Business

Jeff John Roberts | paidContent | 5/21/2013
In a speech to Columbia business school graduates, the CEO of the New York Times described the company’s role in media disruption.
Press Release | Wanderful Media | 5/21/2013
Latest funding round follows the successful Find&Save launch.
Kara Swisher | All Things D | 5/20/2013
The Yahoo board has approved a massive $1.1 billion all-cash deal to buy Tumblr.
NetNewsCheck | 5/20/2013
The Tampa Tribune will team up with Hearst Corp.’s LocalEdge digital marketing company to provide local small- and medium-sized businesses with a full suite of digital marketing services.
Press Release | CineSport | 5/17/2013
Van Wagner Communications, LLC announced today a strategic joint venture between its sports division, Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment, and CineSport LLC, a leader in the production and distribution of online sports video content.
Mike Shields | Adweek | 5/17/2013
Deal for social blogging site could reach $1 billion.
Cara R. Anthony | The Frederick News-Post | 5/16/2013
The Gazette has shut down its office in Frederick, The Washington Post Co. confirmed late Wednesday afternoon.
Kelly Johnson | Business Journal | 5/16/2013
The digital subscription initiative that The McClatchy Co. rolled out last year is exceeding expectations, McClatchy’s top executive told shareholders at the company's annual meeting Tuesday.
Mark Memmott | NPR | 5/16/2013
Billionaire investment legend Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has had its credit rating lowered from AA+ to AA by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
Press Release | Digital First Media | 5/15/2013
Digital First Media today announced The Evening Sun in Hanover, Pa., will shift to a three-day print schedule in 2014 and will continue to provide 7-day coverage of the region on its website as well as on its mobile and tablet applications.
Diane Bartz | Reuters | 5/15/2013
Apple Inc responded to Justice Department accusations it conspired with publishers to push up electronic book prices, saying it negotiated with a number of publishing companies separately and crafted different agreements with each.
Beth Healy | Boston Globe | 5/15/2013
New York Times Co. chief executive Mark Thompson, speaking at an investor conference in Boston Tuesday morning, said he was “very pleased with the interest, and the progress, that’s been expressed so far” in the company’s effort to sell The Boston Globe.
Meg James | Los Angeles Times | 5/15/2013
News Corp. Deputy Chief Operating Officer James Murdoch has sold $25 million worth of News Corp. non-voting shares as the company's stock has soared in value.