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AP tweet that rattled stock markets exposes media vulnerability
The news media are relying more on social media – both as a reporting tool and to disseminate their own content. But a hack of the AP Twitter account shows how things can go wrong.
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Jimmy Fallon faces impossible 'Tonight Show' task (+video)
As 'Tonight Show' host, Jimmy Fallon will try to hold on to Jay Leno's traditional audience while also tempting the social media generation. Analysts say he might not be able to do both.
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NBC and 'SNL' targeted over Jesus skit. Do such ad boycotts work?
Sears is taking steps to keep its ads off online rebroadcasts of the 'Saturday Night Live' skit, after a conservative Christian group complained. Such ad boycotts do have effects, say media analysts – but not usually the intended one.
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The 'Argo' effect: Film could stoke suspicions about Americans abroad (+video)
The Oscar-winning film 'Argo' tells of how CIA operatives posed as a film crew to free hostages in Iran in 1979. The film could reinforce impressions in some countries that Americans are government agents.
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How do the Grammys reel us in? Hint: It's not just the awards (+video)
Over the years, the Grammys have become a souped up variety show – light on awards and heavy on all-star performances. The Recording Academy even cut prizes recently in several less popular categories.
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New UC logo: Marketing blunder? Or is storm of criticism overblown?
The venerable University of California traded in its traditional logo for something modern, eliciting a New Media blast of derision. Some experts say the storm over the new UC logo will pass.
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Resignation of New Yorker writer revives questions about media ethics
The resignation of New Yorker magazine staff writer Jonah Lehrer again raises concerns about the credibility of journalists. Smaller newsroom budgets and demand for quick stories may be partly to blame, say media analysts.
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Andy Griffith: why we should remember him as more than 'America's Sheriff'
Andy Griffith made his mark as a singer, musician, and, in film, as an odious media manipulator. But he's remembered and loved for his compelling portrayal of good sense and kindness.
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'Where the Wild Things Are' author Sendak wrote to 'communicate profound truths'
Maurice Sendak never had children, but understood the power of the parent-child bond. His seminal work, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' was criticized as too dark for children, but became a classic.
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Why ‘Caine’s Arcade’ moves grown men to tears (+video)
The short film about Caine Monroy, an East Los Angeles boy who spent his summer constructing a cardboard game arcade in his father’s auto parts shop, has won millions of fans.
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Vox News Katie Couric vs. Sarah Palin: why battle for morning show supremacy is so hot
ABC called in a.m. TV queen Katie Couric to trump NBC's 'Today' show. NBC called in Sarah Palin. When it comes to morning shows, networks are defending valuable turf.
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Vox News Sarah Palin a news show 'co-host'? Rivalry with Katie Couric casts her as one.
Sarah Palin is appearing on 'Today,' pitting her against Katie Couric on 'GMA.' The ratings ploy evokes memories of the 2008 interview, but raises questions about the moniker 'co-host.'
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How Occupy Wall Street plans to spring back to action
Occupy Wall Street isn't dead, leaders of the movement say. It's ready to emerge from a winter of hibernation with a spring of renewed activism.
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Is bias-free news coverage coming back into vogue?
After years in which news outlets became associated with one political slant or another, there are some signs that a course correction is under way in the media. So far, the shift is a subtle one.
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Facebook IPO: Could it backfire if users revolt?
The Facebook IPO will make some people very rich, but social-media experts suggest that it could force Facebook to put profits over user experience – and that could cause problems.
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Wikipedia blackout: Why even supporters question anti-SOPA move
The Wikipedia blackout is intended to spotlight the value of open access to information on the Internet, but also underlies how fractious the move is, drawing fire from both critics and supporters.
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Vox News Sarah Palin speaks, but are Americans heeding her anymore?
Sarah Palin is speaking out about alleged insider trading by members of Congress and is shopping a new reality TV series. But networks aren't biting, and some analysts doubt her star can rise again.
12/13/2011 06:21 pm -
Vox News President Obama on 'The Tonight Show': A good move?
President Obama will appear on 'The Tonight Show' Tuesday for the fourth time. The show will give the president a wider audience but might have limited benefits, experts say.
10/25/2011 07:50 pm -
Vox News 'Occupy Wall Street': Why this revolution isn't made for TV
Supporters complain the mainstream media aren't keeping pace with 'Occupy Wall Street' protests. But the movement's complexity makes big-picture coverage difficult.
10/05/2011 10:12 am -
Vox News Rick Santorum wants his Google problem fixed. Can Google shrug him off?
Google says the years-old problem Rick Santorum has had is not theirs to fix. But questions remain: Who is responsible for online reputations? And is Google a company or a public utility?
09/23/2011 09:53 am -
Packers and Saints get it rolling for the NFL. Will it be a super season?
The Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints launch the NFL's lucrative new season. But even as the TV money pours in, a challenge looms: how to keep fans in their seats – at stadiums.
09/08/2011 10:33 pm -
Who released the trove of unredacted WikiLeaks documents?
As the battle of words continues over how the dump occurred, pundits say it is ironic to see WikiLeaks – a site devoted to exposing other people’s secrets – getting a taste of its own medicine.
09/01/2011 10:05 pm -
Paying people to ID violent sports fans: a winning idea?
A California lawmaker wants to set up a fund to pay people who help identify violent sports fans. His legislation comes after brutal attacks this year at Dodger Stadium and Candlestick Park.
08/24/2011 07:45 pm -
How the BSkyB setback to Rupert Murdoch will affect his legacy in the US
The news that Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, dropped his bid to take over the BSkyB network raises questions about his ability to maintain his influence in the US.
07/14/2011 03:15 pm -
Vox News Accolades galore for Jim Lehrer as he opts to exit 'PBS NewsHour'
Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer will relinquish the anchor's chair at 'PBS NewsHour' on June 6. Media analysts credit him for the newscast's 'fact-based,' 'well-reasoned,' and 'civilized' approach.
05/12/2011 08:37 pm
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