Cynopsis: DIGITAL

 

08/20/10

Good morning, it’s Friday, August 20, 2010, and this is your first early morning digital briefing.  If you would like to read this or any other Cynopsis edition online, click here. 

Facebook unveiled its new “Places” location-based “check in” feature to U.S. users as promised, already rolling out as part of the newly updated iPhone Facebook app or through any mobile browser at touch.facebook.com. The service allows users to check in to local businesses, a la Gowalla, or to other addresses to share their locations, status updates or photos with their Facebook pals. An optional “People Here Now” feature also allows users to find others who have logged in nearby. Microsoft’s Bing Maps is powering the location feature in Places and Facebook has released a Read API to allow third party developers to build apps around the service. Privacy concerns are already surfacing, however, with the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California complaining that there is no way to completely opt out and prevent your friends from checking you in. (The way the system currently works, you can choose “not now” when someone checks you in, but not “never.”)
 

 
Warner Bros. Television Group’s Studio 2.0 has created a slate of new online shows, being distributed by online video syndication company AlphaBird and featured on Dailymotion‘s video sharing site:

• “Downers Grove” tells the story of four friends in their early 20s who never grew up
•  “ High Drama 2: Against All Oz” follows the Bethlehem, Pa. Freedom High School Theatre Co. for another season as they stage a production of The Wizard of Oz
• “Exposed ” is a thriller about an Ivy League pre-med student who must suddenly carry out increasingly perilous tasks or risk exposure of his shocking past
• “Chadam ” revolves around a protagonist with unique psychic powers who must save his town from a maniacal serial killer

        
GSN is launching season two of Jerry Springer-hosted “Baggage” with new online features, including a series of digital segments featuring celebrity gossip maven Perez Hilton. Perez will host the complementary Perez Hilton’s Baggage Report, eight weekly segments to be featured online and on air commenting on and highlighting some of the best and worst “baggage featured in season two.
 

 
Honk is a new socially aware automotive shopping site that recommends cars based on your likes and lifestyle. In addition to reviews, extensive data and localized pricing info, Honk provides a personalized “Dashboard” that is part discovery engine, part database that takes into account your personal preferences and values to match you with your dream ride. Handy Facebook integration also enables you to solicit feedback from your friends.
 
The WGA, East is hosting its first “Web Series Summer Camp” on Saturday, Aug. 28 in New York as part of its digital media-themed Writer’s Guild 2.0 initiative. The one-day pow-wow, open to WGA members and non-members alike, will provide a crash course on planning, producing, monetizing and distributing a web series.
 
Global digital media company and bilingual content producer Terra announced it is hosting the Terra Music Fest on Oct. 3 with headliners Nelly Furtado and Fefe Dobson. The concert will stream live on Terra’s Live & Loud online music platform.
 

 
Blackberry maker Research in Motion is looking to acquire a mobile ad network of its own and has been in talks with Baltimore-based Millennial Media about acquiring the company, per the WSJ.
 
Ad supported free texting app textPlus introduced its “Chartbuster” program designed to help developers improve their apps’ standing and visibility on the Apple iTunes App Store. 
 

 
Intel Corp. announced its biggest takeover in its history with the $7.68 billion acquisition of computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. The company is best known for its antivirus software and has been focusing its recent energies on expanding into the mobile market.
 
Television search and monitoring software company SnapStream Media has restructured its software to enable unlimited recording and storage capacity of television content for media customers. Its latest version removes the former limit of recording 10 television shows at once to allow multiple SnapStream Tuner Nodes to be clustered together, supplying virtually limitless recording bandwidth.
 

 
The iPad took another step toward being the most useful mobile television device since the battery operated black and white. Verizon announced it is working on an iPad app that will allow FiOS TV subscribers to stream live TV to their iPads by connected it to their FiOS set-top boxes. The app will expand upon a service that allows FiOS subscribers to watch on demand shows and movies. Unfortunately, users will have to be within their own home to view the channels. The list of TV apps for the iPad is growing – Netflix, ABC, MLB, Hulu Dish Network, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and HBO have all either launched iPad apps or are working on them.
 

 
Data mobility solutions provider Solzon Corporation named Brian Kolek as President and CTO as well as sole owner of the corporation. Brian was previously VP and co-owner of the company and has purchased the equity interest of partner Philip Przybyszewski.
 

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Because everyone likes to see what the hottest viral videos of the moment are in America, YouTube has introduced a new feature called YouTube Charts that tracks the most viewed, most subscribed to and most liked videos of the day, week, month, or of all time. (“All Time” always sounds kind of funny, as if it goes back to the Lumiere Brothers days.) Nevertheless, it’s a very useful resource and a wonderful way to take the pulse of the online video world at any given time. The feature also helps remind viewers that YouTube is the center of the (amateur) video universe on the web, a fact the company is forever cognizant of. Google is always trying to remind producers and audiences alike it appreciates them in a bid to get them to remain loyal to the site. (It strikes egalitarian tones well.) Just yesterday, YouTube reminded Promoted Videos advertisers who create videos to help drive traffic to their content that even they have the chance to make it on the coveted YouTube homepage, which movie studios pay handsomely to appear on. This blog post givens tips on how to make sure your video is considered for this honor.
 
Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
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08.20.10

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JOB OPENING:  DIRECTOR, RESEARCH/PBS KIDS Sprout/Philly, PA: will manage the creation and implementation of all Nielsen television ratings activities to support the channel www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=9980400254-230 (8/27)

JOB OPENING:  SR ACCT EXEC, STRAT. ALLIANCE MKTG/Bottle Rocket Mktg/NY: Mng client relations; solicit prtnrshps; neg deals; execute promo campaigns. 5 yrs related mktg exp & Bach deg. a must. Res: [email protected] (8/27)

JOB OPENING:    DIR BRAND MKT/noise/NYC: Manage brand marketing for top brands, develop strategic insights, more. Creative, inventive, and entrepreneurial environment. Mainly digital. Apply: http://noisenewyork.com/#/contact/careers (8/27)

JOB OPENING: VP, SALES STRATEGY & PLANNING/ABC Family/NY: 10+yrs exp in cable industry, strong media math skills, research knowledge and great technical skills. Apply online www.disneycareers.com req ID 260010 (8/26)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER OF BROADCAST SYSTEMS/NYC: perm. Exp w/Video Encoding, Master Control, Transmission and Automation systems required. Pro-Bel, Omneon and AutoCad exp. a plus.Resume to: [email protected] (8/26)

JOB OPENING: RSRCH DIR/MSNBC/NYC: 6+ yrs exp, TV rsrch. Nielsen systems essential. Strong analytical skills & spreadsheet, written & presentation skills. Interest in news prgrmng. Apply @ www.nbcunicareers.com req# 1240888 (8/26)

JOB OPENING: SR MANAGER AD SALES RESEARCH/DIRECTV NYC: 5+ yrs in national TV research working w/ sales, pricing & planning. Strong relationship with Nielsen. Apply online www.directv.com/careers search for req#1001150 (8/26)

JOB OPENING: MGR, STANDRD PRACTICES/RADIO DISNEY/BURBANK: Revw commercial copy & audio for policy compliance. review lyrics, video, sweepstakes, online. Knwldg kids issues, COPPA, CARU, FCC, radio www.disneycareers.com Req 257993 (8/26)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL PRODUCER/NY, MTVNI: Produce content & services for websites, wap, mobile & social media. Project mgmt and digital exp req.  Apply: www.mtvnetworkscareers.com. An EOE/M/F/D/AAP  (8/26)

JOB OPENING: FREELANCE DIGITAL PRODUCER/NY:  European Music Award Show (MTVNI). Req: website content dev and prod, prod & project mgmt exp, site documentation. Apply: [email protected] . An EOE/M/F/D/AAP (8/26)

JOB OPENING: VP PROG & DEV/SUNDANCE CHANNEL-NYC/NY: To create, produce & mng groundbreaking new prgrms & genres (scripted & unscripted); needs 8+ yrs exp & successful track record on national level. Apply: [email protected] (8/26)

JOB OPENING:   SR MANAGER AD SALES RESEARCH/DIRECTV NYC:  5+ yrs in national TV research working w/ sales, pricing & planning. Strong relationship with Nielsen. Apply online www.directv.com/careers search for req#1001150  (8/26)

JOB OPENING:  PRODUCTION COORD/Gameshow Network/Santa Monica:  Production Coord. 3+ yrs exp in Production, Finance, Studio and Field operations. Send Res & CL to [email protected] (8/25)

JOB OPENING:  MGR, SPONSORSHIP SOLUTIONS/TBS/TNT/ATL: Manages strategic dev of innovative, custom, multi-platform sponsorships. Excellent mktg skills/communication/proj mgmt required. Resumes: [email protected] (8/25)

JOB OPENING:  ASST. DRTV MEDIA BUYER/Lockard & Wechsler, Irvington , NY:  Entry level, data entry, self motivated , must like numbers. DRTV agency or sales experience a major plus. Send resume to [email protected] (8/25)

JOB OPENING:  ASSOC MGR/MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT/NYC: Work w/ Consumer Products team, providing business support to category Dirs. 3+ yrs exp.  Excellent communication and analytic skills.  E-mail resumes to [email protected]  (8/25)

JOB OPENING:  EXEC PRODUCER, MKTG, CREATIVE SERVICE/NAT GEO CHANNEL/DC: Creates, produces mktg & promo campaigns. Strong conceptual ideas & mgmt exp. 7+ yrs creative svs exp. Apply: www.foxcareers.com FNG20613 (8/25)

JOB OPENING:  MEDIA ANALYST/Billetts America/NYC: Analyze media plans on both a cost & quality basis. 4-8 Yrs Media Buying/Planning Exp Req; Strong Excel and analytical skills reqd; resume: [email protected] (8/25)

JOB OPENING: DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER/DC: Develop, research, and write concepts and treatments for Event Series & Specials programming to be produced by NGT. Apply: www.nationalgeographic.com . Search job ID #4301. EOE (8/24)

JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE EDITOR/NYC: Mng licensing editorial staff. 5 yr + editorial & licensing experience. Leadership qualifications, excellent editorial skills a must. Cover letter and resume to: [email protected] (8/24)

JOB OPENING: VP, MVIE PROG/AETN/Los Angeles: VP to dev/execute orig prog fr LT mvies; ptchs/rvw subs/dev projects; 8+ yrs TV network/stdio/cbl prgmr/exp. https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=77539 (8/24)

JOB OPENING: MERCHANDISER /MH USA/NY: Mngs negotiations w/ Creative Agencies, Adv & Promo co’s, Events firms, PR co’s. Also source POS material, VAP pckgng for luxury wines & spirits co. 5yrs+ rel. exp. Rez to [email protected] (8/21)

JOB OPENING: INTEGRATED SALES & MKTG PLNR/FOX HISPANIC MEDIA GROUP/NY: Design, create & execute Integrated Sales proposals for Ad Sales dept utilizing TV, on-line, wireless & print. 2+ yrs exp. Apply: www.foxcareers.com ref FNG20612 (8/21)

JOB OPENING: SVP, SALES/FOX Sports Interactive/NY: Be an integral player who will drive high-growth sales & build high-level relationships. View job/apply: http://bit.ly/b0yOyh (8/21)

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FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: mPRm Public Relations /LA: Opportunity to learn film, TV, digital media, event and social media PR at fast-paced agency. Able to work 2-3 full days/week. Email: [email protected] (8/27)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Internship availability at Indie Record Label. We currently have internships in Marketing, New Media, Press, Children’s Media and Production.Email resume to [email protected]  (8/27)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: PRODUCTION INTERNS/Martha Stewart Productions/NYC: Students MUST receive college credit; position is 5 days a week/ 3pm til 8pm. Contact [email protected] (8/27)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: INSIDE EDITION/WEB INTERN/NYC: Tasks include: resizing photos, writing/editing photo captions, site content updates, previewing/logging footage for videos, blogs with correspondents. Email [email protected] (8/27)

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SITUATION WANTED: NON-FICTION MAGICIAN. PRODUCER/WRITER/DIR. NBC/CMT/Disc/TLC/VH1/E!; 3 Emmy noms; LA based, will travel. *also shoots. [email protected] (8/27)

SITUATION WANTED: CONTENT WRITER/PRODUCT NAMER/BRAINSTORMER: (LA): 15+ years in toy, kid products and licensing. Emphasis on healthy living. Let’s work! [email protected] (8/27)

SITUATION WANTED: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT position film/TV (NY) 10 years experience: Interned for a President, Executive Assistant to SVP/VP/film director/celebrity [email protected] (8/27)

SITUATION WANTED:  POWERHOUSE VP of SALES in MEDIA, TV & FILM. 7+ years of Domestic and International experience in Film & TV sales with strong knowledge of contracts and strong Rolodex of clients, email [email protected] (8/27)

SITUATION WANTED:  DIRECTOR/CREATIVE DEVELOPER: Animation. Dynamic, award-winning, fun-filled. Clients include Warner Brothers, ABC Family, Comedy Central, Nick JR, HBO Family, MTV2, The Tornante Company. [email protected] (8/26)

SITUATION WANTED: FREE PRODUCTION EXEC +10 yrs exp  made the mistake of visiting family in LA for 3 weeks. I’ll be your hard working PA for my last week Aug 23  27, for on-set experience on a dramatic series. [email protected] (8/26)

SITUATION WANTED: Dedicated & Experienced ADV. SALES PLANNER (NY) Sales proposals, resolving client discrepancies, quarterly post analysis, special sales service projects, expert computer skills. Contact- [email protected]  (8/25)

SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA SALES/MARKETING MANAGER/LA: 15+ years experience in educational, documentary, advertising media sales,product,biz development True Closer!!!!! [email protected] (8/24)

SITUATION WANTED: VO TALENT Rebecca Michaels available for freelance and in-house projects. Delivers high-quality VO from home studio for all lengths of corporate and commercial gigs. Visit www.LoveThatRebecca.com for complete info (8/24)

SITUATION WANTED: ART DIRECTOR & ILLUSTRATOR (NYC) -Outstanding from concept to final. Portfolio: www.baerdavis.com Email: [email protected] (8/24)

SITUATION WANTED: RESEARCH DIR/SALES STRATEGIST – Nielsen, Hisp, Research, Sales, and Presentation experience. Any assignments? Email: [email protected] (8/24)

SITUATION WANTED: FREELANCE TALENT ESCORT/TALENT PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: available for celebrity events, red carpet, award shows, film premieres, etc. Experience greeting and escorting A-list celebrities. Contact [email protected] (8/24)

SITUATION WANTED: ADVERTISING/BRAND MARKETING EXECUTIVE: 20+ years experience in media, entertainment, technology & CPG on both client & agency side looking for full-time or freelance projects. [email protected] (8/24)

SITUATION WANTED:  NYC MARKETER : Brand advocate and protector. NBC Universal & Warner Bros. experience. Holds M.B.A. in Marketing and Brand Management. Contact [email protected] (8/21)

SITUATION WANTED: PRODUCTION MANAGER: 10+ Yrs of industry experience. Worked for Bravo, Discovery, Animal Planet, TRU & Playboy.Travel exp, multiple crews, cool under fire, on-time & under budget. Please contact [email protected] (8/21)

SITUATION WANTED: FIELD/STORY PRODUCER  Exceptional and fast writer. Diplomatic producer. Skilled at creating emotional stories from set thru post. Budget conscious, client-friendly. Fun. 10+ years exp. [email protected] (8/21)

SITUATION WANTED: FORMER CAA AGT (10 yrs.) Deep rolodex. Repped A list music & tv talent. Negotiated multi-million $ contracts worldwide & entertainment marketing support/business dev to Fortune 500 companies. [email protected] (8/21)

SITUATION WANTED: WRITER’S ASSISTANT – FILM/TV (LA). 6+ yrs. experience as an Executive/Legal Assistant. Former Feature Development Intern at Participant Media. Final Cut Pro. MFA, MA, and BA degrees. [email protected] (8/21)

SITUATION WANTED: ONLINE ACCOUNT EXEC/NY: -5yrs digital Media exp/goal oriented, customer service driven/top agency list/exp. with display,video, sponsorships, newsletter, integrated custom content. Contact: [email protected] (8/21)

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