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Tumblr metrics on #TheDress: 73M pageviews on original post, 140K pageviews per minute between 10:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday night — Remember last Thursday, when a single slip of fabric covered up the whole internet? Here's a few stats about exactly how much and how quickly that dress blew up.
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CNNMoney and CBS Los Angeles
Keith J. Kelly / New York Post:
Former NYC mayor candidate and supermarket billionaire John Catsimatidis may be negotiating to buy New York Daily News — John Catsimatidis is mystery man behind Daily News sale — Maverick supermarket billionaire John Catsimatidis is said to be the mystery suitor negotiating to buy the embattled Daily News from Mort Zuckerman.
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New York Times, Page Six, Politico, Talking New Media, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine and Capitol Confidential
The Wrap:
NBC Investigated Abuse Claims Against Departed PR Chief Richard Licata (Exclusive) — NBCUniversal executive Richard Licata who stepped down unexpectedly in October was investigated for multiple allegations of abusive behavior, TheWrap has learned. — Licata, an industry veteran of 30 years …
Jamil Smith / The New Republic:
News organizations shouldn't just promise to “cover race”; they should dedicate a beat to it — Working on the Race Beat — The future of racial coverage at The New York Times and elsewhere — In November 2013, Tanzina Vega, a young reporter for The New York Times …
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@genn4dy, bookforum.com, @loisbeckett, @keldyortiz, @jamilsmith, @justinnxt, @jamilahlemieux, @chrisgeidner and @johnmcquaid
Michael Patrick Welch / Columbia Journalism Review:
Profile of New Orleans journalist Chris Rose: from Pulitzer finalist to waiter — The irredeemable Chris Rose — CHRIS ROSE'S PULITZER TROPHY SITS ON THE SHELF in his small French Quarter apartment, the crystal badly chipped from various accidents. “For Distinguished Commentary …
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@gangrey, @jbritt5 and @chandler_rome
Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
Sony Pictures TV Inks Deal With French Paybox OCS — PARIS- French paybox Orange Cinema Series (OCS) has signed a multi-year with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to gain exclusive first-window rights to the U.S. studio's movies and TV series. — OCS, which is majority owned by French telco Orange …
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C21Media, Telecompaper and Digital TV Europe
Matthew Keys:
Former Reuters deputy social media editor Matthew Keys announces $2.25-a-month premium membership option for The Feed newswire — The Feed: Introducing New Full Access Membership Plans — Today, I'm announcing a new paid membership service for The Feed, the media monitoring tool I've developed …
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@matthewkeyslive
Josh Halliday / Guardian:
Phone hacking widespread at Mirror titles, court told — Illegal practice allegedly rife on Daily Mirror, according to barrister acting for eight victims including Sadie Frost and Paul Gascoigne — Phone hacking was “in widespread and habitual use” at the Daily Mirror …
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BBC, @gazthejourno and @tamdeanburn
Capital New York:
The 60-second interview: Scott Dadich, editor in chief, Wired, and Kim Kelleher, vice president and publisher — CAPITAL: How long has the redesign been in the works? What was the initial impetus for it? — DADICH: You will think I'm exaggerating, but I literally started …
Mike Shields / Wall Street Journal:
YouTube and Turner Sports partner to offer March Madness college basketball highlights — YouTube to Showcase March Madness Highlights — YouTube wants in on the madness. — The Web video powerhouse has seen Twitter strike deals to showcase both National Football League …
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Multichannel News, Tubefilter, NCAA.com, Los Angeles Times and Variety
Debbie Emery / The Wrap:
Keith Olbermann returns from ESPN suspension, offers six-and-a-half minute apology for his Penn State tweets — Keith Olbermann Returns From ESPN Suspension, Calls His Penn State Tweets ‘Stupid and Immature’ (Video) — Keith Olbermann returned to ESPN2 on Monday after being suspended …
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TVNewser, Los Angeles Times, Mediaite, Sporting News Jasmine …, PennLive.com, @scottlacy, Raw Story, Hollywood Reporter, @keitholbermann, Deadline and Forbes
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch:
Sources: social news reader Prismatic on the block, with Microsoft the front runner in buying it; Apple and Yahoo have also expressed serious interest — Microsoft Wants To Buy Social News Reader Prismatic — Microsoft has been busy snatching up startups to fill out its mobile apps portfolio …
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@gaberivera, Windows Central, SiliconANGLE, App Advice and 9to5Mac
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