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The WikiLeaks Daily News

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Michael Stroud

Is WikiLeaks a news outlet? The answer to that question could determine the direction of online news. Continue reading →

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NBC’s doing at least one thing right…

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Michael Stroud

News organizations have a built-in advantage over places like Yelp or Craig’s List: people will come around even if they don’t want to buy or sell something. Imagine what happens when you combine the power of both. Continue reading →

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If Only the L.A. Times Had Rush Limbaugh…..

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Michael Stroud

While the Conservative Talk Show Host Pulls in $400 Million from Clear Channel, the L.A.. Times Cuts Jobs and Pages Here’s a sad juxtaposition. The papers are full today of Rush Limbaugh’s new $400 million contract with Rush Limbaugh, which … Continue reading →

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CBS/CNET and the Re-Alignment of News

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Michael Stroud

As I was reading about CBS’ $1.8 billion purchase of CNET on MarketWatch.com, I couldn’t help but remember when CBS purchased MarketWatch. Today, MarketWatch is owned by Dow Jones. And Dow Jones, of course, is owned by Rupert Murdoch. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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