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Cynopsis: DIGITAL

9/21/07

Good Morning, it’s Friday, September 21, 2007 and this is your first early morning digital briefing. 

MTV is out to get its demographic to do the right thing launching a causes-driven social network dubbed Think MTV.com. Partnering with some powerhouse charities including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Case Foundation, the site seeks to educate and spur young web surfers to action awarding grants totaling $500,000 to select activists under the age of 25. Members of the “Think Community” can create profiles and try to recruit new friends by sharing content within MTV’s new open platform Flux Network.
 

 
More on the ABC/AOL deal announced yesterday in Cynopsis: ABC’s shows are viewable via a co-branded version of ABC.com’s broadband player on AOL.com, the first time ABC shows or the player have been made available on another portal. Local ABC affiliates will also benefit from the deal, as their logos will appear based on the DMA each user connects from. Stations will receive one interactive local ad spot within each program, as they do on their own sites, with ABC and AOL sharing the revenue from the other three single-sponsor spots.
 
NBC.com will debut a new season of Late Night with Conan O’Brien animated spinoff Pale Force on September 24 and launch its first made-for-broadband original series Coastal Dreams on October 2. The latter, a twenty-something mystery yarn, will run for 24 episodes and take advantage of NBC.com social network myNBC, providing users with text-message updates, phone calls and emails from its characters.
 
Turner‘s comedy broadband site SuperDeluxe.com launched two new original web series. Layers features Nick Kroll (Best Week Ever) as a deal making Hollywood Agent. Maximus Puss Suicidal Cat is an animated short featuring a wisecracking cat driven to multiple suicide attempts.
 
Yahoo! TV is streaming a few full episodes of its own including the premieres of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory and NBC’s Chuck.

The Weather Channel relaunched its Epic Broadband site powered by Brightcove to coincide with the second season of Epic Conditions premiering October 1. The site features original video content of some of the lesser-known adventure sports including slacklining and wingsuit flying.
 
AccuWeather introduced a customizable iGoogle Gadget that provides users with 15 days of weather forecasts as well as current radar readings and conditions. It is the service’s second Google-based widget, joining the Hurricane Watch gadget.
 

Even Nielsen is getting into the social networking craze. Hey Nielsen is a new online community launching in beta form on Monday combining social networking with buzz tracking, allowing users to share opinions on TV shows, movies, music and internet sites. A la YouTube or Digg, sites and shows will be numbered based on popularity and rankings.
 
Video and social networking start-up PeopleJam.com announced two new partnerships. More than 500 episodes of programming from Stream4 Media will be available exclusively to PeopleJam members and syndication partners, including offerings from Harvard Health Publications, Top Chef star Andrea Beaman and popular fitness website CrossFit. Additionally life improvement publisher Nightingale-Conant Corporation will provide short form video and audio segments from self improvement gurus including Tony Robbins, Dale Carnegie and Jack Canfield.
 
Online video network Dailymotion has been added to eBay’s list of global approved video hosting services that can now be embedded in members’ sales listings. Dailymotion also announced a new strategic partnership with online video distribution and analytics company TubeMogul, enabling users to track their videos’ visitor statistics on a regional basis. (Dailymotion powers Cynopsis’ daily video podcast).
 

 
Microsoft added some IPTV and SlingBox functionality to the newest version of its PC-based DVR Media Center. Internet TV offers access to IPTV-based content found on the net such as old movies and cartoons. WebGuide allows users to schedule TV recordings, access music collections and view stored programming remotely from any web browser.
 

 
Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment announced a standalone interactive agency to take on both in house and outside projects. Sony Pictures Imageworks will offer a full range of web and mobile marketing services including online research, customer relationship management, product development and website design and development.
 
Hearst Holdings division White Directory Publishers signed a deal to act as exclusive sales agents for set-top application provider BIAP‘s new Yellow Pages on TV tool. The interactive application enables viewers to access Yellow Pages listings through their digital remotes, taking the viewer to a microsite containing current promotional information. The application is currently being tested in two Time Warner Cable markets and will roll out across the MSO’s entire digital footprint.
 

 
Internet ad spending was one of the only bright spots in Nielsen Monitor-Plus‘ ad spending report for the first half of 2007, increasing 23.2% over the same period last year. National Magazines (8.4%), National Sunday Supplements (6.5%), Outdoor (5.1%) and Spot TV Markets 101-210 (3.2%) were the only other categories to show an increase. Overall ad spending declined .5%.
Nielsen announced it would bring electronic Local People Meters (LPMs) to 38 additional markets by 2011, bringing coverage to a total of 56 markets representing 70% of U.S. TV households. LPMs enable passive measurement of TV viewing, mobile video devices, console games, DVRs and VOD.
 

 
MSN veteran Cameron Death was picked as NBC Digital Entertainment‘s new VP/Digital Content, reporting directly to Vivi Zigler, EVP/NBC Digital Entertainment. Cameron will oversee digital production and work with NBCU’s ad clients to create ad-funded online programming.
 
Emmanuelle Borde was upped to SVP of Sony’s new standalone marketing firm Imageworks Interactive, managing day-to-day operations and overseeing creative, marketing, production, technology and product development.
 
Legendary shlockmeister Lloyd Kaufman, founder of Troma Entertainment, was elected Chairman of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), serving for a two-year term. Lloyd most recently served as IFTA’s General Vice Chairman and continues to chair its New Technologies Opportunities Committee.
 

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Ever think you could program a network better than the big shots? Now’s your chance to find out. Bravo Digital’s Television Without Pity launched TVBigshot.com, a season long fantasy game that allows users to create their own line-ups of shows and awards would-be programming execs with prizes based on how the shows fare in terms of ratings, press and prizes. Each player starts out with a budget of $300 million to set their line-ups, using new and returning series from the five broadcast networks. Grand prize is $100,000 in real moolah, not to mention bragging rights over the rest of the site’s TV addicts.
 
Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
09.21.07

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JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC SPRVSR/BBC NYC: Sched, trffc, validate transmission logs & materials for brdcst. 2 yrs exp in traffic or net/bcast ops, exp w/ traffic management systems. Apply: [email protected]   (9/28)

JOB OPENING: INVENTORY & FIN ANALYST/BBC/NYC: manage ops, work w/ buyers and marketing, manage inventory. Provide analytical and financial analysis to marketing and merch, ensure best biz pract. Apply: [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: MKT COORD/BBC NYC: Support mktg team w/ execution nat’l campaigns & prog, supprt nat’l & local sales team. Multi-task, org skills, coord daily activity. Apply: [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: EDITORIAL ASST/BBC/RI: Coord trade releases, process contracts, negotiate art rights, monthly copyright doc assembly. Maintain record for titles, exc comm. Skills. Apply [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: MANAGING EDITOR/BBC RI: Traffic product, compile, edit & track copyright data. Manage freelancer & vendor relationships. Apply [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/BBC/NYC: research/dev new biz, prob solve, exp in sales, asst VP w/ daily ops. Motivated problem solver. Apply [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: SALES ACCT EXEC/BBC Motion Gallery/NYC: Mng adverts, corp & new mediabiz, grow assigned mkt, 4 yrs exp media rltd sales. Biz dvlpmnt, cld call, dirct cust acct mngmnt, sales targets. Res: [email protected]   (9/28)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR/TV Land Research/NYC: Ratings analysis expert. 5+yrs TV exp. Strong analytical/numeric skills/detailed knowledge Nielsen systems. Brand/consumer qual/quant studies experience. EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.mtvncareers.com (9/28)

JOB OPENING: ADVERTISING SALES MARKETING DIRECTOR/ Hearst Digital Media/NYC: Min 7-10 years exp in marketing or related area. Other media experience (print/TV preferred). Apply to:  [email protected]    (9/28)

JOB OPENING:  DIR. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/(Telemundo) NBC UNI/NY: Develop new business and expand existing business with advertisers reaching out to US Hispanics. Degree w/ min 7 yrs related exp. www.nbcjobs.com   keyword job#619014 (9/28)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT MANAGER (NSO) – NBC UNI/NY: Liason between advertising agencies and NBC owned television stations. Degree w/ minimum 2 years related experience. www.nbcjobs.com keyword job#616254. (9/28)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT MANAGER/(Telemundo NSO) – NBC UNI/NY: Liason between advertising agencies and Telemundo owned television stations. Degree w/ minimum 2 years related experience. www.nbcjobs.com keyword job#589929  (9/28)

JOB OPENING: DIR, MEDIA RIGHTS, CLEARANCES/VOOM/NYC:8-10 yrs entertainment/legal exp.Negotiate agreements w/ production co’s, libraries, agents, etc. Track/ report usage & support programming sales. [email protected] (9/28)

JOB OPENING: MKTG/SALES PROMO COORD/Fox/NY:dvlp & execute sponsor partnerships (in-show integration, promotions, events) for FOX reality programming incl American Idol; 2+yrs ad sales mktg or agency exp pref; www.foxcareers.com (9/28)

JOB OPENING: CREDIT/COLLECTION SPECIALIST/FOX/NY: Acct.reconciliation/collection; create monthly reports; monitor post air log and identify problems to expedite payment process. 2+yrs exp. agency exp. pref; www.foxcareers.com (9/28)

JOB OPENING: PRICING AND PLANNING ANALYST/FOX/NY: Inventory management & clearance; make goods, availability reports, ad hoc reporting.Media sls exper & knowledge of sls inventory mgmt syst pref. www.foxcareers.com (9/28)

JOB OPENING: SALES/MARKETING COORDINATOR/Entertainment research company: Provide administrative support to client development. Degree & 2 yrs exp. pref.Attention to detail & excellent org skills a must.  Email [email protected]  (9/27)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, COMM/NY/Bravo: Min 7+ yrs exp/Comm. support for Bravo programming, mktg, broadband and digital/wireless initiatives. Must have consumer & trade PR exp. press contacts. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com job# 626727. (9/27)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Food Network & Fine Living/NY: Work closely with AE’s to create proposals, maintain accounts and internal reports. Min 3-5yrs relevant exp req. Email: [email protected] EOE (9/27)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/NY/McKinsey & Co: Bus. researcher w/expertise in Media & Ent to support consultants. View info & post res/covr letter: http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/knowledge_center/opportunities/ (9/27)

JOB OPENING: TEMP RSRCH MGR/NYC: Primary& market research to support programming & sales for NBC News broadcast & cable properties. Qual/quant skills & exp req’d. Non-staff/contract position. Apply: researchtempjob @gmail.com    (9/27)

JOB OPENING: AFFIL SALE & MKTG/ACCT EXEC DIGITAL VIDEO DIST/Bristol CT: Participate in identifying & cultivating relationship w/ online distr. Negotiate affiliation agreements w/ these distributors. [email protected] (9/27)

JOB OPENING: MEDIA SALES PLANNER/FUSE/LA: 2-4 yrs cable TV experience. Must have a minimum of 2 Upfronts and Gabriel exp pref. Resumes to www.cablevision.jobs #3887BR (9/27)

JOB OPENING: ADMIN DIST/Chicago: 2 yrs exp. min. in TV/media; some travel req. MS exp. Budget, mkt rsrch, trade show event coord, etc. Res/Cover Letter w/ sal hist. to: [email protected]. Admin-CH in subject for immed consid. (9/26)

JOB OPENING:  ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (AFFILIATE SALES).MTV Networks, NY NY: 5yrs Exp in Affiliate/Cable Sales & Mktg/Manage & Coach Direct Rpts./apply on-line www.mtvncareers.com EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/26)

JOB OPENING:  PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR/Classic Media, NY: Min 2-3 yrs exp in Mkting/Promos/Licensing/Adver. Youth/family exp a plus. Strong interpersonal, communication, organization. Send resume to [email protected] (9/26)

JOB OPENING:  RESEARCH MGR/Screenvision Cinema/NY: 6-8 yrs media rsch, Nielsen exp req., primary rsch a plus, TV bkgnd pref, 2-3 yrs mgmt exp req. Apply online at www.screenvision.com (9/26)
 
JOB OPENING:  DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA/New England Sports Network/Boston: Newly-created position to lead the dvlpmnt, mngmnt & strategic dir of NESN.com and NESN’s other new-media ventures. See full posting and apply at www.nesn.com (9/26)

JOB OPENING: JR POST PRODUCTION/XSAN ENGINEER/iN DEMAND Networks/NY: Asst in maintaining/building out post prod facility. Req: Engineering/Post Prod degree, 1-2 yrs eng exp, Final Cut Pro, Xsan exp. Apply at: [email protected]. (9/25)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR DIGITAL PROD/AD SALES/VH1.com/NYC: 4+yrs Online Producer,1 yr Ad Sales exp, Strg communication/org skills, Ability to multi task in high pressure deadline env EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (9/25)

JOB OPENING: COORDINATOR, LICENSING/MTVN/NYC: 2+yrs consumer prod lic. exp, Strng written/oral skills. Knwldge of finance & acct. Strng Microsoft office prgms skills, BA/BS A+ EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (9/25)

JOB OPENING: SR DIR COMMUNICATIONS/VH1/NYC: 7yrs Entertainment/Programming PR exp, Strg written/oral skills, experience in troubleshooting, Strng Leadership/Teamwork role. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (9/25)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER MARKETING 2 (SPOTS)/MTV/NYC: 4+yrs marketing in Media or Ent, Strg Nego & Writing skills, Knwldge of TV landscape/Internet/Online mkting, MediaBuy exp A+. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (9/25)

JOB OPENING: SR PRODUCER, PRODUCT DEV/VH1.com/NYC: 5+yrs exp in Ent/TV industry w/in digital media, Strng Proj Mgmt exp, Knwldg of current digital products, Inventing digital prod A+ EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (9/25)

JOB OPENING: Seeking top notch SR AE for Channel One News-NYC:Must have min. 7+ yrs consultative sales,proven Biz Dev exp; ideally in Broadcast/TV, and/or non-traditional space. see full desc and apply: www.adweek.com (9/25)

JOB OPENING: DIR OF PARTNERSHIPS/FOOD NETWORK/NY Seeking strategic thinkers w/ 5-7 yrs of ent and/or integrated mktg exp to dvlp alliances w/ nat’l advertisers & others to support FN’s brand mktg goals. Email: [email protected] (9/25)

JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE /NYC: Entertainment Consulting Firm/BA/strong research, project mgmt, organizational & administrative skills/motivated, self-starter, media experience a +/email resume: [email protected] (9/22)

JOB OPENING: CONTRACTS ASST/ SCHOLASTIC NYC:Seeks detail oriented person to support Legal/Bus.Affairs:Admin., Contract Maint., Data Mgmt. BA/Strong org. & comm. skills. Full posting & apply at: www.scholastic.com (9/22)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS MARKETING/Cartoon Network/[adult swim], NY: Must have 5-7 yrs of exp in promos/mkting, advertising. Strong project mgmt, client service. Apply online via www.turnerjobs.com , Req# 86449. (9/22)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/Superstation WGN/NY: Pgrm trends, estimates, sales promotion, pgm maintenance.1+ years in Cable, Spot, or agency. Proficiency in Xcel, Pwpt, Nielsen software,& MRI. Send resume to [email protected] (9/22)

JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST /TURNER BROADCASTING/NYC: Support ad sales/marketing PR & publicity efforts for CNN & New Media groups. Business & new media press contacts a +. 4 yr degree, 3-5 yrs exp. Apply: [email protected] (9/22)

JOB OPENING: BROADCAST MEDIA BUYER/LA Weight Loss/Suburban Philly-Horsham: Min 5+ yrs exp w/ TV. Resumes to: [email protected] (9/22)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR, WEB ANALYTICS & SR CAMPAIGN MGR ADVERTISING OPERATIONS/WWE/Stamford, CT: Both needed. Benefits: Med, Dntl, 401k, stock purch, gym, discounted merch, and tix to live events. Apply: www.wwe-careers.com (9/22)

JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MGR/Media & Ent Insights OTX/NY: Mng day to day ops of TV Dailies, knwldg of Quant rsrch mthods, TV ind playrs prgmng & trnds, 3yrs client side TV/media/ent exp req’d. send rsme: [email protected]   (9/22)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ABC O&O/Chicago: Develop new business partnerships, sell & execute internet & digital projects, promotions, sponsorships & packages. Self starter & highly motivated. Apply at www.disneycareers.com (9/25)

SUMMER or FALL INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. They are posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at  [email protected] .

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Superfine Films/NYC: Downtown Manhattan production company seeks intern. Logging/editing, graphic design, and web knowledge pluses. Please email resume & cover letter to: [email protected] (9/28)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: TV/Film Production & Development Interns/Classic Media/NYC: Dept focused on producing new children’s tv and film content seeks part-time interns for fall 2007. Please email resume to [email protected] (9/28)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Children’s book publisher Scholastic Inc./NYC is looking for fall 2007 and/or spring 2008 PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT INTERNS. Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. (9/27)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Superfine Films/NYC: Downtown Manhattan production company seeks intern. Logging/editing, graphic design, and web knowledge pluses. Please email resume & cover letter to: [email protected] (9/27)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  Interns needed for MARTHA! Office procedures, runs, research, logging, audience handling. Must be detail oriented, personable, computer literate, reliable, and dedicated. Email resumes to [email protected] (9/26)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  Post Production Intern, Liberation Entertainment/LA: Gain experience in post production and be part of a fun, creative team. Must know Word, Excel & Outlook. Email [email protected] (9/26)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: NYC-based media talent representation company with clients in news, sports and entertainment programming, looking for 2 interns to join us for the fall or spring. Contact: [email protected] (9/25)

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SITUATION WANTED: STRATEGIC BUSINESS PROCESS & AWARD WINNING SALES/MKTG EXECUTIVE w/20+ yr media exp inc. Nielsen mgmt. Looking for opp as Rsrch , Mktg,or Business Development Exec – FT or consult basis.Contact: [email protected] (9/28)

SITUATION WANTED: FREELANCE ACCOUNTANT looking for freelance work doing general accounting and accounts payable. Over eight years experience working in media. PC, Mac, Microsoft knowledge. Please contact 347 324 9843 (9/28)

SITUATION WANTED: ADMIN ASST 10 years. Looking for extra typing assignments to do at home. Please contact: [email protected]  (9/27)

SITUATION WANTED:  DYNAMIC & EXP’D AD SALES RESEARCHER/NYC: FT Analyst or Mgr position sought to facilitate return to Industry. Superb Nielsen, organization & analytical skills; effective communicator. CONTACT: [email protected] (9/26)

SITUATION WANTED: TV PRD/L.A. Seeking Asst/dvlpmt position, ideally Producers Asst. Knowledge & exp in TV/Film industry, hard wking, dedicated, willing to work long hours. Reality or Scripted, Cable or Network. [email protected] (9/25)

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