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Twitter, Account Hacks and All, Still the News Source of Choice for Many

David Cleary | Posted 04.29.2013 | Media
David Cleary

Getting back to this "Tough Week," now nearly 14 days ago, as the news raged on, I found myself turning to social media sites like Twitter and Reddit for the latest updates about the situation in Boston.

Technology Promises a Better Informed Society, But Information Must Flow Freely

Don Tapscott | Posted 03.26.2013 | Business
Don Tapscott

Digital technologies offer unprecedented access to data and information. Some governments are threatened by the free flow of information, but by attempting to control and censor the Internet, they jeopardize their society's development.

Social Media's Impact on the Presidential Election

David K. Rehr | Posted 03.20.2013 | Technology
David K. Rehr

Overall, 29 percent said social media was moderately to extremely influential in their opinions of the candidates and issues.

Capitalizing on the Digital Explosion

Shruti Eva Saini | Posted 02.19.2013 | Business
Shruti Eva Saini

When was the last time you clicked on an online advertisement? Right. So how can brands up this "win rate" when consumers have a pretty turned off attitude when it comes to online advertising?

How Latino Youth Stay Informed

Fundacion MEPI | Posted 12.03.2012 | Latino Voices
Fundacion MEPI

Seven out of ten young Mexicans are getting their news by accessing links in their Facebook or Twitter accounts, according to the Mexican Internet Association. I am part of that statistic.

Let's Stop The Bullsh*t: Traditional Media Is NOT Dead

Jure Klepic | Posted 09.25.2012 | Media
Jure Klepic

Social media has existed since the first human being set foot on earth; in the past, though, we simply referred to it as creating tribes. Today we can connect globally online, but we're still just looking for our tribe.

The Importance of Anticipating Your Customers Needs

Daniel Burrus | Posted 08.15.2012 | Small Business
Daniel Burrus

Instead of asking customers, "What would you like?" and giving it to them, you have to focus on the more important question. Ask yourself, "What would customers really want to do if they only knew they could do it?"

Design Your Website for Mobile First

Daniel Burrus | Posted 08.12.2012 | Technology
Daniel Burrus

Make no mistake: It's a hard trend (a certainty) that tablets and smart phones are rapidly becoming people's main computer. Therefore, you want your website to be seen well on these devices and to be useful.

Knowing When to Be Anti-Social

Sarah O'Leary | Posted 10.03.2011 | Business
Sarah O'Leary

If either a) your audience is not on Facebook or Twitter or b) those who are don't want to engage your product/service within social media, spending even a dime of your time or effort or budget is a waste of money.

Sarah Evans on Trends and the Evolution of Media

2morrowknight | Posted 09.07.2011 | Technology
2morrowknight

Some of those ideas from Twitter flow from the brilliant mind of media trailblazer Sara Evans.

Arab Media Forum 2011 Tackles Region's Unfolding Revolts

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 07.24.2011 | Media
Magda Abu-Fadil

"Why haven't all the bloggers who were jailed in Egypt over the years or elsewhere been recognized?"

Advertisers Have Stopped Complaining and Learned to Love the Media

Jack Myers | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Jack Myers

While it's clear that traditional media and marketing companies must invest in and nurture digital enterprises and innovation, marketers are demonstrating renewed confidence in the traditional pillars of marketing.

iPad To Bring Changes To eBook Prices?

PCWorld | Tony Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books

Media businesses--whether music, movies, books, magazines, or newspapers--seem to cling to a pricing model that fails to account for the significantly...

Does Obama's "Bailout" Mean a Future for Print But Not Profits?

Phil Bronstein | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Phil Bronstein

Just when profit seems to be staging an improbable comeback, along comes President Obama supporting tax breaks for newspapers that are structured as non-profits.

New York Times' Insurance Industry Tearjerker Tries To Change The Subject From Industry Practices

David Dayen | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
David Dayen

The New York Times published a very nice press release from the desk of Humana, one of the nation's largest health insurance companies.

What's Wrong with the Media?

Cenk Uygur | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Cenk Uygur

What's the motivation for Politico and the Washington Post to help the healthcare industry fight back against Obama's proposals?

Twitter Challenges Traditional Media

AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

NEW YORK — Cassy Hayes and Jasmine Coleman were among the first fans to arrive outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles wher...

The "Just Say NO-Bama Campaign": Part 1 - Where Have All the News Editors Gone?

Kimberly Krautter | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Kimberly Krautter

I am deeply concerned that the rules of engagement have been irresponsibly relaxed under the pressure to compete for the scoops, exclusives and gotcha-quotes-of-the-day.

Open Letter to MSNBC President Phil Griffin

Jennifer Nix | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Jennifer Nix

I hope you'll take a moment to consider why I think your move with the 10 p.m. program is so important, and why David Sirota is the best candidate for host.

Bush Drops Fake Cowboy Shtick

Cenk Uygur | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Cenk Uygur

When did the press come to think their job was to reinforce the fake images and storylines of politicians rather than to challenge them?

Newspapers Still Viable

Doug Schoen | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Doug Schoen

So what can newspapers do? Focus on their credibility to continue to draw a quality audience, which in turn helps draw in advertisers. And then innovate. And do it faster than they're doing it now.

Take the "Daily" Out of the Daily Newspaper

John McQuaid | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
John McQuaid

The "daily" part of newspaper journalism has become a trap. It's too slow for today's readers, not slow enough for good in-depth journalism. Get rid of "daily" obligations and focus on immediacy.

The Turner Prize: Is it Relevant?

Charlotte Appleyard | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Charlotte Appleyard

Since we're all quite used to pickled sharks, video installations and elephant dung the press can no longer ask; "is it art?" so the question becomes "is it good art?"

The Center-Right Myth

Cenk Uygur | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Cenk Uygur

This is not a center-right country! In the last two elections Democrats picked up over fifty seats in the House, took control of the Senate and the White House. How much clearer can it be?

Amid New Media Landscape, Rachel Maddow Manages to Succeed in Old School Medium

Steve Miller | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Steve Miller

In an ever diminishing television world, Maddow has taken a large chunk out of the millennial generation and thrust them back in front of the tube. The combination of her intelligent approach and the most exciting presidential campaign in generations has produced a phenomenom.