Cynopsis: DIGITAL
12/10/07
Good morning, it’s Monday, December 10, 2007 and this is your first early morning digital briefing.
Talks between the WGA and the AMPTP broke down once again as the two sides seem further apart than ever on the issue of new media compensation. The writers say the AMPTP is sticking to its offer of a fixed $250 residual for unlimited one year streaming after a 6-week window of free use. They say producers are also refusing to offer a dime for made-for-the-web content. The producers group complained the WGA was making “unreasonable demands” and continued to insist writers are trying to get blood from a turnip, as the saying goes, asking for more than they actually receive in online revenues.
Disney Online International relaunched its content portal in the UK offering games, merchandise, video clips and social networking aimed at young adults. Like its U.S. counterpart Disney.com, Disney.co.uk employs strict parental chat controls and features Disney Xtreme Digital – inviting user to share content via embeddable widgets.
On demand and online service Music Choice launched its Most Demanded ’07 feature showcasing the top-requested and highest-rated artists, music videos and original content of the year.
NYTimes.com added a new daily national politics email service featuring entries from The Caucus blog as well as original multimedia, video and graphs.
Movie Gallery’s online service MovieBeam is shuttering once again on Dec. 15, according to reports. The service, acquired from Walt Disney Co. and others earlier this year, failed to gain a critical mass of subscribers, largely because of the $250 buy in required for its proprietary set top box.
The 48 Hour Film Project is inviting users to write, shoot and edit a “Machinima” style film on the virtual reality site Second Life beginning on Friday, January 11th at 4:00 pm Second Life Time (that’s 7:00 pm ET.) The winning film will be screened at 48 Hour Film Project’s Filmapalooza event to be held at Cinequest in San Jose, CA, March 2008.
Rap mogul Russell Simmons-founded Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.), web design group Orange 32 and hosting company Treemo launched a new social networking site to spur community involvement in Africa-related issues.
~ TECHNOLOGY DEALS, MERGERS AND SKIRMISHES ~
Macrovision Corp. reached an agreement to acquire Gemstar-TV Guide for $2.8 billion in cash and stock. Plans are underway to combine Gemstar’s guide patents with Macrovision’s content distribution and delivery technology to create a one-stop PC/TV solution for digital homes. Macrovision also acquired All Media Guide Holdings last month, provider of metadata for music, movies and video games.
Coke unveiled a new digital content site MyCoke.com featuring music downloads, videos, wallpapers and screensavers. The portal also links to CC Metro, Coke’s new 3D virtual world community site powered by There.com, formerly known as Cokestudios. Don’t worry, all your “furni” dollars can be converted into “therebucks,” the site’s new currency.
ContextWeb’s ADSDAQ ad exchange is expanding its product line next year to offer content targeted text-based ads. Click here for a list of available categories.
TitanTV Media SVP Mark Effron was upped to President and COO, reporting directly to CEO and founder Jack Perry. Mark will oversee all day-to-day operations including creation of original video programming, product development and affiliate sales.
Vuze, Inc. added Jim Diaz as SVP/Ad Strategy and Sales and Chuck Bolkcom as VP/Advertising Sales. Jim has handled sales, business development and operations for Industry.Net, Excite.com, Ask Jeeves, Turn Ad Network and TurnHere. Chuck, based in NYC, was Group Publisher at Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News magazines and a media industry consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In case you missed this last week, A group of San Francisco Bay area acapella singers known as The Richter Scales have put together a great new video about the latest tech bubble, set to Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Inspired stuff.
Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
12.10.07
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JOB OPENING: MEDIA PLANNER/Disney/N. Hollywood: BS in, Media or related field. 5 yrs + media or Exc PC Skills, Exp working w/ Atlas, DART ,Point Roll and Eye blaster pref’d. APPLY: www.disneycareers.com search for JOB ID: 133265 (12/15)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER AD SALES TRADE MKTG- TV LAND/MTVN-NY: BA; 5 yrs mktg exp. Creative thinker w/ strong proj mgmnt sk; highly organized. Understands brand mgmnt, advtg, promos, resrch. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (12/15)
JOB OPENING: LIFETIME: MEDIA CRD (LA): Perf file bsed mdia mgmnt, srvice reqs for edit sess, dup ordrs, & prep shpmts. Avid proj, ISIS strge, mdia protectn, diag ops, bck-up, archive, & tpe libry. Apply: [email protected] (12/15)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR W/P CSTV/NYC: Conceptualize, W/P & Direct on air promo campaigns to launch & support prog., games & ntwk initiatives. 5- 7+ yrs on air exp. College sports enthusiast & creative thinker a must. Res: [email protected] (12/15)
JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/Hallmark Channel/LA: Work w/ VP & AE to service and maintain agencies and clients on daily basis. See full posting and apply at www.hallmarkchannel.com (12/15)
JOB OPENING: WEB PRODUCER (Freelance) /Hallmark Channel/LA: Creative strategy & mgmt. and on-time, delivery of small to large-scale web-based projects. See full posting and apply at www.hallmarkchannel.com (12/15)
JOB OPENING: WEB DESIGNER (Freelance) /Hallmark Channel/LA: Maintain and create the online identity & marketing materials for the Hallmark Channels. See full posting and apply at www.hallmarkchannel.com (12/15)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/Hallmark Channel/NY: Analyzes standard and custom reports on all Nielsen systems; MRI and or/Simmons databases. See full posting and apply at www.hallmarkchannel.com (12/15)
JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC COORDINATOR/Hallmark Channel/NY: Edits daily broadcast logs; executes agency traffic instructions; maintains commercial inventory. See full posting and apply at www.hallmarkchannel.com (12/15)
JOB OPENING: DIR OF CONTRACTS/CBS TV DIST/NY: Mng ad sales admin w/ staff of 4 from order thru reconciliation. Finc’l background w/strong Excel, mngrl, & analytical skills pref’d 5+ yrs exp. Res/salary req: [email protected] (12/15)
JOB OPENING: SALES EXEC/NeuLion/LI: (www.neulion.com) new media sales experience preferred. Must be able to prospect, qualify and close new opportunities. Content Delivery Network (CDN) exp a plus. Email Res to [email protected] (12/15)
JOB OPENING: DIR, OPS/ LIFETIME/LA: Oversee tech, creative, client srvc, & admin ops for Post Prod facility. Post prod exp w/ mgmnt/proj plan’g skills. Asst client proj, & liaison to NY & Eng Dept.Apply: [email protected] (12/14)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/MTV Tr3s/NYC: BS/BA. 1+ yrs exp resrch/data analy cable/brdcast. Exp w/ Nielsen (Explorer, NPower, MarketBreaks, etc). Str analytic sk. Bi-ling Spanish a +. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (12/14)
JOB OPENING: ACCT REP/RSRCH ANALYST/LA: Role uses Return Path Data (RPD) for TV audience ratings for interactive svcs. RPD is the cutting edge of audience analysis allowing second-by-second reporting. Apply at TNS-US.com (12/14)
JOB OPENING: ASST, RSRCH/Comcast Networks/NY: Media ind exp pref; Asst in creating reports, maintain Nielsen prog names, retrieve audience data, maintain rsrch library, maintain dept calendars/sched. Contact [email protected] (12/14)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCER, SHOWS/VH1.Com/NYC: 4+yrs prod online media exp, Strg multi task/time mgment skills, Strg Microsoft Word, Visio, Adobe skills. Knwldge of brand/digital prgrming. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (12/14)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT for TV host and his prod co/LA: Must identify commercial ideas & talent. Strong contacts. Previous development exp a must. Hands-on production exp preferred. Email: [email protected] (12/14)
JOB OPENING: BRAND MGR/CNN (NY): 5-7+ yrs exp in brand mgmt; MBA preferred. Will research market/consumer trends, analyze client brand strategies, develop strategic positioning. Apply online via www.turnerjobs.com , Req# 91872. EOE (12/14)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH DIR/FOX/NY: Mng daily aspects of Ad Sales Rsrch (tracks/trends & analysis) for channel. Formulate innovative concepts w/regard to sales objectives/goals.6-8 yrs exp media ind rsrch pref’d; www.foxcareers.com (12/12)
JOB OPENING: COORD PROGRAMMING/Comedy Central-NYC: 1 – 2 yrs exp working in television; working knwldg TV programming/scheduling. Detail oriented; good comm sk. Proficient in MS Excel. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (12/12)
JOB OPENING: COORD PROGRAMMING MOBILE TV/Comedy Central-NYC: 1-2 yrs exp working in TV; working knwlge TV prog/promo sched; knwldg digital/mobile landscape a plus. Proficient in MS Excel. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (12/12)
JOB OPENING: MEDIA PLAN’G COORD/SOAPnet/Burbank: PLAN’G/SCHED’G ON-AIR PROMO. 2+ yrs exp mktg/adv/progrmng. Detail-oriented a must; strategic thinker. Encoda, Grip-it! Filemaker Pro a +. Apply: www.disneycareers.com , Req #127799. (12/12)
JOB OPENING: MEDIA MGR/NY : Work w/ all aspects of TV/radio/outdoor media campaigns. Asst dvlpmnt of media strategies/promos. BA deg mktg. 2-3 yrs agency or at ntwrk within ad sales and/or mktg Res to: [email protected] (12/12)
JOB OPENING: 2 SALES PLANNERS/Galavision/NY: Generate upfront/scatter plans. Handle all aspects of ongoing deal maintenance/stewardship. Dealmaker/VCI/media experience & Spanish a plus. Apply: [email protected]. EOE (12/12)
JOB OPENING: FREELANCE & POSS FT DESIGNER/3d/Animator/Viewpoint Creative/LA: Strong design & comm skills, EXP pref’d in Cinema 4d (or Maya), After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.Send reel/res/URL to [email protected] (12/12)
JOB OPENING: ART DIRECTOR/Word World, LLC/NYC: 5+ yrs exp. Branding, digital design, direct mail, print design, video packaging and special projects. Experience in children’s market a plus. Email: [email protected] (12/12)
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 (12/12)
JOB OPENING: MTV Tr3s Research/NYC: /BA. 1+ yrs exp resrch/data analy for cable/brdcast. Exp w/ Nielsen (Explorer, NPower, MarketBreaks, StarTrak). Str analytic sk. Bi-ling Spanish a +. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (12/12)
JOB OPENING: INVENTORY ANALYST /BET, NY: 1-2years experience in sales or traffic; strong analytical skills;Dealmaker,VCI, Excel experience preferred. Email resume to: [email protected] (12/11)
JOB OPENING: PROJECT MGR/HBO.com/NYC: Manage planning and execution of online projects/scope, budget & time tracking, and stakeholder mgt/3 yrs interactive exp as PM. Apply: http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers , Req: 86605. (12/11)
JOB OPENING: AFFIL MKTG MANAGER/qubo/NYC: Manage/execute mktg efforts for affiliate launches, campaigns and trade shows. Prefer 3+ yrs exp, some travel. Send resumes to [email protected] (12/11)
JOB OPENING: ON AIR MKTG COORD TEMP/USA NETWORK/NY: PLAN’G/SCHED’G SECONDARY EVENTS, NBCU BARTER COORDINATION. 1+ yrs exp mktg, adv, or related field. Strong database skills for content mngmnt/sched’g. Res: [email protected] (12/11)
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WINTER INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: TALENT AGENCY INTERN/LA: For those interested in learning more about the inner workings of a talent agency. Min or 15/hrs/week. Email cover letter & resume to: [email protected] (12/15)
WINTER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: TV PROD. INTERN/PICTURE THIS, NY: New season of Emmy winning Reality Show. Rsch, logging, assist post, phones, runs. Exp w/ Word & Excel. Min 2-3 days/week. Local Trvl Stipend avail. [email protected] (12/12)
WINTER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: ART DESIGN 8 MKTG INTERN/Big Tent Ent, NY: exp with digital photo editing, mkt research, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator; good computer skills. Email: [email protected] (12/12)
WINTER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: MARKETING INTERN/Big Tent Ent, NY: strong MS Office skills, knwldge of mkting and licensing, and good written and oral skills. Email: [email protected] (12/12)
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