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Friday, June 14, 2013

Media & Advertising

Laura Poitras makes films about a world changed since 9/11.
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Laura Poitras makes films about a world changed since 9/11.

The documentarian Laura Poitras says her role in the leaking of U.S. surveillance programs was “not something I was seeking out.”

Snowden’s Leaks on China Could Affect Its Role in His Fate

New revelations by Edward J. Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor believed to be in Hong Kong, may make China more apt to help him.

Greek Broadcaster Fights Closure

A court decision expected Monday might lead to temporary revival of ERT, even as a prosecutor begins investigating the broadcaster’s finances.

Ecuador Legislature Approves Curbs on News Media

The measure, long sought by President Rafael Correa, would impose fines for coverage deemed by regulators as unfair.

Bloomberg Reporters’ Practices Become Crucial Issue for Company

Many people claim the company encourages its news operation and business side to work together.

Venerable Format of ‘NewsHour’ Struggles With New Era of Media

Layoffs and a financial crisis have exposed tension at the long-running news program, with some calling for a major overhaul.

After 14 Years, Murdoch Files for Divorce From Third Wife

In a court filing, the media mogul Rupert Murdoch said his relationship with his wife, Wendi, had “broken down.”

Seeking Exposé, Students End Up in Handcuffs

Two journalists from West Islip High School on Long Island set out to examine school security measures, but they were prosecuted for trespassing and their article was quashed.

Apple Negotiator Defends Tactics in E-Book Trial

Eddy Cue, a senior vice president for Apple, denied that the company colluded with publishers to fix e-book prices.

DealBook

Gannett to Buy Belo TV Stations, Continuing to Diversify Holdings

The Gannett Company agreed to buy the Belo Corporation for about $1.5 billion in cash, in a deal that almost doubles Gannett’s television operations.

Advertising

Freshpet Dog Food Promotes Products Sourced in the U.S.

The refrigerated dog food maker takes a patriotic turn in a new campaign to highlight its fresh ingredients.

Condé Nast Faces Suit From Interns Over Wages

The interns, who worked for W Magazine and The New Yorker, say they were paid less than $1 an hour.

Palin Returns to Fox News, After a Brief Split

Five months after Sarah Palin’s first stint with the channel ended, the former vice-presidential candidate will become a paid contributor.

Clear Channel Makes Revenue-Sharing Deal With Fleetwood Mac

The deal, announced on Wednesday, will pay Fleetwood Mac when the band’s songs are played on the radio and on the Internet.

News Corp. Financial Officer to Retire After Company’s Split

David F. DeVoe, who started work with News Corporation in 1983, will be succeeded by John Nallen in the newly formed 21st Century Fox.

Gatekeepers of Cable TV Try to Stop Intel

Intel’s plan to create a virtual cable service is running up against a barricade being guarded by cable and satellite distributors.

Tennis Channel Executive Rants After Losing a Court Ruling

Ken Solomon apologized after an angry e-mail to his staff about the decision was published on Deadspin.

Times Co.’s Thompson to Testify in Parliament on BBC

The Times Company chief executive and former BBC head will be asked more questions about the now discontinued Digital Media Initiative.

Advertising

In Short Season, N.H.L. Ad Celebrates the Emotional

Looking beyond the lockout that canceled 510 games this season, a new ad recalls the competitive history that has attracted fans to the game.

A Small Company’s Reality Is Altered by ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’

Technology entrepreneurs turned down a “Shark Tank” investor after taping the show’s finale, but their translation business benefited from the exposure.

N.S.A. Surveillance

3 Tech Giants Want to Reveal Data Requests

The technology companies asked the government for permission to reveal details about the classified requests they get for the personal information of foreign users.

Guardian Makes Waves, and Is Ready for More

Last week’s scoop by The Guardian about N.S.A. surveillance is a major coup for a news organization that established a beachhead in the United States less than two years ago.

Media Decoder

A New Kind of Leaker for an Internet Age

Edward J. Snowden has stepped into public view as the source of disclosures about the nation’s surveillance programs.

Cryptic Overtures and a Clandestine Meeting Gave Birth to a Blockbuster Story

Edward J. Snowden orchestrated an elaborate plan to reveal the closely guarded secrets he had emerged with from deep inside the American national security apparatus.

Blogger, With Focus on Surveillance, Is at Center of a Debate

Glenn Greenwald, a blogger who opposes government surveillance and has supported whistle-blowers, has published a top-secret order on the monitoring of phone logs.

The Media Equation

Two Traders in Gossip Go Toe to Toe

Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood, feared in the industry for having the best gossip, was said by a longtime competitor to have been fired — a blog report that turned out to be false.

A Breach at Bloomberg
DealBook

Hunch About Bloomberg Brought Rivals Together

Suspicions that reporters were monitoring bank executives never amounted to much until an official at Goldman Sachs called his counterpart at JPMorgan.

Privacy Breach on Bloomberg’s Data Terminals

Bloomberg News confirmed that reporters for its news service used the the company’s terminals to monitor subscribers’ usage.

Former I.B.M. Chief to Lead Bloomberg Privacy Review

The company named Samuel J. Palmisano, former I.B.M. chief, to review its practices after complaints that Bloomberg reporters were snooping in data terminals.

From the Magazine

Billy Joel on Not Working and Not Giving Up Drinking

And not caring what Elton John says about any of it.

The Public Editor

Repairing the Credibility Cracks

A decade later, a reporting scandal that shook The Times remains a touchy subject.

Stuart Elliott's In Advertising
Campaign Spotlight

‘How’ Now, Time Warner Cable Media?

Time Warner Cable is starting a campaign to raise awareness of its Media unit and will use the theme “That’s how.”

Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott

Who is the bearded spokesman in the Men’s Wearhouse TV commercials?

Webdenda

Accounts and People of Note in the Advertising Industry

ABC Regional Sports and Entertainment Sales, New York, signed a sales and marketing agreement to collaborate on a digital out-of-home LED network in major cities around the country.

Most Wanted
Popular Demand

Radio stations in the top two markets, Los Angeles and New York, have a lot of overlap — hits are hits. Songs by Rihanna are popular on half of the top 10 stations.

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