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Media Archive

Archives for June 2015

Technology
Bundles of JoyBundles of Joy
Technology

There is absolutely room for bundles in media, as long as they represent transparent value (price or convenience) for the consumer.

By Keith Richman
Technology
There’s a Shiny New Trend in Social Media: Actual Human EditorsThere’s a Shiny New Trend in Social Media: Actual Human Editors
Technology

It’s man against the machine.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Mobile News App Circa Shuts DownMobile News App Circa Shuts Down
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
All Aboard! Indie Labels Agree to Apple Music’s New Terms. What About Taylor?All Aboard! Indie Labels Agree to Apple Music’s New Terms. What About Taylor?
Technology

Apple Music launches next Tuesday. Now it has just about everyone it needs signed up ...

By Peter Kafka
Technology
DraftKings Won’t Raise $250 Million From Disney, but Will Still Get ESPN Ad DealDraftKings Won’t Raise $250 Million From Disney, but Will Still Get ESPN Ad Deal
Technology

The deal would have valued the fantasy sports site at $900 million. Instead, it’s going to raise money elsewhere.

By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
Technology
Netflix Sets Seven-For-One Stock SplitNetflix Sets Seven-For-One Stock Split
Technology
By CNBC
Technology
Hulu Will Sell Showtime on the Web, Too -- At a 20 Percent DiscountHulu Will Sell Showtime on the Web, Too -- At a 20 Percent Discount
Technology

$12 a month via Apple, Roku and Sony. $9 a month via Hulu -- if you’re also paying for an $8 Hulu subscription.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Google Adds Free Web Radio to Its Music Subscription ServiceGoogle Adds Free Web Radio to Its Music Subscription Service
Technology

Everyone wants to sell you a music subscription service. But everyone wants to let you listen to free music, too.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Amazon’s Echo Speaker Now Available for All ... Well, All Willing to Pay $179Amazon’s Echo Speaker Now Available for All ... Well, All Willing to Pay $179
Technology

The Bluetooth-connected speaker, which had been limited to Prime members, is now available to the general public.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Here’s What Facebook Wants Mobile Ads to Look LikeHere’s What Facebook Wants Mobile Ads to Look Like
Technology

Facebook showed off a new ad mockup to marketers at Cannes Lions on Tuesday.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
‘Fear of One Company Knowing Too Much About Us’ and Other Privacy Concerns‘Fear of One Company Knowing Too Much About Us’ and Other Privacy Concerns
Technology

That one is just the beginning.

By Jan Dawson
Technology
Code Conference 2015: Google Chief Business Office Omid KordestaniCode Conference 2015: Google Chief Business Office Omid Kordestani
Technology
Code Conference 2015: BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti and Ben SmithCode Conference 2015: BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti and Ben Smith
Technology
Code Conference 2015: The “Empire” Creators and CrewCode Conference 2015: The “Empire” Creators and Crew
Technology
By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Code Conference 2015: Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and Periscope CEO Kayvon BeykpourCode Conference 2015: Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour