The mass diffusion of digital media and the explosive growth of the Internet are reshaping the lives and lifestyles of many Americans. Over the last decade, the rise of digital technologies has fundamentally altered how people work, play, communicate, socialize, and otherwise engage their communities. Major transformations in the American...
This is a fascinating battle where two fundamental impulses--the right of shareholders to earn the best possible returns and the role of an independent media in the American democracy--come into conflict. Disclosure: I've been writing for the Times for seven years, but think I can step back...
Julia Boorstin submits: The gap between Bollywood and Hollywood is becoming increasingly narrow. Earlier this week I blogged about how Steven Spielberg is in talks with Indian Media Giant Reliance ADA group to finance an independent studio. That's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to crossover...
This afternoon we had our first EconCeleb conference at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood where we heard from leaders in the celebrity content industry such as Harvey Levin, managing editor of TMZ.com and Bonnie Fuller, former EVP & chief editorial director of American Media, Inc and many more. All...
This afternoon we had our first EconCeleb conference at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood where we heard from industry heads such as Harvey Levin, managing editor of TMZ.com and Bonnie Fuller, former EVP & chief editorial director of American Media, Inc and many more. Some highlights are below and...
