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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    NowThisNews’ Top Editor Ed O’Keefe Heads to CNNNowThisNews’ Top Editor Ed O’Keefe Heads to CNN
    Technology

    He’s one of several veteran news executives who helped launch the news startup, then left.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Done Deal: Disney Finishes $500 Million Maker Studios AcquisitionDone Deal: Disney Finishes $500 Million Maker Studios Acquisition
    Technology
    Trip, Fall and Raise a Million Dollars: Jukin Media, the FailArmy People, Grabs Money from Maker Studios, BertelsmannTrip, Fall and Raise a Million Dollars: Jukin Media, the FailArmy People, Grabs Money from Maker Studios, Bertelsmann
    Technology

    Other people’s problems = a nice video business.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Peak TV?Peak TV?
    Technology

    TV ads are huge! But growth is slowing and pricing is shrinking.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s a Shopping List for Apple After the Beats BuyHere’s a Shopping List for Apple After the Beats Buy
    Technology

    What else might Apple acquire?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Reverses Course, Decides to Play Nicely with Facebook, TV NetworksTwitter Reverses Course, Decides to Play Nicely with Facebook, TV Networks
    Technology

    After getting an earful from the TV networks, Twitter decides to let the sun shine in.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here Comes the Netflix Price HikeHere Comes the Netflix Price Hike
    Technology

    New members will pay an extra dollar a month. If you’ve got a subscription already, your price stays the same for two years.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    What Is Tim Cook Thinking? Let’s Read His Mind!What Is Tim Cook Thinking? Let’s Read His Mind!
    Technology

    You have questions about Apple’s Beats deal? We have answers! (Which we made up ourselves. But still.)

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Publicis and Omnicom Break Up Before They Get TogetherPublicis and Omnicom Break Up Before They Get Together
    Technology
    Why Apple Is Betting Big on Beats: Hardware for Now, Streaming for LaterWhy Apple Is Betting Big on Beats: Hardware for Now, Streaming for Later
    Technology

    Beats sells lots of headphones, but so far it hasn’t sold many music subscriptions. Apple thinks it can change that.

    By Peter Kafka