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Litigation Arises Over Dish’s Ad-Skipping DVR

Dish Network Corp.’s battle with the major TV broadcasters over the satellite company’s new ad-skipping device has moved into the courts.

Facebook’s New, New Ad Plan

Keep in touch via Facebook, this is critical to your future success. And we’re public now, so can you click on an ad or two when you’re there?

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, speaking at Harvard Business School’s “Class Day” event Wednesday

Being John Malkovich Means You’re Bored, and You’re Monkeying Around With an iPhone

Two new Siri ads, featuring the same iconic actor. The takeaway: He’s got a lot of time on his hands.
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TV Everywhere’s Counting Problem

The big-media guys know how to serve up video to you on any device, anywhere you are, anytime you want it. But keeping track of it is another issue.
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Google Given Weeks to Resolve EU Antitrust Probe

The EC gives Google a chance to settle an antitrust investigation without facing formal charges.
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GM Doesn’t Like Old Media, Either

Earlier this week, the car maker said it was bailing out of Facebook. Today, it’s the Super Bowl.
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$$FB$$ Has Arrived: So Now What?

Relationship Status: Public.
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Exclusive: Yahoo Finally Set to Strike Alibaba Share Deal — Half Now, Then Half of What’s Left After Eventual IPO

Could the never-ending Yahoo-Alibaba deal finally be close to a handshake? Yes, indeedy.
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Can Tumblr Turn a Profit?

David Karp has focused on expanding Tumblr Inc.’s network of free bloggers for the past five years. Now, both he and his company are heading into a risky new phase: Making the site profitable.

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Dish’s Ads to End All Ads

Dish Network Corp. plans to promote its new ad-skipping feature with, ironically enough, a television ad — that is, if broadcast TV networks agree to run the spot.

A Ray of Light for the New York Times

Is YouTube’s Ad Pitch Working?