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10:30 AM ET, September 3, 2015

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Michael Calderone / The Huffington Post:
Al Jazeera America Digital Journalists Unionize  —  “A troubling lack of transparency, inconsistent management and lack of clear redress have persisted.”  Digital journalists at Al Jazeera America have voted to unionize, joining a growing number of digital newsrooms that have organized in recent months.
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch:
AOL Confirms It Is Buying Millennial Media In $238M Deal To Expand In Mobile Ads  —  This just in: AOL, itself acquired by Verizon for $4.4 billion earlier this year, has announced that it is making another purchase of its own.  It is buying Millennial Media as it continues to build …
Suzan Fraser / Associated Press:
Turkish official says two Vice News journalists have been released, assistant remains in custody  —  Turkish official: 2 Vice News journalists freed from jail  —  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two Vice News journalists who were arrested in Turkey on terror-related charges have been released from jail …
Janko Roettgers / Variety:
Images of demo site for Comcast's online video service Watchable shows an emphasis on editor-driven curation and featured playlists  —  A Sneak Peek At Watchable, Comcast's Online Video Service (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The cat is out of the bag for Watchable, the online video service that Comcast …
Natalie Jarvey / Hollywood Reporter:
Fullscreen Shakes Up Original Programming Efforts as Content Chief Departs  —  Michael Goldfine joined the digital media company in October to head its original programming effort.  —  Fullscreen's original content division is getting an overhaul.  —  Chief content officer Michael Goldfine …
Discussion: Variety, Tubefilter and VideoInk
Steven Millward / Tech in Asia:
Alibaba launches Netflix-like subscription video streaming service TBO, priced at about $57 per year  —  Alibaba launches subscription video streaming, priced at $57 per year  —  Alibaba today rolled out its much-anticipated Netflix-style subscription video service.
Scott Moritz / Bloomberg Business:
Source: Verizon will launch its Go90 mobile video service in coming days, with free ad-supported shows from AOL, Awesomeness TV, Vice Media, and Viacom  —  Verizon Said to Start Pared-Down Video Service in Coming Days  —  Company plans low-key introduction, relying on social media
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
After murders, colleagues and rivals rush to side of Virginia's WDBJ  —  As the WDBJ newsroom in Roanoke, Virginia, grappled with the most painful story in its history, the murder of two co-workers on live TV, it had exemplary help from counterparts in other states.
Discussion: @donlday
Janko Roettgers / Variety:
Taking A Cue From Netflix, Music Service Rhapsody Goes After Kids  —  Streaming music service Rhapsody is getting ready to unveil a new user interface for children.  The new interface, which will accessible within the existing Rhapsody app, will feature a curated selection of music …
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Sony Pictures and former employees reach agreement in principle to settle lawsuit stemming from data breach last fall  —  Sony Hacking Class Action Lawsuit Reaches Settlement  —  EXCLUSIVE: Ten months after the studio was ripped apart by a massive hack attack and thousands …
Discussion: The Verge and New York Times
 
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Ben Grubb / Sydney Morning Herald:
Australian anti-piracy notice scheme delayed
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Associated Press:
Lawyers intend to subpoena at least two reporters in privacy case linked to ex-CIA chief Petraeus in attempt to compel testimony about their sources
Discussion: Politico
Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks to Split From Disney, in Talks With Universal (Exclusive)
Daniel Holloway / The Wrap:
Large revenue share with YouTube puts pressure on Maker Studio profits as it tries to hit targets set by Disney
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Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
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Financial Times:
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