Coleman Research Group’s Technology, Media & Telecom department highlights video games inspired by news and Nokia's application store

Coleman Research Group’s Technology, Media & Telecom Group facilitates consultations between our clients (institutional investors) and leading technology professionals on a wide variety of topics including semiconductors, data storage and security, computer hardware and software, satellite system operators, telecom equipment, cable and wireless providers, and advertising spending.

Our TMT network spans technology industries across the globe and includes CTOs, CIOs, marketing and business development executives, engineers, buyers, and resellers.

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From Madoff to Sully, news events inspire video games
May 26, 2009

When Navy snipers rescued an American cargo-ship captain last month from Somali pirates, it sounded like something from a movie.

This shooting game by Games2Win.com lets players try to rescue a ship captain from Somali pirates.

But in today's instant-gratification culture, there's no need to wait for Hollywood to re-enact that dramatic high-seas story. Video game developers are already on the case.

Online gaming site Games2Win launched "Saving Captain Phillips," a simple, two-dimensional shooting game, within nine days of the actual rescue. Not to be outdone, Kuma Games followed soon afterwards with "Somali Showdown: Pirates on the High Seas," a PC multiplayer action game that puts players in the middle of a pirate attack on a cargo ship -- and even lets them become one of the pirates.

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Nokia's Application Store Faces Apple Dominance
May 26, 2009

Nokia (NOK) is the world's largest handset company. It has been late to the high-end smart-phone market, but it has distribution leverage all over the world because of its 37% global market share. One of the things Nokia will need to cement its place in the smart-phone market is an application store like the one Apple (AAPL) has. Apple apps have been downloaded over one billion times, mostly onto its iPhone.

The Apple App store gives the company two significant advantages over its competition. The first is that outside developers make the software apps saving Apple engineers huge amounts of time and effort by building a worldwide network of people all working on products for the relatively new iPhone. Second, the apps are useful tools for entertainment, business management, and daily tasks. People with a handset that gives them so many features are unlikely to switch to competing products.

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Career: Research Analyst

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Coleman Research Group, Inc. - CRG (www.colemanrg.com) is an independent research firm founded in 2003. We provide institutional investors direct access to industry professionals, through one-on-one phone consultations, in-person meetings, seminars and educational events. CRG has exceeded the standard of quality service in the emerging expert network industry. We service a sophisticated client base, which includes Fortune 500 companies, top professional services firms and the world's leading financial institutions. We are currently recruiting a Research Analyst based in our New York office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close knit, dynamic and enthusiastic team.

Coleman Research Group's Research Services group enhances the company's existing core services with a specialized focus on proactive investment research. This service provides institutional investors access to an internal team of analysts and content across all sectors through a continuously expanding range of research products.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the capital markets with specific sector/industry fundamental research, have the ability to select timely/relevant investment ideas, be proficient in writing research reports and have experience in hosting conference calls and other moderated events.

Requirements:


Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the capital markets
Minimum of 5 years of buy/sell-side experience within a specific sector (Industrials, Retail/Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Tech/Telecom, Business/Financial Services)
Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to source sector-related data from all relevant sources, including industry publications, webcasts, various websites and company personnel
Comfortable communicating with industry experts, company management and investment professionals
Proven ability to lead and moderate group discussions on behalf of our investment clients
Energetic and self-motivated. Must be organized and able to prioritize work and multi-task effectively
Must be detail-oriented with an ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
Ability to work in a demanding and dynamic team environment which requires flexibility
Effective interpersonal skills is a must
Compensation:

Base salary plus participation in a bonus plan, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, EAP, STD/LTD, Life/AD&D Insurance and commuter savings program.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=229904
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Career: Research Associate

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Coleman Research Group, Inc. - CRG (www.colemanrg.com) is an independent research firm founded in 2003. We provide institutional investors direct access to industry professionals, through one-on-one phone consultations, in-person meetings, seminars and educational events. CRG has exceeded the standard of quality service in the emerging expert network industry. We service a sophisticated client base, which includes Fortune 500 companies, top professional services firms and the world's leading financial institutions. We are currently recruiting Research Associates based in our New York office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close knit, dynamic and enthusiastic team.

Our Researcher's primary role is to identify experts able to meet the needs of our institutional investor clients, qualify them, prepare them and schedule their telephone meeting with our clients. Our Researchers also identify market trends, establish new relationships with industry professionals and build upon existing ones.

Successful Researchers at Coleman Research Group are intellectually curious, poised when interacting with senior executives, organized, energetic and have excellent telephone manners and speaking skills. CRG focuses on the following financial sectors: Technology; Telecommunications; Retail; Financial Services; Healthcare; and Industrials. Researchers work closely with Institutional Sales and Account Management teams, creating a great opportunity for Researchers to learn about the financial services industry.

Requirements:
A degree from a top tier university, GPA will be considered
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
Leadership qualities, positive energy, the ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment
Foreign language skills are a plus but not required (Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, etc.)
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=177351
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Career: Marketing Business Analyst

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Coleman Research Group, Inc. - CRG (www.colemanrg.com) is an independent research firm founded in 2003. We provide institutional investors direct access to industry professionals, through one-on-one phone consultations, in-person meetings, seminars and educational events. CRG has exceeded the standard of quality service in the emerging expert network industry. We service a sophisticated client base, which includes Fortune 500 companies, top professional services firms and the world's leading financial institutions. We are currently recruiting for a Marketing Business Analyst based in our New York office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close knit, dynamic and enthusiastic team.

The rapid growth of our business demands an addition to our team. This position will be responsible for the entire marketing campaign process from idea generation through results measurement and reporting. You will create product positioning strategies and partner with Researchers, Account Managers and Sales teams in the creation and timely maintenance of marketing collateral (printed and electronic).Your primary goal will be to improve brand awareness, generate leads and attract new clientele. You will have direct interaction with other members of the management team.

The best candidates should have the following skills:
Proven ability in devising and implementing effective marketing strategies, including competitive analysis, pricing and client segmentation analysis.
Develop targeted lead-generation channels through a variety of medias/mediums including; web-based, social networking, print, direct mail, email, public relations, press releases, industry trade shows/conferences, and regional sales events.
Proven ability to effectively communicate, plan and negotiate with senior management to develop and implement successful integrated marketing programs.
Actively participate in industry conferences and trade shows to keep abreast of industry trends to ensure consistency with media messages and marketing materials.
Previous experience evaluating and maintaining external PR relationships.
Interest in social networking, and the business tools associated with social networking to benefit Marketing.
Compensation:

Base salary plus participation in a bonus plan, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, EAP, STD/LTD, Life/AD&D Insurance and commuter savings program.

Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of financial services marketing experience
Ability to work with a team
Prior work experience with a company with less then 200 employees
Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce results within tight time frames
Attention to detail of paramount importance
Must be self-motivated, articulate and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=262384

Coleman Research Group’s Healthcare department highlights Pump Away Shingles Pain and Blood Pressure Pill Exforge HCT Approved

Coleman Research Group’s Technology, Media & Telecom Group facilitates consultations between our clients (institutional investors) and leading healthcare professionals on a wide variety of topics including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical research, medical devices, healthcare providers, insurance, and regulatory issues.

Our TMT network spans technology industries across the globe and includes doctors, researchers, scientists, healthcare executives, consultants, and former regulatory officials.

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Pump Away Shingles Pain?
May 7, 2009

A surgically implanted pump that delivers medication to the spinal fluid helps reduce the persistent pain that can linger in some patients after they recover from shingles, according to a new study.

"All patients showed a greater than 50% improvement in pain control," says Andrew J. Fabiano, MD, a senior resident at the University of Buffalo who was scheduled to present the findings yesterday at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons meeting in San Diego. "The patients describe a dramatic improvement in pain,'' he says. The study follow-up averaged nearly six years.

Shingles affects about a million people a year in the U.S., according to the Association for Healthcare Research and Quality, with risk being much higher for people 65 and older.

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Blood Pressure Pill Exforge HCT Approved
May 7, 2009

The FDA has approved Exforge HCT, which combines three blood pressure drugs -- amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide -- into one pill.

Amlodipine is a calcium-channel blocker. Valsartan is an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB). Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic.

In June 2007, the FDA approved Exforge, which contains amlodipine and valsartan. The newly approved Exforge HCT adds hydrochlorothiazide.

The FDA approved Exforge HCT based on a clinical trial that included more than 2,000 patients, according to a news release from Novartis, the drug company that makes Exforge and Exforge HCT.

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Coleman Research Group’s Technology, Media & Telecom department highlights Apple, Twitter and Rupert Murdoch Wants to build Kindle Rival

Coleman Research Group’s Technology, Media & Telecom Group facilitates consultations between our clients (institutional investors) and leading technology professionals on a wide variety of topics including semiconductors, data storage and security, computer hardware and software, satellite system operators, telecom equipment, cable and wireless providers, and advertising spending.

Our TMT network spans technology industries across the globe and includes CTOs, CIOs, marketing and business development executives, engineers, buyers, and resellers.

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10 Things Apple Should Do With Twitter
March 30, 2009

There's no reason for Apple to buy Twitter, as rumor had it earlier this week. Apple's business is to sell more computers, iPods, and iPhones, and owning Twitter won't help with that at all.

But using Twitter more in Apple products could help, especially as the messaging/microblogging service picks up more steam.

Here's ten ideas for how Apple could work Twitter into its products:

Twitter support in iChat, Apple's messaging app.
Using Twitter for RSS-like feeds, such as featured iTunes songs, movies, TV shows, movie trailers, iPhone apps, etc.

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Prepaid wireless service could spur price war
March 30, 2009

News Corp (NWS) chairman Rupert Murdoch has a global team of executives working away on developing a gadget for consuming Internet content. It's supposed to be something like Amazon's Kindle, according to reports in the Daily Beast and the New York Post.

The gadget would incorporate content from News Corp newspaper, TV and studio subsidiaries. News Corp digital boss Jonathan Miller is also talking to outside publishers and content creators about syndication deals.

The big idea is that Rupert wants to find a new way to charge consumers for content.

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Coleman Research Group’s Consumer Goods & Services team notes retail sales soar by 2013 and retail sector rallies

Coleman Research Group's Consumer Goods & Services Group facilitates consultations between our clients and leading consumer goods, retail, and services professionals a wide variety of topics including consumer products manufacturers, electronics, automotive OEMs, international retail chains, leisure goods and services, and more.

Click here to learn more about Coleman Research Group's Consumer Goods & Services Group.

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Retail sector rallies on positive economic data
May 5, 2009

The National Association of Realtors said pending home sales index rose 3.2% compared with February and gained 1.1% compared with a year earlier. Economists said the gain may be a leading indicator of a turn in the housing market.

Meanwhile, business investments in structures were stronger than expected in the government's first estimate of first-quarter gross domestic product, with the dismal 6.1% annualized decline on track to be revised to a 5.8% drop or so. The Commerce Department said construction outlays rose 0.3% in March, better than the 1.5% decline expected by economists.

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8% of retail sales to be online by 2013
May 5, 2009

Online retail is forecast to skyrocket to a $229 billion market in four years, or 8 percent of all U.S. retail sales, according to a report being released today.

One irony is that clothes, shoes and accessories -- the items that shoppers would be expected to want to try on -- top the list of the most popular future online categories, with sales expected to top $40 billion in 2013 from this year's forecast $27 billion, according to the findings by Forrester Research.

The next largest categories are computer hardware, software and peripherals, projected to grow to $36 billion in 2013 from this year's $27.2 billion, and appliances and home improvement products, projected to grow to $30.3 billion from this year's projected $19.2 billion, according to the report titled "The State of Retailing Online 2009."

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Coleman Research Group’s Technology, Media & Telecom department highlights Facebook hit by phishing attacks and Movie piracy

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Our TMT network spans technology industries across the globe and includes CTOs, CIOs, marketing and business development executives, engineers, buyers, and resellers.

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In digital age, can movie piracy be stopped?
March 30, 2009

(CNN) -- The highly anticipated movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" debuts today in theaters, but many fans have already seen it.

The pirating and distribution of "Wolverine," starring Hugh Jackman, is being investigated by the FBI.

The online leak of a pirated, unfinished version of the 20th Century Fox film a month ago sent federal authorities springing into action and stoked a heated conversation within the entertainment industry about digital piracy.

Piracy of upcoming films is not new, but the theft of "Wolverine" is especially troubling for an industry concerned with a stalled economy and the financial bottom line.

It's rare for high-quality copies of a big-budget blockbuster to appear on the Internet more than a month before the film's release, experts say.

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Facebook hit by phishing attacks for a second day
March 30, 2009

Facebook stopped a phishing attack on Thursday, its second day in a row of dealing with a worm on the site that lures people to a fake Facebook page and prompts them to log in.

Facebook has faced two phishing attacks in the past two days but officials aren't sure whether they are related.

Unsuspecting Facebook users get a message from a friend urging them to "check this out" and including a link to a Web page that appears to be a Facebook log-in page, but it is a fake site that steals their information when they type in their username and password. The worm also sends a copy of the message to the infected Facebook member's contacts.

In the latest attack, the Web address was "FBStarter.com." In Wednesday's attack, the address was "BAction.net."

The attacks were stopped within a few hours in each case, said Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt. He said it was too early to say whether the two phishing attacks are related. "We are investigating," Schnitt said.

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