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Cynopsis: DIGITAL

10/10/07

Good Morning, it’s Wednesday, October 10, 2007 and this is your first early morning digital briefing. 

BitTorrent continued with its transition from pirated content enabler to legit video streaming provider, unveiling new software to help make streaming video over the web faster and more cost effective. Dubbed the BitTorrent Delivery Network Accelerator (DNA), the service uses peer-to-peer architecture to save on server costs; when one user watches a video the software sends data to others requesting the same stream. It can also be used to facilitate downloads of feature length movies, games, software and other large files.
 

 
Tivo struck a deal with Real Network’s Rhapsody music service to give Tivo subscribers access to the 4 million song subscription-based music service for an extra $12.99 a month. Tivo also has deals in place with Amazon’s UnBox, Fandango and others, designed to make the DVR a content hub that reaches beyond the cable universe. Meanwhile the company said integration with Comcast set-tops is near to being completed, a promise it has been making for two years.
 
MTV launched a new fashion website TheLookRightNow.com to showcase the original micro-series Fashion: The Life, also available for viewing across MTV’s The Hills on VOD as well as the show’s virtual world site. The 3-10 minute webisodes, powered by iFilm, feature co-branded content opportunities for sponsor Pepsi to plug its new designer clothing line.
 
Multiplatform network ReelzChannel will premiere the new show Movie Up on Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 pm ET. The movie guide show, hosted by comedienne Tory Shulman, focuses on new releases in every window of distribution.
 
High-def broadband lifestyle network KushTV signed a deal with Helio to distribute a number of its original episodic series to 3G mobile phone users. KushTV currently has branded channel partnerships with Helio, Joost, YouTube and Akimbo.
 
Mobile software provider Emdigo introduced new console-quality mobile 3D character screens based on THQ Wireless licensed brands. Content can be navigated via keyword tags instead of the dreaded pull-down menu. The NFL is one of the THQ licensees to provide content.
 
Quirky author and radio host Riley Martin, who regularly appears on Howard Stern’s show to discuss his alien abductions, is hosting his own weekly interactive webcast on Broadcaster.com.
 

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Finnish instant-messaging start-up Jaiku was acquired by Google. Like Twitter, Jaiku utilizes web and IM-based tools to allow users to keep track of their friends’ comings and goings without having to cumbersomely text individual friends. The site assures users its IM, SMS and web based apps will continue work normally.
 
Vuze announced it is opening up its platform to allow independent producers distribute video content through its portal. Video, audio and gaming publishers have the option to offer ad-supported downloads or pay-for-play rentals. Vuze also announced it reached the 10 million user milestone, adding 2 million new users in September alone.
 
Social sports network Takkle launched a new High School Football raking system from Sports Illustrated that allows fans to view videos and rate the county’s top 100 players.
 

 
Yahoo is buying a 10% stake in the Hong Kong IPO of Alibaba.com, the B-to-B unit of China’s biggest online retailer. The stock is scheduled to go on sale on the Hong Kong market on Nov. 6.
 
The AP is suing VeriSign-owned Moreover Technologies for publishing AP’s news reports online without permission after it asked the company to cease and desist in September. Moreover was acquired by Verisign two years ago.
 
What started as an open discussion on Apple‘s forum has hatched into a class action lawsuit. California resident Timothy Smith is suing over Apple’s aggressive stance against hackers who have figured out how to unlock the iPhone. The company recently sent out updates that would disable unlocked phones and announced it would deny warranty services to those affected.
 

Streaming media ad network TargetSpot struck a partnership with content-sponsored links provider Pulse 360 to integrate advertising and publishing solutions. TargetSpot allows businesses to create, buy and place their own advertising messages within streaming media. Pulse 360 offers a range of content-based and geographic-based targeted advertising.
 
Twitter launched a new feature to allow advertisers reach loyal users by launching branded channels, according to The Guardian. The “microblogging” start-up has attracted 350,000 devotees since launching and enjoys a cult following in Silicon Valley. 
 
Rebel Digital signed a deal to become the exclusive advertising, sales and marketing partner of music search engine Project Playlist. The site has over 13 million registered users to date.   
 

 
Only 23% of Millennials surveyed strongly agreed they would rather watch videos on their TVs vs. their PCs compared to 48% of 55 to 64 year olds, according to a Frank N. Magid Associates study published in Ad Age. Nearly 29% of the overall sample admitted the PC is competing for their entertainment viewing time. For the 18-24 year old crowd, that percentage rises to 36%.
 
New series and seasons (full eps only) released online since 2 October 2007:

After Hours with Daniel (MOJO; Unbox): season 1

Aliens in America (CW; iTunes): current season (1)

America’s Psychic Challenge (Lifetime; iTunes): current season (1)

American Chopper (Discovery; iTunes): seasons 3 & 4

American Dad (Fox; iTunes, Unbox): current season (3)

American Gangster (BET; iTunes): current season (2)

American Gothic (CBS; Unbox): season 1

Back at the Barnyard (Nick; iTunes): current season (1)

Better Half (Bravo; Unbox): current season (1)

Degrassi: The Next Generation (The N; iTunes): current season (7)

Dr. Danger (MOJO; Unbox): season 1

Everybody Hates Chris (CW; iTunes): current season (3)

48 Hours Mystery (CBS; iTunes): volume 2

Ghost Hunters (SciFi; Unbox): current season (3)

Girlfriends (CW; iTunes): current season (8)

Hogan Knows Best (VH1; iTunes, Unbox): season 3

How It’s Made (Discovery; iTunes): seasons 1 & 2

I Love New York (VH1; Unbox): current season (2)

The King of Miami (MOJO; Unbox): season 1

Life Is Wild (CW; iTunes): current season (1)

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (Bravo; Unbox): current season (5)

The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central; Unbox): current season (2)

The Search for the Next Elvira (Fox Reality; iTunes): current season (1)

A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (MTV; iTunes): current season (1)

Supernatural (CW; iTunes, Unbox): current season (3)

Three Sheets (MOJO; Unbox): season 1

The Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney; iTunes): current season (1)

source: Trivial TV
 

 
Brand integration platform provider NextMedium hired former GoTV Networks Chief Executive David Bluhm to be its new CEO.
 
Facebook Finance Chief Gideon Yu, who helped negotiate YouTube’s $1.7 billion sale to Google, joined the Board of Directors of fingerprinting technology provider Vobile Inc.
 
Mara Schiavocampo was named Digital Journalist for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her reports will appear chiefly on the website nightly.msnbc.com.
 

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Sci Fi Channel and Publicis Groupe’s Fallon Worldwide created an ambitious Flash-based interactive tie-in for the mini-series Tin Man, based on L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Infinite Oz utilizes new ZoomQuilt technology to take users into a digital creation chock full of extra scenes, character background and artwork, created by B-Reel. Tin Man premieres on Sci Fi on Sunday, December 2 at 9 pm ET/PT and will air over 3 consecutive nights.

Later — Wayne
Wayne Karrfalt for Cynopsis: Digital
10.10.07

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JOB OPENING: AE, ADVERTISING SALES/Gospel Music Channel/LA/Western Region: Part-Time Position, work from home.  [email protected]   (10/17)

JOB OPENING: EXEC PROD/A&E TV/NY:Responsible for the development and piloting of programming for The History Channel.BA/BS/5+ yrs exp in prgming/prod at a cable/brdcst or prod co.Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (10/17)

JOB OPENING: TV RESEARCH FREELANCER/ABC Burbank: min 1-2 yrs exp TV research, apt at Nielsen/WRAP, strong written & analytical skills, college degree req. www.disneycareers.com (Keyword search Req ID 114567) (10/17)

JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT/ MTV/NYC: 5+yrs Digital Media, Music Industries exp, MBA, Strg Power Point/Excel/Financial & Presentation skills. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (10/17)

JOB OPENING: VP, MKTG/Columbia MD: Oversee the development of marketing strategies and campaigns which enhance affiliation with the brand, and ad campaigns, promotions and/or web marketing campaigns. Visit www.rl.tv for details.  (10/17)

JOB OPENING: FT/MKTG MGR/FOX REALITY CH/LA: Busy all reality channel seeking mgr to execute mktg plans, promotions, PR tactics &manage agencies. 4-5 yrs., TV exp. a +, Apply: http: www.foxcareers.com #FNG9038   (10/17)

 JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/Univision/NYC: Detail oriented team player w/excellent comm skills & proficiency in PowerPoint to support business development VPs. 2-4 yrs exp req. Bilingual Spanish a +. Apply [email protected] EOE (10/17)

JOB OPENING:DIGITAL AE/History/A&E/NY: Sell digital advertising solutions to clients/agencies. Dvlp new business. Client service and acct mgmt.3yrs in sales -min 2 yrs digital sales. Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (10/17)

JOB OPENING: INTERNET ACCT EXEC/CBS5.com/San Francisco: Responsible for identifying/ meeting w/ new business customers, prepare and present proposals & customized opps and dvlp long-term advrtsng relationships. Res: [email protected]  (10/17)

JOB OPENING:TV BUYER/KD&E/NY: 1-2 yrs exp in National or Local TV working on video game publisher. Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking. Responsible for negotiations & maintenance. Go to www.kdande.com (10/17)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, DAYTIME PROGRAMMING/ABC Daytime is looking for a Manager of Programming with strong writing development skills for its two east coast serials. Please visit  www.disneycareers.com – reference job#118395 (10/16)

JOB OPENING: GSM-KSBI-TV/DT-OKC Must be a highly skilled leader/proven track record of revenue success & sales strategies. 7+ yrs experience required. B.A. preferred. Tremendous opportunities.  Send resume to: [email protected]. (10/16)

JOB OPENING:  INTERACTIVE ACCT EXEC/Discovery Channel/NY & IL: Sell nat’l interactive ads incl. online, vod, mobile & podcast. Mng & dev. growing business. Strong communicator. Solutions sales exp. Apply: www.discovery.com Req#5868  (10/16)

JOB OPENING:  ONLINE MEDIA RELATIONS MGR/NY:  leverage new media (RSS, SEO, digital releases), develop relationships w/blogs, podcasts, v-logs. 2-3 years’ experience, track-record. Competitive salary/benefits. [email protected] (10/16)

JOB OPENING:  DIRECTOR, RESEARCH/E! Entertainment: Manage dept workflow, including custom requests and standardized reports. Full job description and application online, www.eentertainment.com/careers (10/16)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING fuse TV/NY:Dvlp/execute multi-platform integrated mkting opportunities for Ad Sales clients. Strong writing skills req. 5+ yrs exp in a network/cable tv, ent, media or ad agency req. App @ [email protected] (10/16)

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JOB OPENING:    COORD,AD SALES MKTG/GAC/SCRIPPS NETS/NY: Execute added value, develop sales materials,client & sales liaison, mng website updates, track all promotions1-2 yrs exp cable/sales/agency. Apply at www.scrippsnetworks.com (10/16)

JOB OPENING: DIR CONSUMER MEDIA MKTG/A&E TV/NY: Mng all consumer media mktg initiatives for THC & its sister ntwrks. BA/BS/ 7 yrs exp media w/strong knwldg of traditional & digital mktg/adv mngmnt.Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (10/13)

JOB OPENING: CREATIVE DIR/ON-AIR PROMO/A&E TV/NY: Create,execute & mng mktg campaigns for THC & its sister ntwrks. BA/BS deg/5 yrs exp in on-air promos w/ cable or brdcst net. Brand building a + Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html (10/13)

JOB OPENING: MKT RSCH ANALYST/FREELANCE/MTV Networks/NY: Analyze primary & syndicated data on consumer behavior and attitudes for Spike TV. Degree & 1 year experience statistical analysis required. email: [email protected] (10/13)

JOB OPENING: MGRS & DIRECTORS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/ MTV&VH1 Digital/NYC: Multi Openings. 5+yrs Prod Dev, Exp creating Digi PRDs Bldg Intractv Digi Prodct; Knwlg ActionScript 2.0, DOM, CSS. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvncareers.com (10/13)

JOB OPENING:  SENIOR MANAGER, DIGITAL SALES RESEARCH:  ABC seeks a Sr Mgr for Digital Sales Research. Coordinate market research efforts around emerging content platforms. Please visit  www.disneycareers.com – reference job#113022 (10/13)

JOB OPENING:  DIRECTOR OF ONLINE PRODUCTION/Nickelodeon/The-N/NYC: 7+yrs web dev/production/PM; 3+ yrs. mgt exp; User Interface/Interface Architecture design skills. EOE/M/F/D/AAP apply www.mtvcareers.com (10/13)

JOB OPENING:  VP MEDIA PLANNING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 8+yrs exp. Media planning; 5+ yrs. mgt exp a must; Exp. media planning in an agency setting preferred. EOE/M/F/D/AAP apply www.mtvcareers.com (10/13)

JOB OPENING:  SR RESEARCH ANALYST TNT/TBS/COURT TV Ad Sales/NY: National research support/create sales positioning presentations. Strong analytical/data interpretation/writing skills. 3+ yrs exp. Apply: [email protected]   (10/13)

JOB OPENING: INTERACTIVE A/E/WPIX/CW11 NYC: 3+yrs online sales exp. well networked in online community, high interest in media, proven track record in online sales, pro-actively drive revenue, rush resume to www.cw11.com EOE (10/13)

JOB OPENING: ONLINE AD SALES MGR/NYC: Growing multi-media co. looking for pro-active deal maker w/ media buyer contacts & ability to close deals for websites with traffic over 1 mill. Exp. req’d. Cvr/Resume: [email protected] (10/13)

JOB OPENING:  EDITOR /Portland OR: Great opportunity to prove you’re a motivated, brilliant spot and music video editor to a national TV audience. Write us: [email protected]  (10/12)

JOB OPENING: OFFICE MGR-ADMIN ASST/GSN/NY: Office mgmt & facilities duties. Report to SVP, Ad Sales. Outstanding comp. skills, problem solving, comm skills. 2 yrs. exp in ent/media. BS deg pref’d. Res/cvr letter:  [email protected]  (10/12)

JOB OPENING: VP MEDIA RELATIONS/ABC DAYTIME/LA: Seasoned publicity and corporate communications executive to oversee bi-coastal PR department for ABC Daytime and SOAPnet. www.disneycareers.com/no.110245 (10/12)

JOB OPENING: MARKETING /PorchLight Entertainment/LA: seeks mktg exec. to lead campaign for major new PBS series aimed at kids. Experience in all mrktng phases. Resume/salary history to Jeff Ircink: [email protected] (10/11)

JOB OPENING: MKTG & PROMO MGR/VIZ Media: For magazine division. Pref exp: Consumer Mktg (teen focused), creative copy writing, online promo exp & orig effective ideas. Res/sal req: [email protected] with Mktg Promo Mgr in subject line (10/11)

JOB OPENING:  ADV & PROMO MGR/ AMC/NYC:  Manage all mktg plans, cons adv campaigns & promos from start to finish. 2+ yrs creat mktg exp, pref TV/Cable. Budget Planning & PM exp a +. rez to www.cablevision.jobs ref #4460BR (10/11)

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JOB OPENING: DIR KIDS PROGRAMMING/KidZui/San Diego: New online service seeks kids web content guru. Ensure freshest coolest content presented in ways sure to engage kids. Know Kid trends/interests/products? Apply [email protected] (10/11)

JOB OPENING:  SALES ASSISTANT/The Hotel Networks/NY: Work w/ AE’s & Planners to service agencies and clients on daily basis. PowerPoint & Excel a must. 1+ yrs media experience a plus. Send resume to [email protected]  (10/11)

JOB OPENING:  RESEARCH MGR/Music Choice: Support sales, mrktng& prgrmng initiatives across multiple platforms w/accurate & actionable research. BA/BS 4-6 yrs media rsrch exp. req./1 yr VOD rsrch strongly pref. [email protected] (10/11)

JOB OPENING: SALES ASST SPRVSR/UNIVISION/NY: Provide support for a team of 2 VPs & 10 AE’s. Highly orgzd, detailed oriented, proactive, exc comm skills a must. 2 yrs sprvs’g exp pref’d. MS skills. Res: [email protected] EOE (10/11)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS/TURNER BROADCASTING/NYC: PR efforts for TNT/TBS/TCM. Premieres/junkets/screenings/spec events/talent appearances. Media contacts/8 yrs exp/4 yr degree. Apply: [email protected] (10/11)

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:  Exp’d mentor looking for fall term internship. Position provides 360 deg access to the fields of prod & mngmnt in internat’l setting. Flex hours,business is conducted in a home office. Email: [email protected] (10/17)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  PROD. INTERN: Film Co. seeks motivated interns, with strong phone skills. Assist w/ projects, admin duties. E-mail Resume or Letter to: [email protected]   (10/17)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  MUSIC INTERN/Oxygen Media/NYC: Seeks motivated intern 3-5 days/wk; w/strong interest in music to review submitted music, assist in searches, maintain library, gen’l off duties. Email resumes to [email protected] (10/16)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  PROG INTERN/Oxygen Media/NY: seeks motivated intern, 3-5 days/wk, w/strong comm. skills; willing to learn ops of prog dept, research broadband, & prvd admin support. MS office apps a plus. email to: [email protected] (10/16)

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SITUATION WANTED: SCRIPT COORDINATOR/NYC: Seek Script Coord./Supervisor role. TV series,  film  any genre. Versed  in all script formats. Detail oriented, team player, creative, published. [email protected] (10/17)

SITUATION WANTED: SEASONED PROD/SHOW RUNNER: 2x cable net launch vet w/ A+ talent/music background. Resonant leader. Hawkish eye on budget. Resourceful. Confident. NYC/Phil/DC. Long/short term. [email protected] (10/17)

SITUATION WANTED: EVENT/MEETING PLANNER/NYC: 3 + years exp. in corp./special events and PR. Excellent references. email: [email protected] (10/12)

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E-mail Trish Pihonak for rates and specs for Job Openings.  

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