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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Amazon Upgrades Its Review Software, Keeps Banana Slicer Reviews IntactAmazon Upgrades Its Review Software, Keeps Banana Slicer Reviews Intact
    Technology

    Some things shouldn’t change.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Betsy Morgan, CEO of Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze, Steps DownBetsy Morgan, CEO of Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze, Steps Down
    Technology
    Ad Tech Vet Ben Barokas Launches Sourcepoint to Block Ad BlockersAd Tech Vet Ben Barokas Launches Sourcepoint to Block Ad Blockers
    Technology

    One sign that ad blocking may be moving from a niche activity to the mainstream: Investors think that ad block blockers could be a good business.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Music Group Brings Back Digital Veteran Michael Nash to Head Biz DevWarner Music Group Brings Back Digital Veteran Michael Nash to Head Biz Dev
    Technology

    He replaces -- at least for now -- departing COO Rob Wiesenthal.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Music Group COO Rob Wiesenthal Leaves to Run Blade, His Uber-For-Helicopters StartupWarner Music Group COO Rob Wiesenthal Leaves to Run Blade, His Uber-For-Helicopters Startup
    Technology

    The media industry vet moves to the helicopter-for-hire business.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter’s Costolo and Periscope’s Beykpour on Running Companies Under Pressure (Full Video)Twitter’s Costolo and Periscope’s Beykpour on Running Companies Under Pressure (Full Video)
    Technology

    At Code, the CEOs of Twitter and Twitter-owned upstart Periscope talked about content ownership and privacy, and the pressure of being a CEO in a volatile industry.

    By Kara Swisher and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s What Happens to Your $10 After You Pay for a Month of Apple MusicHere’s What Happens to Your $10 After You Pay for a Month of Apple Music
    Technology

    Apple’s rates will be competitive for artists.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Wall Street Is Bored With Twitter Again. So Who Has to Go Now?Wall Street Is Bored With Twitter Again. So Who Has to Go Now?
    Technology

    That was quick.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti and Ben Smith Explain How They Turned a ‘Great Cat Site’ Into a Powerful PublisherBuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti and Ben Smith Explain How They Turned a ‘Great Cat Site’ Into a Powerful Publisher
    Technology

    BuzzFeed’s main brains say the site still gets lots of traffic from cats -- and dresses -- but is increasingly doing high-impact journalism on multiple platforms.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    CEO of AT&T, Chernin’s Web Video Joint Venture LeavesCEO of AT&T, Chernin’s Web Video Joint Venture Leaves
    Technology

    Wasn’t the right fit.

    By Peter Kafka