December 2009
46 posts
Nielsen Business Media Shutting Down Editor &... →
Sad.
HuffPo: "Tiger Woods Sex (VIDEO)" →
The Huffington Post relies on a bait and switch in which it puts the wholesome reporting by brilliant folks like Nico Pitney and Sam Stein and Ryan Grim up front while sliding SEO bait, nip slips and other trash in the back.
The question is: how long can they maintain a reputation as a serious news outfit while making their money on flesh and new media smoke and mirrors?
Watch60 Minutes on the Harlem Children’s Zone. Really is a goddamn revolution.
“99% of video viewing in the U.S. during the third quarter was still done via...”
– - Nielsen
The revolution may be coming, but it ain’t here yet.
CDO Bassick leaving Air America after only a year. →
That was fast.
McClatchy Expects Improvement in Ad Revenue -... →
Iran government chokes off internet on eve of... →
“Also, If You Say “Chronic Meta-Enabling” One More Time, You Should...”
– Gawker
“This world demands the qualities of youth;...
Max Baucus not only has an affair with someone who worked for him, he nominated her for US Attorney.. http://j.mp/5PyD5A (via @mattyglesias)
RT @drgrist BREAKING: In last-min stunner, Obama changes plans to attend final day of #Copenhagen talks, why it matters http://bit.ly/60NTs0
PBS Newshour relaunches their website with video,... →
Elegantly done. Notice the Daily Beastish raised column in the middle.
I've decided to take this Yale class online about... →
Thrillist Is Blowing The Doors Off - Business... →
Turns out you can run a media company purely on email.
We'll never "defeat" Al-Qaida, only contain it. →
If you want to understand this war, start reading Spencer.
Good for a clowdy Friday afternoon.