing objectives. For more information and to apply,
click here.
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Senior Researcher/New Media Analyst - RF/Binder - New York, NY

RF|Binder is a communications management agency that provides strategic counsel as well as public relations and marketing communication services across a broad spectrum of industries. The company is seeking a Senior Researcher/New Media Analyst to spearhead new media (Internet, CGM, interactive) initiatives. Interested candidates should apply here.
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Account Manager, International Publications - National Geographic - Washington, DC
 
National Geographic is looking for an account manager for international sales and licensing of NG print and other Society products. This position will be responsible for the management and operational responsibility for existing local-language editions of Traveler and Historia magazines. Candidate will also have management and operational responsibility for the group's Digital Media (NGM Online, CD-ROM) business internationally. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Senior Manager, Product Management TPS – Real - Seattle, WA

RealNetworks is looking for a Senior Manager, Product Management TPS to join our team. This is a Product Management position on the Technology Products & Solutions (TPS) team at Real Networks, with an emphasis on multimedia delivery solutions for mobile, broadband and enterprise customers. 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 d
irectory 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 activities: business development; direct marketing; sales 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and 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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