The aim of ZipList has always been to work with the big food media brands, and now it's getting its wish. Condé Nast has acquired ZipList for an undisclosed amount, linking the startup with some of the biggest food titles both on and off the Web.…
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Did the AP just declare war on news aggregators?
A lawsuit filed by the Associated Press against news aggregator Meltwater, accusing it of copyright infringement and "free riding" on its content, is just another sign that the newswire is trying to fight the democratization of distribution that the web provides instead of trying to adapt to it.…
Read MoreNewsRight: A carrot, or a stick to beat aggregators with?
The Associated Press and a consortium of major media owners such as the New York Times have launched a "news registry" called NewsRight. The entity says it is about tracking and licensing content, but where will it draw the line on "over-aggregation" and fair use principles?…
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If you’re looking for a solution that keeps track of various social networks at once, all in one centralized location, EventBox for…
Read MoreStay Informed: Topic-based Reader Roundup
I remember when Dave Winer introduced Really Simple Syndication (RSS) in Radio Userland way back in 2001. At the time, the biggest…
Read MoreRumor Has It: Apple Developing Social Networking App With iTunes Integration
No, it won’t be MacSpace or anything like that, but Apple (s aapl) is reportedly working on some kind of software application…
Read MoreBzzScapes: Brand Tracking Made Social
If you want to keep up with a specific brand, for whatever reason (they’re a competitor in your space, your job is…
Read MoreSocial Media Aggregators: Distraction or Consolidation?
Enter the aggregator. One-stop shopping for all your social networks, or at least those it supports.…
Read MoreAverage Betty, Snoop Dogg on Martha: NTV Station Today
Yesterday we gave you tips on turkey; today, we’re all about side dishes. First — nothing says Thanksgiving like Snoop Dogg helping…
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