Media News Archives: Page 4

Chicago Sun-Times Starts Accepting Bitcoin for Subscriptions (April 4, 2014): The Chicago Sun-Times has become the first major newpaper to accept bitcoin.

President Obama Meets Pope Francis at the Vatican (April 2, 2014): President Obama met Pope Francis at the Vatican for the first time last week.

Chad E. Gutstein Named CEO of Machinima (April 2, 2014): Chad E. Gutstein has been named the CEO of Machinima. He was formerly COO of the Ovation television network.

SNL Cold Open: President Obama's Social Media Campaign Goes into Overdrive (March 30, 2014): In this SNL cold open, President Obama agrees to increasingly silly social media stunts to promote healthcare.gov signups.

Biglari Holdings Acquires Maxim From Alpha Media Group (February 28, 2014): Biglari Holdings has acquired Maxim from Alpha Media Group for an undisclosed amount.

President Obama Jokes That U.S. is Building Iron Man at Press Conference (February 26, 2014): President Obama joked that the U.S. is building Iron Man at a recent press conference. Or maybe he wasn't totally joking?

Congressman Michael Grimm Threatens to Throw Reporter off Balcony at the Capitol Building (January 29, 2014): New York Republican Congressman Michael Grimm threatens to throw a reporter over the balcony in the Capitol balcony after an interview.

Chicago Tribune Launches Trivia App (January 26, 2014): Chicago Tribune has launched the Tribune Trivia app used trivia questions crafted frrom Tribune archive articles.

AOL Finds Partner to Run Patch Local News Service (January 17, 2014): AOL has found a partner, Hale Global, to run Patch, its local news service. The deal was announced January 15.

Yahoo Launches Yahoo Tech and Yahoo Food (January 7, 2014): Yahoo has launched new vertical sites, Yahoo Tech and Yahoo Food.

Bill de Blasio is 109th Mayor of New York City (January 2, 2014): Bill de Blasio is the 109th Mayor of New York City. He was sworn in by former President Bill Clinton.

Nerdist Industries Launches Nerdist News (November 5, 2013): Nerdist Industries has announced the launch of Nerdist News. The video news service will be hosted by Jessica Chobot.

Protesters Want NSA To Stop Spying on Public (October 26, 2013): Protesters carrying signs with Edward Snowded's photograph rallied near the U.S. Capitol to complain about the NSA's spying program.

Jon Stewart Discusses the Disastrous Rollout of Healthcare.gov (October 23, 2013): Jon Stewart has plenty to say about the disastrous rollout of healthcare.gov, the website for Obamcare

The Fox News Deck Features Giant Touch Screens (October 7, 2013): The Fox News Deck features hugh touch screens used by the journalists gathering the news.

Interpol Issues International Wanted Alert for The White Widow (September 26, 2013): Interpol has released a wanted alert for the White Widow, British-born Samantha Lewthwaite. She has reportedly been linked to the Kenyan mall account.

CNN's Tom Foreman Describes Possible Targets in Syria if U.S. Strikes (August 28, 2013): CNN's Tom Foreman describes possible targets in Syria if U.S. and allies decide to strike.

President Obama and Hillary Clinton Have Lunch at The White House (August 1, 2013): President Obama and Hillary Clinton enjoyed a private lunch at The White House

Al Jazeera America to Open 12 U.S. Bureaus, Hires Joie Chen (July 31, 2013): Al Jazeera America has announced plans to open 12 U.S. bureaus. Al Jazeera has also hired journliast Joie Chen

Royal Baby Helps Mail Online Set Traffic Record (July 25, 2013): The Daily Mail set a traffic record thanks to the birth of the royal baby.