Posts Tagged ‘ Computers and the Internet ’

Advertising: Fox Uses Previews to Give ‘Lone Star’ Wide Exposure

July 29, 2010
By By BRIAN STELTER
Advertising: Fox Uses Previews to Give ‘Lone Star’ Wide Exposure

A new television series will be seen by Vanity Fair readers, cruise line passengers, hotel guests and iPad owners before its network premiere.
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Paris Journal: Defying Digital Craze, Newspaper for Youngsters Is Thriving

July 27, 2010
By By JOHN TAGLIABUE
Paris Journal: Defying Digital Craze, Newspaper for Youngsters Is Thriving

In an age when many children are addicted to computers, iPods and iPads — and when newspapers are feeling the pressure — Mon Quotidien appears to be an anomaly.
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The Media Equation: The Provocateurs as Journalists in the Sherrod Case

July 25, 2010
By By DAVID CARR
The Media Equation: The Provocateurs as Journalists in the Sherrod Case

A new activist-journalist churns out information in real time, and the damage is done before anyone has time to check.
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Scene Stealer: In Hollywood, Everybody’s a Digital Revolutionary

July 24, 2010
By By BROOKS BARNES
Scene Stealer: In Hollywood, Everybody’s a Digital Revolutionary

Internet sites that promise to revolutionize movies or TV are popping up constantly, but do they represent a true boom backed by viable business models?
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SnagFilms to Expand Distribution of Documentaries

July 18, 2010
By By MICHAEL CIEPLY
SnagFilms to Expand Distribution of Documentaries

The service is planning new channels for two cable operators, and it is aiming to greatly expand sales and rentals online.
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Link by Link: At Wikimania Conference, Wondering How Wikipedia Can Grow

July 11, 2010
By By NOAM COHEN
Link by Link: At Wikimania Conference, Wondering How Wikipedia Can Grow

Contributors to and supporters of the online encyclopedia are collaborating with experts to improve the site, and dabbling in languages like Swahili to expand it.
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Everybody’s Business: Online, We Pay With Our Time Spent Searching

July 10, 2010
By By DAMON DARLIN
Everybody’s Business: Online, We Pay With Our Time Spent Searching

Even if you don’t pay for TV shows, they aren’t exactly gratis: you can spend 5 to 10 minutes searching, on sites like Hulu.com or Clicker.com.
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