Prior to GigaOM, Ernie was executive editor of paidContent and ContentNext Media, which he joined in 2008 as managing editor. He also was deputy editor in the Media and Technology Group at The Wall Street Journal. Before that, he helped launch two new sections of the WSJ -- Personal Journal and the Saturday edition of Weekend Journal. And prior to that, Ernie was based in Hong Kong for Dow Jones, where he was the Page One editor of The Asian Wall Street Journal. He started his career as a reporter and editor at The Associated Press.
During the Iraq war, the U.S. military used open-source data, from news reports to Facebook photos, to help detect patterns in the violence. But that’s just the beginning. In future conflicts, big data will be a key part of the propaganda campaigns around the wars. Read more »
As digital media matures, there’s no shortage of stories about companies paralyzed by the business challenges. Instead, we try to write about the people and companies that are experimenting and innovating. Tell us how we’re doing, and where we can serve you better. Read more at paidContent »
We’re offering a chance to write memorable pieces about new technologies that will change the world. If you fit the job description, please drop us a note. Read more »
Our cloud computing and data coverage continues to grow, as Jordan Novet joins in San Francisco to help us tell this important story. Read more »
Our site — and the content on it — now adapts to whatever device you’re reading. The first phase of our site redesign, which went live today, also includes more curation, easier sharing and a crisper display. Read more at paidContent »
Our site — and the content on it — now adapts to whatever device you’re reading. The first phase of our site redesign, which went live today, also includes more curation, easier sharing and a crisper display. Read more »
We’re looking people who are fascinated by technology and who know how to write about that obsession. Read more »
Readers often ask what kinds of guest posts we like to run on the site and how best to pitch those pieces. Read this for the answers to those and other commonly asked questions about our guest-post process. Read more »
As the mobile game is shifting from hardware to services, Apple needs to have more deep services of its own, rather than relying on competition. And maps is an important control point for the company. Read more »
Many companies — perhaps blinded by all the hype and marketing claims — are still hanging back when it comes to cloud adoption. They shouldn’t. They should make the move now — but keep these 6 potential pitfalls in mind. Read more »
Why use open source for building and designing cloud? Because open-source software stacks offer a huge amount of customizeability so the cloud you build actually does what you need it to do — and without huge licensing fees. Read more »
There’s been something of a perfect storm in the data world over the past several years. Companies are sitting on more data than ever before, yet it’s never been easier or cheaper to analyze all that information to solve problems and create new business opportunities. Read more »
Starting today, our article pages have a different look. It’s not only a cleaner look — it provides better context for readers, improved sharing options, and better opportunities for commenting and discussion about our stories. Read more »
Our Editorial Producer wears many different hats, playing a crucial role on the team. Here’s what we’re looking for. Read more »
Eliza Kern did just about everything one can do journalistically at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated in May. Read more »
Ki Mae Heussner is the newest member of GigaOM New York team. Along with Ryan Kim and our PaidContent colleagues, we are ramping up coverage in the big city. Our focus is the startup ecosystem, changing media landscape and the movers & shakers. Read more »
Things look a little different around here today. Early on April 3, paidContent moved to a new platform. Here, we tell you what stays the same and what’s moved to help you get your bearings. Welcome to the new paidContent. Read more at paidContent »
I thought it would be cool to be retweeted by the President, but it kind of sucked. Read more »
Cisco wants to buy NTV set-top box software maker NDS Group to improve its own offering and grow its profile in China and India. Read more »
We’re looking for a smart, aggressive reporter to cover digital media and advertising for paidContent and GigaOM. Both media and advertising… Read more at paidContent »
We’re looking for an energetic and enterprising reporter to cover startups in Silicon Valley for GigaOM and paidContent. Sure, like any othe… Read more at paidContent »
We’re looking for an energetic and enterprising reporter to cover startups in Silicon Valley for GigaOM and paidContent. Read more »
Yes, it’s true: We are joining GigaOM. And the combined group will be a powerhouse, with more than 20 writers and editors, a strong pr… Read more at paidContent »
Media companies these days are feverishly trying to use social media to reach new audiences, spark fresh conversations, build their brands.… Read more at paidContent »
