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Cynopsis: DIGITAL
9/24/07
Good Morning, it’s Monday, September 24, 2007 and this is your first early morning digital briefing.
ABCNews.com is ending its experiment with former Rocketboom anchor Amanda Congdon, who hosted a weekly videoblog since December. The blog made headlines when it was announced, but failed to make much of an impact, as her followers didn’t seem to follow her to the site. Her fans shouldn’t worry though – Amanda still has plenty to keep her busy including those online infomercials for DuPont and her own product-placement supported show starringamandacongdon .
Fox is offering seven season premiere episodes from its fall lineup for free on iTunes to promote sampling among the web-savvy. The debuts of new shows Back to You, Kitchen Nightmares and K-Ville, along with the returning Prison Break, Bones, American Dad and ‘Til Death will available for two weeks from the day after they premiere on air.
The new season of CBS‘ How I Met Your Mother is being promoted across an array of platforms and sites. Condensed 3 minute versions of the first two seasons (remember that Sopranos remix?) are available on MySpace, YouTube and the CBS Audience Network. Facebook users can create their own recap, in hopes of being selected to air in a November episode. Meanwhile the slapcountdown is keeping track of how long it will be until Marshall fulfills his promise to slap Barney.
NYPost.com selected online video platform ROO to syndicate its video content. ROO also has syndication partnerships with News Corp’s Fox News Channel, Fox affiliates, Sky News and The Times of London.
Los Altos, CA start-up MooWee.tv launched an application that enables internet video content to be viewed on television using an internet-connected Nintendo Wii console. The user interface, optimized for the Wii controller, enables users to search for videos, share favorites and access most viewed or even editor’s picks. The software also keeps track of users’ history and reveals where each video clip was pulled from.
Online video podcast network PodShow will soon be viewable on TV’s equipped with broadband enabled Tivo‘s, according to a preview page up on the PodShow site. TivoCast subscribers will be able to sign up for Season Passes of their favorite user generated channels, just as they do with network shows.
Arris Group is acquiring broadband/cable/satellite technology provider C-COR for approximately $730 million in cash and stock. The newly combined entity will focus on revenue-producing technologies for high speed data, telephony, optical and network access infrastructure and video management solutions. The firms collected over $1.2 billion during the past 12 months.
Sling Media is working with DirecTV on its SuperCast service, offering live, online streaming of NFL games to DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers. Sling Media, makers of the controversial SlingBox, is managing back end operations determining which streams are delivered to which households, according to NewTeeVee.
Digital Stream USA unveiled the first digital-to-analog TV converter to be approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Admin. (NTIA), scheduled to hit the market early next year. The NTIA’s $40 coupon (two of which will be available per household) will bring the cost of the converter down to about $30.
Online advertising firm clickable.com launched a beta service using its proprietary ActEngine technology to monitor online ad performance. The system claims to help advertisers reduce costs and boost efficiency by providing actionable alerts and analytics that work across Google AdWords, Yahoo Search, Microsoft adCenter and other ad networks. Clickable was one of the 40 start-ups chosen to present at last week’s TechCrunch 40 conference.
Americans say they would have a harder time giving up the internet than any other activity including what’s normally reserved for between the sheets, according to a new survey conducted by ad agency JWT. Fifteen percent said they could not live a day without getting online. Another 21 percent said they could only go a couple of days before feeling withdrawal symptoms. Twenty percent of the over 1,000 surveyed said they knowingly spent less time making whoopee because of their online usage.
Online video watching has officially become an obsession, according to comScore‘s July online video viewing results with nearly 75% of all U.S. internet users watching online video. Online viewers watched an average of 68 videos during the month, consuming more than three hours of viewing time. The average clip spanned 2.7 minutes in length.
Top U.S. Online Video Properties by Unique Video Viewers July 2007
Property Unique Viewers(000) U.S. Internet Reach
Google Sites 67,782 37.6%
Fox Interactive Media 35,834 19.9%
Yahoo! Sites 35,325 19.6%
Time Warner Network 26,571 14.8%
Viacom Digital 22,652 12.6%
Microsoft Sites 18,847 10.5%
Disney Online 13,907 7.7%
ESPN 7,733 4.3%
MLB.com 7,671 4.3%
Photobucket.com 6,684 3.7%
Source: comScore Video Metrix
Salon Media appointed former digital media veteran Chris Neimeth as its new CEO, overseeing Salon.com and all of its business functions. Chris had stints with New York Times Digital, Grey Interactive, Real Media and IAC Partner Marketing. He succeeds Elizabeth Hambrecht who will remain on the Salon board of directors.
Allen & Company backed-NABBR, a video widget platform, has appointed two executive members to their team, joining founder and CEO Mike More and founder and CTO Bill Cromie. Zeeshan Zaidi joins the company as Chief Content Officer and Head of Business Development and Drew Berkowitz joins as Chief Revenue Officer.
One of the things that worries folks about publishing content on the web is loss of control. A new site called TubesNow.com solves the problem by creating a software-based template that allows users to drag videos, photos, music, etc. onto a “tube” on their own desktop that instantly creates a minisite others can access. Any changes you make instantly change the “TubeSite.” Any content you pull off stays off because it resides on your own hard drive instead of on a social network’s server.
Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
09.24.07
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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 (9/29)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR /Oxygen.com/ NY: Oversee the E. Coast and M. West Ad Sales territory. Must have strong presentation skills and 5+yrs of online sales exp. Resume to: [email protected] (9/29)
JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/BET, NY: Detailed-oriented, organized, multi-tasker, exc comm & math skills. Prof w/excel, Bachelors degree req. Email resume: [email protected] (9/29)
JOB OPENING: PA’s /Showbiz Tonight/NY Must: live news, hands-on experience searching, logging, editing videotape, graphics coord, passion for pop culture & entertainment news. Not entry level. Resumes: [email protected] (9/29)
JOB OPENING: IMG MEDIA RESEARCH ANALYST / NY: Provide detailed TV rating analyses for various media divisions. Min. 2yrs media research, Nielsen exp req., TV exp., Send resume to [email protected] (9/29)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH DIR/ABC Family & SOAPnet/Burbank: Degree, 6 yrs synd/bcast/cable exp; Mastery of Nielsen/TV software, outstanding writing/Excel skills req, prev mgr exp. pref. Visit : www.disneycareers.com (Req ID 110118) (9/29)
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)
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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)
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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)
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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: 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)
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FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: IT INTERN /WPIX-TV/CW11, NYC:16-20hrs/wk, current enrollees @ an accredited college/univ in comparable major,soph. yr. or better &in good academic standing. Apply www.cw11.com EOE (9/29)
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: SALES INTERN/WPIX-TV/CW11, NYC: 16-20hrs/wk, current enrollees @ an accredited college/univ in comparable major,soph. yr. or better &in good academic standing. Apply www.cw11.com EOE (9/29)
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: WEB INTERN/WPIX-TV/CW11, NYC: 16-20hrs/wk, current enrollees @ an accredited college/univ in comparable major,soph. yr. or better &in good academic standing. Apply www.cw11.com EOE (9/29)
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: NEWS INTERN/WPIX-TV/CW11, NYC: 16-20hrs/wk, current enrollees @ an accredited college/univ in comparable major,soph. yr. or better &in good academic standing. Apply www.cw11.com EOE (9/29)
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: PROD INTERN/WPIX-TV/CW11, NYC: 16-20hrs/wk, current enrollees @ an accredited college/univ in comparable major,soph. yr. or better &in good academic standing. Apply www.cw11.com EOE (9/29)
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Scholastic Media/NYC is looking for fall 2007 and/or spring 2008 MARKETING DEPARTMENT interns. Research, copyedit, support, proof, etc. Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] (9/29)
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: 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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