Media Companies
What Twitter's Potential Flipboard Acquisition Means for the Publishing Industry
Rumored acquisitions by online's biggest platforms merely amplify the same headline churn. Is there anything new on the horizon?
Derek Jeter's Media Company Raises $9.5 Million
The 'Players Tribune' gets a cash influx from New Enterprise Associates and others.
The Media Mogul: Nisreen Shocair
Virgin Megastores MENA President Nisreen Shocair talks about the corporation's growth throughout the Arab world.
The Guardian Backpedals, Says Whisper Doesn't Actually Spy on Users
The newspaper 'clarified' its coverage of Whisper and pulled an opinion piece that criticized the secret-sharing app's privacy policy.
Media In the Information Age Operates Under Different Rules
Every blogger has the potential to become an influential news source but the checks and standards of any earlier time apply unevenly, if at all.
5 PR Jargon Words You Absolutely Need to Know
By learning the PR lingo, you can pitch outlets more effectively.
Will Ferrell's 'Funny Or Die' Seeks Up to $300 Million in Possible Sale
The comedy site has hired a financial adviser to field unsolicited offers, CEO Dick Glover wrote in a memo to employees.
Amazon Buys Comedy Service Rooftop Media to Expand Digital Content
A deal that underscores the Internet retailer's broader ambition of becoming a media and entertainment powerhouse.
AT&T, Chernin Group Buy Majority Stake in Leading YouTube Network
The move likely values Fullscreen, which counts the fastest-growing subscriber base of any YouTube network, at $250 million.
The Video Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Viewing habits and advertising trends are poised for a dramatic and sweeping change.
Gannett Splits Broadcast and Publishing Into Two Separate Companies
Following the lead of fellow media giants like E.W. Scripps, News Corp and Time Warner, Gannett is spinning off its publishing division.
Shane Smith Wants to Be the Rupert Murdoch of His Generation
Having hit a sweet spot with young audiences, the founder of Vice Media is convinced he can turn his brand into something 10 times bigger than CNN.
Pitching Practice: A PR-Checklist for Early-Stage Startups
Early-stage startups don't need a PR firm to get press. Instead, they need to roll up their sleeves, do the work and execute.
Tech Workers Are Now Sizable Slice of Big Apple's Economy (Infographic)
Study cites role of 'tech ecosystem' in adding 45,000 positions to New York City's workforce in a decade.
5 Secrets to Talking to the Media (And Not Sounding Like a Fool)
媒体可以te说话rrifying, causing many entrepreneurs to sound like rambling fools. Don't be that person. Here are five tips on how to be a media pro.