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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Sexism in Silicon Valley is bad, but it may be even worse in HollywoodSexism in Silicon Valley is bad, but it may be even worse in Hollywood
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    So says Brew Media founder Brooke Hammerling, who says women in PR are finally pushing back.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Full transcript: ‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau on Recode DecodeFull transcript: ‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau on Recode Decode
    Technology

    “I wanted to create an experience that would make you want to stay there, and you’d be disappointed when I pull the [VR] headset off.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    How Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction inspired video entrepreneur Keith RichmanHow Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction inspired video entrepreneur Keith Richman
    Technology

    Before Jackson’s “nip slip,” Richman says on Recode Media, online video never worked.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Smosh, ScreenJunkies and friends might be headed to TV, their boss saysSmosh, ScreenJunkies and friends might be headed to TV, their boss says
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    Defy Media President Keith Richman sees $$$ signs in TV.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Ex-AOL exec Ted Leonsis sounds off on Apple, Snapchat, Netflix and moreEx-AOL exec Ted Leonsis sounds off on Apple, Snapchat, Netflix and more
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    Leonsis spoke with Kara Swisher on the latest episode of Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Time Warner ruined AOL, says ex-AOL exec Ted LeonsisTime Warner ruined AOL, says ex-AOL exec Ted Leonsis
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    Leonsis talks about that other big Time Warner deal on the latest Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Pokémon Go made you walk 25 percent more than you used toPokémon Go made you walk 25 percent more than you used to
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    In a month, America walked an additional 144 billion steps, a new Stanford/Microsoft study says.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    ‘Mr. Robot’ works because it’s about hackers — not hacking‘Mr. Robot’ works because it’s about hackers — not hacking
    Technology

    Creator Sam Esmail explains the difference on the latest Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    ‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail likes VR. But he’s not going all-in on it.‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail likes VR. But he’s not going all-in on it.
    Technology

    Instead, Esmail says on the latest Recode Decode, VR should be one of many mediums for modern storytellers.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Before Nintendo Switch: Let’s remember how weird Nintendo’s ads used to beBefore Nintendo Switch: Let’s remember how weird Nintendo’s ads used to be
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    Only one of them had Paul Rudd, though.

    By Eric Johnson

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