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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Meet the Man Who Decides How Facebook Rules the Web, Live at Code/MediaMeet the Man Who Decides How Facebook Rules the Web, Live at Code/Media
    Technology

    Facebook and its 1.3 billion users have enormous influence in the media landscape. Product officer Chris Cox is the guy deciding how they should wield that power. We’ll talk to him live.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Maker Studios Founder Danny Zappin Is Back in Business and Buying Companies. Here’s His First Deal.Maker Studios Founder Danny Zappin Is Back in Business and Buying Companies. Here’s His First Deal.
    Technology

    His Zealot Networks has bought the company behind AdRev, which helps music owners make money on YouTube.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    “The Colbert Report” Was Brilliant From the First Episode. Here’s Proof.“The Colbert Report” Was Brilliant From the First Episode. Here’s Proof.
    Technology

    It’s the truth! Or something like that.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Pulls Back the Curtain on Vessel, His YouTube RivalFormer Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Pulls Back the Curtain on Vessel, His YouTube Rival
    Technology

    It will cost you $3 a month to see YouTube stars’ videos before they show up on YouTube.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Smiletime Tries Reinventing Web Video, Using Some Familiar IdeasSmiletime Tries Reinventing Web Video, Using Some Familiar Ideas
    Technology

    The Web lets you do a lot more than just watch video.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Maker Studios Investor Upfront Ventures Raises $280 Million FundMaker Studios Investor Upfront Ventures Raises $280 Million Fund
    Technology
    Comcast Will Finally Let Roku Owners Stream HBO, ShowtimeComcast Will Finally Let Roku Owners Stream HBO, Showtime
    Technology

    Just in time for a (possible) IPO and a (proposed) Time Warner Cable deal.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Music Says It Loves Streaming Music -- As Long as Listeners Are Paying for ItWarner Music Says It Loves Streaming Music -- As Long as Listeners Are Paying for It
    Technology

    Free is less interesting than it used to be.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Former Apple Executive Richard Kerris Heads to Mobile App Ad StartupFormer Apple Executive Richard Kerris Heads to Mobile App Ad Startup
    Technology

    He’ll be chief marketing officer for the app install ad company.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Users Love TV So Much They’ll Pay to WatchTwitter Users Love TV So Much They’ll Pay to Watch
    Technology

    A survey that’s music to TV’s ears: Twitter users are more likely to watch TV, and to pay for it.

    By Peter Kafka

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