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David Lieberman / Deadline:
Maker Studios Will Develop Online Videos With Marvel And Other Disney Units — Like other digital video providers, Maker Studios is using its NewFront presentation in New York this morning to introduce new shows. But the short-form content specialist is especially eager to highlight its alliances …
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The Wrap, Broadcasting & Cable, CNET and Variety
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Tim Peterson / AdAge:
YouTube to roll out several films over next two years with AwesomenessTV, will premiere globally on YouTube
YouTube to roll out several films over next two years with AwesomenessTV, will premiere globally on YouTube
Discussion:
Re/code and Tubefilter
Todd Spangler / Variety:
YouTube to Fund Smosh, Fine Bros., AwesomenessTV Original Content
YouTube to Fund Smosh, Fine Bros., AwesomenessTV Original Content
Discussion:
Bloomberg Business and VideoInk
Omar Oakes / Campaign:
Bloomberg launches Bloomberg Business Europe, first in set of regional brands — Bloomberg launches Europe digital brand — Bloomberg Media has made two senior appointments to its commercial team, as it launches Bloomberg Business Europe today. — Bloomberg Business Europe: launches today
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FishbowlNY and @justin_b_smith, Thanks:@amandabcowie
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Jeremy Barr / Capital New York:
Bloomberg pitches to advertisers with international expansion to Europe later this week and to Asia in a few months, plus new video tech, Responsive.TV — Bloomberg touts ‘very wealthy’ subscriber audience in inaugural NewFront pitch — Bloomberg Media delivered its first NewFront presentation …
Discussion:
AdAge, mUmBRELLA, Adweek and Talking Biz News
Jo Glanville / The Bookseller:
English PEN director Jo Glanville defends decision to give award to Charlie Hebdo — The Charlie Hebdo principle — The distaste of eminent writers such as Peter Carey at PEN American Center's decision to honour Charlie Hebdo at its gala next month, highlights once again the fundamental inconsistency …
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@tomgara, Associated Press and Bookseller News
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Francine Prose / Guardian:
Writer who withdrew from PEN gala says she admires Charlie Hebdo's courage, but it does not deserve a PEN award
Writer who withdrew from PEN gala says she admires Charlie Hebdo's courage, but it does not deserve a PEN award
Discussion:
The Intercept, @thomasknox, mUmBRELLA and Hit & Run
Joe Pompeo / Capital New York:
In 56 days, Kinsey Wilson went from editor for innovation and strategy at the New York Times to Executive Vice President of product and technology — Kinsey Wilson's quick rise at the Times — On Feb. 2, Kinsey Wilson started working at The New York Times as editor for innovation and strategy …
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@edpilkington, @raju, @moorehn and @mlcalderone
Peter Kafka / Re/code:
Fashion and lifestyle site Refinery29 raises $50M at $290M valuation, led by WPP Ventures and Scripps Networks Interactive — Refinery29 Joins the Big Media Startup Club, with a $50 Million Funding Round — It's no longer surprising when investors write big checks to a media startup.
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WWD, Business Wire, Variety, AdAge, TechCrunch, VatorNews and VentureBeat
Nic Christensen / mUmBRELLA:
Buzzfeed founder: 'Publishers shouldn't care where people watch their content' — Jonah Perretti speaking at the Buzzfeed Newfront in New York — The founder of Buzzfeed says publishers are too focused on social media as a driver of traffic to their own assets and are missing a bigger opportunity …
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Variety
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Justin Ellis / Nieman Lab:
At NewFronts, BuzzFeed unveils a system for tracking how stories and videos travel via social shares and one-to-one communication platforms like Gchat and email
At NewFronts, BuzzFeed unveils a system for tracking how stories and videos travel via social shares and one-to-one communication platforms like Gchat and email
Discussion:
Adweek, AdExchanger, @john_overholt, Capital New York, BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post, AdAge and @polina_giralt
Michael Calderone / The Huffington Post:
The New York Times identified three CIA officials with key roles in drone operations because they're known and involved in a significant issue — Why The New York Times Is Naming Names In CIA Drone Story — NEW YORK — The New York Times reported across the top of Sunday's front page …
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@normative and msnbc.com
Al Tompkins / Poynter:
At least five journalists assaulted or injured covering Baltimore riots this week — Journalists attacked and injured in Baltimore riots — At least five journalists have been beaten or injured in the Baltimore riots this week — including several tonight. — A Baltimore Sun photo editor was attacked while taking photos.
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Mediaite, Capital New York, @jmgpix, @atompkins, @marianaatencio and @cmcampbell6
Jane Martinson / Guardian:
Google and eight European publishers plan Digital News Initiative to develop news business models, with $163M Google innovation fund — Google admits mistakes with news outlets as it announces new partnership — The Digital News Initiative is likely to be seen as an attempt for Google …
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Guardian, mathewingram.com/work, Re/code, Engadget, Medium, PandoDaily, @baekdal, Bloomberg View, Wall Street Journal, @emilybell, @ulrikelanger, Capital New York, Financial Times and @mathewi
Harold Evans / Guardian:
Behind Margaret Thatcher and Rupert Murdoch's secret deal in 1981 to manipulate the press and politics — How Thatcher and Murdoch made their secret deal — In 1981, Mrs Thatcher needed a boost from the press. By supporting Rupert Murdoch's bid for the Times and Sunday Times, she made sure she got it.
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BBC and @jonathanshainin