Cynopsis: DIGITAL

 

08/11/10

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, August 11, 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. 

New digital platforms continue to chip away at the windows once exclusively enjoyed by pay TV outlets. Online and snail mail movie rental service Netflix signed an exclusive 5 year deal with Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM’s EPIX service that will make new titles available to Netflix subscribers via video streaming an aggressive 90 days after their premium PPV and SVOD debuts. The deal makes Netflix, which is up to about 15 million subscribers, a valid competitor to traditional premium cable channels. It is expected to yield EPIX close to $1 billion in licensing fees, helping the new venture reach its goal of breaking even by the end of 2011 despite not yet achieving carriage on many of pay TV’s largest distributors, per the LATimes. The deal, which won’t prevent EPIX from selling titles to online PPV services such as iTunes and Amazon’s Video On Demand service, takes effect on Sept. 1.
 

 
This one’s for The Dude. IPTV service provider NeuLion has partnered with its latest sports group, The Professional Bowlers Association, to power live interactive video on its official site, PBA.com, continuing under the Xtra Frame brand. Due to launch in Sept., in time for the PBA World Series the following month, premium and subscription services will feature live streams of PBA events, highlights, chat and exclusive couch programming. A video syndication player that will be offered to website providers targeting bowling fans.
 
CBS Interactive completed a relaunch of its business-themed BNET site, simplifying the interface and adding a dozen new writers, including leadership guru Marshall Goldsmith and his daughter, Kelly Goldsmith, of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. The site will now feature more than 1,000 exclusive, original pieces per month.
 

 
Spanfeller Media Group has completed a round of initial funding led by SoftBank Capital NY, followed by Greenhill SAVP, RRE Ventures and Lerer Media Ventures, in addition to a group of angel investors. The new company’s launch site, which will focus on food, is the first in a series of topic-specific verticals. The company is headed by former Forbes.com CEO Jim Spanfeller with Mike Perlis serving as Chairman.
 

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Entertainment Weekly magazine is bringing back use of Microsoft 2D tags for its Annual Fall Movie Preview out on Aug. 20. The tags, which allow smartphone users to wave their handsets over the page to be taken to the proper YouTube page, were used for EW’s Summer Movie Preview and received over 80,000 scans.
 

 
Google‘s offices in Seoul, South Korea were raided by police, who are concerned the company’s Street View cameras are spying on Korean citizens illegally, according to reports. Google, which is already facing lawsuits and investigations over its Street View data collection practices in a number of countries, began deploying the cars late last year in a bid to launch its Street View service in South Korea later this year. Google also announced plans to introduce Street View in 20 German Cities by the end of this year.
 
Membership-required retail outlet Sam’s Club will install free Wi-Fi powered by AT&T in all 500 of its stores by November to help showcase internet-enabled TVs and the apps they feature.
 
Digital messaging software firm Waterfall Mobile, the company behind “The Cove” texting campaign unfurled during the movie’s Oscar acceptance speech, has partnered with non-profit mobile services provider mGive, to offer mobile giving to its clients. PETA is the first client to sign up, launching a campaign called Elephants Never Forget to run in conjunction with Vans Warped Tour 2010, enabling concert goers to donate $5 via text message.
 

 
The market for “Hybrid” web-to-TV set top boxes that bring apps and widgets to TV programming, along with advanced advertising, will reach $1.3 billion worldwide by 2014, according to market researcher In-Stat. Hybrid-capable set-top boxes are shipping today, but only a small percentage are using the capabilities, according to a new report. Digital terrestrial boxes will be the hybrid-box growth leader, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42% between 2010 and 2014. Western Europe will be the hot bed for development of hybrid services, as well as the leader for early hybrid set-top box shipments.
 
Half of mobile users in the U.S. (about 85.5 million users) will have the ability to access the mobile web by 2013 via browsers and apps, according to a revised forecast from eMarketer. Recent estimates from Nielsen place smartphone penetration at 25% in the U.S. (up from 23% the previous quarter and 16% from a year ago.)
 
US Mobile Internet Users and Penetration, 2008-2010
Year                                        2008 2009 2010  2011   2012  2013  2014
Mobile internet users (millions)      50.9  68.6   85.5 101.1 115.2 129.7  142.1
% of mobile phone users (%)        22.3  28.7   34.7   40.3   45.2   50.1   53.9
% of population (%)                    16.7  22.3   27.6   32.3   36.4   40.6   44.1
source: eMarketer, July 2010, CAGR = 15.7%
   

 
One of the promises of mobile video networks is the ability to power professional video uplinks. Yes, this could mean avoiding costly satellite truck rolls for broadcasters. Vomodo is one a handful of companies working on mobile backpack solution that utilizes proprietary adaptive bit rate streaming software and up to 6 cell network air cards to upload broadcast-quality live video from a remote location. (Vomodo CEO Pete Raustein says the unit has been successfully tested in extreme conditions, including on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain and on the back of a motorcycle bombing down the road at 70 mph.) The unit, which Comcast‘s Entertainment Group is taking delivery of next Monday, sells for between $13k – $15k, or can be leased for between $2-$2.5k, including CDN fees.
 

 
Cablevision Systems Corp. has upped James A. Blackley to EVP/Corporate Engineering and Technology. James will continue to oversee the company’s engineering and technology, Enterprise IT and e-media departments, continuing to report to COO Tom Rutledge.  
 
JP Clement, previously Co-Founder & COO of Karma Media Labs and a VP at Fanscape, launched The Marketing Distillery, an analytics, ROI-based Social Media Marketing Agency focused on online engagement. He will oversee a core team of social media and creative experts as Chief Analytics Officer.

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TBD.com is the new Metro Washington D.C. blog-style website launched by Allbritton Communications, (owner of Politico.com), which replaces the company’s local ABC affiliate station site as well as the site of its 24-hour cable news channel, News Channel 8. Put together under the direction of GM Jim Brady (who also consulted on the design of Politico.com), the site is a fresh take on a local news portal, utilizing generous white space and clever user interface ideas to help readers find what their looking for. Top stories are prioritized and labeled by how many minutes ago they were posted, next to graphics of gridlocked roads. Type in your zip code to pull up stories pertaining to your community. A staff of about 50, including 20 reporters and 6 “community engagement” team members, will contribute and aggregate hyperlocal content, using social networks to keep in touch. So far more than 1,700 people are following @TBD on Twitter, along with 400+ Facebook friends and the nearly 200 Foursquare pals. The TBD Community Network pulls in content from neighborhood blogs. The station has submitted iPhone and Android apps for approval that adopt the same straightforward visual look. The idea is to keep the conversation with the community going wherever it may be; even the name of the site (To Be Determined…) communicates this. (TBD Editor Erik Wemple is credited with naming the site, as he signed each of his emails with “Editor of TBD” when the team was still scouring for a good URL.)

Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
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08.11.10

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JOB OPENING: SR COUNSEL/MTVN Bus. & Legal Affairs/NYC: Working w/ BALA team to support Content Dist & Mktg. Advise on variety legal buz matters.  4-7 yrs  relevant in-house or law firm exp req’d. Apply: www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (8/18)

JOB OPENING: FORMAT PRODUCER/AETN/Stamford, CT:  www.aetn.com 3 mon project  https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=77230 (8/18)

JOB OPENING: SALES PLAN’R/BET/NY: Prepare Sales Plans, Mng mult Accts, 2 yrs exp in Cable Sales or buying a must.Detailed-oriented, org’d, multitasker, exc comm & math skills, BA req. Email resume: [email protected] (8/18)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, DIGITAL BRAND/National Geographic/NY:  to sell nationalgeographic.com as well as all NG global media assets. To apply, go to www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs . EOE (8/18)

JOB OPENING: MEDIA ASST/NYC:  Fast growing Media Dept of Global Corp: Seeking a detail-oriented, resp person to work on various media accts. Strong PC, comm & mathematical skills are a +. B.A. req’d. Res to: [email protected] (8/18)

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR/Dynamic Logic/NYC: 5+ yrs exp digital advertising research. Acct leadership. Build/maintain client relationships. Analyze/interpret data. Apply: www.dynamiclogic.com Dynamic Logic is an EEO Employer (8/18)

JOB OPENING: SYNDICATION DIST EXECS: Resourceful, self-starting, exp regional sales execs to join estab. syndie sales team. Strong negotiating skills. Nielsen data analytical skills a must. Resume: [email protected] (8/17)

JOB OPENING: DIR, DIGITAL MEDIA/Sí TV/LA: www.sitv.com/sitv-jobs: 5+yrs exp.Manage all online content. Provide social network strategy, best practices & tactics to grow online fan base & on-air viewership. Network exp req EOE (8/17)

JOB OPENING: SR. DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE/Hoff Productions/NY-DC: Celebrated global producer of factual television seeks a talented, smart, well-connected, creative development leader. Frequent travel required http://bit.ly/bNHemn (8/17)

JOB OPENING: ONLINE SALES COORDINATOR/tvguide.com/ NY: support team w/campaign & creative mgmnt. Liaison btwn agency & Ad Ops, assist w/billing discrepancies/process invoices, support planners w/day to day. [email protected] (8/17)

JOB OPENING: JUNIOR WEB DESIGNER/Nickelodeon Digital/NYC: 2+yrs exp. web pg desgn, contnt desgn, & concpt devlpmnt, Strng knwldge Photoshp, Flash, Illustrtor, Dreamwver, Strng design skils. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (8/17)

JOB OPENING: SNR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MARKETING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 12+yrs digi mkting exp. in mkting/ad agency or w/in Ent/Media, Exp in emrging media, Innovator, Strng strategic & analytc ablty EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (8/17)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, DIGITAL MARKETING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 5+yrs digital mrkting exp. in Ent/Media/Ad space, Strng knwldge of online display, Strng presentation & analytic skils. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (8/17)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT/Nickelodeon/NYC: 10+yrs tactical mangmnt or similr exp., Strng knwldge of database & direct mrkting/advrtising. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (8/17)

JOB OPENING: INTGRTED MRKTNG COORD/fuse/NY: Asst strat mrktng manger w dev & execution of revenue genratng multipltfrm intgrted mrktng opp.2+yrs mrkting w/in netwrk, media, agency enviro. Send rez to [email protected] “MC” in subj (8/17)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, PROMOTIONS & MERCHANDISING/PRN/Sherman Oaks CA: Identify/execute merchandising & promo opportunities across all Premiere platforms. EOE Cover/resume: [email protected] More info: www.Premiereradio.com (8/17)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR RESEARCH MANAGER/ NYC: 7+ yrs. Primary/Consumer research (a must). TV and/or Agency experience required. More info at: www.canoe-ventures.com/careers. Canoe voted “1 of the Top 10 places to work in Cable” (8/17)

JOB OPENING: LOG SUPERVISOR/SIRIUS XM RADIO/NYC: Supervision of Log Assembly. 5+ yrs traffic exp. 2-3 yrs supervisory exp. Well versed in traffic systems. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply http://www.sirius.com/careers (8/17)

JOB OPENING: SR DIR, ALT & RLTY PROG/AETN/LA: Resp edtrl ovrsght crrnt n/w sries & progs; dev nw edtrl contnt fr LT. 5-10 yrs prog/prod exp cble n/w. https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=77202 (8/17)

JOB OPENING: DIR RESPONSE/ACCT EXEC/IPG AD SALES/NYC: Sell ads/listings to Short & Long form Direct Response advertisers.3-5 yrs of media selling exp TV and/or interactive ad sales. Track rec of success. www.rovicorp.co m job 8780 (8/17)

JOB OPENING: SUPR, PROG INVENT/Rainbow/NYC: Mng projs related to inventory admin for cable nets. Anlyz/review contracts & inv data. Exp in invent admin, Fam w/contracts & solid analytical skills a mus. www.cablevision.jobs #11403BR (8/14)

JOB OPENING: LICENSING MGR, LATIN AMERICA (NYC): Leads retail strategy & drives profitability 5+ yrs. exp. Excellent organizational skills & ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment BA/BS deg. req. [email protected] (8/14)

JOB OPENING: AFFILIATE MRKTG, INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS MGR/Univision NYC:  Develop/Execute distributor marketing and media partnerships/exp in media and consumer marketing, Spanish fluent a + EOE Resumes: [email protected]   (8/13)
        
JOB OPENING:  DEPUTY ENT EDITOR/New York, NY:  Conceiving, writing and editing online content, including frequent blog posts, slide shows, special features. Apply: nbcunicareers.com Job #1242079 (8/13)

JOB OPENING: MARKETING MGR/Mun2/Universal City, CA:  Exp in affiliate, consumer mktg & cable distribution req & understanding of US Hispanic and/or Multicultural/Ethnic consumer. Apply: nbcunicareers.com Job # 1219561 (8/13)

JOB OPENING:  DIR OF FINANCE/Multi platform kids ent.co /Burbank:  Needs  P/T 3days a wk.  Understanding of children’s properties & cross media platforms. Expert fin’l modeling & hands on attitude req’d. [email protected] (8/13)

JOB OPENING:    INTEGRATED MKTG MGR/fuse:  Dvlp/execute revenue generating multi-platform integrated mktg opps 4 potential/existing Ad Sls clients. Dvlp promo/spnsrshps 4 dig pltfrm. Apply: www.thegarden.com employment @bott #2010-503
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JOB OPENING: DIGITAL PRODUCT MNGMNT/NYC/Northern VA/INVISION, Inc: Digital professional w/ exp in sales plan’g and/or sales operations at a mid to lrg sized publisher, looking for a new challenge. Resume: [email protected] (8/12)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR PRODUCT STRATEGY/ Burbank: manage multiplatform digital strategy, identify digital platform opportunities, EOE apply via www.disneycareers.com job ID 257865 (8/12)

JOB OPENING: MGR PRODUCT STRATEGY/Burbank: define digital priorities for the Playhouse Disney property & franchise; min 6 yrs exp in digital media space; EOE apply via www.disneycareers.com job ID 257203 (8/12)

JOB OPENING: INTEGRATED MKTG/AETN/LA: Liaise btw ad sales partnerships/mktg on added val sprshps btw clnts/adv & LT/LMN assts/props; TV Mktg exp; Ad Sls Mktg pfd https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=76553 (8/12)

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FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  AD SALES, MARKETING/Rainbow/Woodbury, NY: Unpaid, must be able to get College credit, 2 openings. See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req id 10523 (8/18)
 
FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  FEARnet WEB PRODUCTION INTERN wanted to prepare text, images & video for publication online. Experience w/ Photoshop & blogging software. Passion for horror genre a must. Email resumes to [email protected]  (8/18)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  FEARnet WEB VIDEO INTERN: Experience w/ on-set equipment, Final Cut Pro, digitizing & encoding media. Passion for the horror genre a must. Email link to your demo reel & resume to [email protected]  (8/18)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  FEARnet GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN wanted to help Mktg Team in designing online graphics. Experience w/ Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash. Passion for the horror genre a must. Email portfolio & resume to [email protected]  (8/18)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  A/V MARKETING INTERN wanted to help prepare LIONSGATE trailer & TV spot submissions. Familiarity w/ A/V formats, Quicktime, Handbrake, Final Cut & DVD Studio Pro a plus. Email resume to [email protected]  (8/18)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: PROGRAMMING RESEARCH/Oxygen Media/NYC: Learn about tv from the inside out. Intern will increase analytical skills and learn Nielsen tools. Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Passion for tv. Contact [email protected] (8/17)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  Oxygen Media/NBCU/NY/ SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN: Must be eligible to earn college credit, able towork2-3 full days during fall semester, passionate about TV & social media. Resume to [email protected] (8/13)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  TV PROD INTERN/NY: handle fast-paced position for a min of 10 hrs per wk. Addt’l hours may be banked. Must have basic knwldg of Excel & Word. Prior office exp is a +. Please contact [email protected] (8/13)

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SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA, TV & FILM SALES. 6+ years of Domestic and International experience in Film & TV sales with strong knowledge of contracts and strong Rolodex of clients, email [email protected] (8/18)

SITUATION WANTED:  ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/RESEARCH & LICENSING:looking for short-term freelance projects. 7+ yrs. experience in television/film/online. Good rates. Great with deadlines. Contact: [email protected] (8/18)

SITUATION WANTED: ACCOUNTING/FINANCE – 20+ yrs. experience in TV Broadcasting & Cable.  Seeking FT/PT or Temp-to-Perm position: [email protected] (8/17)

SITUATION WANTED: PRIME TIME EMMY DOCUMENTARY. PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER in L.A. Credits: National Geo, PBS, Discovery, History CH, TLC and MSNBC. Contact email: [email protected] (8/17)

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] (8/17)

SITUATION WANTED: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/RESEARCH & LICENSING: looking for short-term freelance projects. 7+ yrs. experience in television/film/online. Good rates. Great with deadlines. Contact: [email protected] (8/17)

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] (8/14)

SITUATION WANTED: Hard working, self-starter PRODUCTION MANAGER(NY)with Field Producing and Post Supervisor experience seeks challenging new position. Past companies include HBO, MTV, A&E, Thirteen & Nat Geo. [email protected]   (8/13)
 
SITUATION WANTED: STORY/POST PRODUCER (LA): Creative thinker/hard worker, 10+ years experience, all reality genres, many network & cable credits. Great at paper cuts, solid in edit bay, detail-oriented, fun. [email protected] (8/12)

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]  (8/12)

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