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Moguls head to deal-making summer camp in Sun Valley
Jul 9, 2013
Investment bank Allen & Co's annual get together for the business glitterati starts today in Sun Valley, and the media deals could pile up.
Upworthy aims to turn viral into meaningful
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Ben Johnson
Jul 5, 2013
There's a new video website that wants you to stop watching cat videos and start paying attention to things that matter.
Local newspapers are dead; long live local TV
Jul 1, 2013
The Tribune Co. has agreed to pay $2.7 billion for 19 local TV stations.
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Going once, going twice: New York Times set to sell Boston Globe
Jun 27, 2013
Bids for the Globe are expected to be in the $100 million range. The New York Times company paid more than a billion dollars for the publication 10 years ago.
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How the world consumes news: Depends on where you live
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Chau Tu
Jun 26, 2013
Digital consumption of news is rising worldwide, thanks to increasing usage of tablets and sharing on social media.
Washington Post puts up paywall
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Queena Kim
Jun 12, 2013
The Washington Post is erecting a paywall. It’s one in a long list of newspapers that are trying this business model. So, how's it working out for them?
New entries in the AP Stylebook: 'Flash mob,' 'Google Hangout'
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Kai Ryssdal
May 30, 2013
The go-to manual for print media turns 60 this year.
For public good, not for profit.
CNN and Buzzfeed sitting in a tree: What's in the new relationship for CNN?
May 28, 2013
Cable company CNN has a new partner in cat videos and GIFs. What's the benefit?
Freedom Tower enters crowded New York market to lure broadcaster antennas
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Stan Alcorn
May 21, 2013
Before 9/11, many local TV broadcasters transmitted from the World Trade Center. Now, they are being wooed back, but there's competition from other skyscrapers.
Media, cell phone companies exploring ways to lower data costs
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David Gura
May 10, 2013
Media companies are considering subsidizing data-plan costs so smartphone users will keep watching video, wireless carriers will keep data revenue, and streaming shows can sell more ads.