Bill Keller

At Bloomberg, Twitter Grabs an Unlikely Convert

Peter Kafka in Media on May 16, 2011 at 6:15 am PT

A year ago, Bloomberg’s top editor was chiding reporters who used the service. Now he’s on board, too. But don’t expect any “Twitter makes you stupid” debates.

Godspeed on That Investing Thing, Yertle–But I Still Have Some Questions for Your Boss, Arianna

Kara Swisher in News on April 28, 2011 at 10:19 am PT

Would it surprise you to know that BoomTown doesn’t really care anymore if TechCrunch editor Michael Arrington sidelines as a blogger while he makes investments in tech companies his tech news site covers? Especially after reading his post yesterday that made a good argument about who he is and, frankly, who he has always been. But that does not mean his boss, AOL content head Arianna Huffington, doesn’t have some ‘splainin’ to do.

Arianna Huffington To Bill Keller: Who You Calling "Oxpecker"?

Peter Kafka in Media on March 10, 2011 at 3:37 pm PT

AOL’s highest-profile employee volleys back at the New York Times: You’re out of touch, we do serious work, and you ripped off my words. This is getting good!

The New York Times Officially Starts Construction on Its Pay Wall: “Metered Model” Coming 2011

Peter Kafka in Media on January 20, 2010 at 6:39 am PT

After much consideration, the New York Times has finally decided to start charging readers for access to its Web site. But not for a while: The Times says it will introduce a “metered model” for NYT.com in 2011.

Who’s Joining Steve Jobs for the Tablet Launch Next Week?

Peter Kafka in Media on January 19, 2010 at 3:00 am PT

Apple is set to show off a shiny new device, which means the company needs shiny new media products to show off, too. Like what? Some educated guesses: Expect stuff from Disney and the New York Times, but not from the music labels.

Condé Nast’s Offering for Apple’s Mystery Tablet: Wired Magazine

Peter Kafka in Media on November 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm PT

Here’s yet another content creator that’s convinced Apple has a tablet device in the works: Condé Nast says it will have a digital version of Wired magazine ready for the purported gadget by the middle of next year and will eventually create similar versions for all of its 18 titles. But Condé, like other publishers, says Apple won’t actually talk to the company about its plans for the device–or even acknowledge that it has plans.

What Does the New York Times Really Know About Apple’s Tablet? “I Ain’t Sayin’,” Says Editor Bill Keller.

Peter Kafka in Media on October 27, 2009 at 7:16 am PT

All the news we can’t tell you about? Most publishers can’t even get Apple to acknowledge that it’s working on a tablet, but maybe the newspaper of record has more pull. In any event, its top editor is staying mostly mum.

New York Times to Sack 100 Staffers

John Paczkowski in News on October 19, 2009 at 12:16 pm PT

If newspapers are suffering a death by 1000 cuts, the next 100 will be made at the New York Times. The company today announced plans to reduce its newsroom staff by eight percent by the end of 2009. Cuts will be made by buyout, but the company will resort to layoffs should its hand be forced.

The New York Times Explains Why It Prints Old News

Peter Kafka in Media on June 11, 2009 at 4:36 am PT

You’ll be hearing about this most of the day, so best to take five minutes and watch it now: “The Daily Show” visits the New York Times.

New York Times Online Payment Plan Coming Soon?

Peter Kafka in Media on May 15, 2009 at 8:05 am PT

The New York Times has already tried charging people to read part of its Web site. Now, like everyone else in the publishing business, it’s trying to figure out how to charge for online access again. The Times is reportedly mulling two options: A Financial Times-style “metered” approach and a Salon/NPR/PBS version whereby everyone gets free access to the site, but subscribers/donors get bonus goodies.