Here’s how Breaking News reported truth during the Boston Marathon bombings

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By now, you’ve probably read, watched or heard content about how several media entities reported false information on more than one occasion days after the Boston Marathon bombings. Seattle-based Breaking News, however, did what some failed to do: They reported only facts. Breaking News is part of the NBC News Digital Network and owned by NBC News, but… Read More…

Relaborate scores cash to help big brands figure out what to write about

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Relaborate has raised more than $500,000 in a first round of funding, money that the Seattle startup will use to continue to developing what it dubs a “smart content marketing engine” for companies. As part of the round, some of the company’s initial users have become angel investors. “We help solve problems businesses face by… Read More…

Barry Diller’s Internet video startup Aereo secures key appeals court victory in ongoing fight with big media

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Just two weeks after Seattle startup Ivi lost an important chance to propel its case forward, another startup with deeper pockets is moving ahead with its plans to transform the TV industry as we know it. Aereo, the Barry Diller-backed startup, just won an important decision in the federal court of appeals. In a 2… Read More…

Amazon continues content push, greenlights pilot for Zombieland

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Amazon.com continues its push into the video distribution arena, taking on the likes of Hulu and Netflix. And its latest attempt comes in the form of Zombieland. Amazon Studios will produce the comedy — based on the 2009 Columbia Pictures movie of the same name — as a free pilot available through Prime Instant Video and Lovefilm… Read More…

Report: Amazon.com in talks with music labels about new subscription service

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The music subscription business is a tough one, as evidenced by our report earlier today that industry pioneer Rhapsody continued to lose cash even as revenues hit a record of $143 million last year.  Despite the trials and tribulations of online music, Amazon.com appears poised to expand its efforts in the arena. The Verge reports that… Read More…

Redfin unveils Offer Insights: Real-time insider details for home buyers

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Redfin continues to push toward more transparency in the traditionally opaque real estate industry, launching a new micro-blogging service of sorts today called “Offer Insights.” Redfin has played around with this concept for years, getting slapped on the wrist back in 2007 by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service for posting honest reviews of homes to… Read More…

Zillow Digs vs. Pinterest: Inside Zillow’s big bet to transform home improvement

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Spencer Rascoff stands in front of a cluttered whiteboard with marker in hand on the 31st floor of Seattle’s Russell Investments Center. The CEO is explaining the fundamental framework of Zillow, the eight-year-old online real estate company that now boasts a market value of $1.27 billion. At the center of the whiteboard drawing is what… Read More…

Hark inks deal with the AP, gains access to 100 years of audio clips

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Hark has sealed a new content partnership with the Associated Press, gaining access to more than 100 years of audio clips and photos from the news agency. As part of a licensing deal, Hark will post everything from World War II broadcasts to presidential debates to sporting milestones. “Some of our society’s most memorable moments are… Read More…

Digital multi-taskers rule: Majority of Americans access the Internet while watching TV

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How do you watch TV? Well, if you are like a growing contingent of Americans, you likely have a smartphone,  tablet or laptop by your side as you breeze through episodes of Parenthood or The Daily Show. (The only show I routinely watch without my laptop or smartphone by my side is The Good Wife). According… Read More…

Amazon gets its zombie on, reportedly set to develop new Zombieland TV series

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Amazon.com is making a big push into original content, and the Seattle online retailer reportedly is turning to zombies to attract audiences as it faces off against Netflix and others. Broadcast Now reports that Amazon has taken over development of Zombieland — a TV series based on the 2009 film that starred Woody Harrelson and Jesse… Read More…