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Media Archive

Archives for September 2015

Technology
Axel Springer Wants to Buy Business Insider for Around $560 MillionAxel Springer Wants to Buy Business Insider for Around $560 Million
Technology

If it happens, it will be a new record for digital publishers.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Oyster, a Netflix for Books, Is Shutting Down. But Most of Its Team Is Heading to Google.Oyster, a Netflix for Books, Is Shutting Down. But Most of Its Team Is Heading to Google.
Technology

Next up: Going head to head with Amazon?

By Peter Kafka and Mark Bergen
Technology
Good News, Publishers! Mobile Ad Blockers Won’t Actually Block Much Revenue.Good News, Publishers! Mobile Ad Blockers Won’t Actually Block Much Revenue.
Technology

Here’s the piece of the mobile ad pie at risk.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
The Music Business’s Song Is on Repeat: Streaming Is Up, Sales Are FlatThe Music Business’s Song Is on Repeat: Streaming Is Up, Sales Are Flat
Technology

Now the question is, can the business actually start growing?

By Peter Kafka
Explainers
9 questions about David Cameron’s #PigGate you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about David Cameron’s #PigGate you were too embarrassed to ask
Explainers

Did the alleged incident with the pig really happen? Why are these secret societies so debauched?

By Max Fisher
Technology
Pandora Wins Round at U.S. Copyright OfficePandora Wins Round at U.S. Copyright Office
Technology

The company’s pact with Merlin Network, a global rights agency for independent musicians, is admissible as a benchmark in royalty proceedings.

By Reuters
This is Cuba’s Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify — all without the internet
Play
Video

How media smugglers get Taylor Swift, Game of Thrones, and the New York Times to Cubans every week.

By Johnny Harris
Technology
This Is Cuba’s Netflix, Hulu and Spotify -- All Without the InternetThis Is Cuba’s Netflix, Hulu and Spotify -- All Without the Internet
Technology

How media smugglers get Taylor Swift, “Game of Thrones” and the New York Times to Cubans every week.

By Johnny Harris
Syria
Why the media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s call to “get rid” of MuslimsWhy the media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s call to “get rid” of Muslims
Syria

The media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s worst statements because it can’t bring itself to declare anti-Muslim bigotry out of bounds.

By Max Fisher
Explainers
Ben Carson’s bizarre comments about Muslims and the Constitution, explainedBen Carson’s bizarre comments about Muslims and the Constitution, explained
Explainers

No one should be surprised if Carson’s poll numbers rise after this.

By Ezra Klein and Max Fisher
Technology
Disney Invests in Jaunt as Part of $65 Million Round That Makes It Highest-Funded VR StartupDisney Invests in Jaunt as Part of $65 Million Round That Makes It Highest-Funded VR Startup
Technology

The series C was co-led by Disney, Evolution Media Partners and China Media Capital.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
SyFy’s ‘Bazillion Dollar Club’ Is a Reality TV Show About Startups That Doesn’t SuckSyFy’s ‘Bazillion Dollar Club’ Is a Reality TV Show About Startups That Doesn’t Suck
Technology

You can watch the premiere at 10 p.m. on Tuesday night on Syfy.

By Noah Kulwin
Culture
Andy Samberg delivered the only Donald Trump take that mattersAndy Samberg delivered the only Donald Trump take that matters
Culture

“Sure, Donald Trump seems racist ... what else?”

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Ad Blocker Debate Rolls Into the WeekendAd Blocker Debate Rolls Into the Weekend
Technology

The ethical quandary of ad blocking hasn’t gotten old yet.

By Carmel DeAmicis
Politics
Scott Walker’s campaign is in deep, deep troubleScott Walker’s campaign is in deep, deep trouble
Politics

He’s in ninth place in the polls, his fundraisers are jumping ship, and he’s not paying his bills.

By Andrew Prokop