Greetings,
A long overdue list of job opportunites plus 3 events this week. A nice nod to "community" given that all job openings save one come from people within our Group. Not to mention all three events being headlined or organized by MEG'ers. I hope to make it to the panel at Columbia on Tuesday (wow - all panelists and moderators are MEG'ers) and The Circuit event on Thursday (last but not least on the list) - not to be missed!
Work for a hedge fund, shorted the CDO market or otherwise have a tax liability? Consider our charity of choice Outward Bound! (also newly championed and shepherded by Jason Rapp).
Hope to see you at a Happy Hour or Networking Dinner sometime this summer.
Regards,
Kim Bangash
Media & Entertainment Group
CHARITY HIGHLIGHT - OUTWARD BOUND

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Digital Media Manager, Verizon
- Ad Sales and Biz Dev, MTV Networks
- Content Syndication Manager, Current TV
- Finance Manager, Participant Media
- Director Interactive Service, The Ant Farm
- VP of Development, Hollywood producer
- Developer, Getback
- Product Manager, Limelight Networks
- Senior Strategy Marketing Director, Hispanic targeted
- Online Media Manager, Crown Publishing Group
- Marketing Manager, ESPN
- Product Marketing Manager, Yahoo!
- Distribution Finance Analyst, Lucasfilm
EVENTS
- Tuesday June 3 Mass Media in Transition Panel, Columbia Business School
- Tuesday June 3 Under the Radar, Mountain View, CA
- Thursday June 5 The Circuit Internet Week Party, New York
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
1) Digital Media Manager, Verizon
We are looking for someone with a strong mix of content, technical and business skills to build new businesses for Verizon's 4 screens (TV, online, mobile, HUB) including video, social networking, virtual worlds, and other emerging platforms. This role requires thought leadership, a strong entrepreneurial background, and offers significant room to expand and grow within Verizon and requires thought leadership.
7-10 years in the content and/or wireless industry, understanding of online & mobile content, and some knowledge of the technical architecture underlying web/mobile services including APIs, remote storage, network economics, and picture services/messaging. Strong business development, communication skills, & financial modeling background a must. SMS/MMS Messaging background a plus, as is experience negotiating high stakes deals with large media companies. Ability to work on cross-functional teams internally, establish priorities, and manage by objectives required are essential.
Education: BA/BS Marketing or Business Administration: MBA preferred
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Establish and implement multi-screen video strategy – Work with cross-functional teams to establish four-screen video strategy (TV, online, mobile, HUB) to deliver un-paralleled customer experience across Verizon's screens, each tying into the "converged storefront". Ensure that each screen is cross-referenced, merchandised and available for content to be purchased, and consumed.
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Establish and execute social networking and user-generated content plan – Work with legal, product team, and content providers (YouTube, MySpace, Facebook) to deliver best-in-class social networking services on-Verizon's 3 screens. Ensure proper protection and disclosures to subscribers while navigating legal issues on privacy and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Create revenue generating opportunities within communities and virtual worlds online & on mobile. Manage partnerships with communities and application developers. Coordinate with Sponsorship team to ensure Verizon messaging inline with overall Social Networking strategy.
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Lead strategic projects across Verizon and Verizon Wireless platforms – work across content team, with Finance, Product, Network, Media, and Legal teams to identify new strategic areas Verizon is not currently participating in, establish business models and secure internal alignment and see projects through development, launch, and life-cycle management.
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Modeling and analysis- For new business opportunities across platforms, determine financial viability of new services and revenue opportunities, working with finance on how best to price offerings to customer base and deliver a broader range of services across existing and future handsets and product offerings.
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Develop new revenue generating opportunities - Uncover new content and advertising revenue opportunities across video, games, and music and bring new concepts to execution/launch. This includes leading content strategy on new devices (such as the HUB and browser-based devices) negotiating deals and overseeing projects to launch. Post- launch, manage partners to ensure optimal performance of products/content launched.
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Based in NJ with 1-2 days per week in New York City
Contact Jennifer Byrne at Verizon Communications or reply to this e-mail
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2) Ad Sales and Biz Dev, MTV Networks
Company: MTV Networks
Job Title: Manager, Ad Sales Strategy & Business Development
Job Description:
Oversee monthly and quarterly analysis that tracks and reports on the state of the MTVN ad sales business; includes internal business drivers and competitive landscape.
Package key metrics, takeaways and analysis for MTVN and Viacom senior management presentations.
Key deliverables include ongoing senior management reports delivered to senior ad sales leadership and strategic analysis to help shape corporate guidance around ad sales business (e.g. earnings call preparation, board of directors presentations).
Provide clear, concise senior management-ready deliverables outlining operating unit trends including price, sales volume, sales product or inventory mix, etc.
Provide detailed context around competitive landscape including cable ad marketplace, digital advertising landscape and macro-economic environment.
Partner internal to MTVN ad sales to understand ongoing channel or website specific sales initiatives and strategies.
Partner across MTVN to understand key corporate strategic initiatives or partnerships and their impact on sales business.
Work closely with cross-function groups including MTVN research, ad sales finance, ad sales business intelligence, digital ad operations, integrated marketing to outline and articulate key messages and relevant themes.
Provide both qualitative and quantitative insight into key quarter-over-quarter, year-over-year trends relevant to investment community.
Requirements:
BA required.
Minimum 2 – 3 years work experience in equity research, investor relations ideally with coverage of media industry, consulting or media/advertising strategic planning & business development
Experience with third party research sources including but not limited to TNS, Comscore, Wall Street analyst reports, Nielsen ratings.
Experience pulling and manipulating data directly from internal Evolve database.
Familiarity with basics of advertising business including sales metrics and key business drivers.
Strong Excel and powerpoint skills required.
Strong writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects, presentations and multiple simultaneous deliverables.
Contact Palak Solanki at MTV Network or reply to this e-mail
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3) Content Syndication Manager, Current TV
Manager, Content Syndication- Current TV - SF, CA. Manager needed to oversee day-to-day operations for Current's online video content syndication program. Duties will include setting up and managing systems/workflows for content screening, recommendations, programming content to third party sites, and working with quantitative metrics to monitor and optimize performance of video clips. Solid experience in both television programming and web-based media particularly web video - is required. program...@current.com
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4) Finance Manager, Participant Media
Participant Media seeks a fulltime Finance Manager to work directly with the CFO. Responsibilities include accounting, budgeting, tracking and reporting overhead, streamlining and implementing appropriate controls and coordinating treasury functions. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree (business majors preferred), 2-3 years of accounting or finance experience, general knowledge of accepted accounting principles, tax, budgeting and treasury. Please email cover letter and resume to car...@participantmedia.com
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5) Director Interactive Service, The Ant Farm
Director of Interactive Services for The Ant Farm's Online Division. Team leader who can build and manage a team of online creative talent. Lead web design and development team in shaping customer experiences on websites, games and other online advertising materials. 6+ years as a management-level professional in a digital design or marketing capacity. Know CSS/XHTML, Photoshop, Flash. Send resume to res...@theantfarm.net. Include in email subject line: UTA-DIS
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6) VP of Development, Hollywood producer
Major A List producer looking for young, aggressive, creative VP Development to work with him in acquiring and setting up material for theatrical motion pictures, television and other entertainment media. A good working knowledge of and relationships with, talent agents, talent managers, literary agents, as well as writers, actors and directors desired. Great opportunity to earn producing credits, as well as fees, based on experience and performance. Send resumes to craigv...@aol.com
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7) Developer, Getback
A recently VC-funded online programming network. Please respond to FitzJohn Flynn or reply to this e-mail. From Fitz: "Please take a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be interested in the position, or anyone else who could help me find a great candidate. Contracting, Work for hire, freelance in West LA."
Company:
www.getback.comJob Title: Developer
Description: We are looking for people with the following skills:
HTML
DHTML
PHP
MSQL
JAVA script developers.
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8) Product Manager, Limelight Networks
Limelight Networks
Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:LLNW) is a leading provider of high-performance
content delivery network services with a focus on delivering rich media content
(video, music, software, games and social media) over the Internet.
Product Manager
Description:
A Product Manager must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy;
a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. Limelight Networks'
Product Managers are responsible for the product planning and execution throughout
the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer
requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering,
sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are
met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports
the company's overall strategy and goals.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
" Deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification
" Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
" Run beta and pilot programs with early-stage products/services
" Work closely with sales engineering to ensure successful initial adoption
of new products/services and to capture best practices for broader use within the
sales organization
" Perform product demos to customers
" Develop pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals
" Develop sales tools and collateral content
" Capture requirements for use as input into future product planning
Qualifications:
" 5+ years related product management experience
" Technical background, with experience in Content Delivery preferred
" Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to include presentation
skills.
" Demonstrated ability to develop product requirements documents, technical
and sales presentations, and programs that enable sales teams to be successful.
" Demonstrated leadership skills, to include influence and persuasion.
" Proven ability to work effectively with multiple levels of management.
" Ability to work across organizations/functions in a team environment
" Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain
relationships with internal and external customers.
" Proven ability to multi-task
" Must be able to travel 25% of the time
Education:
" Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred)
Limelight Networks is a leader in the CDN industry. We offer an attractive compensation
package with competitive salary and benefits.
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9) Senior Strategy Marketing Director, Hispanic targeted
Company description:
This organization exists for one simple reason: to strengthen America by advancing
the college education of Hispanic Americans. They are committed to the mission
of doubling the rate of Hispanics earning a bachelor's degree to 18% by 2010.
This organization is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher
education (Budget = $45 Million). Founded in 1975, their vision is to strengthen
the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans, the largest
minority segment of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the
rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, this 501(c)3 not-for profit organization,
provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach
support than any other organization in the country.
Headquartered in San Francisco, this organization has opened regional offices in
Southern and Central California, the Northeast, the Southeast, Midwest and Texas.
In addition, They launched a Washington, D.C.-based Institute to generate public
partnerships in support of their work. During its 31-year history, this organization
has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth almost $220 million to Latinos from
all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who have attended more than
2,000 colleges and universities.
Job description:
Sr. Officer, Research and Strategy Marketing Development
Spanish Language skills are NOT required for this role
* Develop and implement strategic plans to maintain and develop the organization's
research portfolio associated to corporations, foundations and individuals.
* Assist the Directors/VP in the design, implementation and management of administrative
services and procedural policies of the organization's marketing, research and strategy
operations to benefit corporate, foundation and individual development approaches.
* Recommend marketing and business trend solutions to corporate, foundation and
individual strategy-related problems presented by staff, and senior level administrators
at the organization.
* Use knowledge of internal and external information resources to independently
gather marketing data, perform business trend analyses, special studies and projects,
and prepare reports and correspondence as requested by the Directors/VP in support
of corporation or foundation proposals and individuals.
* Take a leadership role to ensure Development department goals are achieved through
appropriate marketing research strategies;
* Supervise review and analysis of announcements, brochures, leaflets and correspondence
from agencies or funders for possible sources of funds and other items of interest
to the organization's departments.
* Directly supervise one fulltime staff analyst position
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10) Online Media Manager, Crown Publishing Group
Online Media Manager - Crown
Job ID: |
4448964 |
Position Title: |
Online Media Manager - Crown |
Company Name: |
Random House, Inc. |
Job Function: |
Manager |
Entry Level: |
No |
Location(s): |
New York, New York, 10001, United States | |
Posted: |
May 14, 2008 |
Job Type: |
Full-Time |
Job Duration: |
Indefinite |
Min Education: |
BA/BS/Undergraduate |
Min Experience: |
3-5 Years |
Required Travel: |
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The Crown Publishing Group, which includes Crown Adult Trade Books, Random House Audio, and Information Publishing Group which includes Fodor's Travel, is looking for an Online Media Manager / Sr. Manager to join a newly created online marketing team.
As the Online Media Manager / Sr. Manager you will be responsible for developing and managing online marketing programs designed to acquire new customers. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years experience in online marketing, with strong experience managing various and diverse media outlets (paid search, affiliate marketing, lead generation, ad networks, social media, etc.) and building high-level relationships with online partners/vendors. This individual will be able to implement reporting, analysis and strategies to improve marketing campaigns in order to generate new customer acquisition and positive ROI. The candidate will have a proven ability managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:
•Manage search marketing campaigns for multiple programs, and employ as appropriate, advanced search techniques such as contextual ads, geo-targeting, and day-parting.
•Manage all aspects of our affiliate program including offer strategy, creative development and recruiting new partners.
•Identify, evaluate, and implement performance-based programs to support traffic, lead, and revenue goals.
•Solicit and evaluate online media proposals from advertising networks.
•Implement and review creative and copy, as well as testing multiple ads in order to identify the most effective ad placement.
•Interpret and evaluate ROI analyses and recommend new strategy enhancements based on campaign results and market conditions.
Qualifications:
•BA/BS in Marketing or related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
•3-5 years of Online Media Experience (planning, buying, strategy development) with an eCommerce company or agency with eCommerce clients.
•Strong vendor management experience required.
•In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in online media consumption.
•Analytical and creative thinker, with the ability to translate strategy into tactics and ideas into action.
•Knowledge of direct marketing, eCommerce and internet-based business models a plus.
The individual we seek must be self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Skill in troubleshooting and resolving issues necessary. Excellent internal-customer service skills, organizational and communication skills.
Thank you for your interest in Random House. Random House is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply via https://myjobs-en.becruiter.net/jobagent/profitcenter/job_details.aspx?profitcenter=randomUS&jobid=201795&jobboard=allwebjobsdotcom
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11) Marketing Manager, ESPN

ESPN MARKETING
Marketing Manager
Job ID: 149863
Scope of Responsibility and Essential Functions:
The Marketing Manager will assist in developing and executing comprehensive marketing plans and advertising strategies for all programs and properties to which he/she is assigned. This includes developing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assigned sports and their fans; analyzing ratings trends; working with Research to identify opportunities for growing viewership/consumption and identifying fan insights around which to develop strategies for growth; leading creative development and production of marketing communications with advertising agencies and ESPN's internal Creative Services group; developing and managing production timetables; coordinating internal legal approval of advertising concepts; ensuring the accuracy of all key programming information to be communicated in advertising; and, managing the successful/timely integration of advertising with our internal Media/On-Air Scheduling group.
Assignments include: Men's and Women's College Basketball and Golf. Marketing plans should appropriately leverage the full complement of ESPN assets (the ESPN television networks, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, etc.) and, when appropriate, off-channel media. The Marketing Manager serves as a liaison with key internal constituencies including Programming, Production, Corporate Communications, Legal, ESPN/Disney/ABC Synergy, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Customer Marketing and Sales, and Affiliate Sales and Marketing.
The Marketing Manager will also have direct contact with key external constituencies such as relevant sports Leagues. The Marketing Manager is responsible for evaluating and providing strategic direction on creative at various stages of development. He/she is further charged with managing the production budgets for those properties to which he/she is assigned. The Marketing Manager is responsible for and will manage a Marketing Coordinator in the day-to-day maintenance of his/her assignments including communicating the status of projects to appropriate members of the Marketing, Media/On-Air Scheduling, Creative Services and Affiliate Marketing groups. The position reports to the Senior Director, Sports Marketing.
Qualifications/Requirements
Four year college degree. Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience in an advertising agency as an account manager or in the marketing department of a consumer packaged goods or retail company, a TV network or a sports league. An understanding of marketing fundamentals, including evaluating qualitative and quantitative research, writing strategies, evaluating creative and managing budgets. An understanding of and experience in TV, print, radio and online production. Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. A passion for sports.
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12) Product Marketing Manager, Yahoo!
Position
Product Marketing Manager, Yahoo!
Company
Yahoo!
Division Hotjobs Location(s) California: Bay Area
Function Marketing: Brand/Prod. Mgmt. Department
Industry(s) Communications: Multimedia, Highly Diversified: Service, Services: Computer-related, Services: Internet Development, Technology: Computers/Software, Technology: Multimedia Products Employment Type Full-time Professional Employment
Salary Range $90,000 to $110,000 Non Salary Compensation(s) Stock Options, Other Benefits
Post Date 03/30/2008 Job expiration date 06/26/2008
Contact Info
Mrs. Kathy Burke
Sr. Recruiter
Yahoo!
Staffing
701 First Avenue
Sunnyvale CA 94089
USA
Phone (408) 349-7446
Mobile Phone
Fax
Email kat...@yahoo-inc.com
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13) Distribution Finance Analyst, Lucasfilm
Distribution Finance Analyst
Summary: As part of the Distribution finance team, provide financial accounting and contractual (participations and residuals) reporting for all Lucasfilm film and television properties and financial planning and analytical support for the Lucasfilm Distribution, Marketing and Business Affairs Divisions' financial and operational executives.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Status: Project Hire
Benefited: Benefited
Exempt: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Manager, Distribution Accounting
Responsibilities:
- Financial Accounting and Contractual (Participations and Residuals) Reporting:
- Analyze and process distribution statements received for all Company pictures from various distribution channels ranging from theatrical to home video to television markets.
- Assist with accounting for film product. Responsible for recording General Ledger activity related to certain LFL film properties in adherence to GAAP.
- Responsible for invoicing and assisting with collections related to TV licensing agreements. Responsibilities include reviewing the financial terms of the agreements during the draft contract process, liaising with Business Affairs to determine whether all available contracts were properly input into the Pyramid database, uploading invoices into Oracle, printing & sending invoices, coding cash receipts and coordinating with Tax to obtain withholding certificates.
- Maintain participation accounting records and ensure payment of participations and residuals including episodic television residuals.
- Maintain airings and ratings data for episodic television series.
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Execute quarterly, annual, and long range forecasting processes for Lucasfilm Distribution, Marketing and Business Affairs, which includes coordination with divisional executives and corporate FP&A.
- Respond to inquiries from all levels of Lucasfilm management regarding plans/forecasts and financial performance, providing both summary and detailed analyses.
- Review, analyze and explain report variances. Create financial models and develop additional supporting schedules as required.
- Provide commentary /analysis on variances and develop additional supporting schedules as required.
- Perform special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- BS or BA in Accounting/Finance. CPA certificate a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years solid experience in financial analysis, accounting or audit. Participations / residuals reporting a plus.
- Entertainment industry finance/accounting experience preferred. Working knowledge of SOP-002 a plus. Episodic television experience a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel modeling a must; database design/management skills strong +. Working knowledge of TM1 a plus
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little or only general instruction. Proven time management and multiple task management capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned projects or processes, and exercise good judgment and creativity in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, involving complex issues in a fast-paced, unpredictable, ambiguous environment.
- Big picture thinking, but with the ability to manage extremely detailed, highly complex spreadsheets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to diplomatically interact and develop solid working relationships with studio/clients, management, staff, and divisional peers.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please visit
http://www.lucasfilm.com/employment/jobs/ or submit a resume directly at
http://www.lucasfilm.com/employment/apply/.
Lucasfilm Ltd. and its divisions are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Please advise if you need an accommodation for the interview process.
EVENTS
Tuesday June 3 Mass Media in Transition Panel, Columbia Business School
The Mass Media in Transition: How Digital Technology and the Search for Content Are Transforming the Industry.
Event Date: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 at 12:30pm
Event date: June 3rd, 2008, 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Panelists:
Jeremy Kagan
Lisa Hsia
Sree Sreenivasan
Eli Noam
Moderator: Ava Seave
Date: June 3rd, 2008
Location: Columbia Business School (3022 Broadway, New York, NY 10027), 301 Uris, Reception in Calder to follow
Time: 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Price and Signup Instructions: Free event. No advanced registration necessary.
Hosted by Columbia Business School
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Tuesday June 3 Under the Radar, Mountain View, CA
Social Media and Entertainment
June 3, 2008 | 8:00am – 6:00pm
Microsoft Campus | 1065 La Avenida Street | Mountain View, CA 94043
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THE LAST UNDER THE RADAR EVENT SOLD OUT! *The last day to register is Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 PM |
CONFIRMED JUDGES:
Rick Bolander, Gabriel Venture Partners
Vineet Buch, BlueRun Ventures
Peter Chane, Google
Rob Hayes, First Round Capital
Lewis Henderson, William Morris Agency
Bradley Horowitz, Google
Shankar Iyer, Webex
Jack Kennedy, Fox Interactive
Chad Kinzelberg, Scale Venture Partners
Charlene Li, Forrester Research
Dave McClure, 500Hats
Peter Molettiere, SNAP Mobile - Nokia
Joshua Newman, Twentieth Century Fox
Jason Oberfest, MySpace
Marty O'Keefe, Microsoft
Scott Sangster, Walt Disney Internet Group
Robert Scoble, Scobleizer/Fast Company
Dan Schiappa, Microsoft
Kara Swisher, Wall Street Journal
Rick Witham, Forum Nokia
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Thursday June 5 The Circuit Internet Week Party, New York