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The Media Oxpecker: Google and the Death of Content Farms

Yahoo sends 75,000 content farm articles into retirement; shield law doesn't apply to "Internet blogs," says judge; advertising execs prepare for a bleak 2012; and Groupon (allegedly) sinks to a new low. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  12-09-2011  3:42 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: The Inevitability of Facebook's Commenting System

Two major news sites jump on the Facebook Comments bandwagon; another gloomy winter for Gannett employees; and what The Economist can teach us about reader identity in the age of the tablet. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  12-02-2011  2:55 pm  |  Media Roundup

2012 Web Conference, Annual Convention Dates Set

AAN's Web Conference will return to San Francisco January 26-28, 2012. The Annual Convention will take place in Detroit from June 7-9, 2012. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  12-01-2011  4:40 pm  |  Conference News

The Media Oxpecker: While You Were Out

A quick recap of digital advertising news you might have missed last week, including the Groupon offer that spawned 102,000 cupcake orders. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  11-28-2011  11:00 am  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: Are Micropayments the Business Model of the Future?

Felix Salmon questions the concept of ad-supported media; the Associated Press fights a losing battle with Twitter; and eight major publishers combine forces to battle the Groupon threat. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  11-18-2011  2:54 pm  |  Media Roundup

Creative Loafing Tampa’s Holiday Auction Returns

This year's gifts include offerings from local restaurants, spas, theaters and the chance to interview your favorite band. (FULL STORY)
Creative Loafing Tampa  |  11-18-2011  10:28 am  |  Industry News

Altperks Expands: Deal Program for Publishers Partners with Cincinnati CityBeat

With the addition of Cincinnati CityBeat’s brand-new storefront, Perkopolis, Altperks now boasts a network of 10 markets throughout North America. (FULL STORY)
Index Newspapers  |  11-17-2011  3:55 pm  |  Press Releases

The Media Oxpecker: Live From Las Vegas

Inside Groupon; new circulation data moves sideways; a new way to read the articles in Playboy; and much, much more. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  11-04-2011  2:12 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: The Washington Post's Cat Problem

Is the news industry whoring itself out by embracing LOLcats? Are your favorite bloggers being paid to secretly insert advertising links into their stories? And do some QR codes contain a hidden threat? (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-28-2011  3:07 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Media Oxpecker: Moments of Brilliance and Sheer Stupidity

Why Google's enhanced search security could be bad news for publishers, the surprisingly old-school method that people are using to share stories online, and Groupon tells potential investors to expect "moments of brilliance and others of sheer stupidity." (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-21-2011  6:19 pm  |  Media Roundup

The Reel Terror Film Fest Returns to Ybor City

Prepare to have your soiled pants scared right off when Creative Loafing Tampa Presents: Reel Terror 2011. (FULL STORY)
Creative Loafing Tampa  |  10-13-2011  10:55 am  |  Press Releases

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. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  10-07-2011  3:02 pm  |  Media Roundup

Besty is Back!new

Baltimore City Paper's personified newsstand has returned.
Baltimore City Paper  |  09-29-2011  3:52 pm  |  Industry News

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. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  09-23-2011  4:30 pm  |  Media Roundup

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