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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Netflix Tells Wall Street About Its Go-Go Global Growth (Video)Netflix Tells Wall Street About Its Go-Go Global Growth (Video)
    Technology

    Reed Hastings posted Q4 numbers that beat Wall Street’s (very high) expectations. What does he do now?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple TV Designer Ben Keighran Is LeavingApple TV Designer Ben Keighran Is Leaving
    Technology

    He sold his search startup to Apple four years ago and spent three years working on the new box. Next up: Starting a new company.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    What Do You Want to Ask Reed Hastings Today?What Do You Want to Ask Reed Hastings Today?
    Technology

    Netflix has Q4 earnings, and Re/code’s Peter Kafka is asking questions. Send suggestions his way.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    ESPN Boss John Skipper Is Coming to Code/MediaESPN Boss John Skipper Is Coming to Code/Media
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    The future of Disney’s sports giant has been the biggest media story of the last six months. Time to hear what the man in charge has to say.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Foursquare Finishes Its Down Round, and CEO Dennis Crowley Steps AwayFoursquare Finishes Its Down Round, and CEO Dennis Crowley Steps Away
    Technology

    Former COO Jeff Glueck is the new boss.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    PewDiePie, the World’s Biggest Internet Star, Is Getting His Own Web Video NetworkPewDiePie, the World’s Biggest Internet Star, Is Getting His Own Web Video Network
    Technology

    Shades of Dr. Dre: Disney and Maker Studios fund “Revelmode.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Longtime MTV Executive Van Toffler Is Going to Make Videos for Otter MediaLongtime MTV Executive Van Toffler Is Going to Make Videos for Otter Media
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    After nearly 30 years building MTV and other networks, he’s headed to the Internet.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Old Media Problems Foil New Media Money: Chris Hughes Gives Up on the New Republic (Video)Old Media Problems Foil New Media Money: Chris Hughes Gives Up on the New Republic (Video)
    Technology

    Let’s time travel to 2013, when things looked more optimistic.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Goodbye, David BowieGoodbye, David Bowie
    Technology

    My favorite clips. Send me yours and we’ll add them in:

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    HBO Isn’t Netflix. Which Is Why It Should Stay With Time Warner.HBO Isn’t Netflix. Which Is Why It Should Stay With Time Warner.
    Technology

    Fun idea. Won’t work.

    By Peter Kafka