The best stories across the web on media and technology, curated by Lily Leung.
1. Amazon and Viacom nearing web-video deal (Reuters)
2. Sky News clamps down on Twitter use (Guardian)
3. Le Huffington Post Québec launches (FishbowlNY)
Daily Must Reads, Feb. 8, 2012
Reuters productizes social media through Social Pulse
Think of Reuters Social Pulse as a social-media weapon for the C-suite set. That's because the newly debuted dashboard is designed to make the world of social media less of a shiny toy and more of a daily intelligence tool. Even as it tries to branch out to reach broader audiences through its news service,...
Social Network Ads: LinkedIn Falls Behind Twitter; Facebook Biggest Of All
It remains to be seen whether all social networks can be profitable on advertising alone—and crucially what formats will work best alongside people’s communications with each other—but for now we are at least seeing some big growth in the space.
Game On Or Game Over? Zynga Opens Above IPO Price But Then Drops
The long-awaited IPO of social games giant Zynga has finally arrived, but those hoping for quick, early flips of the stock may end up having their bubble burst today: its shares opened above its initial offer price range, before quickly dipping down again.
One Stream to Rule Them All! Flavors.me Rolls Out a New Take on Social Network Mashups.
Add some Twitter, a serving of Tumblr and a dash of Instagram. Adjust as necessary.
Judge Throws Out Privacy Lawsuit Against LinkedIn
A California man claimed that LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) “humiliated” him by sharing his Internet browsing history with marketers. In a big win for the professional social networking site, a federal judge found that the man couldn’t go forward with the suit because he hadn’t been harmed—financially, emotionally or otherwise. The case is yet...
Daily Must Reads, Nov. 14, 2011
The best stories across the web on media and technology
1. John Paton prepares his newspapers for a world without print (New York Times)
2. The Romenesko Saga: Some questions for Poynter about recent changes to its fabled site (Columbia Journalism Review)
3. The future of online advertising: "an ad unit that smart readers actually...
The Newsonomics of f8
Facebook’s f8 signals a next round of digital disruption. Remember Microsoft’s decade-old bid to become the hub of our entertainment lives, as evidenced by its futuristic Consumer Electronics Show displays? Facebook has taken that metaphor — and updated and socialized it. Let’s look at the newsonomics of f8 and of the new social whirl.
Jon Stewart Has Too Many LinkedIn Invites, Too
Good news, LinkedIn! You led "The Daily Show" last night! Bad news, LinkedIn. You led "The Daily Show" last night.
Which Publishers Get Highest ‘Satisfaction Ratings From Marketers, Agencies
The continuing migration of audiences and ad dollars to digital has helped serve as a balm against growing economic fears that have resulted in downward revisions for total spending forecasts. But one other thing may be helping online: better, clearer relationships between the sell side and the buy side, according to a survey of 200...
Which Social Network Do You Use the Most?
In the past decade, the surest way to start a fight in the tech world was to write a negative story about a Mac product. You'd bring in comments from Mac lovers calling you a heretic, while Mac haters would consider you a...
Brightcove’s Old-School IPO
Yes, Brightcove is a money-losing Web company trying to go public, just like several other Web companies this year.But compared to some of its peers, Brightcove is almost a throwback: Jeremy Allaire's accounting is simple, and the insider selling has been minimal.
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