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Silver Lining for Local Media


Local Internet ad dollars should take a big hit in 2009, the latest casualty in a contracting economy, reports the New Media Minute. But there is a silver lining: Local media companies will continue to see online ad growth and...

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November 26, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Just Google It Already


Anyone who's ever been irked by friends who seem to specialize in asking Googleable questions will love the newest snarky tool to hit the Web. Launched earlier this week, "Let Me Google That for You" is a free service that...

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November 21, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (4)

It’s the economy, stupid.


The economy is the big news these days, so that’s what we focused on in “The New Media Minute,” this week, asking a venture capitalist, a broadcast network executive and a leading talent agent how they expect their businesses will...

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November 19, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Looking Into the Online Video Crystal Ball for 2009


What will the year ahead bring in online video? Daisy Whitney posed that question to the founders of the online video review site Tilzy.tv and shares their predictions, tips and guidance for the year 2009 in the New Media Minute....

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November 12, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (3)