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Jason Del Rey / Re/code:
New York Times is considering free access to NYT Now news digest app, says CEO Mark Thompson — NY Times Is Considering Giving Away News Digest App for Free, CEO Says — “The battle will be won on the smartphone.” — That was New York Times CEO Mark Thompson at the Code/Media conference …
Discussion:
@mbrauchli, @jason_kint, @saila, @sdkstl, @iamwilltv, @mikeisaac, @cliffordlevy and @delrey
Peter Oborne / openDemocracy:
Daily Telegraph chief political commentator Peter Oborne resigns, says paper removed or spiked stories about advertiser HSBC — Why I have resigned from the Telegraph — Five years ago I was invited to become the chief political commentator of the Telegraph. It was a job I was very proud to accept.
Discussion:
Guardian, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Eamonn Fitzgerald's Rainy Day, @arusbridger, @jeffjarvis, Spectator, @jamesrbuk, @richpeppiatt, @psmith, @psmith, @davidfolkenflik, @newsbrooke, @briancathcart, Politico, Poynter, Mediaite, @arusbridger, Business Insider, @raju, @ageinvestigates, @marklittlenews, @jayrosen_nyu, @matthewteller, @lionelbarber, @robert_cookson, @ryanchittum, @ryanchittum and @ryanchittum
Jordan Chariton / The Wrap:
Jeff Zucker Strikes Back: CNN Chief Takes on Critics of Original Series, News Facelift — Outside of CNN President Jeff Zucker's office, the newsroom is humming with activity. Host Brooke Baldwin is live, a digital meeting is underway and a new sense of confidence permeates the air.
Discussion:
TVNewser, TVNewser, Mediaite and Inside Cable News
Hadas Gold / Politico:
On Twitter, New York Times reporter James Risen slams Attorney General Eric Holder as nation's “top censorship officer” after speech at National Press Club — Risen: Obama admin is greatest enemy of press freedom — New York Times reporter James Risen slammed Attorney General Eric Holder …
Discussion:
Mediaite, U.S. Department of Justice, @jamesrisen, @jamesrisen and @jasonleopold
Knight Foundation:
Media accelerator Matter brings in the Associated Press, McClatchy, Belo, and Community Newspaper Holdings as partners, will expand seed investing — Media startup accelerator Matter brings on four major media partners — The Associated Press, A.H. Belo Corporation …
Discussion:
Medium, @ibarguen, @heychrisbarr, bizjournals, Sacramento Bee, @rafat, @coreyford, PR Newswire, @knightfdn and @cah1162
Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
Net neutrality advocates identify holes in FCC's net neutrality plan — “Legal obstacles” seen in how FCC intends to reclassify broadband. — Net neutrality advocates are generally pleased by the Federal Communications Commission's latest plan to regulate Internet service providers, but some are pointing out potential problems.
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Jose Antonio Vargas partners with LA Times to create new vertical, #EmergingUS, on race, immigration and multiculturalism — Jose Antonio Vargas partners with Los Angeles Times — Jose Antonio Vargas, a journalist and undocumented immigrant, is joining forces with the Los Angeles Times …
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Mediashift, Poynter, Los Angeles Times, FishbowlDC, Guardian, The Wrap, LA Observed and @joseiswriting
Associated Press:
US envoy: Mexican government must ensure journalists' safety — MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Mexico has condemned attacks on journalists in the country and says it is the government's responsibility to ensure they are protected. — U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne …
Marco Arment / Marco.org:
Blog traffic is suffering because of increased time spent in apps on bite-sized social content — Google and blogs: “S**t.” — Have a blog? How has your traffic been for the last year or two — say, since July 1, 2013? — Mine's been clearly flat and slowly declining …
Discussion:
@evanatmedium, @ahmed, @nilofer, @rands, @sebastian_a, @alexwharton, @cdixon, @kevinmarks, @nathanclague, @compactrobot, @johndobbin, @mathewi, @mathewi and @dangillmor, Thanks:@steverubel
Ken Doctor / Capital New York:
CALmatters, a nonprofit news site focused on legislature, to launch in California this summer, now raising $5M budget for the next three years — What are they thinking? CALmatters wants to shake up California statehouse — Simone Coxe is frustrated. Like many well-informed …
Discussion:
Facebook, @calmatters and @nickriccardi
Dawn Chmielewski / Re/code:
BuzzFeed Motion Pictures has produced 5K short videos that get 950M YouTube views a month — BuzzFeed Video's Ze Frank and Screenwriter John August Talk About Different ‘Gardens’ of Content — One of the Web's early video pioneers and the screenwriter known for “Big Fish” and …
Discussion:
Medium, @mairepwalsh and @mairepwalsh
Tom Huddleston Jr. / Fortune:
Berkshire Hathaway bought 4.7M shares of Murdoch's 21st Century Fox in Q4 2014 and increased stakes in DirecTV and Liberty Global — Warren Buffett buys a stake in Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox — Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett's investment vehicle …
Discussion:
CNNMoney and Hollywood Reporter
Adam Ostrow / Mashable:
Mashable expands into India by partnering with India.com, a joint venture of Penske Media and Zee Entertainment Enterprises — Mashable continues global expansion, plans new site in India — We at Mashable are pleased to announce the next step in our evolution as a global media brand …
Discussion:
The Drum, @petecashmore, Zee News, @raju, @punit_goenka and @venkatananth
James Barron / New York Times:
Mourners Gather for Funeral for David Carr, Times Reporter — David Carr was remembered at his funeral Mass on Tuesday as a deft reporter for The New York Times who was, his older brother John said, “a unique combination of Minnesota nice and New York energy.”
Discussion:
Re/code, The Wrap and The Huffington Post
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