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Cyn opsis: DIGITAL

09/09/08

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, September 9, 2008, and this is your first early morning digital briefing.

Two media powerhouses have joined forces. Google signed a deal with NBC Universal to begin brokering some spot TV ads on a selection of the group’s cable networks including Sci Fi, Oxygen, MSNBC, CNBC, Sleuth, and Chiller. The partnership will represent the first time Google has acted as an ad middleman for a TV network, although Google launched an auction-based online ad network with little success last year (so far integrated only with Echostar’s Dish Network.) NBC hopes Google will be able to provide it with unprecedented data on viewership and usage to help marketers make real-time adjustments in their media buys. On the local level, NBCU and Google have also agreed to work jointly on adapting the Google TV Ads platform for local market use.

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LonelyGirl 15 Jessica Rose‘s continues to be the “It girl” of online video. Her newest show Sorority Forever launched yesterday on TheWB.com, another soapy conspiratorial mystery from McG and Big Fantastic, the producers of Prom Queen. (New episodes are available daily at 9 am p in a 24-hour exclusive window on TheWB.com and MySpaceTV, before being distributed across partner sites.) She’s also starring with YouTube comedian KevJumba and other internet personalities in a 10 episode web series for HBO premiering Oct. 1. Hooking Up is the first sustained scripted project from HBO’s online studio HBOlab. 
 
Additional Warner Bros. Television Group properties including The O.C., Smallville, One Tree Hill and Veronica Mars are also now viewable in a series of new branded channels on the MySpace TV portal. Users are able to embed videos into personal profiles, blogs, bulletins and comments sections both inside and outside of the MySpace environment.
 
The syndicated version of Endemol Productions’ Deal or No Deal is hoping to attract viewer interest with an online sweepstakes component. Click on a case (and register) for a chance at $10,000 each week. The Deal or No Deal Club will be promoted on air and via local affiliate websites.
 
Logo‘s newly launched 365gay News is having a launch of its own this week with the new 365gay News: Roundtable, a new Face-the-Nation style roundtable focusing on LGBT issues. The 30-minute show will be simultaneously televised nationally on Logo’s 365gay News during its regular Thursday 7p airtime. The first installment is already available online.
 

 
iWidgets signed its first major content provider for its Social Syndication Platform. CBS Interactive will be using the platform to stream full ad supported episodes of prime time shows including the CSI franchise, NCIS and Numbe3rs to personal profile pages of Facebook and MySpace, where young users spend a majority of their time online. The iWidgets tool allows users to watch, share and participate in interactive elements developed around the programming including sponsored polls and contests.  
 
Mobile video services platform Transpera signed deals with MTV Networks, Discovery, AccuWeather.com, Travel Channel and Next New Networks to deliver video to mobile users in an off-deck model. Transpera is one of the more comprehensive mobile video solutions providing ad sales, delivery, management and integration services.
 

 
There are tons of new gadgets and apps being unveiled this week at the DemoFall show in San Diego built to help the PC and TV develop a closer relationship. The show is a huge pitch session for tech companies; each presenter is given 6 minutes to wow the crowd with their latest and greatest inventions. (Check back tomorrow for a rundown from the competing TechCrunch 50 conference, live coverage of which is being provided by Ustream.tv.)

• Bee TV is a personalized multiplatform IPG that learns to recommend what you might want to watch based on past preferences, mood, the time of the day and what room your TV set is in. Best of all it integrates with linear TV, VOD, IPTV, and mobile devices
• ffwd is a web video navigation tool built around “channels” of recommended programming from partners including Hulu, CBS and Comedy Central. One cool offering is group chat, allowing up to 12 users view and chat while watching something
• RemoTV is a personal media platform allowing users to access and share media from their PC to a multiple devices including 3G multimedia phones and Windows Mobile smart phones. Support is also planned for game counsels like Microsoft’s Xbox and the iPhone
• RealNetworks released RealDVD for PCs, a new $30 (for a limited time) piece of software that enables users to copy DVDs they’ve purchased on their computers without actually cracking the copyright protection they’re shipped with.

 

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM UPSTREAM HABITAT

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Content Delivery Network BitGravity has launched a single ASN global IP network for Tata Communications, capable of delivering HD quality content throughout Europe, Asia, North America and India. The underwater tier-1 IP network connects more than 200 countries across 300 PoPs and more than 1 million square feet of data center and co-location facilities. Tata also made a strategic $11.5 million investment in Burlinghame, CA-based BitGravity.
 
Dolby Labs’ 3D Digital Cinema solution is now being picked up for adoption in Europe and Asia by exhibitors including Hoyts, Cinemax and Kenepolis Group. The company recently recorded its 500^th overall shipment of the system, powered by Texas Instrument’s DLP technology, which allows theaters to project movies in 3D format.

Crisp Wireless recruited Nokia Interactive Advertising and AdMob to join its mobile advertising initiative. The consortium is being put together to enable Crisp Publisher Network members to better monetize mobile content using mediums such as search, banner ads and text ads.
 
Video ad solution provider VideoClix signed a deal to power Attention Span Media’s Dorm Life web series with clickable ads and other interactive features. Viewers will also have the ability to click on items in the videos to find out more information about the story, characters and objects they are watching.

 
San Francisco-based Global digital ad services firm AdGent 007 hired John E. Marcom, Jr. as COO. John has served as an executive and journalist for a range of companies including Yahoo!, Time Inc. and The Financial Times. He was also head of revenue for AtomFilms before it was acquired by Viacom.
 
Neal Scarbrough has joined Comcast’s Versus as VP/Digital Media. He will oversee digital media strategies and the management of versus.com as well as serve as the site’s Editor-in-Chief. John comes to Versus from Wasserman Media Group/Sportnet where he was VP and Editor-in-Chief.
 
Online advertising company Media6° hired Andrew Pancer as COO as the start-up prepares for its commercial launch. Andrew was VP of Digital Development for the New York Times Co. and COO of About.com.
 
.FOX Networks, the international ad network operated by Fox International Channels, appointed  Daija Arias as Online Regional Ad Sales Director for the New England and Central U.S. territories. Based in .FOX’s New York office, he will provide strategic direction for the .FOX sales team and lead media sales efforts. Daija will report directly to Online Ad Sales Director, Rafael Hernandez.
 
Crisp Wireless named former GM of online ad network Quigo Thomas Foran as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Tom will be based in New York and report directly to CEO Boris Fridman.
 
Former ABC publicist Nicole Nichols has been named SVP/Communications and Strategy for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. In her new role, Nicole will serve as chief spokesperson and develop and implement internal and external communications strategies for the multiplatform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Harpo Productions.
 

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Here’s another ad supported video search/navigation interface that just launched yesterday designed to organize, suggest and personalize your online viewing experience. Washington D.C.-based Invision.tv most resembles the traditional cable IPG in that it organizes clips by channel or content provider. For those who like the layback, surfing experience, it’s not a bad way to go. Pull down menus at the top allow you to access collections by channel, interest, genre and people. The social networking aspect of the site looks promising; groups who share interests can organize their own channels and invite friends to add them to their collections. The beta is very rough looking – the video thumbnails look like they’ve squashed together and thrown into a fish tank  – but presumably that can be corrected. The ease of use here in creating playlists and publishing them to other platforms will really be crucial to Invision’s success.
 
Later — Wayne
 Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
09.09.08

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JOB OPENING: ESPN/ DIR SALES OPERATIONS based in NYC: Oversee team on 20. Must have solid mgt and leadership as well as media exp. Send resume to [email protected] (9/16)

JOB OPENING: JR AE /NABBR.COM/LA: Ad sales / acct mgmt, dev & res. Min 2 yrs media planning/sales, & understand/participation of social web, multitasking, MS office, BA or equiv. Salary / comish / equity – Apply: [email protected] (9/16)

JOB OPENING: TVG Network, the interactive horseracing network, is seeking a SALES PLANNER; located in Los Angeles. To apply, click: http://jobs-macrovision.icims.com/macrovision_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?mode=view&jobid=8088 (9/16)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER MARKETING/ABC/Burbank: BA degree, 4yrs solid TV/Advertising exp. needed to execute off air marketing for Daytime/SOAPnet. Apply www.disneycareers.com Req # 175534 (9/16)

JOB OPENING: ANALYST AD SALES TRAINING/ MTVN/NYC: Train Jr sales staff one-on-one or in groups on sales processes & systems. Must have 1 yr min in sales & strong comm skills. Apply online at http://mtvncareers.com . EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/16)

JOB OPENING: DIR, COMMERCIAL OPS/MTV/NYC: Run commercial ops team to create/run commercial logs for several music channels at MTV. Must have 5-7+ yrs in traffic w/ 5+ yrs of mgt. Apply online: http://mtvncareers.com . EOE/M/F/D/AAP (9/16)

JOB OPENING: PRODUCT OPS MGR/TBS/NY or ATL: Drive operations of new TV ad product across divisions. Need 4-7 yrs in network or digital mktg ops, ad ops, etc. Freelance to start. Send res and cover to [email protected] (9/16)

JOB OPENING: DIR, DEVELOPMENT/BUENA VISTA PRODS/LA: 5+ yrs exp develop, pitch + sell NON-scripted prgrming; netwrk, cable and/or 1st run. Strong pre-exist relationships w/creative community. Apply www.disneycareers.com # 175964   (9/13)

JOB OPENING: FREELANCE CONTENT & SCHEDULING ADMINISTRATOR/AETN, NY: Coord prog catalog & logistical support.2-3 yrs prog/scheduling exp. Strong comm & org skills.Foreign language a plus. Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (9/13)

JOB OPENING: DIGITAL CAMPAIGN SPECIALIST, AD SALES PLANNING/AETN, NY:Asst AE in post sale execution & delivery to maximize ad revenue for AETN. Strong comm& org skills. Work well under pressure.Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (9/13)

JOB OPENING:  DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS/Scripps Networks/NY:  Resp. for providing legal counsel to internal clients; negotiate, draft, interpret agreements. Knowledge of entertainment/contract law. Apply at: www.scrippsnetworks.com (9/13)

JOB OPENING:  Producing team of a primetime comedy special is looking for PRODUCERS with television, variety, and pop culture experience (3-5 years).  Send a cover letter and resume, attached and in the body, to us at   [email protected].  (9/13)

JOB OPENING: DEVELOPMENT/NATURAL HISTORY DIRECTOR 3632: National Geographic Television is seeking DEVELOPMENT/NATURAL HISTORY DIRECTOR. To apply visit our website:  www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs and search fro Job ID 3632. EOE (9/13)

JOB OPENING:  AD SALES DIRECTOR/Jumptv/NY, NY: ( www.Jumptv.com ) 3-7 years exp new media sales. Must be able to generate and close new online sponsorship, advertising and video sales. Email res to [email protected]  (9/12)

JOB OPENING: SR RESEARCH ANALYST/ABC Burbank: Degree, min 2 yrs exp TV research. Bckgd in rtgs analys, qual testing, strong written & analytical skills. Primary research, a plus. Apply at: www.disneycareers.com . (Req ID 174327)  (9/12)

JOB OPENING: DIR CORP COMM/NBC UNIVERSAL, mun2/LA: Manages business/trade & consumer/programming communications for mun2 operation. 5 yrs exp(industry exp pref)/BA/Bilingual(Spanish/English). Apply @ nbcunicareers .com (#811173)  (9/12)

JOB OPENING:  AD SALES ACCT MGR/Discovery Int’l/NY: Talented sales executive w/ 5+ yrs media sales exp to grow revenue and expand international client base. Int’l exp required. Apply: www.discovery.com , Req#8258  (9/11)

JOB OPENING: LINE PROD/AMCtv/NY: Resp for ntwrk non-scripted orig prog (stunts, series, fests, ent news & spec events). Mng multiple projects from start to fin. 5+ yrs set prod & prod mgmt exp. Res: www.cablevision.jobs ref# 5824BR (9/11)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ONLINE/LIFETIME NY: Sales Account Manager responsible for growing and managing digital media sales for myLifetime.com and related properties Apply at: http://www.mylifetime.com/about/jobs.html (9/11)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/Rainbow Advertising Sales Corp/NYC: 1+ yrs exp in mkt, adv or bus related field. Assist Sales team. Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills. See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req 6989BR (9/11)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Rainbow Advertising Sales Corp/ Bronx NY: 3 yrs min exp major market TV, radio sales exp at ad agency level. See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req id 6841BR (9/11)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Cablevision/Suffolk LI: Seeks AE for local ad sales.2+ yrs ad sales exp. Pref’d cable TV, radio, e-media adv. Valid NY DL. See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req 6844BR (9/11)

JOB OPENING: PROJ MGR FOR VP SALES/Fox Dig. Media (FDM)/NY: Work w/ sales, prod/clients on sponsorship initiatives. Mng timelines, team deliverables, creative assets & client expectation for FOX.com & AmericanIdol.com www.foxcareers.com (9/11)

JOB OPENING: DIR, NAT’L AD SALES/Fox Dig. Media (FDM)/NY: Dvlp/implement strategic plan for sale of Sports advrtsng. 6-8 yrs Sales & prior mngmnt exp needed. Sell integrated deals w/ TV as well as online only. www.foxcareers.com (9/11)

JOB OPENING: RIGHTS & CLEARANCES ADMINISTRATOR (Freelance) /A&E TV, NY: Negotiate 3rd party licenses for footage, music, photos for program renewals. BA & 2+ yrs entertainment exp in licensing. Resume: www.aetn.com/careers.html (9/11)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR CONVERGENCE PROGRAMMING/Scripps Networks/TN: Resp. for convergent interactive/television, web content, page design, video production, and technology across brand sties. Apply at: www.scrippsnetworks.com (9/11)

JOB OPENING: AD SALES:  Hispanic kids and family targeted biz seeks sales talent. 3 to 5 yrs non-traditional ad sales/sponsorship in Hispanic, Kids or Cable TV.Positions in NYC and/or Texas. Email [email protected] (9/11)

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FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:PUBLIC RELATIONS/MKTG.INTERN/LA: Opp to work with entertainment, fashion & gourmet clients.Work on press releases, calling media and building brands. Send resume: [email protected] and specify intern in subject (9/11)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY Fall/Winter Publicity Interns/LA: Undergrad., Credit only, 1 avail. in Photo Publicity, 1 avail. in Network Program Publicity. Send resume to [email protected] (9/11)

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