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Media Archive

Archives for June 2015

Technology
Thumbtack, a Startup Backed by Google, Returns to Google’s Graces After SEO HiccupThumbtack, a Startup Backed by Google, Returns to Google’s Graces After SEO Hiccup
Technology

A murky SEO tale reveals Google’s continued Web dominance.

By Mark Bergen
Science
The American Medical Association is finally taking a stand on quacks like Dr. OzThe American Medical Association is finally taking a stand on quacks like Dr. Oz
Science

A new policy adopted at the association’s annual meeting this week will create guidelines for media doctors and pathways of discipline for those who don’t comply.

By Julia Belluz
Technology
Katie Couric Re-Ups With Yahoo in a $10 Million DealKatie Couric Re-Ups With Yahoo in a $10 Million Deal
Technology

The famous news anchor will continue to be the Silicon Valley Internet company’s most famous hire.

By Kara Swisher
Culture
Study: Watching Sesame Street can make kids smarterStudy: Watching Sesame Street can make kids smarter
Culture

A new study gives kids another reason to watch the hit show.

By Tez Clark
Technology
Winter Is Coming to the Cable IndustryWinter Is Coming to the Cable Industry
Technology

The fight for the Iron Throne will be televised. And recorded. And downloaded. And streamed.

By Shawn DuBravac
Technology
Post-WWDC: The Challenge of Rising ExpectationsPost-WWDC: The Challenge of Rising Expectations
Technology

It’s getting really hard to make major innovations in product categories that are already pretty good.

By Bob O'Donnell
Technology
Wall Street Is Bored With Twitter Again. So Who Has to Go Now?Wall Street Is Bored With Twitter Again. So Who Has to Go Now?
Technology

That was quick.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Broadcasters Lose Court Fight Over TV Airwaves AuctionBroadcasters Lose Court Fight Over TV Airwaves Auction
Technology
James Murdoch Is an Old-School Media Executive, So Don’t Expect Big Changes at His Dad’s EmpireJames Murdoch Is an Old-School Media Executive, So Don’t Expect Big Changes at His Dad’s Empire
Technology
BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti and Ben Smith Explain How They Turned a ‘Great Cat Site’ Into a Powerful PublisherBuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti and Ben Smith Explain How They Turned a ‘Great Cat Site’ Into a Powerful Publisher
Technology

BuzzFeed’s main brains say the site still gets lots of traffic from cats -- and dresses -- but is increasingly doing high-impact journalism on multiple platforms.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Dick and Jack Speak: This CEO Departure Was Part of the Plan. (No, Really!)Dick and Jack Speak: This CEO Departure Was Part of the Plan. (No, Really!)
Technology

Twitter to Wall Street: Remain calm.

By Kara Swisher
Explainers
You might hate his politics, but you can’t deny Rupert Murdoch’s business geniusYou might hate his politics, but you can’t deny Rupert Murdoch’s business genius
Explainers

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as CEO of 21st Century Fox after an amazing 63-year career as a media mogul.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Here’s Dick Costolo Saying His Job Was Safe Two Weeks AgoHere’s Dick Costolo Saying His Job Was Safe Two Weeks Ago
Technology

Things change.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Rupert Murdoch Preparing to Step Down as CEO From 21st Century FoxRupert Murdoch Preparing to Step Down as CEO From 21st Century Fox
Technology

The CEO of the media giant will hand that title to his son James.

By CNBC
Technology
CEO of AT&T, Chernin’s Web Video Joint Venture LeavesCEO of AT&T, Chernin’s Web Video Joint Venture Leaves
Technology

Wasn’t the right fit.

By Peter Kafka