Erik Sass
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Moms Who Use Social Media Are More Anxious
Mothers of young children who spend more time on social media are more likely to report feelings of anxiety than peers who spend less time on social media on average. → Read More
Snapchat Ramps Up Content Deals
While Facebook and Google battle each other for the affection, or at least grudging loyalty, of media companies and publishers, small but plucky contender Snapchat is steadily building its own relationships with content creators. It just revealed a new scripted content partnership with NBCUniversal, and is also ramping up its content deals with Hearst. → Read More
A Parting Shot On Social Media, Fake News And Trump
Blaming social media and fake news for Trump's election is dangerous because it shifts responsibility for all the various shortcomings of the American electorate - economic illiteracy, racism, xenophobia - onto unnamed foreigners bent on stirring up trouble. → Read More
Another Large Scale Video Ad Bot Network Exposed
The "Hyphbot" network was discovered in August. The criminals behind the bot scheme used over 34,000 domain names and a million distinct URLs, often carefully disguised to make it appear to advertisers that they were placing ads on high-profile, reputable publications, a practice known as "domain spoofing." → Read More
Materialists View Facebook Friends As "Digital Objects"
People who display materialistic characteristics in other areas of their lives are likely to view their digital connections on social media as objects, to be collected and curated. → Read More
Coverage Of Roy Moore, Louis C.K. Scandals Attract Different Audiences
Not all sexual harassment scandals are equal. So it happens that stories about them can also attract very different audiences, that skew by age and gender. → Read More
'NYT' Suspends Thrush Over Harassment Claims
The alleged misconduct tended to follow a pattern, with Thrush, 50, using his position and reputation to form ostensibly mentoring relationships with younger female reporters, typically in their early 20s, whom he then sexually harassed. → Read More
Celebrity Mags Mislead Readers On Fertility Chances
Women's magazines that highlight "advanced maternal age" pregnancies, without mentioning the fact that many have used fertility treatments, are doing their readers a disservice. → Read More
Ziff Davis Close To Buying 'Mashable'
An acquisition by Ziff Davis would give Mashable access to more resources as it continues to negotiate its pivot to video, an often rocky transition that has the entire online publishing world scrambling. → Read More
Moore Threatens To Sue Alabama Media, Too
Roy Moore has attacked the publisher for reporting allegations of sexual misconduct. He claims the publisher is motivated by political consideration and a desire to profit from the "mob mentality." → Read More
So Long, And A Red Flag On "Children's" Content
If we are prepared to consider that malevolent foreign forces tried to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election with organic social-media content and paid advertising campaigns, isn't it plausible they may use the same techniques to instill dubious values in American children? → Read More
Moore Vows To Sue 'WaPo' Over Statutory Rape Report
Moore Vows To Sue 'WaPo' Over Statutory Rape Report - 11/14/2017 → Read More
'Rolling Stone' Founder Wenner Accused Of Harassment
A 39-year-old writer, Ben Ryan, claims Wenner offered him a contract for multiple articles and "preferential treatment" if the younger man would have sex with him. → Read More
'Rolling Stone' Founder Wenner Accused Of Harassment
A 39-year-old writer, Ben Ryan, claims Wenner offered him a contract for multiple articles and "preferential treatment" if the younger man would have sex with him. → Read More
@Forbes Boots Wilbur Ross From Rich List
Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, had a personal fortune estimated, until recently, at a respectable $2.9 billion. It turns out to have been less than $700 million. And also, a pack of lies. → Read More
Graham Proposes Commission To Combat Foreign Social-Media Influence
The controversial subject of alleged foreign attempts to influence American society via social media may get its own long-term investigative commission in Congress, provided the proposal can garner enough bipartisan support. → Read More
2 New Mags Target Female Cannabis Fans
Fall 2017 brings the launch of two new magazines for female cannabis enthusiasts - Broccoli, focused on art and culture, and Gossamer, a high-end lifestyle publication covering topics including food and travel. → Read More
Brill To Tackle Fake News With 'News Guard'
Another journalistic icon is joining the fight against fake news. Steve Brill will shortly launch NewsGuard, a startup that rates news content, so consumers finding news via search or social media will have a better idea of whether it's trustworthy. → Read More
Gannett Woes Add To Another Hard Quarter For Newspapers
Total revenues for the company fell 3.6% - from $772 million in the third quarter of 2016 to $744 million in the third quarter of 2017. On the upside: Gannett noted digital advertising revenues increased 4.1% to $102.9 million, while digital revenues from all sources, including advertising and circulation, came to $245 million in the quarter. → Read More
'NYT' Revenues Up On Digital Ad Growth
The New York Times Co. reported substantial growth in both digital advertising and digital circulation revenues, the latter including digital subscriptions, driving an overall increase in quarterly revenues. → Read More