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The Media Oxpecker:
Steve Jobs and the way we consume media now. What does HuffPo's launch of local sites in Detroit and Miami mean for the future of Patch? And Groupon profits, just not in the traditional sense.
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10-07-2011 3:02 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Are You a 'Standout' on Google News?
More on Facebook's makeover, Groupon tries to fix its loyalty problem, and are you a "standout" on Google News?
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AAN |
09-30-2011 3:06 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Facebook Announces Major Changes, Again
How will Facebook's new "Timeline" profile and real-time ticker affect news organizations? How will news organizations affect what you see on the new real-time ticker on Facebook's homepage? All of the Facebook questions you never knew you had, and more.
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AAN |
09-23-2011 4:30 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: The Web's Walking Dead
Why are AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo forming an ad alliance? Is giving away Android tablets an effective strategy for luring new readers? And why are people raving about The Boston Globe's new website?
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AAN |
09-16-2011 4:46 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: The AOL-Yahoo Hot Mess
The dysfunction at AOL and Yahoo takes the spotlight, Groupon reconsiders its public offering, and the Los Angeles Times freezes vacation accrual for its employees until Christmas.
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AAN |
09-09-2011 5:45 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: 'Always Be Looking'
Washington Post metro reporters now "get to work from home, forever." Web traffic to daily deal sites plummets. And Jack Shafer says you'll probably be laid off later this afternoon.
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AAN |
09-02-2011 12:05 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: The Belt-Tightening Continues
In the wake of this week's layoffs at Slate, is it time to reconsider its general interest model? Are Groupon's flaws the result of poor management, or are they more systemic? And can you tell the difference between the social media guidelines of the U.S. Army and ESPN? A pop quiz awaits!
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AAN |
08-26-2011 2:12 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Notes From Beyond the Paywall
Why do people pay for the New York Times online when its paywall is so easy to get around? How much are people now willing to pay for news content? And why are some digital news startups branching out into print? READ ON.
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AAN |
08-19-2011 4:23 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: The Tragic, Untimely Death of Groupon's Adjusted CSOI
Groupon's adjusted CSOI is officially out. AOL's inexpensive shares are surprisingly in. And Gannett makes a bid to be next season's "it" brand.
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AAN |
08-12-2011 3:30 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Twitter's 'Absolutely Filthy Bathroom Wall'
Google News gets (kinda) human while Google+ piles on the users, the problem with promoted tweets, and building "a newsroom time machine."
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AAN |
08-05-2011 11:00 am |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Groupon's Bullshit Accounting
The early success of the New York Times paywall, Groupon's "bullshit accounting" principles, and Gannett makes a play for the daily deal space.
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AAN |
07-29-2011 3:23 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: The Week HuffPo Became Self-Aware
This week: HuffPo's hypocrisy, social media best practices, and putting QR codes to use.
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AAN |
07-15-2011 1:51 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: 'Reverse Ferret' Edition
The AP warns reporters not to act like human beings on social media. Patch stretches its definition of what qualifies as hyperlocal. And the Business Insider unveils a novel way to deal with unruly commenters.
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AAN |
07-08-2011 3:22 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Click Here For Your Google+ Invite
Google takes another stab at social media. Another week, another overvalued tech IPO. And it was a bad week for MySpace and grammar geeks.
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AAN |
07-01-2011 1:14 pm |
Media Roundup
The Media Oxpecker: Gannett's Tide of Red Ink Spares No Victims
This week: Gannett lays off 700 employees and shutters money-losing alt-weekly wannabes. AOL considers charging users for content. And get ready for the "Reverse Groupon."
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AAN |
06-24-2011 4:31 pm |
Media Roundup