Murdoch Would Bolster WSJ’s Digital Presence

The letter has it all - bold print, bullet points, and italics.  It’s 1,200 words long.  And it’s signed by billionaire Rupert Murdoch.  That’s right - Murdoch’s most recent communication regarding a Dow Jones takeover has been published by The Wall Street Journal, a Dow Jones property. Which may not have been what the billionaire intended.  “We are disappointed, as I imagine you are, that…

Attorney General Shows Interest In Copyright Law

I have to wonder if Alberto Gonzales has been watching “Wag the Dog”; the attorney general lacks the power to start a military conflict, but he has put forth a proposal that attacks various forms of copyright infringement.  Some onlookers see this as little more than an attempt to divert attention from Gonzales’s own problems.

MySpace Brands Itself With Premium Video Content

When News Corp. entered the Internet world with its acquisition of MySpace, the I-World looked at Rupert Murdoch like they were "a-smellin' onions." Nearly two years later, News Corp. is proving to be one of the Web-savviest companies around.

YouTube Faces Music With New Lawsuit

YouTube is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from musician and mandolin player David Grisman. Grisman, known for performing with the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, is suing for what he says are unauthorized postings of his music.

The Future Of Video Goes Through Adobe

Adobe's Media Player will debut sometime this summer. There is a good chance Adobe's ecosystem plans for digital media will solidify its role in content creation and serving.