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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

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    Jill Abramson on What Happened at the New York Times, and What She’s Doing Next: The Full Code/Media InterviewJill Abramson on What Happened at the New York Times, and What She’s Doing Next: The Full Code/Media Interview
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    How Meridith Valiando Rojas Turns YouTube Celebrities into Concert Stars: The Full Code/Media InterviewHow Meridith Valiando Rojas Turns YouTube Celebrities into Concert Stars: The Full Code/Media Interview
    Technology

    You’ve never heard of the people onstage at DigiTour’s sold-out shows. Exactly, says its CEO.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Deezer Joins a Crowded Music Subscription Market, With a High-End PitchDeezer Joins a Crowded Music Subscription Market, With a High-End Pitch
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    If you’ve got the right kind of speakers, the streaming service says it will bring high-fidelity audio into your home. Do you care?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Joe Ripp’s Plan to Save Time Inc.: The Full Code/Media Interview (Video)Joe Ripp’s Plan to Save Time Inc.: The Full Code/Media Interview (Video)
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    Hint: The plan will involve lots of digital.

    By Peter Kafka
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    With a Big Push From Facebook, Facebook Video Is Booming. Heads Up, YouTube.With a Big Push From Facebook, Facebook Video Is Booming. Heads Up, YouTube.
    Technology

    Facebook says its “autoplay” videos are working, and you’re going to be seeing more of them. A lot more.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    BuzzFeed Wants to Beef Up Its Business NewsBuzzFeed Wants to Beef Up Its Business News
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    BuzzFeed’s business section wants to aim high and low at the same time. It’s a tricky act, but editor Peter Lauria is getting some help.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Dwnld Promises to Make You a Free Mobile App You’ll Want to Pay ForDwnld Promises to Make You a Free Mobile App You’ll Want to Pay For
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    It will face lots of competition.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why Building a Web Business Built on Facebook Is So ScaryWhy Building a Web Business Built on Facebook Is So Scary
    Technology

    You win! You lose! If your job is dependent on Facebook traffic, you’re never going to rest easy.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Re/code on TV: Phones, Drones and TabletsRe/code on TV: Phones, Drones and Tablets
    Technology

    Our talking heads chat about all the stuff Apple is going to show off in a couple weeks -- as well as some tech that doesn’t come from Cupertino.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Gets a New Welcome MatTwitter Gets a New Welcome Mat
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    The company’s first major update in three years is designed to make the service friendlier to newbies.

    By Peter Kafka