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Remember when the web used to be about following links to someone's cool blogspot site? Now it's all about the world of ultra-ultra-niche or the secret gems that the big sites troll daily for their unique takes.

What does Megan Fox have in common with Barack Obama? They clearly share an ease with the soundbite, and a propensity to re-use the ones that work.

If you are a political journalist -- or media hanger-on -- chances are you were living out of a suitcase at the 2008 Presidential Conventions, with the Dems nominating Barack Obama in Denver and the GOP nominating John McCain in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Remember those heady days?

Mediaite.com's Power Grid uses an algorithm to determine the top voices in 12 different media categories. Does the feature inspire a narcissistic-type of journalism, with people trying to game the system?

This site is the manifestation of a vision I have had for many years -- a unique property that will quickly become the must-read for anyone interested in media, the business of it and the personalities behind it.

Mediaite paints with a colorful palette, even if its hues will appeal mainly to journalists and those who obsess over them. By hiring bloggers who wor...

Shortly after Sarah Palin announced her resignation, our Twitter feed blew up with reactions from the media world. Here's a quick look at some of the responses.

"SWAG" stands for "Stuff We All Get" and refers to the freebies that are handed out at promotional events -- from pens and tote bags and magnets and mugs to, well, much better stuff, depending on the event.