What Does Twitter Know? Hate-Spewing Social Media Site Out Of Step With Consensus, Study Finds
A new study by the Pew Research Center found that public opinion on Twitter is often significantly out of step with public opinion among the general population.
Note To Advertisers: That Sexy Model In Your Ad Isn’t Working On Women
New research conducted at the University of Manitoba and the University of Michigan found that that blatantly sexual advertising elicited negative brand associations from female consumers.
MTA Fare Hike 2013: Outraged Subway Riders Swipe Back At New York City Transit
No Fare Hikes, an NYC subway riders group, has launched a campaign called "Swipe Back," in which riders swipe in fellow riders for free.
Cablevision-Viacom Antitrust Lawsuit: A Big Deal For The Cable Industry, If Not Your Cable Bill
Cablevision slapped Viacom with an antitrust lawsuit over wholesale bundling. Could a victory lead to lower subscription rates?
Bob Woodward Sideshow Distracts Us From The Sequester: Is That Exactly What Obama Wants?
Legendary Washington Postman Bob Woodward got into a tussle with the White House after he challenged its handling of the sequester.
Bloomberg Businessweek Cover Racist? Editor Apologizes; Artist’s Tumblr Page Reveals Clues
Bloomberg Businessweek is being criticized for a cover designed by artist Andres Guzman, which features minority caricatures clutching gobs of cash.
Layoffs Loom At BuzzMedia: Digital Pop-Culture Publisher To Cut 20 Percent Of Its Workforce
BuzzMedia, the digital pop-culture publisher and owner of Spin, is cutting 50 employees, or 20 percent of its workforce, according to CEO Steve Hansen.
Under Scrutiny For Violent Entertainment, Hollywood Slyly Shifts Focus To Parents
A new joint campaign by the MPAA and big media companies aims to educate parents on how to limit kids' exposure to violent movies and TV shows.
Did ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Use The Final Phone Call Of A 9/11 Victim Without Permission?
Mary Fetchet, the mother of 9/11 victim Brad Fetchet, told the Daily News that Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" featured an audio clip of her son's last words without her permission.
Variety Folds Its Daily Print Edition, Kills Dreaded Paywall: Look Out, Hollywood Reporter
Penske Media Corp., owner of Variety, announced that it will fold the trade magazine's daily print edition after 80 years.
Michael Moore Lashes Out At BuzzFeed, And Few Jump To Its Defense
Michael Moore lashed out at the viral news website BuzzFeed over an article, and media reporters were ready to pounce.
A Nook-Free Future For Barnes & Noble? Founder Leonard Riggio Could Make It So
Will Leonard Riggio, the book giant's founder and chairman, buy out the retail business and leave Nook Media behind?
Oscars 2013: Did Host Seth MacFarlane Go Too Far, Or Not Far Enough?
Oscar host Seth MacFarlane is earning negative criticism from reviewers, many of whom found the "Family Guy" creator offensive, sexist and racist during the 85th annual Academy Awards ceremony.
The Onion ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Calling 9-Year-Old Quvenzhané Wallis The C-Word
The satirical newspaper the Onion has apologized after tweeting during the Oscars on Sunday that 9-year-old nominee Quvenzhané Wallis is a C-word.
The Best Oscar Night Drinking Games 2013
IBTimes highlights the best ways to help you get through Sunday's telecast of the 85th annual Academy Awards ceremony. Bottoms up.
Don’t Like Where Online Journalism Is Going? Blame Trolls
Internet trolls are part of the fabric of online life, but are they good or bad for journalism? New research suggests a complex picture.
Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane Won’t Rescue Ratings Decline, But Better Movies Might
The Academy is hoping "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane will attract more younger viewers to Sunday's Oscars 2013 telecast, but how much does a host really affect ratings?
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Ban? Osama Drama Joins Affleck’s ‘Argo’ In Triggering International Prohibition
"Zero Dark Thirty" is being boycotted by theater owners in Pakistan. It joins "Argo," banned in Iran, in courting international controversy.
Oscar Predictions 2013: Will ‘Django Unchained’ Win Best Picture? In An N-Word: ‘No’
As Oscar predictions heat up for the 2013 Academy Awards, Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" may be undone by its frequent use of the N-word, which was barely used in Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln."
SNL’s ‘DJesus Uncrossed’ Angers Muslims With Satirical Depictions Of A Bloodthirsty Jesus
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is upset over the "Saturday Night Live" sketch "DJesus Uncrossed," which featured Christoph Waltz as Jesus on a Tarantino-like rampage.
Comcast Yanks ‘Exxon Hates Your Children’ TV Commercial; Online Petition Keeps It Alive
Comcast Corp. has pulled a TV commercial critical of Exxon Mobil Corp., which was scheduled to run during the State of the Union address. Now an online campaign to air the commercial is going viral.
Microsoft Rips Email-Snooping Google, But Is Outlook Any More Private Than Gmail?
Microsoft has stepped up its attacks on Google in a series of commercials criticizing the company for scanning Gmail users' messages.
Penguin And Random House: Merger Or Marriage Of Convenience? Either Way, It Will Probably Happen
The U.S. Justice Department has concluded its antitrust review of the proposed merger between the Pearson and Bertelsmann units.
Washington Redskins: A Racist Team Name That Some Journalists Are Refusing To Say
Debate over the name and logo of the Washington Redskins NFL franchise has raged on for 20 years. Many journalists are taking a stand by refusing to print the name.
CNN’s Carnival Cruise Coverage Did Nothing For Jeff Zucker’s Sinking Ship
CNN's continuous coverage of the stranded Carnival Cruise Line ship Triumphant on Thursday was mocked as overkill. Is this a preview of Jeff Zucker's grand plan?
Valentine’s Day Survey: Workplace Romances Have A Pretty High Success Rate
According to a Valentine's Day survey from CareerBuilder, 30 percent of workplace romances result in marriage. Take that, eHarmony.
Knight Foundation Sorry It Paid Jonah Lehrer: How It Can Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is
The Knight Foundation said it should never have paid a $20,000 speaking fee to admitted plagiarist Jonah Lehrer. Meanwhile, the American Copy Editors Society hopes the foundation will participate in its plagiarism summit.
Time Warner In Rumored Talks To Unload Time Inc: Another Blow To Print Media
Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) may be looking to sell off some of its well-known magazines, including People, Sports Illustrated and Real Simple, according to a report by Fortune magazine.
Layoffs Loom At Thomson Reuters Amid Ongoing Revamp Effort
Jim Smith, CEO of Thomson Reuters Corp. (NYSE:TRI), said the financial news and information company will lay off 2,500 employees by the end of the year.
Poland Spring: We’re Happy We Could Quench Marco Rubio’s Thirst
Poland Spring said it planned to post a response to Marco Rubio's awkward sipping incident on Tuesday night during his rebuttal to the State of the Union address.
