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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Don Draper and Zombies Come to Web TV: In a Surprising Move, Dish’s Sling TV Adds AMCDon Draper and Zombies Come to Web TV: In a Surprising Move, Dish’s Sling TV Adds AMC
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    The $20-a-month service comes out of beta, gets more interesting.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Is Talking to TV Programmers About Its Own Web TV ServiceApple Is Talking to TV Programmers About Its Own Web TV Service
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    Dish and Sony are already doing “over the top” Web TV service. Apple may want to do its own.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Latino Video Network Mitu Raises $15 MillionLatino Video Network Mitu Raises $15 Million
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    With an Eye on Wall Street, Twitter Starts Selling Twitter Ads Outside of TwitterWith an Eye on Wall Street, Twitter Starts Selling Twitter Ads Outside of Twitter
    Technology

    First up, Flipboard. Not a coincidence: Twitter hosts an earnings call on Thursday.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Re/code on TV (And the Web): Watch Us Talk About Drones, Apple and MoreRe/code on TV (And the Web): Watch Us Talk About Drones, Apple and More
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    We have a lot to say.

    By Peter Kafka
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    The Super Bowl Starts at 6:30 and Google Knows It, So We Can Stop This NowThe Super Bowl Starts at 6:30 and Google Knows It, So We Can Stop This Now
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    A deal with the NFL means Web publishers lose a cheap traffic ploy. (But maybe it will still work!)

    By Peter Kafka
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    Budweiser Is Running Away With the Super Bowl, AgainBudweiser Is Running Away With the Super Bowl, Again
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    For the second year in a row, Budweiser has the most popular Super Bowl ad on the Web. Guess why?

    By Peter Kafka
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    Amazon Makes It Easier to Use iTunes, Spotify With Its Echo SpeakerAmazon Makes It Easier to Use iTunes, Spotify With Its Echo Speaker
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    Sometimes Amazon works well with rival services. Still has a way to go in this case.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Louis CK’s New Straight-to-Fan Special Has No Buzz -- And It’s Doing Better Than His First OneLouis CK’s New Straight-to-Fan Special Has No Buzz -- And It’s Doing Better Than His First One
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    You didn’t hear that Louis CK is selling a new special? Doesn’t matter: His fans did.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Viki Video Site Founder Leaves CEO Spot, Stays at RakutenViki Video Site Founder Leaves CEO Spot, Stays at Rakuten
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    Razmig Hovaghimian will stay on at the Japanese e-commerce conglomerate, in multiple roles.

    By Peter Kafka