Hearst Taps Demand Media’s Bradford and Yucaipa’s Johnson to “Redefine” the San Francisco Chronicle

Can the City by the Bay finally get the newspaper it deserves?
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Former Yahoo Shashi Seth to Join Tribune as President of New Digital Ventures Unit

A new investment arm of the media giant gets a new exec to find new ideas.
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Sorry, Cord-Cutters! Still No “Game of Thrones” for You.

That thing we sorta said last month? Just kidding!
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Obama to Name Wheeler to Head FCC

President Barack Obama is expected to soon nominate a former top lobbyist for the cable and wireless industries to lead the Federal Communications Commission, two people familiar with the matter said.

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Nielsen Gets Digital to Track Online TV Viewers

Broadcast and cable networks, including NBC, Fox, ABC, Univision, Discovery and A+E, have signed up for the pilot program for “Nielsen Digital Program Ratings,” which will happen over the next few months before a broader commercial rollout later this year.

Here’s Why You Hate Your Cable Company

Funny because it’s true.
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Internet Providers Persuade FCC Panel Against Cyber Security Recommendations

Big Internet providers seem to have talked their way out of unwelcome new recommendations on cyber security.

Winter Is Coming (Geeks, Too): HBO Premieres New Season of “Game of Thrones” in SF This Week

When you play the game of thrones, it’s either win or die. Yipes!
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