Newsweek Launches First Subscription-Based iPad App
As print publications continue to search for the formula that will turn digital viewers into paying customers, Newsweek has taken the bold step of charging a subscription fee for its online content. Newsweek recently became the first publication to charge iPad users a fee to access its content on the iPad. While users will still [...]
Read More5 Lessons Black Magazines Can Learn from Newsweek’s Acquisition
The recent purchase of Newsweek for $1 by radio mogul, Sidney Harman, was one more convulsion in the death throes of the magazine industry. When iconic properties like Newsweek are sold for a pittance, what hope is there for African American companies like Johnson Publishing Company (which owns Ebony and Jet) and Sahara Media (owner [...]
Read MoreWashington Post Purchases iCurrent and Goes on an Online Offensive
A small piece of news passed by the newswire last week, overshadowed by an Apple press conference, a big DECISION, and a positive occurrence in the BP oil spill. The purchase of iCurrent by the Washington Post Company (which owns the Washington Post, Cable One, Newsweek, Kaplan, Slate, express and the Root) is just another step in their efforts to create a strong presence online, specifically in the news and political genres. Check out the details inside.
Read MoreAlix Baudin named COO of Newsweek
Alix Baudin has been named Chief Operating Officer of Newsweek.com, a newly created postion by the weekly news magazine. Baudin joins the site from BET Networks, where he managed business development, the vertical ad network and operations on the network’s digital side. “I am delighted that Alix will be joining Newsweek. He brings a remarkable [...]
Read MoreN’Gai Croal & Seth Schiesel Talk about the Future of Video Game Journalism
As you know the video game industry continues to evolve, and with that evolution decisions have to be made about how this industry should be covered by technology journalist. This video from the D.I.C.E. Summit 2009 in Las Vegas, NV features commentary from prominent African-American technology journalist (who write extensively about the gaming industry) N’Gai Croal of Newsweek and Seth Schiesel of the New York Times. Check out the video below:
Read MoreMTV features Black Professionals in Games
I mentioned this briefly in a post earlier, I was pleasently surprised when I came across this series on MTV’s Multiplayer blog. I just wanted to take a moment to big-up Multiplayer for even doing this series. I also wanted to share a little on each person they have featured thus far: N’Gai Croal Talks [...]
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